
In episode 7 of the Ages of Farming podcast, we speak with Stuart Tait, a 35-year-old farmer from Mandurama, New South Wales, Australia.
Stuart shares insights into his mixed farming operation,which includes beef cattle and dryland winter cropping, and changes in his farming practices to integrate faba beans and buckwheat into his farming system.The conversation delves into soil management, the importance of soil nutrition and animal health, and the challenges facing Australian agriculture today.Stuart also discusses his experience with the Nuffield Scholarship and an exciting project aimed at producing fertilizer on farm.
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Audio production was refined with the help of Descript &Riverside.
Recorded on 16th September 2025.