Head Shepherd

The Business of Farming with Nigel Kerin

Mark Ferguson Season 2025 Episode 227

Nigel is back again to discuss the business of farming, and mindset in particular. Expanding on our previous two podcasts with Nigel, he shares his approach to business, the evolution of his mindset and strategies for managing risk and climate variability. He also talks about the importance of continual learning and, as Nigel puts it, “buying brains”. 

In this episode, we discuss:

✔ How to build a resilient farm business
✔ What good leadership really looks like on-farm
✔ Why scaling up isn’t always the answer

If you’re looking to future-proof your business, manage labour better, and build systems that don’t fall apart under pressure, tune in today. 


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