The Prosperous Farmer

What is the business case for sheep scanning and can producers who use pregnancy scanning better manage the nutritional requirements of twin and triplet‑bearing ewes? Hear from Charlie Crozier, who has been farming for about 25 years east of Keith in the Sherwood district, running cleanskin sheep for about 20 of these years. Experienced animal sciences researcher Forbes Brien shares insights into...

Bool Lagoon farmer Bruce McLean shares with us innovations and technology he’s implemented to improve crop yields and Soils Consultant Dr Melissa Fraser explains new technologies that aid water movement across the Limestone Coast plains, reduce the impact of prolonged waterlogging, leading to improved soil condition and business profitability.

Our Beef Producer Group guest, Mount Benson farmer, Michael Cobiac shares his story of returning to the farm in 2010 after working in cattle and pasture research in the Northern Territory and as an assistant manager at an oyster farm in Coffin Bay. Michael shares the knowledge and skills he's gained from the Beef Producer Group and how this is helping him to increase profitability. Livestock consu...

Hear from Woolumbool farmer and Nuffield scholar Graham Clothier and agricultural advisor Felicity Turner about the innovative technologies and tools that have been trialled and implemented aimed at reducing pressures on natural resources and increasing productivity and profitability. What are these technologies and how do they grow your farm and profitability?