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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 importance of balancing soils for crop and livestock health, the role of trace elements in coastal regions, and Trevor's Nuffield Scholarship research on alternative nutrient methods. 

He also highlights his practices at Caithness Pastoral, detailing the benefits of using poultry manure and gypsum for soil health. 

Trevor emphasises the importance of robust fodder reserves and effective pasture management in ensuring year-round productivity. 

The conversation also explores issues affecting Gippsland farming, such as infrastructure needs and local processing capacity for red meat. 

The episode concludes with Trevor sharing his belief that focusing on fewer enterprises can lead to greater success.