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Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC

Lower Blackwood LCDC
Soil Health
Australia
Windbreaks
Soil Hash
Biological Planting Treatments
Sustainable Agriculture
Farm Forestry
Perennial Shrubs
Grazing Systems
Seed Treatments
Organic Farming
Biological Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture
Cover Cropping
Soil Microbiology
Forestry Australia
Soil Erosion
Soil Land Food
Carbon

Talkin After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC is hosted by Jo Wren and Kate Tarrant from the Lower Blackwood LCDC who, each month, will be talking all things Sustainable Ag, bringing you an interesting and informative interview with an expert on a particular farming or landcare topic. The Lower Blackwood LCDC are a not-for-profit, community managed, independent Landcare and sustainable Ag organ... more

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In this Talkin' After Hours Podcast we chat to orchardist and Nuffield Scholar Jason Jarvis of Prime Organics. Jason is known for pioneering biological farming techniques that boost soil health and crop nutrition. His expertise in soil microbiology a... more

Imagine sharp early seedling development, resilient plants, and richer soils—all sparked by a tiny biological boost right at the seed stage. That's the promise of biological planting treatments, a probiotic approach that works with, not against, natu... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Jarvis
Owner of Prime Organics, expert in organic and regenerative production
Prime Organics
Episode: Growing Smarter: Soil Health, Nutrition & Farming for Profit with Jason Jarvis
Mark Tupman
Consultant and educator in biological production, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and holistic land management
Productive Ecology
Episode: Biological Planting Treatments for Pasture & Livestock Systems with Mark Tupman
Kevin Elmy
Regenerative Agriculture Coach
Cover Cropping Canada
Episode: Not Just Dirt with Kevin Elmy
Tebby Tuckett
Program Manager
Read German WA
Episode: Not Just Dirt with Kevin Elmy
Dr. Dean Revell
Agricultural scientist with 25 years in research and animal nutrition, grazing systems and livestock landscape interactions
Revell Science (former CSIRO researcher)
Episode: Beyond Pastures: Perennial Shrubs in Grazing Systems
David Hardwick
Agroecologist, partner at Soil Land Food
Soil Land Food
Episode: Getting to the root of it with David Hardwick and Soil Hash
Bob Hingston
South West forester with extensive experience in farm forestry and agroforestry
Former Farm Forestry Development Officer, WA CALM and Forest Products Commission
Episode: Talkin' Trees for Farm Resilience with Bob Hingston

Hosts

Jo Wren
Host of Talkin' After Hours from the Lower Blackwood LCDC, affiliated with Lower Blackwood Local Landcare Community Group
Kate Tarrant
Co-host of Talkin' After Hours, affiliated with Lower Blackwood LCDC

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Good information

    Good practical information to get you started on your Regen farming journey . I particularly like it as it’s based in a near to us in Western Australia with a similar climate

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    mr ga.
    Australia3 years ago
  • Fantastic, informative and engaging

    Easily my favourite podcasts about all things regen ag. Can’t get enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knob juggler
    Australia5 years ago

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Guests bring proven on-farm experience and actionable tips.
High-caliber practical regen farming insights.
Locally relevant WA focus adds credibility for regional sponsors.

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Beyond Pastures: Perennial Shrubs in Grazing Systems
Q: How do you establish and manage perennial shrubs without disrupting other farm components?
Establishment should be targeted and staged, using trials, and align with overall farm goals. The discussion stresses resting pastures, considering establishment competition, and integrating shrubs into alley or block plantings to complement existing forages.
Beyond Pastures: Perennial Shrubs in Grazing Systems
Q: Why should farmers in high-rainfall areas consider perennial shrubs in their systems?
Shrubs can broaden the nutrient supply window, especially during periods when pastures are limited, and contribute to soil stability, pollinator habitat, and overall farm resilience, while requiring careful management to balance with other forage types.
Beyond Pastures: Perennial Shrubs in Grazing Systems
Q: What originally drew you to working on animal nutrition and grazing behaviour?
Dean describes starting from a traditional nutrition focus and gradually recognizing that animal feeding is also governed by behaviour. He emphasizes the links between nutrition, metabolism, and behaviour, and how understanding these can shape management decisions.
Biological Planting Treatments for Pasture & Livestock Systems with Mark Tupman
Q: What practical steps can a farmer take to trial these treatments on-farm?
Set up small plots (as little as square meters) with and without seed treatments, ensure replicates, observe root development and above-ground growth, and compare performance across seasons to build evidence before scaling up.
Biological Planting Treatments for Pasture & Livestock Systems with Mark Tupman
Q: Can testing or pre-soil testing guide seed treatment choices?
Testing can be done but is not always cost-effective; often, decisions are made based on soil life presence, plant history (e.g., nodulation in legumes), and practical considerations, with trial plots used to determine effectiveness.

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A practical, practitioner-focused series centered on sustainable agriculture and landcare in the Western Australia region. Each episode pairs approachable hosts with industry experts to unpack soil health, regenerative farming, and innovative farming practices, with a strong emphasis on real-world application, trial results, and local context. Listeners gain actionable steps—from soil biology basics and planting treatments to windbreaks and agroforestry—paired with candid, experience-based insights. A standout is the WA-centered perspective, featuring a mix of technical depth and on-farm storytelling that supports growers, landcare volunteers, and agribusiness professionals seeking locality-specific guidance.

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2. Mark Tupman
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4. Tebby Tuckett
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7. Bob Hingston

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