Podcast Highlights In this episode of Hay Matters, brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, Jon Paul Driver is joined by National Sales Manager Dave Clothier to unpack current fodder market conditions. With drought in the south driving record demand and pushing...
Podcast Highlights In this episode of Hay Matters, brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, host Jon Paul Driver concludes his three-part series with South Australian farmer Matt Eckert. This final instalment shifts focus to the financial, mechanical, and personal...
Podcast Highlights In this episode of Hay Matters, brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, host Jon Paul Driver speaks with South Australian grower Matt Eckert in the first of a three-part series. Matt shares a candid look at the decisions, trade-offs, and...
Podcast Highlights In the latest episode of Hay Matters from Feed Central and LocalAg, our host Jon Paul Driver catches up with Director Tim Ford to discuss the current market and LocalAg's first quarter. As southern sheds sit nearly empty, Queensland hay has begun...
Podcast Highlights In this episode of Hay Matters from Feed Central and LocalAg, host Jon Paul Driver chats with Marty Conroy, the Agronomy Services lead for Northern Australia at Barenbrug Seeds. From his base in Northern NSW, Marty offers a practical look at...
Podcast Highlights In the latest Hay Matters Podcast brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, host Jon Paul Driver catches up with Stefan Hollmann, a German-born machinery operator and high-density baling expert based in South Australia. After arriving for one...
In the latest Hay Matters Podcast brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, Key Account Sales Manager Alex Smith shares insights from the ground as he travels across the south-eastern states. With southern regions facing dry conditions and Queensland still dealing...
Podcast Highlights In the latest Hay Matters Podcast, brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, Jon Paul Driver is joined by cattle producer, advocate and agfluencer Gillian Fennell. Gillian has spent time serving on industry boards and committees at a local, state...
In the latest Hay Matters Podcast, brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, Jon Paul Driver sits down with Megan Ford to discuss her journey in agriculture, the evolution of Feed Central, and the role of women in the industry. From the early days of building a...
Podcast Highlights In the latest Hay Matters Podcast, brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, Jon Paul Driver and National Sales Manager Dave Clothier and National Sales Manager Dave Clothier explore the early days of LocalAg and the wider impact it will have on...
In this episode of the Hay Matters Podcast brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by Dr Allan Rattey, National Oat Breeder at InterGrain, to explore the future of Australian hay and forage production. They discuss how cutting-edge...
I love this time of year, warm weather; drinks on the deck; kids home from school and university and things just seem to slow down briefly, before the busyness of the year kicks in again. We trust that 2025 will be successful for all, with timely rain and plenty of...
Podcast Highlights In the final Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast for 2024, Jon Paul Driver catches up with National Sales Manager Dave Clothier to discuss the challenges and market shifts faced by hay producers during the 2024 season and what we can expect in the year...
Podcast Highlights In the latest Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast, Host Jon Paul Driver talks to Steve Page, Grower Services Manager, about the challenges faced by hay producers during a season marked by wet weather, frost events, and fluctuating market dynamics....
Podcast Highlights In this episode of the Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast, host Jon Paul Driver welcomes Dr. Sabrina Greenwood from CSIRO to discuss the AG2050 initiative. From farms equipped with digital farming and precision agriculture technologies to systems...
SHOULD I FEED MY HORSES LUSH PASTURE GRASS? We have seen debates on many online platforms about the dangers of feeding horses on lush pasture grass and lucerne hays. People blame all sorts of symptoms, from tying-up to colic and laminitis, on high levels of...
In this market update episode of the Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast, host Jon Paul Driver and Dave Clothier discuss the state of the Australian hay market as the harvest season winds down. They explore how recent weather events have affected hay quality and yields...
Photo: Checking moistures in the paddock. Producing quality, dry hay can sometimes be challenging for hay producers. This can lead growers to consider using inoculants and hay preservatives. While these additives have their role in the hay production system, it is...
Tune in to our upcoming webinar to sharpen your hay buying and management strategies for year-round success. This session is designed for hay, dairy, and beef sector professionals aiming to enhance their purchasing effectiveness. Webinar Highlights: Market Updates:...
In the latest episode of the Feed Central Hay Matters podcast, our host, Jon Paul Driver, caught up with Dr. Andrew Walter for a deep dive into agricultural research and innovation. Dr. Walter has extensive experience across government, business, and academia, which...