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Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming

Western Local Land Services

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Frequency: 1 episode/50d. Total Eps: 33

Pastoral Poddy – your go-to podcast for managing the rangelands of Western NSW. Real-world stories, expert insights and the latest research from farmers and grazing specialists, covering sheep, goats and extensive pastoral systems in arid and semi-arid country. Whether you're tackling grazing pressure, rangeland rehabilitation or livestock productivity, each episode brings practical takeaways tailored for the pastoral industry. Listen to 'Pastoral Poddy' on your usual podcast platform, hit subscribe and share with a mate Produced by the Grow Love Project for NSW Western LLS Australia

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Goat Series: Ep 12 - Embracing Opportunities through Goat Trading with Jack Hammond

Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 33:17

In this episode of the Going Ahead with Goats podcast, host Kieren Smith interviews Jack Hammond, who entered the goat industry five years ago after purchasing Ashleigh Downs Station. They discuss Jack’s journey from mustering to managing a 52,000-acre station, trading, and finishing smaller goats alongside a meat sheep enterprise. Jack shares insights into infrastructure, labor strategies, and market fluctuations. He also emphasises learning from experience, utilising available resources, and the benefits of working with both sheep and goats. Key topics include rotational grazing, handling techniques, and preparing for the evolving goat industry.

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

Jack Hammond

For more information:

Going ahead with goats Project - Local Land Services - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project
The Going into Goats guide | Meat & Livestock Australia

For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11QRTme3XtB7F5-H7QW5cN4EFMcUrVFAo/view?usp=sharing

This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

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Emissions in the Rangelands

Monday, July 7, 2025 • Duration 37:14

This episode looks at what carbon emissions means for landholders in the rangelands. We learn about how it affects market access, what ways you could see a premium, and how it affects agricultural productivity. There are many questions in the region about rangeland carbon emissions, listen in to hear expert insights into how carbon is cycled in Western NSW.

Thank you to our guests who featured in this episode:

John Gavin – Director, Remarkable NRM

Jessica Rigg – Biotechnology and Partnership Lead – Select Carbon

Steven Hobbs – Farmer and Director, Yarrock Bioenergy

For more information:

For further information about Natural Capital - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/natural-capital

and On Farm Carbon Advice: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/climate/Low-emissions-agriculture

John Gavin – Remarkable NRM website - ⁠https://remarkablenrm.com.au/about-john/ ⁠

Steven Hobbs - Yarrock Website - https://www.yarrock.com/

AIA Environmental Accounting Platform - https://www.aiaeap.com/

This podcast is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government.

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Natural Capital in the NSW Rangelands

Thursday, June 26, 2025 • Duration 43:13

This episode looks at natural capital and what it means for landholders in the rangelands. We learn about the new Nature Repair Market, ways to measure natural capital, and what some of the drivers for investment are. Tune in to learn more about expert insights into the benefits and challenges of natural capital.

Thank you to our guests who featured in this episode:

John Gavin – Director, Remarkable NRM
Debbie Dowden – Director, Challa Pastoral

For more information:

For further information about Natural Capital - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/natural-capital
and access to the Natural Capital Service Finder: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/natural-capital/natural-capital-service-finder
John Gavin - NRM website - ⁠https://remarkablenrm.com.au/about-john/⁠
Debbie Dowden - Challa Station Website - https://challastation.com/

This podcast is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government.

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Goat Series: Ep 11 - Worm control in goats - With Kathryn Dawson

Sunday, February 16, 2025 • Duration 51:30

In this episode of the Going Ahead with Goats podcast series, host Kieran Smith chats with Kathryn Dawson, a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, about the impact of gastrointestinal nematodes (worms) on goat health and productivity. Kathryn shares her research on worm prevalence across different goat production systems in Queensland and New South Wales, the challenges of drench resistance, and sustainable parasite control strategies. She also covers worm-related production losses, the differences between sheep and goat worm burdens, and effective testing methods. This episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on parasite management and biosecurity for goat producers. If you are interested in getting involved with the gastrointestinal worm surveillance project in Western NSW, get in touch with Western Local Land Services via 1300 795 299 or admin.western@lls.nsw.gov.au.

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

Kathryn Dawson

For more information:

Going ahead with goats Project - Local Land Services - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project
WormBoss Worm Control Program for Goats - Rangelands - WormBoss - https://wormboss.com.au/goatsrangelands/#:~:text=This%20is%20an%20up-to-date%2C%20integrated%20regional%20worm%20control,for%20goats%20in%20the%20Rangelands%20regions%20of%20Australia.
Drench groups and actives - https://tools.wormboss.com.au/sheep-goats/tests-tools/management-tools/drenches/drench-groups-and-actives.php

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Goat Series: Ep 10 - Goat Grazing Management in the Rangelands - With Trudie Atkinson

Thursday, September 5, 2024 • Duration 46:50

In this episode of 'Going Ahead with Goats,' host Kieran Smith chats with Trudie Atkinson, Technical Specialist for Grazing Systems with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development . They discuss what it is about goats that makes them so well adapted to grazing in Western NSW landscapes as well as grazing management strategies. Trudie shares insights about goat grazing preferences and diet selection, and factors to consider when monitoring goat paddocks, as well as trigger points for decision making. This episode is an excellent resource for land managers wanting to improve their goat grazing management .

