S6 E93 · Mon, April 14, 2025

Bringing in the Bots - We're sitting down with SwarmFarm's Jocie Bate

When I got a chance to head to evokeAg this year, I heard Jocie Bate speaking and thought to myself, we need to get her on the podcast!  I came across an extraordinary character whose ideas may just revolutionise the future of agriculture. "It's amazing how quickly the sector is evolving," says Jocie Bate on her mission to fully automate the paddock with robotics. Jocie Bate and her husband, Andrew, founded SwarmFarm Robotics, a pioneering agtech business transforming how we think about farming systems. From growing up on her families grazing property in rural Queensland to co-founding one of Australia's leading ag robotics startups, Jocie shares her journey through finance, family farming, and the bold leap into agricultural innovation. The conversation explores the dynamic of family partnerships, women in agriculture, bootstrapping a startup, and what the future of farming could look like. Chapter 00:00 Exploring Modern Agriculture 03:07 The Journey of Swarm Farm 05:47 Building Strong Partnerships in Agriculture 09:09 Innovations in Farming Technology 12:08 The Evolution of Swarm Farm 14:50 Navigating Funding and Growth 18:06 The Future of Agriculture and Robotics 20:47 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth 23:55 The Role of Technology in Agriculture 26:45 Engaging the Next Generation in Ag Tech Connect with SwarmFarm: Website: swarmfarm.com Instagram: SwarmFarm IG Youtube: SwarmFarm Follow Humans of Agriculture on Instagram & LinkedIn Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

S6 E92 · Mon, April 07, 2025

Carbon, Capital and Courage: Hugh Killen on the opportunity in Ag’s Next Chapter

“If we don’t get it right, the opportunity will be given to people post the farm gate. And it’ll happen to farmers again.” Hugh Killen's CV is incredibly impressive, he's spent decades working across the globe in finance and markets, before returning home to work in aussie agriculture. In this chat, we explore Hugh's time in finance, his time leading publicly listed iconic Australian Ag companies, and his mission today at the helm of Impact Ag Australia to help Aussie farmers seize the opportunity in natural capital and regenerative ag systems.  What we cover: 00:00 From Farming Roots to Finance 03:12 Navigating the Agricultural Landscape 05:57 The Value Chain of Agriculture 08:53 Resilience in Leadership 11:52 Building a Supportive Team 14:58 Impact Ag Australia: A New Venture 17:48 Defining Regenerative Agriculture 21:27 Understanding Soil Health in Regenerative Agriculture 25:04 The Risks and Rewards of Soil Carbon Projects 27:00 Navigating the Complexities of Carbon Markets 30:00 The Future of Agriculture: Transitioning to Regenerative Practices 39:00 The Role of Policy and Consumer Awareness in Agriculture 40:49 The Importance of Farmer Empowerment and Education Links & Resources: Connect with Hugh Killen on LinkedIn Follow Humans of Agriculture on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and let us know your thoughts at hello@humansofagriculture.com . Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!

S6 E91 · Wed, April 02, 2025

Do young people need more support to find their career in Ag? Let’s ask Tess Cook

Tess Cook grew up on her families beef property in Queensland.  When she was on stage at evokeAG, she mentioned the challenge and lack of understanding of different career pathways in Ag.  Now this is so interesting because it’s being talked about a lot, but talking isn’t solving much - we want to know more to see what we can do!  Tess recently moved to Matamata, New Zealand, to begin her career as a vet and we can’t wait to follow her career!  00:00 Tess Cook's Journey to Veterinary Medicine 10:08 Challenges in Agricultural Career Pathways 16:58 The Future of Agriculture and Workforce Solutions Resources & Contact: Learn more about the Horizon Scholarship and how it supports young people in agriculture. Stay updated with evokeAG and similar industry events. Follow Humans of Agriculture for more inspiring stories from the industry. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and let us know your thoughts at hello@humansofagriculture.com . Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!

S6 E90 · Mon, March 31, 2025

A modern Ag career on the farm and at LAWD with Lauren Roellgen

We’re sitting down with Lauren Roellgen this week. She wears a few different hats including aa an Associate Director at LAWD, a farmer-in-training on her family farm, and the Chair of the Future Farmers Network. She shares her family’s inspiring journey from Germany to Australia, how they built a successful cotton farming enterprise, and the modern challenges of succession planning, sustainability, and innovation in agriculture. In this episode, you will hear: - Lauren's family journey from Germany to Australia - The Evolution of Tyuna Farming - Her parents becoming Cotton Growers of the Year - Lauren's Career in Agribusiness & the Decision to Return Home - Succession Planning & The Future of Australian Cotton - The Future Farmers Network & Supporting Young People in Ag - Balancing Multiple Roles in Agriculture Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Lauren 03:06 The Family Farm and Its Legacy 05:51 Transitioning Back to Farming 08:48 Career Path and Professional Experience 11:52 The Role of Technology in Modern Agriculture 15:04 The Impact of Succession Planning 18:12 Recognition and Achievements in Cotton Farming 21:07 Sustainability and Innovation in Agriculture 23:45 Future Farmers Network and Its Evolution 27:03 Balancing Multiple Roles in Agriculture 30:04 Advice for Future Generations in Agriculture This episode is in paid partnership with Cotton Australia. Humans of Agriculture retains editorial control of the content. 📢 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend, leave a review, and let us know your thoughts at hello@humansofagriculture.com! 

