Head Shepherd
Mark FergusonMark 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. To learn more about neXtgen Agri, visit www.nextgenagri.com.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 302 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceBusiness | |||
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Looking to change your Merino genetics? What actually happens when you switch types? For our guest this week, Dom Hallam, it started with his parents.
Coming from a traditional fine wool background, they began looking for something different, eventu... more
What is a trait actually worth to a farming business?
Ferg has spent much of his career talking about the value of genetics, but it hasn't always been easy to put that value into real dollar terms that apply to individual farming businesses.
In thi... more
What's the difference between a sheep that looks "right" and a sheep that breeds "right"? Jonno Hicks from Hannaton Poll Merinos and White Suffolks, reckons he's finally found the answer.
In this week's episode, Jonno talks through his shift from vi... more
Ever wondered what's actually happening inside an overgrown hoof? And can you fix it once the damage is done?
Our guest this week looked into just that. Dr Laura Deeming did her PhD with Massey University and AgResearch on dairy goat hoof health. Ma... more
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Thanks Mark, great show, always learn heaps. Cheers Steve
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New Zealanda year ago - My favourite podcast
Love the guests, stories, technical insights and everyday tips on how to build and improve your farm business. I also love genetics!!
Apple Podcasts5Dale @ Redbank FX Rams
Australia2 years ago - Informative, relaxed and incredibly relevant
In Scotland and find the head shepherd podcast offers speakers with a huge knowledge and covers incredibly relevant topics! It’s relaxed style makes for an excellent listen! Truly first class
Apple Podcasts5JaStephen
United Kingdom3 years ago - Outstanding Agricultural Leader
Mark Ferguson and his amazing podcast craft an inspiring ongoing story of the amazing people involved in food and fibre production.
Apple Podcasts5FannytanglesAustralia3 years ago - 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!
Apple Podcasts5Shepherdess in New England
United States4 years ago
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Spotify | #37 | Australia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #105 | Australia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Netherlands/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #156 | New Zealand/Science |
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What is Head Shepherd about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on sheep and beef production in Australia and New Zealand, with a strong emphasis on genetics, data analytics, technology, and innovation in farming. Episodes frequently feature industry veterans, researchers, and business leaders discussing breeding programs, genomic tools, herd health, farm governance, and the economics of farming, often weaving in practical case studies from seed stock operations, processing, and marketing. A standout thread is the role of data-driven decision making—from genomics to EID tagging and Dexa analytics—paired with leadership, resilience, and collaboration through industry bodies and private partnerships. The format tends to blend technical insights with actionable takeaways for improving prof... more
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Recent guests on Head Shepherd include:
1. Richard Green
2. George Fell
3. Joe Kerin
4. Simon Buckley
5. Chloe Frank
6. James Trowbridge
7. Dan Garrick
8. Jane Kellock
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