The Prosperous Farmer

By MacKillop Farm Management Group

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Everyday, new research and innovation is being adopted in agriculture. Hear real stories from Limestone Coast and western Victorian farmers and experts on the benefits of adopting industry leading research. If you’re curious about adopting cutting edge cropping and livestock systems based on research this is the show for you!

Episode Date
Mary O'Brien on best practice spray application
Feb 26, 2026
Chris Matthews, MGA Insurance on effective risk management strategies
Feb 05, 2026
Livestock advisor Michael Wilkes dives into smart, cost-effective strategies for managing dry feed during tough seasons.
Dec 18, 2025
Dr Mel Fraser and Lee Menhenett on Nitrogen application: Setting up the Season
Nov 20, 2025
Durum wheat breeder Tom Kapcejevs, AGT takes a deep dive into two new releases of durum wheat varieties.
Oct 30, 2025
Understanding your Cost of Production with Cam Nicholson and Nathaniel Modra
Sep 09, 2025
Michael Walsh on alternative weed control options for current farming systems.
Aug 21, 2025
Australia's leading Accu-Spread trainer Russell Nichol on spreaders, fertilisers and what happens if the spread isn't right.
Jul 17, 2025
Chris Scheid with mixed enterprise Pine Hill farmers Ted and Clare Langley
Jun 15, 2025
Spotlight on new germplasm with FAR Australia's Darcy Warren and Max Bloomfield
Jun 05, 2025
Post weaning management systems for cattle in the Limestone Coast with Jo Ward and Haydn Lines.
May 15, 2025
Virtual Fencing in agriculture with Megan Willis and Paul Roberts
May 01, 2025
"Mum's not angry, just disappointed" - Prof Wayne Pitchford on breeder herd productivity
Apr 17, 2025
Simon Quilty on tariffs, global markets and where beef and sheep prices will land in 2025.
Apr 03, 2025
Managing soils post amelioration in the Upper South East of SA with Dr Mel Fraser
Sep 12, 2024
The GRDC Hyper Yielding Crop Project - reflections with Jen Lillecrapp and Sam Ballantyne
Aug 26, 2024
The effects of heat stress on sheep and its impact on mating and reproduction with Dr William van Wettere and Dr Jamee Daly.
Aug 19, 2024
Keep on trucking with Pat Harrold from Harrold Services
Aug 12, 2024
Reducing methane throughout the beef cattle production cycle with Dr Mariana Caetano
Jul 04, 2024
Beef and Sheep Market Outlook with Simon Quilty
Jun 20, 2024
Filling Feed Gaps: Best practice hay and silage production with Molly Kalman and Jake Phillips
May 22, 2024
Nitrogen fertiliser decision making on durum wheat with Adam Hancock
May 22, 2024
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus and its impact on wheat yields with Michael Nash and Amanda Pearce
May 14, 2024
Combating agricultural spray drift with Damon Grace
May 06, 2024
Unlocking higher yield potential in beans with James Manson and Amanda Pearce
Apr 30, 2024
Farewell to MFMG CEO Meg Bell
Apr 22, 2024
Set your stock strategies for Summer with Deb Scammell
Dec 20, 2023
Effective farm succession with Tony Catt
Dec 20, 2023
Sheep and wool with Anthony Uren and Steph Brooker-Jones
Dec 14, 2023
Cropping without glyphosate with Dr Christopher Preston and Jason McClure
Dec 13, 2023
The future of meat processing with Mark Inglis
Nov 27, 2023
Complex farms with Danielle Lannin England
Nov 26, 2023
Grain legume production with Max Bloomfield
Aug 10, 2023
Are you bogged mate with Mary O'Brien
Jul 15, 2023
Hyper yielding crops with Nick Poole
Jul 15, 2023
Stock containment and decision making with Rodney Lush and Cam Nicholson
Jul 15, 2023
Carbon without the jargon with Sam Bye and Cam Nicholson
Jul 15, 2023
Grazing standing crops with Josie Jackson and Amanda Pearce
Jul 15, 2023
Virtual fencing in agriculture with James Pitchford and Megan Willis
Jan 19, 2023
Maximising beef production with Dean Eastwood and Sean McGrath
Jan 19, 2023
Pushing the yield boundaries in cropping enterprises with Robbie Childs and Jen Lillecrapp
Jan 19, 2023
Business innovation and compassion with 2022 AgriFutures SA Rural Woman Robyn Verrall
Jan 19, 2023
Understanding and overcoming constraints in Limestone Coast soils with Melissa Fraser - Part 1
Jan 19, 2023
Understanding and overcoming constraints in Limestone Coast soils with Melissa Fraser - Part 2
Jan 19, 2023
Driving farm productivity and profitability with John Francis
Jul 24, 2022
Diversifying your farm business with Kate Wheal and Felicity Turner
Jul 17, 2022
The business case for sheep scanning with Charlie Crozier and Forbes Brien
Jul 10, 2022
Productivity on the Plains with Bruce McLean and Melissa Fraser
Jul 03, 2022
Benchmarking Beef with Michael Cobiac and Elke Hocking
Jun 26, 2022
Growing Your Farm with Graham Clothier and Felicity Turner
Jun 19, 2022