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. 

Future-Proofing the Family Farm with Ben Law
Apr 21, 2025 – 49:35
The Business of Farming with Nigel Kerin
Apr 14, 2025 – 01:35:56
Improving Agriculture’s Future with Trust and Advocacy with Claire Taylor
Apr 7, 2025 – 49:17
Managing Clostridial Disease in Sheep and Cattle with MSD Animal Health
Mar 31, 2025 – 35:38
BONUS EPISODE: Integrating Angoras with Merinos
Mar 26, 2025 – 31:15
Strategies for Higher Conception Rates in Cattle with Dr Pedro Fontes
Mar 24, 2025 – 51:12
All you need to know about Toxoplasmosis with Connor Bury
Mar 17, 2025 – 34:41
From Sheep Contracting to Livestock Consulting with Amber Smith
Mar 10, 2025 – 18:45
Bridging the Farm Ownership Gap with Sarah How
Mar 3, 2025 – 31:03
Herding the Numbers and Driving Success with Jeremy Hutchings
Feb 24, 2025 – 36:15
Farming in the Ocean with Maegen Blom
Feb 17, 2025 – 26:16
Better Genetics, Not Better Grooming With Dr Mark Ferguson
Feb 10, 2025 – 17:50
Building a Sustainable Red Meat Brand with Hamish Best
Feb 3, 2025 – 27:59
Understanding Drench Resistance in Sheep with Dr Mark Ferguson
Jan 27, 2025 – 27:07
Elite Sports Strategies for Elite Farming with Nick Martin
Jan 20, 2025 – 38:07
From Passion to Progress in Sheep Farming with Andrew Glover
Jan 13, 2025 – 25:29
The Pursuit of Excellence at Roseville Park
Jan 6, 2025 – 01:07:50
Head Shepherd LIVE 2024
Dec 30, 2024 – 37:13
The Basics of Breeding Better Animals with Rudolph Linde
Dec 23, 2024 – 49:40
Breeding Better Sheep in the North Island with Dr Emma Pettigrew
Dec 16, 2024 – 22:15
The Abundant Farmer: Mindset and Money in Agriculture with Hayley Grosser
Dec 9, 2024 – 51:05
Managing Pastures for Long-Term Success with Cam Nicholson
Dec 2, 2024 – 42:57
Foot Health Fundamentals in Sheep with MSD Animal Health
Nov 25, 2024 – 54:21
How Genetics Shape Sheep Immunity with Dr Kelsey Bentley
Nov 18, 2024 – 37:38
Ontario Sheep Farming: Insights from Dr Mark Ferguson
Nov 11, 2024 – 38:44
Strategic Farm Management with John Francis
Nov 4, 2024 – 49:05
Changing the Game with Bec Malseed
Oct 28, 2024 – 28:12
Shaping Aussie Agriculture with Ben Simpson
Oct 21, 2024 – 34:40
Sheep, Salt and Beer with David Thompson of Moojepin Foods
Oct 14, 2024 – 40:37
Future Trends in Lamb and Beef Markets: Expert Insights with Angus Gidley-Baird
Oct 7, 2024 – 41:02
How Genetic Strategies Can Solve Farming Problems with Robert Peacock
Sep 30, 2024 – 41:11
Boosting Heifer Performance with Enoch Bergman’s AI Insights
Sep 23, 2024 – 01:04:23
Our 200th Episode: Live from Lambex with Dawson Bradford
Sep 16, 2024 – 19:31
Navigating Change in Farming with Bill Webb of Merinotech
Sep 9, 2024 – 29:36
Managing Triple Drench Resistance in Cattle
Sep 2, 2024 – 31:57
The Future of Meat Grading with Barbara Webster
Aug 26, 2024 – 33:40
Heat Stress: Impacts on Sheep Reproductive Performance with Dr William van Wettere
Aug 19, 2024 – 27:28
Resilience and Building a Sustainable Farm Business with Danielle England
Aug 12, 2024 – 38:23
Detecting Pregnancy in Cows at Day 16 with Agscent
Aug 5, 2024 – 30:42
Real-Time Livestock Monitoring with Bill Mitchell of Optiweigh
Jul 29, 2024 – 31:24
The Benefits of EID in Commercial Sheep Farming with Richard Subtil
Jul 22, 2024 – 38:55
The Science of Food with Dr Anneline Padayachee
Jul 15, 2024 – 58:55
From Merinos to Marketplace Mogul with Dwain Duxson
Jul 8, 2024 – 29:59
Mastering the Trifecta: Sheep, Beef and Dairy Management with Matt Iremonger
Jul 1, 2024 – 39:24
Breeding Brahmans with Alf Collins of ALC Brahmans
Jun 24, 2024 – 44:22
Reducing Drench Usage in Sheep with Nick Cotter
Jun 17, 2024 – 51:23
Building Futures in Agriculture with Nancy Crawshaw
Jun 10, 2024 – 36:17
The power of staying curious with Nigel Kerin
Jun 3, 2024 – 01:02:05
The Future of Sheep: Preview of Lambex 2024 with Jason Schulz
May 27, 2024 – 26:06
Irrigation Insights with Tessa Chartres
May 20, 2024 – 27:24

Recent Reviews

Shepherdess in New England

Thank you!

This podcast particularly those episodes geared towards sheep production (which are most) are so informative I can listen all day tending our flock. His interviews with experts and leading research in the field is fascinating and a blast to listen to! Thank you for all your work and spreading such crucial information!