S6 E89 · Wed, March 26, 2025

A look back at EvokeAg 2025 with Harriet Mellish

EvokeAg is one of the premier events for agrifood tech and innovation, and this year’s edition in Brisbane took things to a new level. In this episode, Oli catches up with Harriet Mellish, General Manager at AgriFutures Australia, to unpack what went into making EvokeAg 2025 a success, the evolving conversations in the agri-tech space, and how the event itself operates like a startup—iterating and improving each year. In this episode, you will hear about: - EvokeAg as a Startup  - What Worked in 2025  - Emerging Themes & Industry Conversations  - Engaging the Next Generation  - What’s Next for EvokeAg? Chapters: 00:00 Post-Event Reflections and Planning Ahead 02:46 Feedback and Innovations from EvokeAg 2025 05:50 Engaging the Next Generation in Agriculture 08:53 The Role of EvokeAG in the Agricultural Ecosystem 12:05 Evolving Conversations in Agriculture 15:04 Looking Ahead: Future Trends and Innovations Follow Humans of Agriculture on Instagram & LinkedIn Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

S6 E88 · Tue, March 25, 2025

Aussie Cotton from Farm to Fabric in RB Sellars shirts with Liz Stott and Jim Gall

This episode is part of our partnership with Cotton Australia, we’re joined by  Liz Stott, a cotton grower and the Deputy Chair of Cotton Australia. She brings a plethora of insights into the industry's innovations, sustainability efforts, and leadership development programs that are defining the Australian Cotton industry. Then, I have a yarn with Jim Gall, CEO of RB Sellars, to discuss why the iconic Australian workwear brand is now incorporating Australian grown cotton into its garments and why this shift isn't just important for Australian growers, but a larger picture around a more sustainable future. This episode is in paid partnership with Cotton Australia. Humans of Agriculture retains editorial control of the content. In this episode, you will hear about: - The Evolution of Australian Cotton  - Cotton to Market Initiative  - Camp Cotton: Why luxury brands are choosing Aussie cotton.  - RB Sellars & "Australian Made"  - The Power of Storytelling in Agriculture   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Cotton Industry 02:59 Liz Stott's Journey in Cotton Farming 05:54 Innovations in Cotton Farming Practices 09:02 The Cotton to Market Initiative 12:05 Camp Cotton: Bridging Brands and Farmers 15:06 Jim Gault's Perspective on Australian Cotton 17:54 The Role of RB Sellers in Promoting Cotton 21:06 Sustainability and Best Practices in Cotton Farming 23:53 The Future of Australian Cotton in Workwear 26:58 Storytelling in Agriculture and Brand Representation Follow Humans of Agriculture on Instagram & LinkedIn Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

S6 E87 · Tue, March 18, 2025

How Ed Currenti found his career in Food Manufacturing as the General Manager at Prestige Foods

I first met Ed Currenti in the sheep yards at Mount Hesse, over more than 15 years we've stayed in touch and followed each others journeys closely. Ed is the General Manager at Prestige Foods, in our chat he shares his journey from a city upbringing to a successful career in agriculture and food production. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the role of education in understanding food sources, and the innovative practices at Prestige Foods. The conversation highlights the significance of building relationships within the industry, the challenges of managing teams, and the future opportunities in food production. Ed emphasizes the need for better connections between producers and consumers, and the importance of storytelling in the food industry.I've known Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ed Currenti and His Journey 03:03 Early Influences and Passion for Food 05:37 Education and Career Path Decisions 08:54 The Role of Mentorship in Career Development 11:40 Transitioning from University to the Workforce 14:37 Experiences in Sales and Business Development 17:45 Innovative Ideas and Career Opportunities 20:54 Management Style and Learning from Experience 25:31 Navigating Challenges During COVID-19 26:46 Transforming Company Culture 29:01 Understanding Prestige Food Australia 30:20 The Rise of Bone Broth 31:59 Collaboration with Chef James Viles 34:06 Bridging the Gap in the Food Chain 35:16 Vision for Growth in Food Manufacturing 36:10 Creating Links Between Producers and Consumers 38:48 Innovative R&D Strategies 39:55 Promoting Career Pathways in Agriculture 43:55 Educating the Next Generation on Food Sources

S6 E86 · Fri, March 14, 2025

Jack O'Connor - 2025 Zanda McDonald Award Winner from Australia

Joining us from his ute on top of a hill during a busy week of shearing is the 2025 Zanda McDonald Award winner from Australia, Jack O'Connor.  Jacko is the General Manager at his family mixed farming operation, Oxton Park. His career has seen him working on farms in developing countries such as Uganda, in the Head Office for Meat and Livestock Australia and now back home in Harden, NSW. In this chat we cover; The moment he found out he won the award from the shearing shed reflecting on his life-changing experiences in Uganda  The pride he has in the family business The community of Harden and the role of sport in the local community. Jack also mentions - The Schools for Life project and the Manjeri School Project.

S6 E85 · Wed, March 12, 2025

Lets get to know Maegen Blom - 2025 Zanda McDonald Award winner from New Zealand

Maegen Blom is the Operations Manager within her family owned business Mills Bay Mussels. She is the 2025 Zanda McDonald Award winner from New Zealand , so we thought we would love to get to know a bit more about her and share it with you!  We cover: How she found out that she'd won, a bit more about the vertically integrated business selling direct to businesses and households, her role and passion for supporting and promoting the aquaculture industry in New Zealand and what the year ahead has in store.

S6 E84 · Mon, March 10, 2025

Bert Harris: Building on The Family Legacy in Pineapple Farming

In this episode of Humans of Agriculture , host Oli Le Lievre sits down with fourth-generation pineapple farmer Bert Harris. From his family's century-long farming legacy in Queensland to the modern-day challenges of growing pineapples, dragon fruit, and pumpkins, Bert shares insights into the evolution of farming, his deep connection to the land, and the future of Australian agriculture. Highlights:  – Bert’s family has been growing pineapples for nearly 100 years, adapting to urban expansion and evolving farming techniques. – Labor shortages, unpredictable weather, and shifting market demands shape the realities of farming today. – From hand-harvesting with horses to modern mechanization, Bert reflects on the technological changes in farming. – Growing up between Brisbane, the Torres Strait, and Cairns, Bert shares how his experiences shaped his passion for agriculture. – The importance of making pineapples more approachable and increasing awareness of Australian-grown produce. Resources & Links 🌍 Follow Humans of Agriculture – Website | Instagram 📸 Connect with Bert Harris – bertharris Thumbnail photo credit: Eloise Yates - eloise_yates25 Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend, leave a review, and let us know what you’d love to hear next at hello@humansofagriculture.com !

