Best Arron Nerbas Podcasts (2025)

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The Da Byw discussions - Profit driven pasture with Rhys Williams 1:09:20

13d ago1:09:20

1:09:20

This month we chat to Rhys Williams. A farmer, consultant and founder and organiser of Da Byw, the sustainable livestock farming conference. We cover the dos and don'ts of a joint venture, regenerative sheep businesses (yes, sheep!), and the lineup for this year's Da Byw conference in North Wales. It's set to be a great conference, so take a look a…

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Cultivating Change: Brian Harper on Regenerative Farming, Family Succession, and Grass Grazing 1:30:28

2M ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Our first in-person interview, recorded at the MFGA Regenerative Ag conference in Brandon, Manitoba! In this episode, we have a lively conversation with Brian Harper, a professional land manager and cow-calf producer from Brandon, Manitoba. This interview explores Brian's farm operations, his innovative agricultural practices, and his insights into…

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Covers & Co. - Connecting Farmers To Soil Health 49:22

3M ago49:22

49:22

We have a new sponsor for season 2 of Think Outside The Fence! Thank you to Covers & Co for their support. In this episode we speak to Joe Gardiner, Agronomy and Research manager at Covers & Co, to find out more about where it all started, what the team are trying to achieve with their work and how farmers all over the world can get involved. Cover…

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The Review…Open Minds - Open Opportunities 1:20:48

4M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Happy New Year everyone! Here's our coverage of the MFGA 2024 Regen Ag conference in Brandon, Manitoba. We both attended the conference and thought it was great - all of the speakers were engageing, interesting and relevant. Thanks to our sponsors, MFGA, for having us and for organising and hosting such a great conference. These highlight clips rea…

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Chagyu Right - Every Time. 1:19:59

5M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Welcome to episode 2 of the new season! We're bucking the trend this month with our wonderful guest, Ben Harman. Ben is a beef farmer from Buckinghamshire, England, who is very specific about his meat... This episode really is all about the cows! We chat breeding, meat quality, marketing and branding with our usual dose of mindset too. Buckle up fo…

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Open Minds - Open Opportunities 34:32

7M ago34:32

34:32

Welcome to this special episode, with our sponsors, Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association. The MFGA Regenerative Ag conference is coming up folks! This year's theme is 'open minds - open opportuities' and the committee have put together a great line up for you all. In this podvertorial (Arron's new word) we chat to MFGA Executive Director, Dunc…

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All Behaviour Is Intentional 1:20:50

8M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

We have a seriously special guest to kick off season 2... David Irvine! David has more than 40 years experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, lecturer and advisor. Raised in rural central Alberta, David is no stranger to farming and the people that go with it. His work with Holisitic Management has helped and inspired farming familie…

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Elaine Froese 2:01:48

8M ago2:01:48

2:01:48

Elaine is coming to England at the invitation of AHDB with workshops between 21st October 2024 and 30th October. See: Discuss the Undiscussabull Not that I'm pushing this at all .... but .... Patreon link is: The Pasture Pod's Patreon linkBy Michael Blanche

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Not a year in review...because that's boring. 1:07:38

9M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

We made it! Think Outside The Fence is 1 year old! In this episode, Arron and Amy take a look back at their guests over the last year and put their own spin on things. Giving their thoughts on the conversations and ideas for the future. Thanks as always to our sponsors, Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association https://mfga.net/…

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Mat Boley 3:01:56

10M ago3:01:56

3:01:56

Many moons and almost an equal amount of suns ago, our anti-hero MC Swardstick set off on his pilgrimage to find a mythical being. A dairy farmer who didn't work 90 hours a week. He found this creature and he was well cool and interesting. They spoke for almost 3 hours and MC left with his sound recorder full of wisdom. Unfortuneately, MC was very …

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A Plant Based Diet 1:17:08

10M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Marking 1 whole year of Think Outside The Fence...here it is! Episode 12! In this episode we speak to Lucy Williamson. Lucy is a vet turned award winning, human nutritionist. With over 30 years experience in health, food and farming, she's part of a passionate community of health professional and food producers, learning from natural ecosystems, to…

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Making Connection The Norm 1:16:12

12M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

It's time for episode 11! Join us as we chat to Helen Wyman, Nuffield Scholar and founder of Cultivate Success, an agricultural mentorship programme in the UK. We talk through what mentorship actually is, what it can do for people in Ag and how making connections can battle loneliness and breed creative thinking. For those in the UK thinking about …

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Embracing Change 59:26

1y ago59:26

59:26

A little 'bonus' episode for you all - Amy's "Embracing Change" talk from the Holistic Management Canada conference in Valleyview, Alberta earlier this year. We put this talk on our YouTube channel with the slides, but we've had reports of YouTube not playing nice with some of our listeners and have been asked to release it as a podcast episode. So…

