The Grazing Game Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Quirt Pugsley to talk about his journey in the grazing industry, from growing up on a working cattle ranch to building his own operation. We dive into the challenges of getting started, the role of custom grazing for economic stability, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Quirt shares his approach to breeding cattle that truly fit the land, balancing frame size, efficiency, and marketability while keeping fertility and sustainability at the forefront. We also get into the nuts and bolts of calving strategies, heifer development, and culling decisions, as well as how he uses social media to market his herd.
If you’re interested in raising cattle that thrive in tough country and hearing the mindset behind a long-term grazing operation, this one’s for you. Tune in now! #TheGrazingGame #RegenerativeRanching

This week on The Grazing Game, I sit down with Dan Carney from Wongella to talk all things grazing, trading, and land management. We cover:

✅ Dan’s journey in agriculture
✅ Trading vs. breeding – what works and why
✅ Smart strategies for invasive weed management
✅ Lessons learned from years in the game

Dan’s got a wealth of knowledge and a sharp eye for what makes a grazing operation profitable and sustainable. You won’t want to miss this one!

Contacts:

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This week on the show I have Kieren McCosker, diving into practical tips for improving herd reproduction, tackling phosphorus deficiencies, and managing environmental challenges in northern beef systems. Don’t miss it!

Links:

https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/25531

https://www.mla.com.au/globalassets/mla-corporate/research-and-development/program-areas/livestock-production/20mla-phosphorus-8-page-brochure_apr2021_print.pdf

In this episode, I sit down with Bryant Ussher from Eastwell Farms to talk about his incredible shift from industrial agriculture to a thriving regenerative grazing system. 🐄

We cover everything from setting up his property, grazing a unique African cattle breed, and the journey into direct marketing their beef, to their unexpected but amazing leap into mushroom farming. 🍄

Enjoy!

Links
https://eastwellfarms.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/p/Eastwell-Farms-100068591891394/
https://www.instagram.com/eastwellfarms/

The Grazing Game Contact:
[email protected]

This week I had a great chat with Andrew Zerner, a fifth-generation farmer in the South Burnett. Andrew’s journey from running a dairy with his family to trading beef cattle is pretty inspiring. He’s all about regenerative grazing and loves helping others through his consulting work.

We covered everything from why trading works so well for him to his take on drought-feeding (spoiler: he doesn’t do it) and some solid tips on farm succession.

Andrew’s got so much knowledge to share—you’re gonna love this one! 🎧

#TheGrazingGamePodcast #RegenerativeFarming #CattleTrading

Links:
https://www.knowledgetopractice.com.au/
https://www.rcsaustralia.com.au/
https://klrmarketing.com.au/

Contact:

[email protected]