S6 E83 · Mon, March 03, 2025

From Cow to Cone - Farming for the Best Gelato in the World with Steve & Keegan

What does world-class gelato have to do with agriculture? A whole lot, as it turns out and a world of flavour! In this episode of Humans of Agriculture , host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Steve Arnold and Keegan Ryan from Gelato Messina, one of Australia's most iconic gelato brands. With over 30 stores across the country, Messina isn’t just about delicious scoops—it’s a vertically integrated food business, growing its own ingredients and sourcing directly from Australian farms. Steve, a former chef-turned-Director of Agriculture, shares how he transitioned from finance and property into farming. Keegan, who built his career in horticulture, talks about the innovation and experimentation happening on Messina’s farms. From hazelnuts and mint to dairy cows and beekeeping, the team is committed to quality, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in food production. In this episode you will hear about: How Messina built a fully integrated supply chain from farm to shop The role of experimentation and failure in their success The impact of COVID-19 on their business and how they adapted The philosophy of trying new things (even when there’s no set plan!) The surprising ways farming and food retail intersect Whether you’re a gelato lover, a farmer, or just curious about how great food is made, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration! Chapters 00:00 The Gelato Messina Journey 02:54 From Chef to Agriculture Director 06:10 Embracing Failure and Learning 09:01 Vertical Integration in Agriculture 11:50 Experimentation and Growth 15:01 Sourcing Ingredients and Local Partnerships 17:59 The Importance of Human Capital 21:00 Connecting with Consumers 24:01 The Unique Business Model of Gelato Messina Guest Bios 💡 Steve Arnold – Director of Agriculture at Gelato Messina. Former chef and corporate executive who transitioned into farming to ensure the brand’s high-quality ingredients. 🌱 Keegan Ryan – Experienced farmer and horticulturist who helps drive innovation on Messina’s farms, growing everything from hazelnuts to fresh mint for their gelato. Links & Resources Gelato Messina Website Follow Humans of Agriculture on Instagram & LinkedIn Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

S6 E82 · Wed, February 19, 2025

A front row seat to China’s rapid dairy industry with Paul Niven

In this week of Humans of Agriculture we have the pleasure of catching Paul Niven. Paul has come back to Australia after a  long career working within China’s dairy industry. He’s a seasoned agricultural leader with a wealth of experience  agribusiness and international consulting. He paints a picture of how his small roots from growing up on a farm in Central New South Wales eventually lead to working in China’s rapidly evolving dairy industry. Paul provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of farming in China, the cultural adaptations required, and the lessons he brought back to Australia after over a decade abroad. From navigating five-year strategic plans to implementing major operational efficiencies, Paul’s story is one of adaptability, leadership, and lifelong learning. In this episode you will hear about: Paul’s Early Years – Growing up on a farm in NSW and the early ambitions that led him into veterinary science and consulting. The Leap to China – What led Paul to leave Tasmania’s VDL Farms for a senior role in China’s dairy sector. Operating at Scale – Managing 16,000+ milking cows, modernizing dairy operations, and handling wastewater treatment challenges. Cultural Adaptation – Moving his family from Tasmania to Beijing and the personal challenges of adjusting to life in China. Lessons in Leadership – The Chinese approach to efficiency, compliance, and rapid innovation, and how Australian agriculture can learn from it. Returning to Australia – Why Paul made the decision to come home and what’s next for him in Australian agribusiness. Advice for Young Professionals – Why agriculture offers global career opportunities, and why young people should "just do it" when it comes to working overseas. Subscribe and Review: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners passionate about agriculture and the incredible people behind it!

S6 E81 · Mon, February 10, 2025

Liz Blair’s partnering Conservation and Farming

For Liz, it was easy to fall for her now husband with their shared love of nature. It became their dream to purchase their first farm and test out a theory they had in Uni - that agriculture and conservation could live in harmony rather than conflict. In this episode of Humans of Agriculture , Oli Le Lievre sits down with Liz Blair to discuss how agricultural practices can reframe their relationship with the world around them. Liz grew up in Scotland before moving to Australia where she learned the value of sustainable farming. She and her husband have embraced a philosophy of land stewardship, prioritizing biodiversity alongside cattle grazing. Liz discusses the challenges of balancing farm productivity with environmental preservation, the importance of conservation on private land, and the potential of biodiversity markets in rewarding sustainable farming practices. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How Liz and her husband scrounged every penny to buy their farm Their philosophy behind integrating biodiversity into commercial farming The heartbreaking challenges and incredible rewards of sustainable land management Integrating ecosystem thinking in conservation and farm productivity The potential of nature repair markets and biodiversity initiatives Guest Bio: Liz Blair is a farmer and passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture and conservation. With a background in natural resource management, she has worked as a National Parks ranger and with Catchment Management Authorities, helping landholders integrate biodiversity into their farming systems. She and her husband run a farm in northern New South Wales, focusing on balancing production with environmental stewardship. Through their work with Ecosystem Thinking , they support private landholders in managing landscapes to benefit both agriculture and biodiversity. Subscribe and Review: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners passionate about agriculture and the incredible people behind it!

S6 E80 · Mon, February 03, 2025

“It’s the Olympics for Butchers” two of the worlds best with Luke Leyson and Tom Bouchier

It’s 35 degrees in this industrial area of Moorabbin on Melbourne’s fringes. 6 Australian butchers are 3 hours into their final preparations before they head to France and we’ve got the privilege of seeing this closed session! Oli sits down with Luke Leyson and Tom Bouchier, as they prepare to represent Australia at the World Butchers’ Challenge 2025 in Paris. Dubbed the "Olympics of Meat," this high-stakes competition sees teams from around the world showcase their butchery skills, creativity, and teamwork on a global stage. Luke and Tom share their journeys into butchery, the camaraderie and rivalries in the competition, and their insights into the evolution of the butchery trade. They also discuss the unique challenges of the competition, from crafting intricate displays to keeping their apron spotless—all under the pressure of the ticking clock! In this episode, you’ll hear about: The Journey to Paris: How Luke and Tom became part of Australia’s six-person team.   A Family Trade: Tom’s deep butchery roots and Luke’s unexpected path into the profession. The WBC: The energy, the pressure, and the electrifying crowd, with European countries turning the event into a soccer match-like spectacle. Rivalries: Australia vs. New Zealand—the friendly but fierce competition that has existed since the event’s origins. Industry Insights: How butchery is evolving, the connection between butchers and farmers, and why retail butchery is making a resurgence. Chapters 00:00 - The Excitement of the World Butchers Challenge 01:50 - Backgrounds of the Butchers 06:06 - The Journey into Butchery 10:01 - The Evolution of Butchery Practices 16:07 - Connection with Farmers and Customers 19:56 - The World Butchers Challenge Explained 28:05 - Navigating Competition Day: The Build-Up 34:25 - Rivalries and Relationships: The Australia-New Zealand Dynamic 38:12 - Selection Process: Building the Australian Butcher Team 42:02 - Pride in Representation: The Significance of Butchery 48:18 - The Future of Butchery: Trends and Aspirations 54:10 - Connecting with Agriculture: The Role of Butchers Follow the Australian Butchers’ Team: 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @AustralianButcherTeam – Stay updated with their journey to Paris! 👕 Support the team: Check out their merch to help fund their journey at www.theaustralianbutcherteam.au/ 🎧 Listen now: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! 👉 Have a great team mascot idea? Send it in! The Aussie butchers are still searching for the perfect name.

