DIGGING DEEPER - AG CHATS WITH AL

Send us Fan Mail This episode delves into the challenges of scalability in sheep farming. The speaker discusses the intensified difficulties compared to cattle farming, emphasizing the need for more resources and staff to manage sheep operations effectively. 00:00 Understanding Scalability Challenges 00:03 Sheep vs. Cattle Operations 00:12 Labor and Resource Intensiveness in Sheep Farming

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dig In Deeper, hosts welcome back special guest Morgan Davies, who discusses his latest endeavors including coaching junior football. The conversation delves into current market trends for sheep and cattle, highlighting recent price fluctuations and the impact of geographical differences in rainfall on market conditions. Additionally, they explore the role of Au...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful discussion at the Gippsland Ag Centre, Cam and Al delve into the fundamentals of soil fertility and plant nutrition. They explore the critical role of fertilisers in maximising pasture production by promoting 'fat leaves' and discuss how nutrient management is closely tied to effective grazing practices.  Cam shares his extensive background in agronomy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Digging Deeper Ag Chats, Al welcomes back Dr. Chelsea, a seasoned large animal vet, to discuss the complex and often controversial issue of pinkeye in cattle.  Starting with an update on her personal struggle with her horse's hind limb lameness, Dr. Chelsea delves into the symptoms, treatment options, and environmental strategies to manage pinkeye. Highligh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Digging Deeper Ag Chats with Al, host Alister Micallef interviews Trevor Caithness, a renowned beef producer and cropper in East Gippsland.  Trevor, also the volunteer CEO of Gippsland Ag Group and the 2024 Beef Farmer of the Year, shares insights from his career which has been characterised by innovation and sustainable practices.  Topics discussed include the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Digging Deeper', livestock manager Morgan Davies shares his extensive experience in the livestock industry.  From his early beginnings as an 18-year-old trainee to becoming a livestock manager by the age of 21, Morgan describes his career journey and the evolution of his family’s business.  The discussion covers key events such as the High-Country Cal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Alister Micallef discusses livestock nutrition with Jess Revell, an independent livestock nutritionist and founder of Rumenate Livestock Services. Jess shares her journey from growing up in a shearing shed in Tasmania to establishing her career in sheep nutrition.  The focus is on the nutrition and health of sheep in containment and feedlot systems, covering...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, Chelsea from Herd Solutions shares her journey from growing up on a small farm to becoming a veterinarian.  Chelsea recounts her early experiences with animals on her family's hobby farm in Maffra, her passion for horse riding, and how these formative years influenced her career path.  She details her academic journey, including the challenges and rew...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Mark Coleman, a well-known figure in the Wellington farming community, to discuss his journey managing a family farm, the impact of droughts and fires, and the importance of making decisive choices. Mark shares his personal experiences and insights, including moving his family and farm operations during challenging times, and how these experiences...

Send us Fan Mail Digging Deeper is a podcast dedicated to farmers and rural communities, delivering timely and relevant information throughout the farming year—from autumn sowing to summer harvest. Hosted by Alistair Micallef from the Gippsland Ag Group, a grassroots farmer-led organisation in Victoria's East, the podcast shares practical tips and insights to support innovation and profitabil...