Dr Mark Ferguson
The Fibre Frontier
Welcome to The Fibre Frontier - a unique podcast navigating the intricate tapestry of Mohair and Cashmere goat production in Australia and around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned producer, a fibre enthusiast, or just curious about sustainable textile innovation, this podcast is your gateway to the vibrant world of luxury fibres. Each episode unravels fascinating insights into the heritage, production, and application of Mohair and Cashmere, the diamonds of the textile industry. We traverse landscapes to explore diverse farming practices, sustainability efforts, and the latest innovations....
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Dr Mark Ferguson
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Apr 14, 2026
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Episodes
Adding an Angora enterprise and how Xavier Burton has managed it 14.04.2026 30:25
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Inside Angora Goat Judging with Morgan Mrowka 11.04.2026 22:18
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Comparison: Australia vs South Africa with Gary Willows 23.03.2026 20:25
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
The Essentials of Cashmere Farming in Australia 19.01.2026 21:14
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Webinar Recording: Goat Grazing Essentials: Managing Angoras and Stocking Rates with Dr Bruce McGregor 28.08.2025 1:07:32
Listen to our latest webinar, Goat Grazing Essentials: Managing Angoras and Stocking Rates with Dr Bruce McGregor The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people a...
Parasite management with Dr. Matthew Playford. 16.04.2025 1:28:53
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Cashmere in NZ with David Shaw 10.03.2025 40:13
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Managing nutrition in pregnancy and early lactation with Dr Mark Ferguson 03.03.2025 1:05:03
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
The ins and outs of farming Angora Goats in Australia with Grant Forsdick of AMMO 24.02.2025 32:42
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
The History and Future of Fibre Goats with Dr Andrew James 17.02.2025 38:02
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Haemonchus contortus in goats with Marisa Wood 10.02.2025 27:03
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
The Potential in Goat Fibre with John Hornweg 03.02.2025 23:06
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
The Genetics of Fibre Goats with Mark Ferguson 26.01.2025 1:04:21
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Goat Health with the Goat Vet Oz- Sandra Baxendell 20.01.2025 34:04
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
The impact of nutrition on mohair webinar recording with Bruce McGregor 18.12.2024 1:01:17
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Dr Matt Playford, Veterinary parasitologist, Dawbuts 11.08.2024 43:43
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Dr Mackie Hobson, South African Mohair Industry Veterinarian 20.06.2024 21:23
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Dr Bruce McGregor, Animal fibre scientist, researcher and producer 15.05.2024 48:47
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Integrating Angoras with Merinos- Dr Susan Robertson's story 24.04.2024 31:10
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Luané le Roux, Professional Mohair Classer 21.03.2024 16:47
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Pierre van der Vyver, House of Fibre 21.03.2024 34:55
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
Tim Ferguson, Mallee Park 10.01.2024 27:42
The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/ You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/ Please contact us with any questions...
An introduction from your host, Mark Ferguson 10.11.2023 14:07
In our inaugural episode, Dr Mark Ferguson shares his journey from a young goat farmer to the CEO of neXtgen Agri. Mark, with his brother Tim, began farming Angora goats in 1989, learning from local breeders and innovators like Lois and Ian Roberts. This episode walks us through the highs and lows of the mohair industry, including a fascinating foray into the world of goat genetics and fibre produ...
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