S6 E79 · Mon, January 27, 2025

Ep 3/3: Financing the Future of Farming with Richard Brimblecombe

Welcome to part 3 of our mini-series on agricultural financing, partnered with Legacy Livestock. We wrap up our conversation Richard Brimblecombe, CEO of Legacy Livestock, by exploring the transformative role of livestock financing in modern agriculture and how innovative solutions are empowering Australian farming families. Richard shares his journey from cattle property life in Queensland to leading Legacy Livestock, a company dedicated to helping progressive producers unlock the full potential of their operations. From personalized financing options to navigating challenges like market volatility and access to capital, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone invested in agriculture's future. His passion for empowering farmers through tailored financial solutions offers practical tips and big-picture perspectives on the industry's future. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Richard shares where his home is, owning an F1 Wagyu operation, and the tools he and his wife use to stay on top of it. How evolving tech like the blockchain and data enhance farm management decisions. Step-by-step process for accessing financing through Legacy Livestock and the client success stories that turned struggle into success.  Richard's advice for young people and the opportunities unfolding for future farmers. Tune In: Subscribe to Humans of Agriculture on your favorite podcast app and join us for this eye-opening conversation about the evolving world of agri-finance. Don’t forget to leave a review and share your thoughts on the episode! Get in Touch with Legacy Livestock: To learn more about how Legacy Livestock can support your farming aspirations, visit their website at legacylivestock.com.au or call them directly at 1300 965 683 . Their team of experts is ready to assist you in unlocking the full potential of your agricultural business.

S6 E78 · Mon, January 20, 2025

How to avoid the 'Three-Generation-Curse' with Ben Law the Financial Bloke

The three-generation curse. Perhaps you've heard this ominous phrase before. Farming families know the reality all to well that their land and careers are built over generations. So why is it so common to hear stories of how quickly all that hard work can become undone?  And is it possible to avoid this curse? In this episode of Humans of Agriculture , we sit down with Ben Law, a former financial advisor who had enough of the fluff and became "The Financial Bloke" and founder of AgriCoach. Ben shares growing up on a New South Wales cattle farm to build a successful financial advice practice and ultimately stepping away to focus on his passion for empowering farming families. Now he helps families navigate the complexities of succession planning, protect generational wealth, and avoid the "three-generation curse." Ben reveals his approach to fostering high-performing families and discusses balancing financial strength with strong family relationships. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How Ben’s early experiences on his family farm shaped his career path. The pivotal moments that inspired him to leave financial advising and start his own business. Insights into the "three pillars" of successful succession: wealth, wisdom, and wellness. The role of education, alignment, and planning in preparing families for succession. About Ben Law: Ben Law is the founder of AgriCoach and the voice behind The Financial Bloke Podcast . With over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor, Ben now focuses on helping farming families build and protect their wealth while fostering strong family dynamics to ensure success across generations. Subscribe and Review: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners passionate about agriculture and the incredible people behind it! Chapters 03:36 Ben's Journey from Farm to Finance 05:55 The Evolution of Financial Advice 08:15 Building a Successful Financial Practice 10:35 Health Scares and Life Changes 13:01 The Importance of Self-Reflection 16:19 Navigating Different Life Phases 19:11 Finding Purpose Beyond Financial Advice 22:52 Identifying Market Gaps in Succession Planning 25:34 Defining Your Skill Set and Focus 26:59 The Journey of Action and Capacity Building 30:43 Identifying the Right Fit for Support 32:05 Understanding AgriCoach and Its Mission 34:00 The Succession Triangle: Preparing Generations 36:37 The Three Pillars of High-Performing Families 40:15 The Importance of Wellness in Succession 42:39 Bringing High-Performing Families Together 45:30 Creating Time for B

S6 E77 · Wed, December 18, 2024

The 2024 wrap with James Wagstaff from The Weekly Times

James Wagstaff reflects on his 20-year career with The Weekly Times, one of the most consumed print news publications among ag folks. It can feel like print is in flux thanks to the shift to digital platforms and indie social media content creators. However, with a focus on quality over quantity, James shares the big stories that have shaped the agricultural space, his life as a journalist, and the readers who keep coming back for more. In this episode, Oli sits down with James Wagstaff, the editor of The Weekly Times. They have a chat about James's experience covering big Aussie agriculture stories and discuss highlights from 2024's news scene. There has been some big news this year; Land ownership shake-ups, sustainability pushes, economic uncertainty, supermarket supply chain turmoil, and heartfelt stories of legacy and challenge. Finally, what does a year ahead look like with so many moving parts hitting the newswire? In this episode, you’ll hear about: James Wagstaff looks back on his 20-year career with The Weekly Times. Hindsight on big Australian news stories such as 'Who owns Australia.' How print media is adapting to the digital age. Impacts of sustainability initiatives on agricultural families and operations. How infrastructure, Donald Trump's election, and trade with China may affect the Australian Agricultural landscape. Advice for the next generation interested in agriculture and journalism.

