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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 273 episodes
Head Shepherd
Latest Episodes
Leading The New Zealand Merino Company into its next chapter with Angus Street
Our guest this week, Angus Street, has worked across journalism, global agricultural marketing, Asian supply chains and livestock trading before stepping into the role of CEO at New Zealand Merino. In this episode, Angus reflects on taking on t...
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Season 2026
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Episode 268
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58:14
Breeding Romneys for the rain at Kaituna Ridges
How do you breed sheep that thrive in wet coastal hill country without routine drenching? What traits actually matter when you're selecting for challenging conditions? This week on the podcast, Mark is chatting to Fred Gane, who runs Kaituna Ri...
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Season 2026
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Episode 267
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59:08
Lessons from moving sheep genetics around the world with Ian McDougall
Ever wondered about farming New Zealand sheep in the UK, or considered farming UK shedding genetics in Australia? In this episode of Head Shepherd, Ferg speaks with Ian McDougall, a veterinarian whose career - and sheep - have taken him across ...
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Season 2026
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Episode 266
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55:13
How innovation is changing the wool industry with Sam Wan
Growing up in Western Sydney with no connection to agriculture, Samantha Wan’s path into the wool industry was anything but typical.In this week's episode, Sam talks with Ferg about finding agriculture through high school ag, building co...
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Season 2026
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Episode 267
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33:00
Practical breeding strategies for commercial cattle producers with Carel Teseling
How can commercial producers use breeding values without recording full pedigrees? This week, Mark chats with Carel Teseling, Chief Operating Officer at Angus Australia, to find out. Carel's career has taken him from South Africa's ...
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Season 2026
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Episode 265
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