Head Shepherd

Mark Ferguson from neXtgen Agri brings you the latest in livestock, genetics, innovation and technology. We focus on sheep and beef farming in Australia and New Zealand, and the people doing great things in those industries. To learn more about neXtgen Agri, visit www.nextgenagri.com.

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Episodes

The heritability of hope - part 2 of 3

This is the second in our three part series called The heritability of hope. This episode focuses on the hope that in 10 years time we will still be able to farm the same way as we do now. We discuss the need to consider what is likely to change in 10 years and what we should be doing now to start breeding the animals for the future. Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited . We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with...

Jun 07, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Breeding insights from Andrew Bendall

Andrew Bendall is a kiwi that is currently on a 2 year contract in the Falkland Islands. He has spent his career in breeding, firstly in Romney sheep and Angus cattle, then to composites, then to ryegrass, then back to sheep and now in fine wool sheep. He shares how good people have shaped his career and what he has learnt along the journey. Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited . We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in to...

May 30, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The heritability of hope - part 1 of 3

The first Head Shepherd podcast, this one is the first of a three part series titled The Heritability of Hope. In this episode, Mark Ferguson discusses the importance of focussing on the consumer when deciding on breeding strategies on livestock farms. Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited . We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: i...

May 23, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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