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

Trudie Atkinson

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For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14pv0sk5pHlSaHQKoS2Yp667G5FGVy93C/view?usp=sharing

This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

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Goat Series: Ep 9 - Measuring Profitability of Goat Businesses - with Tanisha Shields, Agrista

Monday, July 29, 2024 • Duration 46:20

In this episode of 'Going Ahead with Goats,' host Kieran Smith chats with Tanisha Shields from Agrista. They discuss cost of production, characteristics of top-performing goat enterprises, and benchmarking benefits. Tanisha shares insights from her work, highlighting how genetic improvements, efficient grazing management, and record-keeping can increase the profitability of goat enterprises. They also cover labor efficiency and capital investment in goat operations. This episode provides invaluable information for goat producers aiming to improve profitability and optimize the efficiency of their business.

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

Tanisha Shields

For more information:

Going Ahead with Goats Project - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project
Agrista - https://www.agrista.com.au/
Cost of Production Calculator | Meat & Livestock Australia (mla.com.au)
Goat Productivity and Profitability report - b.goa.1903-appendix-1-.pdf (mla.com.au)

For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18sR324z-dr-Rr44EksB6OmSSmpigSbjd/view?usp=sharing

Goat Series: Ep 8 - Data driven decisions in a commercial goat enterprise - with James Nalder

Monday, July 22, 2024 • Duration 47:31

In this podcast episode, host Kieren Smith discusses the rapid genetic gains in goat farming with James Nalder, who, along with his wife Emma, ventured into commercial goat farming in 2020. The episode covers James' involvement with the Kids Plus Project, data collection using EID tags, pregnancy scanning, worm control, and goat management practices at their property near Coonamble, NSW. James shares his insights on the advantages of goat farming, the importance of controlled breeding, and the future potential of the goat industry.

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

James Nalder

For more information:

For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hHa0ibwPinZ8vQNEvqFhnPj8Yur3cLfd/view?usp=sharing

This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

Goat Series: Ep 7 - Improving rangeland goats genetics and the landscape - with Andrew Mosely

Monday, July 15, 2024 • Duration 36:01

This episode looks at the benefits of using goats for landscape management at Etiwanda Station, in Western New South Wales. Join host Kieren Smith and farmer Andrew Mosey as they discuss running goats alongside cattle and sheep to diversify income and regenerate the land using holistic grazing methods. Discover insights into goat breeding, electric fencing, and rotational systems, along with practical tips for managing worms and handling goats with working dogs. This episode offers valuable advice for both experienced and aspiring goat producers.

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

Andrew Mosely

For more information:

Going Ahead with Goats Project - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project
Etiwanda Station - https://www.etiwanda.com.au/

For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LwGjy7yUH0UGVqPAzTmUr9Q-6p9F2y-z/view?usp=sharing

This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

Goat Series: Ep 6 - A processor perspective - Thomas Foods Bourke Goat Abattoir with Paul Leonard

Monday, July 8, 2024 • Duration 59:36

This episode of the Going Ahead with Goats podcast series, hosted by Kieren Smith, features Paul Leonard, the National Livestock Manager at Thomas Foods International (TFI). Learn about TFI's operations at the Bourke Abattoir, goat meat processing, market demands, supply chain complexities, and export strategies. We discover some challenges faced in managing labor, logistics, and the impact of fencing programs. Join us in the conversation about the importance of sustainability, consumer preferences, and future opportunities in the goat meat industry.

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

Paul Leonard

For more information:

Going Ahead with Goats Project - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project
Thomas Foods International - https://thomasfoods.com/

For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ro3FHlvOlqo8gk2So9OFKeJy2xHp3mYw/view?usp=sharing

This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

Goat Series: EP 5 - Genetic selection of goats using data - with Dr. Tom Granleese

Monday, July 1, 2024 • Duration 43:05

With rising cost of production and increasing land values, the cost price squeeze is continuing in agriculture. There is pressure to increase productivity and profitability within all livestock industries and breeding and genetics is one way to improve this. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Tom Granleese, a research officer in quantitative genetics with the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Tom is the project lead for the Measured Goats project, which is likely to become the largest goat genetics project in the world. Join our host Kieran Smith in this episode as we learn about the project, how to set breeding objectives in a commercial goat enterprise, as well as breeding your own bucks on-farm.

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

Dr. Tom Granleese

For more information: (links)

Going Ahead with Goats Project - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project
Measured Goats | Department of Primary Industries (nsw.gov.au) - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/about-us/research-and-development/projects/animals/measured-goats
KIDPLAN | Sheep Genetics - https://www.sheepgenetics.org.au/resources/kidplan/

For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e0IBrIGN68xVhTgSrtoKbG99DgdQD8v8/view?usp=sharing

This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

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