S6 E76 · Tue, December 10, 2024

"Don't Stop," advice from Ultra-Marathon Runner and Meat and Livestock Australia's Managing Director Michael Crowley

Uncertainty of reaching the finish line is always on the mind of an ultra-marathon runner like Michael Crowley. But by pushing through, you can make the unbelievable possible. Such is the story for Australian agriculture and the long future ahead of it. In this episode, Oli sits down with Michael Crowley who recently took up the top job with Meat and Livestock Australia. They dive into Michael's history with AG, the time he ran 100 km for mental health, and his dream of passing on a sense of stewardship to the next generation. He's a big-picture guy. As Managing Director, he is privy to talks around tech in Australian farming, trade relationships, and developing sustainable practices for the future. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Michael Crowley discusses his history working in Europe with Meat and Livestock Australia, becoming the CEO of Herefords Australia, before returning to Meat and Livestock Australia. Michael shares his passion for running and raising funds for the 'How's Your Mate?' charity in a 100 km marathon. Michael discusses the opportunities and challenges facing the future of Australian ag to meet sustainability efforts and the complex trade landscape. He provides valuable insight for those operating in the agriculture sector and those just starting. Picture Credit: Meat and Livestock Australia

S6 E75 · Thu, December 05, 2024

Resilience through Farming Financing with Richard Brimblecombe

Welcome to part 2 of our mini-series, which we partnered with Legacy Livestock to create. Many unforeseen factors can shake up things on the farm. Drought, disease, or uncertain family farm succession are just a few in the mix. So how can folks and ag take a long-term view to prepare for those moments, or pull themselves out of it through the assistance of financing? In episode 2, Oli sits down with Richard Brimblecombe, Legacy Livestock's CEO, to explore the role of financing solutions in supporting Australian farmers. Richard shares insights into the agricultural finance landscape, the unique challenges Australian farmers boldly face, and how Legacy Livestock empowers resilience and continuity in farming operations. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Richard shares insights from his career and role as CEO of Legacy Livestock. Discussion on navigating issues like drought, disease, and family loss that impact Australian farmers. How financing can serve as a lifeline for farmers in difficult times. The Legacy Livestock’s approach in supporting farmers for their future goals regardless of circumstance. Exploring sustainable strategies and innovations for Australian farming’s future. Get in Touch with Legacy Livestock: To learn more about how Legacy Livestock can support your farming aspirations, visit their website at legacylivestock.com.au or call them directly at 1300 965 683 . Their team of experts is ready to assist you in unlocking the full potential of your agricultural business.

S6 E74 · Tue, December 03, 2024

Building a Legacy through Farm Financing with Richard Brimblecombe

We're back with a three-part series that we have partnered with Legacy Livestock to bring to life. Many folks in agriculture have spoken with us about the challenges and rewards of building their dream life. We can empathize with wanting to build a legacy. In this episode Oli shares that dream. He asks how do you bring that dream into reality. In episode 1 we get to know Richard Brimblecombe, CEO of Legacy Livestock. He shares his journey from growing up on a mixed farming property in Queensland to his career in agricultural finance and ultimately being a co-founder of Legacy Livestock.  Richard’s passion for agriculture and his insights into the evolving landscape of farm financing are invaluable, especially for those navigating the challenges of starting or growing a farming operation. We dive into his background, career, and the unique perspective he brings to livestock finance. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Richard’s upbringing and lifelong connection to agriculture. The challenges and opportunities in Australian farming today. Chatting about Oli's hypothetical sheep and wool farm. How Legacy Livestock helps producers maximize the potential of their paddocks. Practical advice for farmers looking to grow their businesses. Get in Touch with Legacy Livestock: To learn more about how Legacy Livestock can support your farming aspirations, visit their website at legacylivestock.com.au or call them directly at 1300 965 683 . Their team of experts is ready to assist you in unlocking the full potential of your agricultural business.

S6 E73 · Tue, November 26, 2024

Getting Rural Australians at the Table with Jo Palmer from The Connection Table

We're sitting down with Jo Palmer, co-founder of The Connection Table . After returning to her rural roots in The Rock, New South Wales, following a stint in Singapore, Jo reflects on her journey and her latest endeavour with co-founder Julia Spicer. The Connection Table is a professional network aiming to elevate rural Australians into decision-making roles across government, industry, and community. Jo shares her insights on the barriers rural Australians face in securing leadership positions and the innovative solutions The Connection Table is offering. From professional development opportunities to fostering networks and advocating for greater rural representation, this initiative is set to transform how rural voices are heard at leadership tables. Episode Highlights: The Connection Table's Purpose: A digital platform designed to centralise and connect rural talent with leadership and decision-making opportunities. The Rural Leadership Gap: Despite significant investment in rural leadership development, the transition to actual leadership roles remains limited. The Connection Table aims to bridge this gap. Jo’s Reflection on Starting Again: Lessons learned from her first startup, Pointer Remote, and how launching The Connection Table has been a more deliberate and collaborative process. Breaking Down Silos: The need for a broader representation of rural Australia beyond agriculture, including mining, environment, and migrant communities. Support for Emerging Leaders: Offering training, governance skills, and network-building resources to empower individuals at all stages of their leadership journey. Unique Features of The Connection Table: Monthly Lunch with Friends networking sessions, board and panel opportunity feeds, and a focus on underrepresented voices in regional Australia.

S6 E72 · Tue, November 19, 2024

ITK: From analysing Coffee and Cocoa to Cotton and farm inputs with Paul Joules

Mid this year we were at the Aussie Cotton Conference and it sparked a curiousity into who the big players are, where are they going and what impact is that having for Australian cotton growers. I grabbed Paul Joules from Rabobank to discuss the current state of the cotton market and farm inputs. Paul shares insights from his experience in global agricultural commodities, particularly focusing on cotton production, demand dynamics, and the impact of global events on prices. The conversation also delves into the volatility of farm inputs, especially fertilisers, and the importance of staying informed as a farmer in a rapidly changing landscape.

