Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming

Goat Series: Ep 8 - Data driven decisions in a commercial goat enterprise - with James Nalder


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In this podcast episode, host Kieren Smith discusses the rapid genetic gains in goat farming with James Nalder, who, along with his wife Emma, ventured into commercial goat farming in 2020. The episode covers James' involvement with the Kids Plus Project, data collection using EID tags, pregnancy scanning, worm control, and goat management practices at their property near Coonamble, NSW. James shares his insights on the advantages of goat farming, the importance of controlled breeding, and the future potential of the goat industry.


Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:

  • James Nalder


  • For more information:

    • Going Ahead with Goats Project - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project 

    • Kids + | Meat & Livestock Australia (mla.com.au) - https://www.mla.com.au/research-and-development/livestock-production/reproductive-efficiency/kids-producers/ 


    • For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hHa0ibwPinZ8vQNEvqFhnPj8Yur3cLfd/view?usp=sharing 


      This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.


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