
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 233 episodes
Head Shepherd
Latest Episodes
Wool’s Role in Healthier Soil with Sherri Symons
When Sherri Symons looked at five years' worth of crossbred wool gathering dust in the shed, she didn’t just see a problem, she saw an opportunity.Today, she’s the founder of Aussie Wool Pellets and WoolGrow, creating environmentally fri...
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Season 2025
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Episode 229
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41:21

Future-Proofing the Family Farm with Ben Law
Want to know how to future-proof your family farm for generations ahead? This is the podcast episode for you. Our guest this week is fellow podcaster Ben Law, aka 'The Financial Bloke'. Ben is a former financial advisor who now works as a strat...
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Season 2025
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Episode 228
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49:35

The Business of Farming with Nigel Kerin
Nigel is back again to discuss the business of farming, and mindset in particular. Expanding on our previous two podcasts with Nigel, he shares his approach to business, the evolution of his mindset and strategies for managing risk and climate ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 227
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1:35:56

Improving Agriculture’s Future with Trust and Advocacy with Claire Taylor
“Engage, not educate.” That’s Claire Taylor’s mantra when it comes to shifting agriculture’s public perception.From a career in political journalism to a Nuffield Scholarship spanning 16 countries, Claire has seen firsthand how farming i...
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Season 2025
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Episode 227
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49:17

Managing Clostridial Disease in Sheep and Cattle with MSD Animal Health
This week on the podcast we have our sponsors, MSD Animal Health, discussing Clostridial diseases and proper vaccine protocols. Our guests, Felicity Wills and Hamish Pike, are both Veterinary Technical Advisors for the company, and discuss the ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 226
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35:38
