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The Fibre Frontier

Dr Mark Ferguson

18 episodes

1 month ago

Welcome to The Fibre Frontier - a unique podcast navigating the intricate tapestry of Mohair and Cashmere goat production in Australia and around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned producer, a fibre enthusiast, or just curious about sustainable textile innovation, this podcast is your gateway to the vibrant world of luxury fibres.

Each episode unravels fascinating insights into the heritage, production, and application of Mohair and Cashmere, the diamonds of the textile industry. We traverse landscapes to explore diverse farming practices, sustainability efforts, and the latest innovations.
Get up close with the nuances of Mohair and Cashmere production, delving deep into the histories, characteristics, and qualities that make these fibres the most sought-after in the world.
Join us as we sit down with farmers, researchers, fashion designers, and industry experts, exchanging knowledge and experiences, and revealing the unseen facets of the industry.
Discover the pioneering initiatives and innovations driving sustainable production and ethical sourcing in the industry, and learn how you can contribute to a greener fibre future.
Stay informed about the global market trends, pricing, and demand dynamics influencing Mohair and Cashmere production and trade

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Welcome to The Fibre Frontier - a unique podcast navigating the intricate tapestry of Mohair and Cashmere goat production in Australia and around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned producer, a fibre enthusiast, or just curious about sustainable textile innovation, this podcast is your gateway to the vibrant world of luxury fibres.

Each episode unravels fascinating insights into the heritage, production, and application of Mohair and Cashmere, the diamonds of the textile industry. We traverse landscapes to explore diverse farming practices, sustainability efforts, and the latest innovations.
Get up close with the nuances of Mohair and Cashmere production, delving deep into the histories, characteristics, and qualities that make these fibres the most sought-after in the world.
Join us as we sit down with farmers, researchers, fashion designers, and industry experts, exchanging knowledge and experiences, and revealing the unseen facets of the industry.
Discover the pioneering initiatives and innovations driving sustainable production and ethical sourcing in the industry, and learn how you can contribute to a greener fibre future.
Stay informed about the global market trends, pricing, and demand dynamics influencing Mohair and Cashmere production and trade

Show more...

Natural Sciences

Episodes (18/18)

The Fibre Frontier

Parasite management with Dr. Matthew Playford.

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

2 weeks ago

1 hour 28 minutes 53 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Cashmere in NZ with David Shaw

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

1 month ago

40 minutes 13 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Managing nutrition in pregnancy and early lactation with Dr Mark Ferguson

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes 3 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

The ins and outs of farming Angora Goats in Australia with Grant Forsdick of AMMO

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

2 months ago

32 minutes 42 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

The History and Future of Fibre Goats with Dr Andrew James

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

2 months ago

38 minutes 2 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Haemonchus contortus in goats with Marisa Wood

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

2 months ago

27 minutes 3 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

The Potential in Goat Fibre with John Hornweg

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

3 months ago

23 minutes 6 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

The Genetics of Fibre Goats with Mark Ferguson

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes 21 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Goat Health with the Goat Vet Oz- Sandra Baxendell

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

3 months ago

34 minutes 4 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

The impact of nutrition on mohair webinar recording with Bruce McGregor

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 17 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Dr Matt Playford, Veterinary parasitologist, Dawbuts

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

8 months ago

43 minutes 43 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Dr Mackie Hobson, South African Mohair Industry Veterinarian

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

10 months ago

21 minutes 23 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Dr Bruce McGregor, Animal fibre scientist, researcher and producer

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

11 months ago

48 minutes 47 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Integrating Angoras with Merinos- Dr Susan Robertson's story

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

1 year ago

31 minutes 10 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Luané le Roux, Professional Mohair Classer

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

1 year ago

16 minutes 47 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Pierre van der Vyver, House of Fibre

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

1 year ago

34 minutes 55 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

Tim Ferguson, Mallee Park

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

1 year ago

27 minutes 42 seconds

The Fibre Frontier

An introduction from your host, Mark Ferguson

In our inaugural episode, Dr Mark Ferguson shares his journey from a young goat farmer to the CEO of neXtgen Agri. Mark, with his brother Tim, began farming Angora goats in 1989, learning from local breeders and innovators like Lois and Ian Roberts. This episode walks us through the highs and lows of the mohair industry, including a fascinating foray into the world of goat genetics and fibre production.

In this episode, Mark recounts the purchasing of his first Angora goats with his brothers and how this eventually led to a significant goat breeding herd. He covers the valuable lessons and support from fellow breeders and industry pioneers.

This podcast is focussed on the goat fibre industries, please take the time to suggest guests for the show and interact on the Goat Fibre Gateway. This podcast intends to amplify the voices and stories within the fibre goat community. Please get in touch and contribute your stories, engage with the community, and continue learning.

The Fibre Frontier is supported by AgriFutures Australia and the Goat Fibre Producers of Australia. Find more on AgriFutures Australia's Goat Fibre Program here - https://agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/goat-fibre/

You can find related information and a world of likeminded people at the Goat Fibre Gateway - check it out here - https://gateway.goatfibre.com/

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns - info@nextgenagri.com

If you're keen on mohair and cashmere, or just love a good yarn about agriculture, share this episode, leave a like and a review, and let's spread the word about The Fibre Frontier!

1 year ago

14 minutes 7 seconds