S6 E71 · Tue, November 12, 2024

"We lost our home" From the ashes Sabrina Davis built Humans of Kangaroo Island

In this conversation, Sabrina Davies shares her journey of living on Kangaroo Island, the impact of the Black Summer bushfires, and her initiative, Humans of Kangaroo Island, which aims to tell the stories of the local community. She discusses the challenges of rebuilding after losing her home, the importance of community support, and her reflections on loss and recovery. Sabrina emphasises the beauty of Kangaroo Island and the unique lifestyle it offers, while also providing insights into her personal growth and the lessons learned through adversity. Pic Credit: Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Kangaroo Island, community, bushfires, storytelling, resilience, recovery, nature, Humans of Kangaroo Island, personal journey, support

S6 E70 · Tue, November 05, 2024

Tom & Mick sit down with Scotty Bremner to chat all things Livestock

This episode was recorded on the 9th of October and that might add a bit of context to the conversation! Tom & Mick are back to sit down with Scott Bremner from McCulloch Agencies to chat all things Livestock. Takeaways Scotty Bremner has a long history in the livestock industry. Feedlot procurement is about turnover and continuity of supply. Mobile phones have changed accessibility in agency life. Market trends are influenced by weather and supply. Lamb and mutton markets are currently stable and sustainable. Cattle market dynamics are affected by female slaughter rates. Trading strategies should focus on doing the opposite of the majority. The future of feedlotting requires more processing facilities. Wool market predictions are uncertain but influenced by global economies. Heifers are a good investment due to quick turnover. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Scotty Bremner 03:06 Scotty's Career Journey in Livestock 05:56 Insights on Feedlot Procurement 08:49 Market Trends and Seasonal Insights 12:12 Lamb and Mutton Market Analysis 15:00 Cattle Market Dynamics 17:51 Trading Strategies and Market Sentiment 21:05 Future of Feedlotting and Processing Facilities 23:55 Wool Market Overview and Predictions

S6 E69 · Tue, October 29, 2024

It's a lot more than shear luck for Richie Kirkland

In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, Richie Kirkland shares his love of popping off on the buggies, hunting rabbits, and enjoying the life afforded as a farm boy in South Australia. His father showed him how to shear and he quickly realized how wool spun into a nice chunk of change for his teen years. Life in the business has had its highs and lows and he’s realized the importance of a forward mindset in the industry. By focusing on sustainability, innovations, and engaging with the community, Richie believes storytelling and sharing thoughtful perspectives will lead to a more resilient wool sector. Takeaways: Understanding the shifts over the decades in the shearing business shows pivotal moments of what direction the industry has taken. Sustainability and Environmental Practices are important to ensure long-term productivity and environmental health. Technology and innovation in modern farming will help to meet industry demands and address challenges. Community, collaboration, and storytelling foster resilience within agricultural communities. Resilience and adaptation during tough seasons are essential for navigating the agriculture sector. Support and training for agricultural workers and those new to the industry is crucial in the future of the industry. LivestockSA Partnership: Today's episode is part of our partnership with Livestock SA's AgRi-Silience program, designed to improve strategic planning and long-term resilience for forward-looking South Australian livestock and broadacre enterprises. Participants of the program get one-on-one coaching, tailored advice from a consultant and get the chance to meet a network of other farmers enabling long term strategic planning to sustain your business into the future. Funded by the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience Program, AgRi-Silience has already helped over 1000 South Australian farmers build financial literacy, confidence in decision-making, and essential resilience skills. You can secure your place and take the next step towards a more resilient future by visiting the AgRi-Silience page on the Livestock SA website www.livestocksa.org.au .

S6 E68 · Fri, October 25, 2024

What it takes to level up the family farm with South Australian Farmer Alex McGorman

In this episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, host Oli Le Lievre explores the multifaceted operations of a South Australian farm with Alex McGorman. The conversation delves into the history of the farm, the evolution of farming practices, the importance of relationships in agriculture, and the role of family boards and external support in business growth. Alex shares insights on transitioning from a traditional farming mindset to a more business-oriented approach, emphasizing the significance of consistency, adaptability, and good people in achieving success in the agricultural industry. Takeaways: The importance of relationships in agriculture cannot be overstated. Consistency in operations leads to long-term success. Transitioning to a business mindset is crucial for growth. Family boards can provide valuable external support. Good people are the backbone of any successful operation. Adaptability is key in the face of changing market conditions. Farming is a trust-based industry that relies on integrity. External advice can help navigate complex business challenges. Investing in branding and marketing is essential for growth. There are numerous opportunities in agriculture for those willing to innovate. LivestockSA Partnership: Today's episode is part of our partnership with Livestock SA's AgRi-Silience program, designed to improve strategic planning and long-term resilience for forward-looking South Australian livestock and broadacre enterprises. Participants of the program get one-on-one coaching, tailored advice from a consultant and get the chance to meet a network of other farmers enabling long term strategic planning to sustain your business into the future. Funded by the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience Program, AgRi-Silience has already helped over 1000 South Australian farmers build financial literacy, confidence in decision-making, and essential resilience skills. You can secure your place and take the next step towards a more resilient future by visiting the AgRi-Silience page on the Livestock SA website www.livestocksa.org.au.

S6 E67 · Tue, October 22, 2024

“Agriculture is a long game. You can’t have the good without the bad" with Jenny Stanton

Jenny Stanton wears multiple hats as a farmer, agronomist, netball coach, and community leader on Kangaroo Island (KI). She shares her story of resilience, having survived the devastating 2020 bushfires, which wiped out livestock and infrastructure, and how her family rebuilt both their farm and their lives. Jenny discusses the journey of running a family farm, including succession planning and the balancing act of managing daily operations, community roles, and personal well-being. We dive into topics such as: How her family navigated succession planning after the fires. The importance of community and their "Fat Farmers" initiative to improve physical and mental health. Jenny's passion for soil health, sustainable farming practices, and the challenges of finding natural solutions to pest problems. The role of Farm Owners Academy and the Australian Rural Leadership Program in shaping their business and personal growth. LivestockSA Partnership: Today's episode is part of our partnership with Livestock SA's AgRi-Silience program, designed to improve strategic planning and long-term resilience for forward-looking South Australian livestock and broadacre enterprises. Participants of the program get one-on-one coaching, tailored advice from a consultant and get the chance to meet a network of other farmers enabling long term strategic planning to sustain your business into the future. Funded by the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience Program, AgRi-Silience has already helped over 1000 South Australian farmers build financial literacy, confidence in decision-making, and essential resilience skills. You can secure your place and take the next step towards a more resilient future by visiting the AgRi-Silience page on the Livestock SA website www.livestocksa.org.au.

S6 E66 · Fri, October 18, 2024

ITK: Does your family farm business need a board?

