HeyJaredPastoral Poddy
A must listen podcast for pastoralists. Providing stories, insights and research from farmers and experts to support farm productivity and healthy environments.
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The story beneath our feet: understanding rangeland soils (opens the original)
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What can your soil tell you about how your country is functioning? In this episode of the Pastoral Poddy, host Edgars Greste speaks with soil scientist Karl Anderson about what makes rangeland soils unique and how rainfall, landscape position and soil type influence productivity. Karl explores the role of carbon and organic matter, explains common constraints such as salinity and sodicity, and shares practical insights into groundcover, water infiltration and managing highly variable country. It
Sheep emissions: less is more for breeding an efficient flock (opens the original)
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Can sheep be bred to produce less methane without sacrificing productivity? In this episode of the Pastoral Poddy, host Edgars Greste speaks with Ed Clayton, Livestock Research Officer with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, about the science and practical realities behind low methane sheep. Together they explore how methane is produced in ruminants, why emissions have become an important focus for the livestock industry, and how researchers are measuring methane
Good Neighbours EP 4: The Good Neighbours effect: Tackling pests, weeds, and building resilience (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Pastoral Potty , host Edgar Greste sits down with Brendan Cullen, who manages a 60,000 hectare sheep and cattle station southeast of Broken Hill, alongside Matt Kennedy from the Good Neighbours Program. Together, they explore the importance of coordinated pest and weed management across far western New South Wales, from tackling Hudson pear and wild dogs to building stronger communication and collaboration between neighbours. Brendan shares powerful reflections on mental h
Good Neighbours EP 3: Beyond the fence line: Pest animal control and the power of FeralScan (opens the original)
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How do you manage animals that don't recognise fence lines or property boundaries? Across New South Wales, vertebrate pests like feral pigs, deer, rabbits and foxes are causing millions of dollars in damage to agriculture every year, destroying crops, competing with livestock and impacting fragile ecosystems. In this episode we'll unpack what integrated pest management actually looks like on the ground and explore the power of monitoring using a digital tool called FeralScan. Episode key moments
Good Neighbours EP 2: Smarter weed control beyond spraying (opens the original)
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Herbicides have long been the go-to for weed control, but what happens when they’re no longer enough? In this episode, we explore biological control and how it works alongside traditional methods to create more sustainable, long-term solutions. Featuring insights from NSW DPIRD and Local Land Services, we unpack real-world examples, the science behind biocontrol, and why collaboration across property boundaries is key to managing weeds effectively. Key Moments [00:00:00] Australia ranks high for
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