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Who will fill your boots? 1:33:02

1y ago1:33:02

1:33:02

Welcome to episode 9! This month we interview Duane Thompson of the Tee Two Land & Cattle Co. from Kelliher, Saskatchewan. Duane and his family operate an integrated mixed farm, with an emphasis being stewards of the land while ensuring the long term viability of their farm business. We dive into what drives Duane’s passion for agriculture as he op…

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Discover. Adapt. Connect - learnings from the Holistic Management Canada conference 1:44:38

1y ago1:44:38

1:44:38

This March episode is a mid month release and a very special feature episode! In early February, Think Outside the Fence podcast was invited to join the Holistic Management Canada annual conference as MCs and presenters. Amy made the trip from the UK to join Arron in Valleyview, Alberta for the weekend conference on Feb 10-11. The theme for the con…

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The 24/7 Butchery 1:11:07

1+ y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Very exciting episode! The first international guest that is not from either Canada or the UK. In episode 7 we welcome all the way from the land down under, Jacob Wolki. Jacob has a strong online presence due to his straight forward approach and his way of challenging traditional thinking. Jacob is a first generation farmer and the owner of Wolki F…

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Do One Thing 1:23:05

1+ y ago1:23:05

1:23:05

It's officially the start of 2024. What a great time to reflect on our personal well being, both mental and physical. Our special guest for episode 6 is Lewellyn Melnyk who is from the same home town as Arron in Manitoba. She is self described as an Author, Farmer & Mental Health Advocate, although we truly believe the latter is her true passion. F…

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The Maverick Maker 1:30:28

1+ y ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Here it is, episode number 5 - the one where Amy got too excited and didn't let Arron get a word in edgeways (sorry, Arron!) In this episode we speak to Carol Glover "The Maverick Maker" Carol is a Ginger, Punk Inspired Maverick, Senior Leadership & Team Coach & Mentor, Intrapreneur and Edutainer (Carol's words, not ours) We talk about why knowing …

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A Sanctuary For Free Thinkers 1:37:31

1+ y ago1:37:31

1:37:31

Wow, it’s already episode 4! Joining us from Eastern Canada is Brian Maloney of Ferme Brylee. Brian operates a beef and sheep farm with a direct to consumer shop in Quebec, along side his wife Lise and his daughter Kim. Brian is a self admitted “Free Thinker”, and regularly puts out his own musings in the form of his “Saturday Ruminations” (which y…

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You Only Live Once 1:23:56

1+ y ago1:23:56

1:23:56

In episode 3 we speak to Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates in Scotland. Heather is a firecracker of a woman with a no-nonsense attitude towards change. If you want something, make it happen. We chat about her work with farming families across the UK and the mindset that has helped her overcome difficult times during her life, enabling her to co…

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A Lifetime Of Learning 1:20:26

1+ y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Here it is! Episode 2 of Think Outside The Fence. On this one we welcome Holistic Rancher and Educator, Don Campbell. Don along with his wife, 2 sons and their families operate the B-C ranch in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Don has been instrumental in bringing Holistic Management to prominence in Western Canada. We chat candidly about his lifetime of…

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What is this all about? 25:05

2y ago25:05

25:05

Here it is! The pilot episode of Think Outside The Fence podcast. Arron and Amy give you a little insight into themselves, where it all started, what they hope to achieve and a glimpse at the kinds of topics they'll be covering and the guests they’ll be chatting to. Huge shout out to Emerson Nerbas who created the podcast logo, thank you so much, i…

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Arron Nerbas 2:18:56

2y ago2:18:56

2:18:56

A Canadian themed episode to bring "Season 2" to an end. Arron came over to the UK in January 2023 and spoke to loads of people over the course of a week. I went to see him at the AHDB meeting in Northumberland at George Burrell's and it was such a refreshing and positive experience. Even though he has such a different environment to contend with, …

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Chris Falconer 2:56:50

2y ago2:56:50

2:56:50

After 12 years apart, two acquaintences meet. Everything has changed, Michael is even fatter and has less hair; Chris seems to have given Michael his extra body mass - he's lighter and fitter. Chris is also more self aware and intimidates Michael slightly less than in 2010. They talk for a long time and record some of it. Michael likes to think he …

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It's About Time - Episode 6: The Final Countdown 1:41:48

2y ago1:41:48

1:41:48

It's About Time was not on time this week - not perfect but at least it's definitely done! This is the last in the series and I want to thank everyone that was involved and everyone that is listened. Thanks to all those that took the trouble to message. Special, special thanks to the Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust. This simply wouldn't exist wi…

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It's About Time - Episode 5: The Do Do Sandwich 1:25:17

