In this episode, Professor Bruce Allworth, Holbrook farmer and Professor at Charles Sturt University offers some advice around feeding and managing ewes and weaning during the dry conditions in 2024. This episode is the audio captured from a webinar Bruce did with Holbrook Landcare Network in July 2024. To view the webinar recording, which contains […]

In this episode, Dr Shane Thomson from the Holbrook Vet Centre offers some advice around feeding and managing cattle during the dry conditions in 2024. This episode is the audio captured from a webinar Shane did with Holbrook Landcare Network in June 2024. To view the webinar recording, which contains slides Shane is referring to, […]

Join us for a chat with Sandy Middleton, host of a Meat & Livestock Australia & Holbrook Landcare Network Producer Demonstration Site at Mannus in southern New South Wales. We discuss his experiences with soil acidity management, including lime application and the impact on pasture growth. Hear about the challenges, successes, and lessons learned on […]

WARNING: This episode contains content that some people might find distressing If you’re struggling, remember that support is always available. You can contact services like Beyond Blue, Lifeline, Kids Helpline, or Headspace. These organisations offer confidential support and can help you find ways to cope. Join Peter Rowland (Holbrook Landcare Network) and Andrew Bryant (Australian […]

Join Peter Rowland of Holbrook Landcare Network on a journey to Tumbarumba, NSW, where the echoes of the devastating 2019/2020 bushfires still resonate. In this powerful People Led Prevention podcast episode, hear first-hand accounts from some of the local landholders, disaster agencies and contractors who experienced the fires’ fury. Through raw, heartfelt conversations, they share […]

In this episode, we delve into the economics of lime application with agricultural economist John Francis from Agrista. John breaks down the cost-benefits of increasing soil pH in today’s financial climate, drawing on long-term research and current industry practices. Learn how factors like soil type, land class, and livestock type influence liming decisions, and discover […]

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