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Head Shepherd

Head Shepherd

By: Mark Ferguson
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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.

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Episodes
  • Chris Earl on US Angus Operations, Live from the World Angus Forum
    May 11 2025

    We're back with another podcast from the World Angus Forum. This time, we have Chris Earl from CK6 Consulting, sharing his insights on ranching, genetic consulting, and the challenges faced in the cattle industry.

    He and Ferg chat about the importance of cash flow management, building a brand, and the innovative strategies for selling meat.



    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: info@nextgenagri.com.

    Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.

    Check out Heiniger's product range HERE
    Check out the MSD range HERE
    Check out Allflex products HERE

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    18 mins
  • Head Shepherd Live at the World Angus Forum
    May 4 2025

    Listen to the podcast live from the World Angus Forum. Ferg chats with Chuck Grove, retired American Angus Association President, to talk all things Angus cattle.

    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: info@nextgenagri.com.

    Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.

    Check out Heiniger's product range HERE
    Check out the MSD range HERE
    Check out Allflex products HERE

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    20 mins
  • Wool’s Role in Healthier Soil with Sherri Symons
    Apr 27 2025

    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 friendly, biodegradable gardening products from 100% Australian wool.

    Her products:
    ✅ Provide slow-release nitrogen
    ✅ Hold three times their weight in water
    ✅ Feed soil microorganisms
    ✅ Deter slugs and snails naturally
    ✅ Break down into the soil to boost carbon and soil health


    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: info@nextgenagri.com.

    Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.

    Check out Heiniger's product range HERE
    Check out the MSD range HERE
    Check out Allflex products HERE

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    41 mins

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