The Farming Show

Episode 60 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard

The Farming Show

Show Notes

Changes to the rules for Biodiversity Net Gain and the National Planning Policy Framework, including for on-farm reservoirs. The LAMMA Innovations Awards are open. This week is Love Lamb Week. We assess the financial impacts of the drought and what can you do about them? Plus the livestock and grain markets reviewed and crop doctor Sean Sparling is back with the story of harvest 2026, a look at the crops and essential agronomy advice as we move into the new season. Sponsored by Masons Rural.

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