Chris Schied has been a business advisor for more than the last 25 years. Across his career he's learnt a few things about what it takes for family business and farming businesses to succeed. A few things we chat about: - Family boards are essential in agriculture for effective strategy, governance, risk management, and succession planning. - Family boards should meet at least twice a year, with an annual general meeting to review past performance and plan for the future. - Non-returning family members and external advisors should be involved in family board meetings. - Emotion should not be removed from decision-making in family businesses, as it plays a role in succession planning and understanding the purpose of the business. LivestockSA Partnership: Today's episode is part of our partnership with Livestock SA's AgRi-Silience program, designed to improve strategic planning and long-term resilience for forward-looking South Australian livestock and broadacre enterprises. Participants of the program get one-on-one coaching, tailored advice from a consultant and get the chance to meet a network of other farmers enabling long term strategic planning to sustain your business into the future. Funded by the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience Program, AgRi-Silience has already helped over 1000 South Australian farmers build financial literacy, confidence in decision-making, and essential resilience skills. You can secure your place and take the next step towards a more resilient future by visiting the AgRi-Silience page on the Livestock SA website www.livestocksa.org.au.

S6 E65 · Tue, October 15, 2024

This little town has a BIG Dairy Story with Erica Dibden

This week we're heading to a tiny little town called Tilba on the South Coast of NSW. An old mining town, the small mainstreet pops under an enormous mountain. For generations Tilba Dairy has been providing jobs, amazing dairy products and played a key part of the social fabric that makes this town what it is. So, what's the value of branded businesses to small communities like Tilba? That's exactly why we caught up with Erica Dibden co-owner of Tilba Dairy. Paid Partnership Transparency: Humans of Agriculture have been fortunate enough to engage in a paid agreement powered by the NSW Government, Dairy NSW, and Dairy Australia to gain first-hand insight into the Australian Dairy Industry and share it with our audiences and more broadly.  This six-part series includes video, podcasts, photography and written content and is made possible by the Australian and NSW Government’s Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program.

S6 E64 · Thu, October 10, 2024

In the Know: iFarmwell Founder Kate Gunn on boosting resources to support Aussie Agriculture

Kate Gunn, is a clinical psychologist and founder of iFarmWell, in this episode she discusses the importance of mental health and wellbeing in the agriculture industry. She shares her journey of researching farmers' mental health and the need for support in rural communities. Kate explains how iFarmWell was created to provide accessible and farmer-focused resources for improving mental health. She emphasizes the significance of addressing mental health in the workplace and the benefits of having a team with good wellbeing. Kate also provides tips for seeking help and supporting others in rural communities. LivestockSA Partnership: Today's episode is part of our partnership with Livestock SA's AgRi-Silience program, designed to improve strategic planning and long-term resilience for forward-looking South Australian livestock and broadacre enterprises. Participants of the program get one-on-one coaching, tailored advice from a consultant and get the chance to meet a network of other farmers enabling long term strategic planning to sustain your business into the future. Funded by the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience Program, AgRi-Silience has already helped over 1000 South Australian farmers build financial literacy, confidence in decision-making, and essential resilience skills. You can secure your place and take the next step towards a more resilient future by visiting the AgRi-Silience page on the Livestock SA website www.livestocksa.org.au.

S6 E63 · Tue, October 08, 2024

Darren Thomas "When I look back on it, it's something we're very proud of" | Lessons, Leadership and Opportunities

Darren Thomas is the CEO of Thomas Foods International and in this episode we chat about his journey, the family business, and how they've not just made the most of opportunities they've overcome huge adversity.  From growing into new international markets, supporting local communities, the business is proud of its heritage and excited for the future. Takeaways Being present and connected with employees and customers is crucial for success in the agricultural industry. South Australia offers unique advantages for businesses, such as access to owners and CEOs and affordability. Strategic acquisitions and expansion into processing have been key factors in the growth of Thomas Foods International. Teamwork, continuous learning, and a clear vision are essential for achieving success in the industry. The major fire at the TFI meat processing plant in Murray Bridge was a significant challenge, but there were no injuries or loss of life. The rebuilding process was a huge undertaking, but TFI was able to mitigate losses and quickly get back to production. TFI has diversified its business into seafood, cooked meats, and pet food, allowing for the extraction of maximum value from the carcass. Sustainability and innovation are important focus areas for TFI, including investments in environmental awareness, cyber security, and financial reporting. A sustainable price for farmers is crucial for the long-term viability of the agricultural industry. LivestockSA Partnership: Today's episode is part of our partnership with Livestock SA's AgRi-Silience program, designed to improve strategic planning and long-term resilience for forward-looking South Australian livestock and broadacre enterprises. Participants of the program get one-on-one coaching, tailored advice from a consultant and get the chance to meet a network of other farmers enabling long term strategic planning to sustain your business into the future.  Funded by the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience Program, AgRi-Silience has already helped over 1000 South Australian farmers build financial literacy, confidence in decision-making, and essential resilience skills.   You can secure your place and take the next step towards a more resilient future by visiting the AgRi-Silience page on the Livestock SA website www.livestocksa.org.au .

S6 E62 · Tue, October 01, 2024

The Open Road: "It's about supporting farmers' mental health" with Sarah Crosthwaite

Sarah Crosthwaite is a a rural mental health clinician from Northeast Victoria, and she has worked as a rural outreach counsellor to farmers across our region. The rest of the time she works with her husband and their team on our 550-cow dairy farm in the Kiewa Valley. Sarah Crosthwaite discusses her journey in addressing mental health issues within farming communities. She shares insights from her experiences as a rural outreach counselor, the challenges faced by farmers, and the importance of mental health support. The discussion covers her educational background, the impact of natural disasters on mental health, and the establishment of her counselling service, Open Road Counselling. Sarah emphasises the need for better access to mental health services and the importance of normalising conversations around mental health in agriculture. She's recently off the stage after presenting her Nuffield Scholarship in Tasmania, where she led with the question, ‘What can be learnt from international farming communities to improve and strengthen positive mental health outcomes for Australian primary producers? She has since set up her own business, Open Road Counselling, is a counselling service for farmers, their families, farm workers and anyone working with in the agricultural industry right across Australia. To find out more check out their website! Nuffield episode sponsor: A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness : Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we’ve been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We’re a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any farming business seeking a review of their banking arrangements at any time. Find your local ANZ Branch manager today.

