13. Jake Wolki: Raising Nguni Cattle in Australia in Albury, NSW

Jake joins me to discuss the African cattle breed Nguni, their evolution in the African bush, their hardiness, tick resistance, legendary fertility and amazing eating quality. We also preview the upcoming inaugural Australian Beef Initiative to be held on Wolki Farm on 12th February 2022.

Jake Wolki is a regenerative farmer from Albury, NSW, Australia. He raises beef cattle, pastured pork, laying hens and meat chickens using holistic and regenerative techniques. He sells direct to his community via a self-owned butchery.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Podcast begins

00:03:11 Nguni cattle compared to other breeds

00:05:50 How Jake found the Nguni breed

00:08:18 Tribal origins of Nguni

00:18:20 Nguni are highly tick resistant

00:26:03 The history of Nguni in Australia

00:30:45 Rebutting detractors of Nguni

00:42:00 Nguni are extremely fertile

00:50:46 How Jake is expanding his Nguni herd

01:01:44 Jake’s future grazing plans

01:07:20 The Australian Beef Initiative inaugural summit

01:14:40 Closing thoughts

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Website (produce ordering) - https://www.wolkifarm.com.au/

Twitter @JakeWolki https://twitter.com/JakeWolki

Instagram @WolkiFarm https://www.instagram.com/wolkifarm/

YouTube @Wolki Farm https://www.youtube.com/@wolkifarm7687

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LINKS

Australian Beef Initiative Summit on Wolki Farm Feb 12th 2023 - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian-beef-initiative-sunday-12th-tickets-501050313977?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Henham Nguni Stud – http://www.henhamngunis.com.au/

Eastwell Farms – https://eastwellfarms.com.au/

RHP #5 Bryant Ussher – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulpsOpUea6w

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