New Episodes Of The Pastoral Poddy Podcast Now Available

August 12, 2026

The Pastoral Poddy continues to deliver valuable insights for those with an interest in the rangelands, with several new episodes now available. Produced by Western Local Land Services since 2021, the Western NSW-focussed podcast features conversations with local producers, agricultural specialists and industry experts on topics that matter most across the rangelands.

What’s New?

Three new episodes have recently been released, featuring expert guests who share the latest research and practical insights into sheep and goat production:

  • Turning Sheep Data into Decisions – Exploring how eID technology can improve productivity and decision-making.
  • Goat Reproduction Under the Microscope – Discovering new research into goat reproduction from Western NSW.
  • Where Do Goats Really Graze? – Taking a closer look at a Western NSW research project investigating grazing behaviour.

Also new is the Pastoral Poddy Good Neighbour Series, a four-part series highlighting the benefits of working together to tackle biosecurity challenges across the rangelands. Through real stories, expert advice and practical approaches, the series explores collaborative management of weeds, pest animals and emerging threats.

The series includes:

  • Episode 1: Tackling Invasive Species Together
  • Episode 2: Smarter Weed Control Beyond Spraying
  • Episode 3: Beyond the Fence Line – Pest Animal Control and the Power of FeralScan
  • Episode 4: The Good Neighbour Effect – Tackling Pests, Weeds and Building Resilience, featuring Brendan Cullen

The Pastoral Poddy is free to listen to on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Simply search for Pastoral Poddy” on your preferred podcast app.

To listen to the latest episodes or find out more you can also visit – https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/local-land-services/podcasts/pastoral-poddy-podcast or contact the Western Local Land Services Agricultural Team on 1300 795 299.