2+ y ago1:25:17

1:25:17

If in doubt seek expert help. My quest gets closer to an inconvenient truth as I speak to coaches, consultants and, big potato grower with normal sized potatoes, Robin Griffiths. This is the proper time management episode and was a bit of a revelation to me. Mention is given to the pomodoro technique with insufficient explanation until closer to th…

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It's About Time - Episode 4: How to Beat the System 1:35:58

2+ y ago1:35:58

1:35:58

I spent most of this episode in my pants watching YouTube. Clips used are for educational purposes. The series up to this point was on a roll with reviews like "I'm enjoying it much more than I thought I would" - but this was a big test to keep the underwhelming momentum up. Systems is such a monster of a subject but I hope you get something from i…

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It's About Time - Episode 3: The Ballad of Andrew Freshwater 1:21:55

2+ y ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Episode 3 sees me continue haphazardly like King Arthur in Monty Python's Holy Grail ... no horse and just coconuts as a sound effect. I eventually take my brave tablets and speak to "The Australian", then spend the rest of the episode trying to translate things to a UK Context. Luckily I have some sensible people helping. Can we nail down what is …

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It's About Time - Episode 2: The Tale of Three Dairy Farms 1:16:57

2+ y ago1:16:57

1:16:57

The quest for answers continues. Is our use of time the invisible handbrake on our lives and businesses that we leave on without realising? I visit three dairy farms and hear about their experiences and challenges, within them there are parables and wisdom and glimpses of the answer. Warning: may contain poor analogies. Books mentioned in this epis…

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It's About Time - Episode 1: Is this even a subject? 51:43

2+ y ago51:43

51:43

A departure from the normal Pasture Pod, I do my best attempt at being a poundshop Louis Theroux and go on a quest to find answers on how time affects farming and how we can use time to affect our lives and businesses for good. Episode one contains a record breaking number of metaphors per minute of narration ... so be prepared. Thankfully all is s…

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Joel Williams 1:43:25

2+ y ago1:43:25

1:43:25

Once apon a time soil was less cool than flares (when they weren't trendy) and plastic shoes. I may have been forced to wear the latter two items of clothing as a young adult but at least I wasn't studying soil science!! BUT times have changed, a revolution has happened and soil science might be - quite possibly - one of the coolest things going. J…

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Gus & Duncan Nelless 3:14:31

2+ y ago3:14:31

3:14:31

Gus and Duncan are full siblings with impressive EBVs for 3 Hour Bantz; Low CoP and Positive Mental Attitude. They are both structurally correct with good locomotion and teeth but increasingly bare heads. The Pasture Pod returns to its roots with this episode - hardore farming chat and a glimpse into the motivation of a couple of awesome individual…

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Nikki Yoxall 1:58:45

3y ago1:58:45

1:58:45

If Nikki is a human being, I am a slug. By this I mean - we share 80% of our farming DNA but it still seems we see things differently. This was a theraputic conversation that allowed me to accept the final 20%. "It is what it is" as they say in Love Island. It's OK not to think exactly the same way and maybe there's wisdom in other opinions. Now I …

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Holly Beckett 2:31:05

3y ago2:31:05

2:31:05

Holly Beckett could possibly change your life. Quietly and without a lot of fuss she has been helping people become more focussed, less stressed and have a renewed appreciation of life. She has been introducing mindfulness to the UK farming industry and its making a difference to people. Keep an open mind. Even if mindfulness is not for you, I thin…

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Alex Brewster 3:29:28

3y ago3:29:28

3:29:28

This is enormous. Its the biggest and longest. Don't be scared. Alex Brewster is a fascinating chap whatever your own farming philosophy. In my opinion he is one of the best communicators in UK agriculture. A Soil Farmer of the Year, a Nuffield Scholar and someone who stole the show at the Oxford Farming Conference. You will soon know him as Beanie…

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Daniel Wheeler 2:28:36

3y ago2:28:36

2:28:36

Daniel has grown a beard that provides more biodiversity habitat than Knepp Estate. He cares for it deeply, sometimes with product. He has scanned many sheep in his career but his true destiny is to be the biggest sheep nerd in either hemisphere. He is from a place called New Zealand and if he was on a cruise liner his favourite deck would be deck …

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Episode 4 - Graham Lofthouse 2:27:15

3+ y ago2:27:15

2:27:15

With his long torso and teeny, tiny legs Graham Lofthouse and his family own 109.99999999999999 Hectares in Galawater in the Scottish Borders. A man driven by the knowledge that nothing is ever perfect but there's always hope that one day it might be, we speak about all sorts - sport, psychology, decimal points and obsessive attention to farming de…

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Episode 3 - Tim White 2:40:05

