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At the Farmgate
The podcast aims to discuss digital adoption innovation, tools, and app development while initially focusing on biosecurity to align with the target audience of farmers. The series will gradually introduce digital transformation topics.
All Episodes
At the FarmGate: Boots, Dips, and Disinfectants: Fighting AI
In Episode 5 of At The Farm Gate, Jack Hughes welcomes the show’s first guest, Wayne Olbison from LANXESS, to discuss the escalating avian influenza season and the crucial role of biosecurity. Wayne draws on decades of poultry experience to explain where farms most often slip up from incorrect disinfectant use to ineffective wheel washes and rushed turnarounds. He highlights practical steps producers can take right now to strengthen on-farm defences and stresses that while biosecurity fatigue is real, discipline is the only reliable barrier against disease.
At the FarmGate: Biosecurity on the Frontline: Protecting Poultry Health
This episode explores the critical role of biosecurity in protecting poultry health during a challenging 2025/2026 season that has already seen an increase in disease outbreaks. We’ll look at the most common on-farm pitfalls and the practical steps farmers can take to strengthen their defences and safeguard their flocks. Our guest, Sally Hutton from Crowshall Vets, shares insights from over a decade in poultry consultancy — covering real-world approaches to disease prevention, the growing importance of surveillance, and how to balance biosecurity measures with effective vaccination strategies.
At the FarmGate: Boots, Dips, and Disinfectants: Fighting AI
<p>In Episode 5 of At The Farm Gate, Jack Hughes welcomes the show’s first guest, Wayne Olbison from LANXESS, to discuss the escalating avian influenza season and the crucial role of biosecurity. Wayne draws on decades of poultry experience to explain where farms most often slip up from incorrect disinfectant use to ineffective wheel washes and rushed turnarounds. He highlights practical steps producers can take right now to strengthen on-farm defences and stresses that while biosecurity fatigue is real, discipline is the only reliable barrier against disease. </p>
At the Farmgate: The Digital Edge: Using Tech to Stay Biosecure
In this episode of At the Farmgate, I, Jack Hughes, delve into the evolving role of technology in enhancing biosecurity on farms. Joined by Dean Button from Livetec Systems, we discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise with the adoption of digital solutions. Dean shares insights on the Livestock Protect Dashboard and its features, such as eBaaS and AccessProtect, which facilitate real-time data management and proactive biosecurity measures. We explore how these innovations not only streamline operations but also empower farmers to make informed decisions that protect their livestock and livelihoods. Tune in to discover how embracing technology can revolutionize biosecurity practices in agriculture.-1.png)