Back To Business: Recent Episodes
Sheep Connect NSW
In this episode Sheep Connect NSW manager Megan Rogers speaks with Kathleen Allan from Integrity Systems Company and Emily King from Australian Wool Innovation about maintaining the integrity of our red meat and livestock industries and things producers should be considering following disaster in order to keep their own 'backyards' in order.The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
In this episode Sheep Connect NSW manager Megan Rogers speaks with Achieve Ag Solutions consultant, Nathan Scott from Victoria about rebuilding your herd or flock using management and genetics to achieve the best reproduction results. The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register• 9 June - Maintaining the integrity of Australia's red meat and wool industries
In this episode Megan Rogers from Sheep Connect NSW speaks with Simon Vogt from Rural Directions in South Australia about building long term business resilience. They speak about cash flow, budgets, farm management, analysis of business performance and how to navigate through the current time to a solid recovery.The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
Manager of Sheep Connect NSW Megan Rogers speaks with Hamish Dickson of AgriPartner Consulting on options for recovering businesses to make use of short-term business resilience opportunities including options such as cashflow, feed-sell-ajist and making the most of specific markets and seasonal conditions.Recommended resourcesPodcast: Livestock health, welfare and biosecurity during rebuild with Dr Jillian Kelly. The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
Luke Stephen is well known technical specialist in sheep breeding with the NSW Department of Primary Industries based in Armidale. Luke has been with the NSW DPI for 5 years and prior worked in sheep genetics with MLA for 6 years and 2 years working with BREEDPLAN.The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
In this episode Megan Rogers speaks with Tumut based agronomist Nathan Ferguson from Graminus Consulting. He's been an agronomist for over 20 years having previously worked across NSW and into Victoria including Moree, Coonamble, Condobolin and Horsham.Today he speaks about rebuilding pastures after a disaster and during a rebuild including information on assessing pasture bases with regard to paddock history and critical value, soil testing, redevelopment of pastures, forage crops and purchasing fodder.Recommended Links: Back to Business Webinar - including bushfire imagesThe BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
In this episode Megan Rogers speaks with Alastair Rayner of Rayner Ag about livestock nutrition and feeding options as you rebuild your herd.The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to registerRelevant links: Winning with Weaners WorkshopDrought and Supplementary Feed Calculator App
In this episode Sheep Connect NSW's Megan Rogers speaks with veterinarian Dr Jillian Kelly about livestock health, welfare and biosecurity considerations when trying to rebuild herds after disaster.The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
Sheep Connect NSW's Megan Rogers speaks with Wagga Wagga based agricultural consultant with Holmes Sackett, Hilary Beech.This episode looks at ways to prioritise farm infrastructure during a rebuild, particularly after natural disasters like bushfire and flood.Relevant linksBack to Business Consultancy ProgramBack to Business podcast: What financial and personal assistance is availableThis podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.
Sheep Connect NSW manager Megan Rogers explores the topic: What’s possible now: person and business direction with consultant Alastair Rayner or Rayner Ag.Suggested links;Department of Primary Industries - Gross Margin spreadsheetsBack to Business advisor meet-upsThe BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
Goulburn base Rural Resilience Officer with the NSW Department of Primary Industries Ted O'Kane speaks with Sheep Connect NSW's Megan Rogers about what supports (mental and financial) are available to farmers recovering from fire and drought and how best to access it.If you or a family member or friend require mental health assistance please call the following numbers or access helpful information online.LifeLife 13 11 14Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
This week Sheep Connect New South Wales manager Megan Rogers speaks with Alastair Rayner of consultancy Rayner Ag about the impact of cashflow, things to consider now and options available relevant to your livestock and feedbase.The BACK TO BUSINESS podcast and webinar series is for all livestock producers impacted by drought, fire, flood, storms and global challenges.Tune in each week for expert information to help build resilient livestock businesses.This podcast is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian Wool InnovationSheep Connect NSW and Integrity Systems Company.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register
A new educational podcast for livestock producers supported by Sheep Connect NSW, Australian Wool Innovation and Meat and Livestock Australia and Integrity Systems Company.Sheep Connect NSW's Skye Manson speaks with Kathleen Allan, Communications and Adoption Manager, Integrity Systems Company with Meat and Livestock Australia and Kathleen Allan and Emily King, program manager for research and extension with Australian Wool Innovation about what producers can expect from this new podcast and webinar series.Register for an upcoming webinar through Sheep Connect NSW and find out more about Back to Business initiative here.Back to Business is a partnership of Meat and Livestock Australia, Sheep Connect NSW, Australian Wool Innovation and Integrity Systems Company. The program is supported by NSW Department of Primary Industries, NSW Local Land Services and NSW Farmers.Upcoming Webinar's - please click here to register• 14 April - Farm infrastructure – sheds, water, fences and shelter• 21 April - Livestock health, welfare and biosecurity during rebuild• 28 April - Livestock nutrition and feeding options during rebuild• 5 May - Grow more feed – pasture recovery, redevelopment, forage crops and purchasing fodder• 12 May - Opportunities to drive livestock operations – enterprise options and genetics• 19 May - Making use of short-term business resilience opportunities – cashflow, feed/sell/agist, market scenarios and season forecast• 26 May - Building long-term business resilience – budgets, business structure, farm management and succession planning• 2 June - Rebuilding your herd or flock – using management and genetics to achieve the best reproduction results• 9 June - Maintaining the integrity of Australia's red meat and wool industries