The Prosperous Farmer

Research agronomist James Manson discusses how to unlock higher yield potential in beans. Amanda Pearce, Senior Research Officer with the PIRSA South Australian Research and Development Institute, discusses the results from the MFMG bean seeding rates and variety trials conducted at Bool Lagoon.  Yield response to plant density in faba beans: management and profitability implications - GRDC B...

Today we’re turning the tables, putting the spotlight on our regular host Meg Bell.  We’re going to find out what drives Meg’s interest in agriculture.

Deb Scammell, livestock consultant at Talking Livestock discusses setting your stock strategies for Summer, providing tips on what to consider when developing a supplementary feeding strategy and how do we go about deciding who to keep and feed. Deb recommends using the NSW DPI Drought and Supplementary Feed Calculator for comparing feed costs and calculating simple rations.

A wide ranging conversation with Tony Catt on how to work through generational transfer of farms. Why is succession more complex for agricultural businesses compared to other family businesses? How to approach these tricky discussions and the planning frameworks for succession planning. Who should be involved in the discussions and as farmers what outside expertise should we utilise. Hear more fro...

True believers Anthony Uren and Steph Brooker-Jones discuss sheep and wool, the past, what's happening now and what's the future for sheep and wool. Listen as we unravel large scale sheep farming, wool growing and wool sales.

Cropping is a critical part of Australia’s agricultural industry. Several key premium export markets have indicated or mandated requirements around minimising or eliminating glyphosate use in cropping systems. Hear from Dr Christopher Preston and Jason McClure on alternative practices to the use of glyphosate in crop production.

Mark Inglis, Farm Assurance Manager at Thomas Foods International unravels meat processing and marketing, talking about what customers want. He discusses TFI’s vision for the future of lamb and beef processing and the global outlook for major markets.

Farms are complex beasts – this means that decision making is also complex. What does it mean when we talk about a complex system? Why is it hard at this point in farming history? We make many decisions in farming. Join us as we chat with Danielle Lannin England about making the tough decisions in November 2023. Download the episode notes here . 2023_Making the tough decisions_The Prosperous Farme...

This episode is part two of our series discussing the Hyper Yielding Crops and Grain Legume Production projects, funded by GRDC. On this episode we discuss pulse trial results, as part of the Grain Legume Production project. This project is delivering the local development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production. Researcher M...

Are you bogged mate founder, Mary O'Brien, is all about helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression in the bush. Depression in the bush is a lot like getting bogged in the mud. If you’re feeling bogged or would like to know more go to areyouboggedmate.com.au . Other places you can go to get a tow when you’re bogged are Lifeline and Be...

The GRDC Hyper Yielding Crops (HYC) project is pushing the economically attainable yield boundaries of wheat, barley and canola across five states. Reputed cereal research and extension agronomist, Nick Poole, shares what has been learnt from the project, the 2022 results and how they compare to other years? Find out more about HYC here .

What role does stock containment feeding play in preserving soil condition, pasture survival, animal welfare and profitability and recovery after drought. How do you go about deciding when to use containment feeding, what are the trigger points and tools to support your decision making. Coombe farmer Rodney Lush shares his experience with stock containment. Cam Nicholson provides tips on making a...

De-mystify carbon farming and hear from independent experts Sam Bye and Cam Nicholson on the happy coincidence of carbon and why getting on the carbon bus is encouraged. Understand where you're at with carbon by using the Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre tools available here .

What are the benefits of using a standing ripened crop as a fodder option to provide sheep with early feed in winter, turn lambs off faster in summer, and improve lamb growth rates in early autumn. Willalooka farmer Josie Jackson and senior research officer Amanda Pearce share their learnings about grazing standing crops. Find out more about grazing standing crops here .

Find out how virtual fencing works, how it can be implemented effectively in red meat and wool production systems and how it will improve your farm efficiency and management practices with interested onlooker and Keith farmer, James Pitchford and Megan Willis, Principal Investigator in the Commercialisation of Virtual Fencing for Livestock project.

The Limestone Coast Beef Producers group have been building their knowledge and skills to optimally manage their breeding heifers through to second calving and improve profitability within their beef enterprise. Hear from Bool Lagoon producer, Dean Eastwood and Dr Sean McGrath from the Millicent Veterinary Clinic on the knowledge and skills they have gained and is this helping them to increase pro...

How has the Hyper Yielding Crop initiative pushed the economically attainable yield boundaries of wheat, barley and canola and has it built business resilience and profitability in the Limestone Coast? Robbie Childs who farms at Kalangadoo with his family tells us about growing sheep, wheat, beans, barley, pasture seed and even carrot seed. Jen Lillecrapp has extensive experience in the cropping s...

A wide ranging discussion with 2022 AgriFutures SA Rural Woman Robyn Verrall covering food security, becoming a farmer and establishing and growing a business. Robyn shares with us her mission to reduce food insecurity, how Robyn established her farm to consumer meat business and how this business is innovating and supporting food security.

What makes the landscape and soils in the Limestone Coast fascinating and how does this impact on how we farm? This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series examining soil acidity with Melissa Fraser who has worked extensively over the last 8 years exploring ways to overcome constraints in the region’s soils. She’s passionate about restoring soil function to ensure a healthy future for farmers, consum...

Soil acidity is a constraint to crop production in Australia, which can be corrected with lime. Hear about the soil acidity trials we've conducted in the Limestone Coast, what they involved and what have we learnt. This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series examining soil acidity with Melissa Fraser who has worked extensively over the last 8 years exploring ways to overcome constraints in the regio...

Agricultural Consultant John Francis, shares insights into making decisions under pressure and his key messages around decision making, how livestock system design influences a number of key productivity measures in a beef business and how decision making drives productivity and profitability. Don’t underestimate the power of a good system.

A desire to value add their grain has led Kate Wheal along an interesting path of farm diversification. Hear how Kate, with her husband Mark, established Beachport Berkshires and Beachport Brewing Co. Felicity Turner has extensive experience running producer group training and extension and has seen first hand the many benefits of getting off the farm to learn from others.

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...