Mark Ferguson
@Fergenetics
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CEO of neXtgen Agri. Passionate about breeding better livestock and working with their owners. Host of the Head Shepherd Podcast.
Christchurch City, New Zealand
Joined June 2016
RT @neXtgenAgri: For @WilleraMerinos’ Simon Coutts, a “Modern Merino” is a sheep that performs in any season or market. On #HeadShepherd th….
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RT @Burnbrae_Poll: Great to have the @neXtgenAgri @Fergenetics team out selecting the 25 sale team and 26 stud team. 2026 stud team avg. P….
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I had a chat with Jonno Hicks from Hannaton Poll Merinos and White Suffolks last week - watch and listen on YouTube .@neXtgenAgri
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RT @Kerin_Ag: Join us at Kerin Poll this September!.We're opening the gates for our Open Day on 10 September and On-Property Sale on 26 Sep….
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RT @Pooginook: 𝐏/𝐆𝐊 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞. Tuesday September 23rd Ram Sale is in-person only this year — we’d love to see you here….
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Testing out the new (unheated) recording studio - original purpose, kids playhouse- for a great chat with Simon.
This week on the podcast, @fergenetics chats with Simon Saunders from Stag Valley, home of the elite breeding flock for Headwaters. Simon shares the Headwaters journey so far, the process of building a high-performance flock, optimising genetics and also the future of Lumina lamb
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Giving the latest version of neXtClass a run today at Burnbrae - great to have all the info we need in one place and only a quick EID scan away - wool shot from Burnbrae 230022 @Burnbrae_Poll @neXtgenAgri
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RT @lochsfarming: Dates are locked in for our Inspection Day and A+ Sale, we’ve got a cracking run of 90 performance packed, elite shedding….
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RT @neXtgenAgri: The neXtgen Angus Muster is coming!. 🗓️ Wed 10 Sep 2025 | 9am-5pm.📍The Sisters Pastoral Co. (hosted by James and Georgie K….
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On the other side of the interview this time. Great to have a chat with Ben - thanks for the opportunity.
🎙️Episode 105 of The AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast is now LIVE! 🎙️. 'The Real Risk Isn’t Being Wrong — It’s Being Slow' with @fergenetics of @nextgenagri. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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RT @Kerin_Ag: “ MUTTON PRICES 💰DRESSED UP AS LAMB”. What a wild price ride, from 2023 to 2025 a 325% increase in price. Never forget it's….
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I did a relatively poor job of recording life on the road for my last trip to Oz. Its on YouTube if you've ever wondered what it is that I do! @neXtgenAgri @Kerin_Ag @mumblebone1 @outbackmpm .
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RT @craigbrockie: Scientists just cracked the multiple sclerosis code after decades of searching. Two specific gut bacteria are triggering….
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So glad to have had the opportunity to meet Whit and good to get one of our chats on record.
This week on #HeadShepherd, @fergenetics chats with Dr. Whit Stewart, Extension Sheep Specialist from @UWyonews. Whit has just wrapped up a year-long sabbatical here in New Zealand and shares what impressed him about #NZfarming, and what we could learn from the US in return.
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The new season rams are redefining the paradigm for merino breeding. Here’s why courage, data and patience are paying off. How might you start your own shift?
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A bit of Saturday arvo data collection. This really is the best sheep data collection tool on the planet - recorded condition score, dag, birth type and footrot status at 250/hr @neXtgenAgri
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With ram buying just around the corner, some great tips from our North Island consultant Emma Pettigrew in our latest article on our website @neXtgenAgri .
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Are you thinking about buying rams? Emma Pettigrew shares her observations, along with tips for improving your chances of taking home the right ram team.
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The future is in good hands….
This week on #HeadShepherd, @fergenetics chats with 2025 Australian @zanda_award winner Jack O’Connor about Oxton Park, why people matter most, and what good leadership looks like. A great listen for anyone thinking about the future and how to bring their team along with them.
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RT @Pooginook: Understanding the power of the PGK Selection Index 💡.In our final video from the Sheep Show, Gloves walks through what the i….
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