Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD 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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Follow JAKE
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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NGUNI CATTLE FIELD DAY Northern NSW August 23 - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1432720
CIRCADIAN LIVING RETREAT November 27-30 Early Bird Offer till August 15 - https://regenerativehealthretreats.com/
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