by MacKillop Farm Management Group
Everyday, new research and innovation is being adopted in agriculture. Hear real stories from Limestone Coast and western Victorian farmers and experts on the benefits of adopting industry leading research. If you’re curious about adopting cutting edge cropping and livestock systems based on research this is the show for you!
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April 17, 2025
<p>Prof. Wayne Pitchford explains that the losses that occur in maternal productivity in southern beef herds often aren't disastrous, but there is still plenty of room for the 'one-percenters' to be addressed, making breeder herds as efficient as possible.</p><p>He steps through the reproductive cycle and the losses that may occur in each.</p><p>Through strategies relating to joining weight - and weight gained during joining - calving time and bull genetics, productivity and profitability opportunities can be realised. </p><p>Related podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3c8a083b-0648-4ffd-9cb3-518aaa0e7eb3/Benchmarking-20Beef-20with-20Michael-20Cobiac-20and-20Elke-20Ho-converted.mp3MichaelCobiacandElkeHocking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benchmarking Beef with Michael Cobiac and Elke Hocking</a></p>
April 3, 2025
<p>The Prosperous Farmer previously caught up with <a href="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/aec6be87-8cd3-4feb-b35b-cdc7e3aca5a1/MFMG-S-6-Ep-1-Simon-Quilty.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Simon Quilty in June 2024</a>. </p><p>In this episode, Simon shares key insights from his March 2025 presentation at the Westpac Regional and Agribusiness Breakfast Forum at Lucindale, including the impact of potential US tariffs, global markets, supply and demand, the cycle of production and where beef and sheep prices will land in 2025.</p><p>Simon Quilty is a leading independent meat and livestock analyst and broker of physical meat products worldwide, works with international companies and is founder of ‘Global Agritrends Downunder’. </p>
September 12, 2024
<p>MFMG CEO Sally Klose catches up with Soil Consultant Dr Mel Fraser on soil amelioration - what it is, why it's important, and how it's achieved. What effect does it have on crop production, and how does it relate to a knee reconstruction? Find out more in this highly informative update on the current project 'Managing soils post amelioration in the Upper South East of SA'. </p><p>Resources</p><p>MFMG Project: <a href="https://www.mackillopgroup.com.au/blog/managing-soils-post-amelioration-in-the-upper-south-east-of-sa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Managing soils post amelioration in the Upper South East of SA</a></p><p>GRDC: <a href="https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2024/sandy-soils-of-the-southern-region" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sandy soils of the southern region</a></p><p>CSIRO: <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/research/plants/crops/Farming-systems/Water-repellent-soils" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Water repellent soils </a></p><p>GRDC: <a href="https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2015/01/clay-spreading-and-delving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clay Spreading and delving in light, sandy soils</a></p><p><a href="https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/landscape/docs/mr/spread-delve-spade-invert-rep.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spread, delve, spade, invert - a best practice guide to the addition of clay to sandy soils</a></p><p>Coorong Tatiara LAP: <a href="https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au/council-services/coorong-tatiara-local-action-plan/soil-health-and-dryland-salinity/soils-and-sand-stabilisation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soil Amelioration and Sand Stabilisation</a></p><p>Coorong Tatiara Soil Hub: <a href="https://ctsoilhub.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Supporting growers and advisors for better economic outcomes</a></p>
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