Pastoral Poddy Western Local Land Services

Welcome back to a two-part episode on carbon in the rangelands. In the last episode, we covered some soil carbon fundamentals. And in this episode, we're looking at opportunities and challenges facing landowners in participating in carbon projects. With insights from experts and farmers, we learn about the key factors and the importance of staying informed for future market developments in rangelands. Tune in for a captivating discussion on the potential of carbon markets to shape regenerative land management.



Thank you to our guests who featured in this episode:


John Gavin - Natural Resource Manager, Remarkable NRM


Fiona Garland - Western Local Land Services


Lisa McFadyen - On-farm carbon advice project, NSW Department of Primary Industries  


Andrew Mosley - farmer, Etiwanda 100% Rangelands Ready, Cobar





For more information:


On -Farm Carbon Advice project website https://bit.ly/Carbonfarming
For those wanting to sign up to our expression of interest and receive communications from the On-farm Carbon Advice project please click the link and fill in the form bit.ly/3NZSwLD
For further information about Natural Capital - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/natural-capital
and access to the Natural Capital Service Finder: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/natural-capital/natural-capital-service-finder
John Gavin NRM website - ⁠https://remarkablenrm.com.au/about-john/⁠ 
Andrew's farm, Etiwanda -  https://soilsforlife.org.au/etiwanda/  

Produced by growloveproject.com  This podcast is supported by Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Welcome to a special two part edition of the Pastoral Poddy, focusing on carbon in the rangelands. Western Local Land Services recently held an event on this topic. And for those who couldn't make it, we've gathered a panel of speakers to jam pack all the best bits into the podcast. This episode looks at health in rangelands and holistic land management approaches. It explores the significance of soil organic matter, carbon levels, and practical tips from experts in regenerative agriculture. We learn about adaptive land management practices and observing natural patterns to prevent erosion, promote ground cover, and enhance landscape health for long-term rehydration and rehabilitation.

Thank you to our guests who featured in this episode:


Karl Anderson - Research Officer – Soil Carbon, NSW Department of Primary Industries


Sarah McDonald - Research Scientist Pastures, NSW Department of Primary Industries


Paul Theakston - Rehydration and rehabilitation officer, Western Local Land Services


Andrew Mosley - farmer, Etiwanda 100% Rangelands Ready, Cobar 



For more information:


Rangelands Living Skin Project - https://soilsforlife.org.au/rangelands-living-skin/


Sarahs McDonald - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/staff/profiles/sarah-mcdonald


Andrew's farm, Etiwanda -  https://soilsforlife.org.au/etiwanda/ 


Previous episode with details about Rangelands Rehydration -  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastoralpoddy/episodes/Rehydrating-the-rangelands-e1iackp/a-a7t82vv



Produced by growloveproject.com  This podcast is supported by Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Throughout this special series on kangaroo management, we’ve unpacked a range of issues around this wicked challenge. From landowners, conservation groups and the indigenous community to wildlife advocates, industry and the general public, everyone has a different view and story to tell. With focuses varying from economics to morals to conservation issues, it can be challenging to find common ground.

In this episode, we’ll hear from an ecologist, the industry and the government about some new strategic initiatives that aim to give a voice to these diverse groups. We’ll see how education, consultation and innovation can be part of the solution. Tune in to hear how a predictive tool for kangaroo populations and new adaptive approaches could help advance kangaroo management in Australia.



Guests featured in this episode include:


Fiona Garland, Team Leader - Kangaroo Management, Western Local Land Services
Dr John Read, Ecologist and Author- johnlread.com
Dennis King, Executive Officer, Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia
Terry Brill , Senior Team Leader  Kangaroo Management Program NSW Government



Other useful resources

Improving Kangaroo Management; A Joint Statement - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/emr.12467

Kangaroo Management Taskforce website has several resources including links to a wide range of published research on kangaroos

kangaroomanagementtaskforce.com.au/literature/

Kangaroo Management Taskforce Facebook page - facebook.com/kangarootaskforce

The Pastoral Poddy is brought to you by Western Local Land Services and the kangaroo series is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Kangaroos have a cultural and spiritual significance for Aboriginal people, being a totem for some and a source of food and clothing for many. Tune in to learn about the diversity of views that Aboriginal people have about kangaroo management. When caring for country, they use a holistic, sustainable approach. There are still challenges, as traditional methods can sometimes clash with legislation. In this episode, we’ll talk to indigenous community members about what kangaroo harvesting means to them and some of the challenges they face. Join us to hear some ideas of how the industry and government can help improve community access and involvement through the use of cultural tags as well as providing work opportunities for indigenous people.



