Building a Mixed Farming System That Spreads Risk

Building a Mixed Farming System That Spreads Risk

From Hay Matters by Feed Central

May 20, 2026 · 14 min · Season 3 · Episode 7

About this episode

Steve Page interviews Anthony Exton about mixed farming systems and risk management in hay production.

In this episode of the Hay Matters Podcast, Steve Page catches up with Anthony Exton in the Coolamon region to talk hay production, mixed farming, crop rotations and how diversification helps spread risk across the season. From vetch and oats through to straw, trucks and marketing hay through LocalAg, Anthony shares practical insights from the paddock and the decisions shaping the season ahead. In this episode: Why Anthony grows vetch and oats together Keeping grain and hay options open depending on the season Managing curing times, paddock selection and hay quality Seasonal conditions and sowing progress in southern NSW Reflections on last season’s hay yields and quality Marketing hay through LocalAg Key takeaway Building flexibility into a farming business through multiple income streams, marketing options and diversified production systems can help manage seasonal pressure and changing market conditions. Listen to the episode now.

People in this episode

Host: Steve Page

Guest: Anthony Exton

Topics covered

  • mixed farming
  • hay production
  • crop rotations
  • diversification
  • risk management
  • marketing hay

Keywords

  • hay production
  • mixed farming
  • crop rotations
  • diversification
  • LocalAg
  • seasonal conditions
  • marketing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LocalAg

Products: vetch, oats, straw

Places: Coolamon, southern NSW

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