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Gippsland
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Livestock Management
Cattle Market
Bushfires
Drought Resilience
Animal Welfare
Pestivirus
Agronomy
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Gippsland Research Farm
Cattle Health Management
Drought
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Herd Solutions
Sheep Farming
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East Gippsland
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Real farmers, real conversations, practical insights and inspiring stories.Join Al Micallef and special guests to help unlock your farm's production potential. Whether it's in relation to drought or economic shifts, this podcast is your go-to for developing resilience in agriculture. This podcast is made possible by the Future Drought Fund Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program co-funded by ... more

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Al opens the 2026 season of Digging Deeper Egg Chats with plans for more practical guests and more local producers, plus monthly veterinary updates from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) and a monthly livestock market update from Morgs (Elde... more

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Host Al opens 2026 by thanking listeners and outlining more practical guests plus monthly segments from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) on animal health and Morgs (Elders) on livestock markets. He interviews John Keiller, stud principal of... more

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Al opens 2026 by thanking listeners and outlining plans for more practical guests, more local producers, and regular monthly segments from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) on animal health and Morgs (Elders) on livestock markets. Chelsea re... more

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Al welcomes listeners back to Digging Deeper Ag Chats for 2026, thanking supporters and outlining plans for more practical guests, more local producers, and monthly segments from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) on animal health and Morgs (... more

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Host Al opens 2026 by thanking listeners and outlining plans for more practical guests, more local producers, and monthly segments from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) on animal health and Morgs (Elders) on livestock markets. In this episo... more

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Al opens 2026 by thanking listeners for the podcast’s first full calendar year and outlining plans for more practical guests, more local producer stories, and monthly segments from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) with veterinary updates an... more

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Host Al opens 2026’s Digging Deeper by thanking listeners, announcing more local producers, and adding monthly segments from Chelsea (Herd Solutions) on animal health and Morgs (Elders) on livestock markets. Guest Grant Sims, a sixt... more

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In a discussion about farm business performance, the speaker explains ballpark cost-of-production calculations using accountant figures and cautions that benchmarking can mislead because farms differ by growth stage and maintenance ... more

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Brad Obst
Accredited AuctionsPlus assessor and advisor
Nutrient Ag Solutions
Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - From the Paddock to the Auction: With Braad Obst
John Keiller
Stud Principal, Cashmore Oakley
Cashmore Oakley
Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - Future-Proofing with Genetics: Insights from John Keiller
Brett Tonkins
Fertiliser expert discussed in the episode
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Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - Soil Solutions: Enhancing Gippsland's Productivity with Brett Tonkins and Simon Faulkner
Simon Faulkner
Soil amelioration project advocate
Gippsland Agricultural Group MLA project
Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - Soil Solutions: Enhancing Gippsland's Productivity with Brett Tonkins and Simon Faulkner
Trevor Cathers
Speaker associated with MLA project discussions
MLA project context
Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - Soil Solutions: Enhancing Gippsland's Productivity with Brett Tonkins and Simon Faulkner
Morgan (Morgs)
Morgs from Elders, livestock market expert
Elders
Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - Navigating Dry Times: Insights With Morgan
Chelsea Hair
Chelsea from Herd Solutions, veterinary updates and animal health advisor
Herd Solutions
Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - Liver Fluke and Livestock Management with Chelsea Hair
Grant Sims
Farmer and seed entrepreneur, Down Under Ag
Down Under Ag
Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - From Seeds to Success: Grant Sims on Innovative Farming
Rod Manning
Beef cattle producer from Mansfield
Independent farmer
Episode: DIGGING DEEPER - From Vet to Farmer: Rod Manning's Story - Part One

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Al Micallef
Host of Digging Deeper Ag Chats With Al

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DIGGING DEEPER - Soil Solutions: Enhancing Gippsland's Productivity with Brett Tonkins and Simon Faulkner
Q: What is the practical viability of using chook manure compared to traditional fertilisers in autumn or spring?
Chook manure can be a cost-effective, slow-release alternative to conventional nitrogen and phosphorus applications, especially when combined with inoculants and foliar feeds to address multiple constraints; the economics look favorable given current fertiliser prices and availability.
DIGGING DEEPER - Soil Solutions: Enhancing Gippsland's Productivity with Brett Tonkins and Simon Faulkner
Q: Do you know if production is still at the same level but distribution is the bottleneck?
Yes, distribution bottlenecks in the Middle East and Asia are affecting supply, with boats and stockpiling impacting availability, though there is some sign of potential correction as markets adjust.
DIGGING DEEPER - Future-Proofing with Genetics: Insights from John Keiller
Q: What has been the biggest change in your breeding program since you started?
The shift from a few simple traits to a comprehensive, data-driven approach including parasite resistance, performance recording, and genomics, which has allowed us to systematically improve flock efficiency and survivability.
DIGGING DEEPER - From Vet to Farmer: Rod Manning's Story - Part Two
Q: Now you've touched on labor efficiency; can you explain to listeners a little about that?
The guest explains that early-stage farms must prioritize how they allocate time, aiming for high labor efficiency; as farms grow, infrastructure and systems become critical to support more labor units, and seeking expert advice accelerates learning and implementation.
DIGGING DEEPER - Navigating Hazards on the Farm: A Deep Dive into Plant Toxins
Q: Talk us through a couple of reasons why plant toxicities might be popping up now after recent rain and warmth.
Chelsea explains that warm, humid weather and recent rainfall can elevate plant toxin production in certain species, increasing risks like facial eczema and various toxicities, and stresses monitoring sentinel spore counts.

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A practical, farmer-focused program that centers on real-world agricultural challenges and resilient farming practices. Episodes commonly blend market updates, pest and disease management, soil health, drought planning, and infrastructure or management strategies, often featuring on-the-ground insights from cattle producers, veterinarians, agronomists, and regional experts. The show stands out for its hands-on, actionable conversations, local context (Gippsland and East Gippsland regions are frequently referenced), and a willingness to connect farm economics with day-to-day decision-making. Listeners are likely drawn to pragmatic guidance, evidence-based farming tips, and stories that translate across drought-prone, climate-variant environm... more

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