4y ago2:40:05

2:40:05

If a life lived in fear is a life half lived then Tim has a double life #pasturearithmetic. One of the founders and drivers of the Exlana breed he loves breeding and statistics .... what are the chances of that? The Exlana sale is on Tuesday 3rd August. Checkout their website https://www.exlana.co.uk/sales Link to register for the Farmax ‘The Benef…

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Episode 2 - Jamie Leslie 2:03:59

4y ago2:03:59

2:03:59

Recorded when Jamie was 38 years old, this week Jamie has his 40th birthday. We didn't talk that long rather the editor is well rubbish. Jamie is from Shetland and has made great strides in his farming business despite being in a challenging environment. He is also the most northerly Fodder Beet grower in the world though his friend Matthew from up…

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Season 2 Episode 1: Rhys Williams 2:09:15

5y ago2:09:15

2:09:15

By Michael Blanche

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Episode 12 - Murray Rohloff 2:01:16

5+ y ago2:01:16

2:01:16

Five months later than it should have been but Murray is worth waiting for. A New Zealander of great enthusiasm, I got up with him the night before a Soil Association Scotland "Paddock Grazing for Profit" day. The Soil Association Scotland do a whole range of days on lots of topics (see here) Murray was a key person in pumping people up about pastu…

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Episode 11 - Liz Genever 1:27:54

6y ago1:27:54

1:27:54

Born and raised on the right side of the Fen and far enough away from the smell of cabbages in Lincolnshire, Liz Genever grew up to be a significant driver of knowledge transfer in England. A force of nature within AHDB Beef & Lamb for a number of years, she was key to helping get the Ram Compare and Challenge Sheep projects up and running; she was…

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Episode 10 - Michael Shannon 3:15:27

6y ago3:15:27

3:15:27

Recorded over two sittings, Michael talks for a long time about how excited he is about grass. He tends not to let me talk, which is obviously beneficial. 3+ hours sounds a long time but Michael is an interesting and semi amusing person :0 I referred to Michael as the Grandfather of Rotational Grazing in Scotland in the introduction. That's very un…

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Episode 9 - LILIS conference 1:08:33

6+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

A break from the norm. I interview a number of people all in one - shorter - podcast. Recorded in the Summer of 2018 with background noise loud enough to be irritating, this was the Livestock in Low Input Systems (LILIS) conference. I went around and, like a man desperate for friends, tried to make conversation with people. I laughed awkwardly and …

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Episode 8 - Doug Avery 1:47:11

6+ y ago1:47:11

1:47:11

Recorded at the beginning of October 2018. Doug tells his story through the valleys and peaks of his farming life. He was at the end of a significant tour of Scotland, having spoken to over 2000 people over a little under 4 weeks. Thanks to John Scott, the RSABI and the RHASS for initiating and implementing the idea. They wanted to start a conversa…

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Episode 7 - Neil McGowan 2:16:33

6+ y ago2:16:33

2:16:33

Recorded in April 2018. Neil McGowan is from the best county in the UK, if not the world .... (that's Perthshire just in case you don't know this already). He is a breeder of stock and the result of excellent genetics himself - both sides of his family have been pedigree breeders for generations. Hear how his great grandfather got hung in the Chica…

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Episode 6 - Andre van Barneveld 2:06:00

7y ago2:06:00

2:06:00

Recorded the night before the LILIS conference in June 2018 at Barnside Farm, Duns. Charley Walker plied us with beer and whisky and we still managed to form words with our mouths. Are you output driven or profit driven? What are the key things that drive your business? What angle is your wedge? Andre van Barneveld (not the darts player) is a Dutch…

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Episode 5 Part 2 - Team Walker 1:33:08

7+ y ago1:33:08

1:33:08

What is an Askhole? How long is Charley's telescopic pole? [Spoiler: 7 feet fully when extended] Is it really possible for pasture chat to get this riveting? All these questions and more will be answered in this edition. We dig deep into the farming system at Barnside and try and understand what it looks like over the course of a typical year. We t…

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Episode 5 Part 1 - Team Walker 1:44:51

7+ y ago1:44:51

1:44:51

Charley and Andrea Walker tell us about their story - from having no farm to 250Ha, 800 ewes, 90 cows and A LOT of paddocks. We also learn about Charleys' character flaws and his obsession with burning daylight. Plus what it's like to be a woman who drives a JCB Fastrack so well that most of the truckers in the East Midlands know you. This is Part …

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Episode 4 - Trevor Cook 1:30:28

7+ y ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Trevor is one of the people I've learnt most from in agriculture. He became a cult hero during the QMS Grazing Group project and still comes back to the UK twice a year. He has this rare clarity of thought and expression. In this conversation we talk a bit about him and how he got to where he did. A bit about how he feels during a farm visit. A bit…

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