In this episode of the Farms Advice podcast, host Jack interviews Sally Martin about the Optimizing New Lamb Joining Outcomes project. They discuss the use of mate cell for ram breeding, the role of genomics in sheep breeding, and the busy times in the sheep industry. They also talk about an upcoming field day for the project and the questions that led to its creation. Sally explains the variables and measurements involved in the project, including teaser rams and ram health. They discuss the importance of timing and nutrition in joining ewe lambs and the benefits of using EID tags for improve ..read more

Welcome to the very first full episode for the Farms Advice Podcast. This is the 5th season and it's going to be a great one. Make sure you subscribe to wherever you listen to not miss a moment. Follow us on Instagram @farmsadvice www.farmsadvice.com.au www.fatfarmers.com Summary Ben Wundersitz, a fifth-generation farmer from Maitland, South Australia, shares his journey of starting the Fat Farmers community and the importance of physical and mental health in farming. The conversation covers topics such as challenges with snails, making time for exercise, measuring the impact of Fat Farmers ..read more

G'day and welcome to the first episode of 2024 and let's go farming! A round up of what happened in 2023 and what is to come in 2024. Only 50% of you have subscribed but for the farmers who haven't do me a favour and subscribe to your platform so that we can build on the podcast, get the best guests on in the business and go to a few events. If you want to be a part of the podcast in 2024 email hello@farmsadvice.com.au Can't wait to rip into this year with you. Keep on farming and follow us on Insta @FarmsAdvice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Farms Advice Podcast this week is with the Queen of Twitter, Gillian Fennell. Coming from South Australia she is pretty well smack bang in the middle of Australia, or as others would call. Middle of no where. They operate huge area with the family and are using Twitter as a way to stay connected. she's informed of most things and if she isn't she doesn't try to be. Follow her on Twitter @Stationmum101 If you liked this episode please share it with a mate or a retweet. Make sure you've subscribed so you don't miss another episode. www.farmsadvice.com.au for over 200+ episodes looking to impr ..read more

This year's harvest hasn't followed on from last years crop so here's an update from Grain Producers Australia CEO Colin Bettles and Northern Director Matthew Madden. How's harvest going in 2023 Hail storms and farming Matthews recent trip to India with the Ag Minister The Biosecurity levy and it's current state Board Position currently open to join GPA. AG Day and what means to be advocating Australian grain producers Also, predictions that who would with the ODI World Cup but they sat on the fence too much. Take a look at GPA role here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in ..read more

Welcome back to the Farms Advice podcast. Today's episode we talked to Deb Purvis from Purvis Financial. This is a great episode going into how you can look for the best loans, find out whether loyalty works best for you. And as a new entrant into farming, trying to get into the farming game, there is a fair bit of expertise here to listen in to find out different avenues of how it can work for you. The Farms Advice Podcast has been going for 3 1/2 years now and we've been divvying out some great knowledge from the experts in the paddock and also the office. It would be fantastic if you can s ..read more

Rain, Hail or Shine – seize tax opportunities for your business This episode topic will cover high or low income years can present opportunities for your business from a tax perspective. Ensure you know what these are, so that you can take advantage of them. Welcome to the seasoned and new farmers joining us for an informative episode on the Beyond The Tax Return. Scott is a wealth of knowledge and this is his third appearance on the Farms Advice Podcast from succession to estate planning. Now you can get your tax in order. Share this episode with your mates and let us know where you're liste ..read more

Farms Advice Podcast is lucky to get Stuart Wesley on again with an add on of the previous episode about people and culture and how it impacts farms across Australia. If you're working within yourself and others on farm either family or not this is a perfect episode for you. Find the snippets in here you might get something from. Get to a place that you're happy with and have a life that you like on and off-farm. We loved this conversation and hope you do to. Have a good week. For more www.farmsadvice.com.au and follow us on Instagram @farmsadvice Have a look at what Stuart and the team do ..read more

Farms Advice Podcast episode this weeks jumps into a little bit of harvest technology and what has changed within tractors with PLM Manager for ANZ New Holland team Melody Labinsky. Some technologies in there that Jack hadn't even heard of. Follow the episode and listen into find out what could be happening on your farm in the next few years. www.farmsadvice.com.au for more of these episodes. Follow us on Insta @FarmsAdvice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

A bonus episode for the week to get your grain updates of what's happening with Grain Producers Australia chair Barry Large and also CEO Colin Bettles. A great conversation between the three that will fill you in on what's happening with What's the season looking like for harvest biosecurity levy for farmers sheep live export ban and it's impact on grain producers Varroa mite ROL (Return On Levy) coined by Farms Advice Jack Cresswell to measure the return for every $1 paid through our levies as producers. Improving our mental fitness during times that may shrink the clock and the budget. Ho ..read more