The Productive Producer podcast is brought to you by Max Newsome from the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. This is your podcast for production and management decisions. Key members of the agricultural industry give their insight and opinion on some of the different aspects of production.
Productive Producer
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50 episodes
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The Productive Producer podcast is brought to you by Max Newsome from the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. This is your podcast for production and management decisions. Key members of the agricultural industry give their insight and opinion on some of the different aspects of production.
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
Need to feed
<p>In this episode, we are joined by North West Local Land Services Livestock officer Sally Balmain to discuss practical feeding strategies for sheep and cattle as producers navigate a tricky seasonal shift.</p><p>Across parts of the region there has been some useful rain, and paddocks are starting to show a green pick. While that is a welcome change, the key message is that green does not always mean there is enough feed available. Short days, cold conditions and falling soil temperatures mean pasture growth is still slow, and in many cases there is not much bulk sitting behind the green feed.</p><p>This creates a challenging period for producers. Livestock are often chasing fresh green feed, but the actual dry matter available may still be limited. At the same time, many winter forage crops are not quite ready to graze. Producers are left in a waiting game, trying to balance the feed that is available now with the feed that is coming.</p><p>The episode focuses on how to use supplements with purpose during this period. Rather than simply putting feed out and hoping for the best, the discussion looks at matching supplements to the class of stock, the available pasture, and the production goal. Whether feeding sheep or cattle, the aim is to fill the gap without wasting money or creating animal health issues.</p><p>Contacts:</p><p>Max Newsome– for livestock advice– 0427 007 190</p><p>Local Land Services - 1300 795 299</p><p>Disclaimer</p><p>The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of recording (July 2026) and may not be accurate, current, or complete. The State of New South Wales (including Local Land Services), the author, guests, and the publisher take no responsibility and will accept no liability, for the accuracy, currency, reliability, or correctness of any information included in the podcasts (including material provided by third parties). Readers should make their own inquiries and rely on their own advice when making decisions related to the material contained in this publication.</p>
July 7, 2026
Restocking and herd rebuild
<p>In this episode, Liam Baker livestock officer with North West local Land Sercices us to unpack one of the biggest seasonal and business decisions producers face after a tough run: when to destock, how far to go, and how to think about rebuilding when the season starts to turn.</p><p>Following a large destock across parts of the region, many producers are now looking at what comes next. Rainfall may bring optimism, but rebuilding a herd or flock is not as simple as buying numbers back in. It requires a clear look at feed supply, cash flow, breeding priorities, market conditions and the long-term direction of the business.</p><p>The episode looks at the difference between reacting to a season and making a planned decision. We talk through why destocking is often a necessary tool to protect core breeders, pasture base and business resilience. We also discuss the importance of knowing what class of stock should stay, what can go, and what the plan is before restocking begins.</p><p>A key theme is rebuilding with purpose. Strong markets can make restocking expensive, so it is important to avoid chasing numbers for the sake of it. Instead, producers should focus on the type of livestock that best suits their feed base, labour, joining window, cash flow and long-term enterprise goals.</p><p>We also touch on the seasonal shift currently being seen across parts of Northern NSW. Even where there has been useful rain, short days and falling soil temperatures mean pasture growth may not yet match what the green pick suggests. Producers still need to budget for a feed gap, particularly as nutritional demand rises with calving and lambing.</p><p>Contacts:</p><p>Max Newsome– for livestock advice– 0427 007 190</p><p>Local Land Services - 1300 795 299</p><p>Disclaimer</p><p>The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of recording (July 2026) and may not be accurate, current, or complete. The State of New South Wales (including Local Land Services), the author, guests, and the publisher take no responsibility and will accept no liability, for the accuracy, currency, reliability, or correctness of any information included in the podcasts (including material provided by third parties). Readers should make their own inquiries and rely on their own advice when making decisions related to the material contained in this publication.</p>
April 7, 2026
Dry times stocktake
<p>The season has turned dry, now is the time for producers to take a hard look at where things are really at.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, Georgie Oakes joins us again to talk through the importance of doing a stock take on both cattle and pastures before winter pressure builds. We discuss why early assessment matters, and how timely decisions can protect both livestock performance and pasture persistence.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p><br></p><p>why it is worth taking stock of feed availability and pasture condition now</p><p>the value of preg testing and mouthing cattle to guide management and marketing decisions</p><p>critically assessing stock and making early calls before options narrow</p><p>pasture management considerations as feed tightens</p><p>how and why to select a sacrifice paddock</p><p>practical steps to help protect the long term productivity of your pastures</p><p>This is a practical seasonal discussion focused on staying proactive, protecting your feed base and making sound management decisions early.</p><p><br></p><p>Contacts:</p><p><br></p><p>Max Newsome– for livestock advice– 0427 007 190</p><p><br></p><p>Georgie Oakes - for agronomic advice -</p><p><br></p><p>Local Land Services - 1300 795 299</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer</p><p><br></p><p>The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of recording (January 2026) and may not be accurate, current, or complete. The State of New South Wales (including Local Land Services), the author, guests, and the publisher take no responsibility and will accept no liability, for the accuracy, currency, reliability, or correctness of any information included in the podcasts (including material provided by third parties). Readers should make their own inquiries and rely on their own advice when making decisions related to the material contained in this publication.</p><p><br></p>
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