Fixing the foundations: Why Liam Mowbray sees rectifying pH as the first step in healthy pasture
From Seeds for Success by Central West Local Land Services
February 9, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 142
About this episode
Liam Mowbray discusses the importance of soil pH in enhancing pasture performance on acidic soils.
Welcome to the final episode of our 4-part series, The Lime Light, where we shine a light on lime and dig into building pasture performance on acidic soils. Liam Mowbray runs a cattle operation near Gloucester in partnership with his wife Alissa and his parents. Since moving to the area four years ago, the family has focused on lifting production by increasing the carrying capacity across their properties. In this episode, Liam talks about making soil pH a foundational part of their production approach and the flow-on effects this has had on soil and pasture performance. You’ll also hear Liam discuss managing steeper country where cultivation isn’t an option, and the strategies used to address soil acidity in these areas. Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor Rohan Leach, sat down with Liam, away from the heat of the day, to bring you this chat. Resources and links: NSW - Pastures on acid soils Liam Mowbray on LinkedIn Nominate a Mate: If you'd like to nominate a mate (or yourself) as a potential future guest on the podcast, you can do so here: Nominate a Mate for 'Seeds for Success' .  …
People in this episode
Host: Rohan Leach
Guest: Liam Mowbray
Topics covered
- soil pH
- pasture performance
- acidic soils
- cattle operation
- soil management
- agriculture strategies
Keywords
- soil acidity
- pasture management
- cattle farming
- agricultural practices
- soil health
- production capacity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Central West Local Land Services, Wavelength Creative
Places: Gloucester
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