Guests featured in this episode include:


Joshua Clarke, Land Services Officer, Aboriginal Communities, Western Local Land Services
Lawrence Clarke, community elder and Chair of the Western Local Land Services Aboriginal Community Advisory Group
Garry Trindall, indigenous professional kangaroo harvester
Dennis King, Executive Officer, Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia



Other useful resources

The Kangaroo Management Taskforce website has several resources including  several films made with Aboriginal communities

Kangaroos as a Food Source video - https://youtu.be/EOt3lvpTEaI



Our Country Our Food - https://youtu.be/HBZ2ak8w7Kw



Mark Olive cooks kangaroo at the national symposium - facebook.com/kangarootaskforce/videos/541806303049059/



Kangaroo Management Taskforce Facebook page - facebook.com/kangarootaskforce



The Pastoral Poddy is brought to you by Western Local Land Services and this the kangaroo series is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Drought is a stressful time for any farmer trying to balance competing business, livestock and landscape demands. In this episode, we’ll hear from a farmer about his experience living through the latest drought with unmanaged, overabundant kangaroos on his property. Kangaroos also struggle in drought with inevitable dehydration and starvation from lack of food and water. 

So what can be done about it? We’ll hear from an animal welfare expert about the different ways kangaroos are managed on agricultural properties, the impact on animals and what the general public thinks.  Join us to see how the use of new tools and how being proactive instead of reactive, will help both landholders and kangaroos in this challenging situation.



Guests featured in this episode include:


Leon Zanker – Pastoralist from Western NSW
Dr. Trudy Sharp - Research Scientist, Vertebrate pest research unit, NSW DPI
Dr. Steve McLeod -  Manager Vertebrate Pest Research | Invasive Species Biosecurity



Other useful resources

The National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Commercial Purposes (the Code)

https://www.agrifutures.com.au/product/national-code-of-practice-for-the-humane-shooting-of-kangaroos-and-wallabies-for-commercial-purposes



The National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Non-Commercial Purposes

https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/wildlife-trade/publications/national-code-practice-humane-shooting-kangaroos-and-wallabies-non-commercial



The Kangaroo Management Taskforce website has several resources including a page on Animal Welfare

https://kangaroomanagementtaskforce.com.au/animal-welfare/



KMT film launched in 2022 - A Million Dead Icons - https://youtu.be/HsWcYWiOrTM



Kangaroo Management Taskforce Facebook page - facebook.com/kangarootaskforce

Read Leon Zanker’s story in Ecological Management and Restoration - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/emr.12441



The Pastoral Poddy is brought to you by Western Local Land Services and the kangaroo series is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Do you struggle with managing Total Grazing Pressure on your property, particularly from unmanaged animals? You're not alone. It can be overwhelming for many landowners in Western NSW to manage their livestock and deal with the challenges of other animals like goats and kangaroos. Kangaroo numbers can fluctuate very quickly across individual properties, uprooting and damaging plants and negatively impacting the land. But there's hope. Research is addressing this challenge, focusing on a positive outcome for both production and biodiversity. Join us in this episode as we talk to a farmer and see how he is better managing kangaroo numbers on his property using this new research.

Guests featured in this episode include:


Graham Turner – Pastoralist, western NSW
Dr. Steve McLeod - Manager Vertebrate Pest Research, NSW Department of Primary Industries
Trudie Atkinson - Technical Specialist Grazing Systems, NSW Department of Primary Industries
Russell Grant,  Rangeland Ecologist

Other useful resources

The Rangeland Journal: Managing Total Grazing Pressure in Australia’s Southern Rangelands

https://www.publish.csiro.au/RJ/issue/9641

The National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Commercial Purposes (the Code)

https://www.agrifutures.com.au/product/national-code-of-practice-for-the-humane-shooting-of-kangaroos-and-wallabies-for-commercial-purposes

The National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Non-Commercial Purposes

https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/wildlife-trade/publications/national-code-practice-humane-shooting-kangaroos-and-wallabies-non-commercial

The Kangaroo Management Taskforce website has several resources including Integrated Options for Kangaroo Management in the Western Region

kangaroomanagementtaskforce.com.au/kangaroo-facts/best-practice-management/

Kangaroo Management Taskforce Facebook page - www.facebook.com/kangarootaskforce

The Pastoral Poddy is brought to you by Western Local Land Services and the kangaroo series is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Produced by Grow Love Project