Climate Smart Farming Series - Livestock Management to maintain production and resilience during extreme climate events

Climate Smart Farming Series - Livestock Management to maintain production and resilience during extreme climate events

Author: NSW Local Land Services September 6, 2023 Duration: 39:08

Livestock farming has been practiced for over 10,000 years, so understandably there are many different approaches, particularly when adapting to climate change. Climate change affects livestock production, both directly through heat stress and indirectly through effects on grassland and species distribution.  Farmers are innovatively managing their livestock to improve productivity and reduce environmental impacts. The techniques vary, including rotational grazing, precision genetics, species stacking and intensive feeding systems.  This episode features three farmers who share how, by implementing these management techniques, they have maintained production during extreme climate events, making their businesses more resilient.


Thank you to our guests


  • Matthew Martin - Old Cobran Pastoral

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/stories/m-martin


  • Stacey Lugsdin - Warrendale

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/stories/s-lugsdin


  • Luke and Pia Winder - Tathra Place

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/stories/lp-winder


Hosted by Edgars Greste and Matt Pierce


Produced by Grow Love Project for @NSWDPI and hosted by NSW Local Land Services #Bigshiftforsmallpodcast


*NSW DPI understands that successful adaptations will vary between locations, industries and business.


Hosted by NSW Local Land Services, Big Shift For Small Farms-Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming is a conversation about the fundamental changes required in how we work the land. This podcast moves beyond theory, grounding each discussion in the real-world experiences of Australian farmers who are implementing regenerative practices. You’ll hear from those on the front lines-producers, researchers, and industry experts-as they share practical knowledge about holistic land management. The dialogue recognizes that a truly sustainable system connects everything, from the microbiology in the soil to the well-being of the people managing the landscape. These conversations are made possible by the Grow Love Project in partnership with NSW Local Land Services, supported by Australian Government funding. By listening, you join a community exploring how agricultural resilience is built, one small farm at a time. This podcast serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in the future of farming, offering honest insights and collaborative wisdom for a more regenerative path forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 49

Big Shift For Small Farms - Australian Agriculture and Regenerative Farming
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