A must listen podcast for pastoralists. Providing stories, insights and research from farmers and experts to support farm productivity and healthy environments. Practical information for the management of sheep and goats. This podcast shares the stories of the arid and semi-arid areas of New South Wales commonly referred to as ‘rangelands’ and the management principles that underlie the sustainable utilisation of these areas by extensive grazing industries including livestock management, grazing pressure and rangeland rehabilitation. Produced by the Grow Love Project for Western LLS.
https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/western
Rehydrating the rangelands
The rangelands of Western NSW can be a challenging place to farm in. Historical overgrazing has caused major dust storms and erosion and with farmers having just been through one of the toughest droughts in living memory, repairing landscapes to be rain ready is critical. From grading contours to constructing ponding banks, it's all about slowing the flow before the next rain comes to give the land a chance for a drink. But before you get out any tools, rehabilitating the rangelands starts with having an awareness of our impact on landscape function and prioritising what’s achievable. And today’s guests all agree that focusing on landscape rehabilitation is not only good for the land, its good for their own health too, especially during tough times.
Guests featured in this episode:
Hugh Pringle, co-founder Ecosystem Management Understanding (EMU program) - www.emulandrecovery.org.au
Paul Theakston, LLS rangeland rehabilitation officer
Luke Mashford, landholder Katalpa Station. Watch the video of restoration on Luke's property - https://youtu.be/Z78AYBbSOcc?t=2
Out Back Roads Manuel https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/895868/Outback-Roads-manual-WEB.pdf