Paddock Chat
The West Midlands Group
Local knowledge from a paddock near you. Paddock Chat is a West Midlands Group Original Podcast created to support local growers and help solve farming challenges without having to leave the paddock. The West Midlands Group is a not-for-profit grower group located in Dandaragan, two hours North East of Perth.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Paddock Chat episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Paddock Chat for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Paddock Chat episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
10/04/21 • 25 min
On this weeks episode of PaddockChat, Northern Agricultural Catchment Council NRMs Annabelle Garrett speaks to local farmer, Pip Bain.
They discuss Pip’s experience in the Agricultural industry, as well as what it means to farm sustainably. They also discuss cell grazing and the benefits that pasture management can have on feed availability for livestock.
This discussion ties in with the BeefLinks Backgrounding Project, which is funded by MLA and UWA and is working to develop the northern beef cattle supply chain.
Support the show (https://www.wmgroup.org.au/become-member)
Filling in the Gaps - Oversowing, Perennial Pastures & Grasshopper Control FEAT. Steele Rudd
Paddock Chat
06/16/22 • 29 min
Communications Officer Simon Kruger and Beef Industry Development Officer Erin O’Brien recently sat down with local farmer and WMG member Steele Rudd.
Steele runs ‘Our Selection’ at Eganu, a mixed enterprise farm, consisting of a continuous cropping program combined with a cattle operation rotationally grazed across improved perennial and annual pastures.
Steele’s proactive response to high grasshopper numbers and an increase in bare patches in the 2021 season has paid dividends, and not only has he seen some great results from strategic oversowing of cereals and perennials management, but he is also one of the farmers highlighted in a recently released DPIRD focus case study on stabilising sandy pasture paddocks with low groundcover.
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pastures/stabilising-sandy-pasture-paddocks-low-groundcover
This episode marks the beginning of a series of episodes that focus on positive responses to low groundcover within the West Midlands region, so be sure to look out for the upcoming episodes featuring Don Bradshaw of Jutomara Park and Geoff Moore of DPIRD.
Getting the 'NACC' for Growing Great Ground
Paddock Chat
05/30/23 • 20 min
In this episode of Paddock Chat, we speak with Anna Cornell from NACC NRM about the 'Growing Great Ground' project. The project aims to combat wind erosion and enhance on-farm biodiversity in the northern agricultural region.
Anna, who has a personal connection to the region, shares her passion for making a positive impact on her community and the environment.
Anna discusses how workshops and other events have played a crucial role in educating producers about new technologies and sustainable practices. These activities have contributed to a wider adoption of effective strategies, resulting in increased ground cover and native vegetation.
The 'Growing Great Ground' project, in collaboration with the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) and the Australian Government’s Regional Land Partnerships initiative of the National Landcare Program, is dedicated to fostering sustainable land management practices and promoting biodiversity conservation, creating a lasting positive impact on the region.
08/17/21 • 28 min
Are you seeing a lot of grasshoppers and locusts on your farm this year? After reports of high grasshopper numbers in the area, Paddock Chat decided to chat with DPIRD entomologist Svetlana Micic to learn more about what's going on.
Local farmer Will Browne also joins the pod to talk about what he's seeing on the ground, and get advice on controlling grasshoppers for this local area.
Topics covered include:
• What is the difference between a grasshopper and a locust
• How to identify the different types of grasshopper
• Which species are present in our area at this time of the year
• How to control locusts and grasshoppers
Emergency Permits: https://apvma.gov.au/
DPIRD: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/
Taking your Business Management from XERO to 100
Paddock Chat
12/22/21 • 9 min
In this episode of Paddock Chat Erin spoke to RSM Accountant Ella Raffan about the benefits of using Xero as a part of your business management.
Xero is a cloud-based accounting program which enables the user to access it at any time, and makes sharing information with accountants or advisors simple.
This conversation was recorded in December 2021.
Useful resources:
Xero
Best practice weaning win-win for ewe and lamb
Paddock Chat
08/03/20 • 19 min
In today's episode, we're talking weaning for best results. We caught up with Dr Danny Roberts (DPIRD veterinarian and researcher) to talk about:
- The benefits of weaning at 12 to 14 weeks after the start of lambing
- Things to consider before weaning
- Paddock and nutrition tips to get the best results for both ewe and lamb after weaning
You can get in touch with Dr Danny via email on [email protected] or call his office on 9892 8535.
Useful Resources
Flock value grows from weaning well
Sheep weaning best practice
09/06/21 • 17 min
Today’s guest interviewer is Callum Love, Sustainable Agricultural co-ordinator with the Northern Agricultural Catchment Council (NACC). Callum recently caught up with Nick Eyres who has been an agronomist with Elders for nearly 5 years servicing the Midwest region of WA, mainly around the Geraldton and Mingenew areas. Nick also works closely with NACC and the Yuna Farm Improvement Group (YFIG) in many of their sustainable agriculture projects.
Callum and Nick explore some of the work with legumes in the low rainfall zones that has been recently completed between NACC and YFIG. Nick also shares his experience on his own farm, a 10-hectare property at Greenough, where tests all his new ideas for including legumes in the crop rotation.
Some of the interesting discussion points include:
· Use of serradella to stabilise sandy soils
· Use of legumes to improve the benefits of soil amelioration
· What are the risks in growing alternative legumes?
· What does sustainability really mean?
For more information visit:
Northern Agricultural Catchment Councill (NACC)
The Northern Agricultural Region NRM strategy
Yuna Farm Improvement Group
Support the show (https://www.wmgroup.org.au/become-member)
08/31/21 • 0 min
Today’s guest interviewer is Callum Love, Sustainable Agricultural co-ordinator with the Northern Agricultural Catchment Council (NACC). Callum recently caught up with Nick Eyres who has been an agronomist with Elders for nearly 5 years servicing the Midwest region of WA, mainly around the Geraldton and Mingenew areas. Nick also works closely with NACC and the Yuna Farm Improvement Group (YFIG) in many of their sustainable agriculture projects.
Callum and Nick explore some of the work with legumes in the low rainfall zones that has been recently completed between NACC and YFIG. Nick also shares his experience on his own farm, a 10-hectare property at Greenough, where tests all his new ideas for including legumes in the crop rotation.
Some of the interesting discussion points include:
- Use of serradella to stabilise sandy soils
- Use of legumes to improve the benefits of soil amelioration
- What are the risks in growing alternative legumes?
- What does sustainability really mean?
For more information visit:
Northern Agricultural Catchment Councill (NACC)
The Northern Agricultural Region NRM strategy
Yuna Farm Improvement Group
Support the show (https://www.wmgroup.org.au/become-member)
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FAQ
How many episodes does Paddock Chat have?
Paddock Chat currently has 80 episodes available.
What topics does Paddock Chat cover?
The podcast is about Australia, Management, Podcasts, Agriculture, Farming, Business and Livestock.
What is the most popular episode on Paddock Chat?
The episode title 'Weeds and bugs: tips for managing crop pests in season' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Paddock Chat?
The average episode length on Paddock Chat is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Paddock Chat released?
Episodes of Paddock Chat are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Paddock Chat?
The first episode of Paddock Chat was released on May 6, 2020.
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