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Head Shepherd

Mark Ferguson

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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The genetics behind Angus cattle with Tom Gubbins June 05, 2023
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Keys to a successful succession with Rick Morris.May 29, 2023
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Breeding for the Consumer at Cleardale with Ben Todhunter. May 22, 2023
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40 Years of Meat Trading with Richard RainsMay 15, 2023
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Unlocking the Secrets of Farm Optimisation with John YoungMay 08, 2023
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Integrated pest management on your farm with Alison Colvin May 01, 2023
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An insight into sheep research in New Zealand with Paul KenyonApril 24, 2023
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Innovative lamb processing with Gundagai Meat ProcessorsApril 17, 2023
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Connecting the dots of science, people and money with Kate Burke April 10, 2023
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The latest and greatest in meat quality technology with Graham GardnerApril 03, 2023
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The future of wool harvesting with Jock Laurie of AWI March 27, 2023
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Maintaining genetic diversity and resilience around the world with Dr. Roswitha BaumungMarch 20, 2023
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An insight into Irish Sheep Farming with Tim Keady March 13, 2023
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Building livestock cash flow with Richard BrimblecombeMarch 06, 2023
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Managing drench resistance in sheep with Ginny DodunskiFebruary 27, 2023
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Current market trends with @Meat_Watcher - Matt DalgleishFebruary 20, 2023
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Innovation is coming to livestock farming - will it make you or break you? Ferg's thoughtsFebruary 13, 2023
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Three years into transitioning to a finer wool genotype. With Mark Wragg.February 06, 2023
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Feed efficiency and behaviours in sheep with Tricia JohnsonJanuary 23, 2023
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Building a successful farm business with Prue Bondfield.January 16, 2023
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Genetic selection for lower methane in ruminants with Dr Suzanne RoweJanuary 09, 2023
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Fergs thoughts: New Year SpecialJanuary 02, 2023
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Implementing a genomics program in a stud context with James LinesDecember 26, 2022
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The story of the incredible Elizabeth Macarthur with Michelle Scott TuckerDecember 19, 2022
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Understanding problems in Ag with Sarah AdamsDecember 12, 2022
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