Today, we’re chatting with Elliot Shannon. Elliot runs a 1,700 ha mixed farm at Bugaldie (north-west of Coonabarabran). And he does it with the help of his wife Kate, his father Rob and his four kids. Together, they run beef cows as well as trade cattle and winter cropping.

In this episode, Elliot talks about how early weaning helped him manage through the drought by giving him the ability to look after his land and his stock while staying productive. You’ll also hear how important it is to plan, make informed decisions and get the balance between family and farming right.

 

Resources and links:

• Weaning beef calves
• Managing drought
• Early weaning
• Early weaning lambs & calves
• Dry Times Smoko video
• Water requirements for sheep and cattle

 

Connect:

• Central West LLS website
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• Central West LLS on Twitter
• Central West LLS on YouTube

 

The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.

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