S6 E60 · Tue, September 24, 2024

"Cotton now requires 97% less pesticides and 40-50% less water to grow a bale" with Nuffield Scholar Daniel Kahl

Daniel Kahl, a cotton farmer from Narrabri, Australia, discusses his involvement in the cotton industry and his recent appointment to the board of Cotton Australia. He talks about the resurgence of young people in the town and the collaborative nature of the industry. Daniel also addresses misconceptions and myths surrounding cotton farming, highlighting the industry's progress in reducing pesticide use and water consumption. What we chat about: The cotton industry in Narrabri has seen a resurgence of young people returning to the town due to the ag opportunities and the close proximity to agricultural universities. The cotton industry is known for its collaborative nature, with growers working together to drive the industry forward and overcome challenges. The industry has made significant progress in reducing pesticide use and water consumption, with cotton now requiring 97% less pesticides and 40-50% less water to grow a bale. The family business is structured with different divisions, each managed by one of the three brothers. They have implemented school-based apprenticeships and gap years to provide development opportunities for their staff. His Nuffield scholarship topic focused on the people side of agriculture, reflecting his passion for the industry and the importance of building strong relationships and supporting the next generation. Having diverse perspectives in agriculture, such as a non-agricultural background, can lead to a more robust understanding of the industry. Building personal skills and finding ways to connect with people who have different perspectives is crucial for personal development. Creating pathways for the next generation in agriculture requires a balance between tertiary and vocational education. Implementing learnings from other countries can help improve the structure and development of farm managers in Australia. Programs like Ag Career Start play a vital role in providing opportunities and support for young people entering the agriculture industry. Nuffield episode sponsor: A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness : Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we’ve been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We’re a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any farming business seeking a review of their bankin

S6 E61 · Thu, September 19, 2024

In The Know: What's RaboResearch? with Stefan Vogel (General Manager Rabobank RaboResearch)

In this episode, Stefan Vogel, the General Manager of Rabo Research for Australia and New Zealand , shares insights into his extensive career in agriculture and the role of RaboResearch in the agricultural sector. He discusses the importance of understanding the food supply chain, the characteristics of effective team members, and the global insights that impact local agriculture.  Stefan also highlights exciting research opportunities, particularly in sustainable aviation fuels, and the interconnectedness of various agricultural sectors.

S6 E59 · Tue, September 17, 2024

Emma Elliott: "It's in my best interest to care for the environment" from The Little Big Dairy Co

In the heart of Dubbo, NSW, a remarkable story unfolds at The Little Big Dairy Co, where Emma Elliott and her father, Steve Chesworth, are not just dairy farmers, but they regard themselves as environmentalists.  Their journey showcasing the importance of embracing new and sustainable practices in the dairy industry to benefit both the environment and the bottom line.  We discuss: The importance of preserving the dairy industry and encouraging the next generation to be involved. The balance between profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry. The need for education and transparency to build trust with consumers. The implementation of sustainable practices, such as solar panels and water recycling, on the farm. Future plans for the business, including the production of butter and housing cows in climate-controlled barns. Paid Partnership Transparency: Humans of Agriculture have been fortunate enough to engage in a paid agreement powered by the NSW Government, Dairy NSW, and Dairy Australia to gain first-hand insight into the Australian Dairy Industry and share it with our audiences and more broadly.  This six-part series includes video, podcasts, photography and written content and is made possible by the Australian and NSW Government’s Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program.

S6 E58 · Thu, September 12, 2024

LAWD Quarterly Update with Danny Thomas

Our Quarterly update with the team from LAWD is back and we've got Danny Thomas in the hot seat to chat all things property. We explore The different tiers of the rural property market the impact of interest rates on family farms versus institutional investors International flow of money and new entrants the future of agricultural land prices The importance of strategic planning for the next generation of farmers.  We cover new entrants into agriculture, the challenges faced by aspiring land owners and the roles of government and regulation in the market.  Chapters 00:58 Understanding the Australian Rural Property Market Tiers 06:13 Market Dynamics and Trends 10:11 Future of Agricultural Land Prices 12:09 Advice for the Next Generation of Farmers 14:07 New Entrants and Investment in Agriculture 16:05 Challenges with New Agricultural Investments 19:01 Government's Role in Agricultural Market Regulation 19:59 Current Market Activity and Future Outlook

S6 E57 · Tue, September 10, 2024

The Guru of Rural Property: "We blew the doors off with those sales in our first year" with Danny Thomas

He lived in 20 houses by the time he was 20, that ability to meet new people and build rapport have been central to his career success. In his first year with LAWD he transacted nearly a billion dollars in farm sales. In this chat we cover: Danny's background and upbringing His love of the Northern Victoria Region His career from the Valuers General Office to leading global agriculture teams A love and genuine passion for Aussie Agriculture Advice to the next generation of Ag Professionals The importance of giving to Danny and his wife Kate Mental Health and the role of Ag companies in doing more to support it

S6 E56 · Thu, September 05, 2024

Tom and Mick are back with Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean Angus & Hazeldean Merino

The boys have been on a mid-year holiday (or so it seems). They had the chance to sit down with Ed & Bea in mid-August so this one has taken a few weeks to get Liveeee... that said, lets get into it!  In this episode of the Tom and Mick show, the boys are sitting down with Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield of Hazeldean Angus and Hazeldean Merino studs. They discuss their career backgrounds, how they met, and their family history in the stud cattle business. The conversation also covers topics such as the crossover between the stud sheep and cattle industries, the current state of the seed stock market, and the outlook for the commercial markets. At the time of recording, they had their upcoming sale in Tamworth (which went off without a hitch)

S6 E55 · Tue, September 03, 2024

The Electric Orchardist: "We can potentially use farmers to build the cheapest electricity system in the world"

Mike Casey, a technology founder turned farmer, shares his journey from selling his tech startup to buying a cherry orchard in New Zealand.  He discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from one industry to another and the importance of being open to new opportunities.  Mike emphasises the role of luck in entrepreneurship and the need for tenacity and bravery. He also highlights the value of having clear boundaries and trust in business partnerships. Mike Casey discusses his journey of electrifying his farm and the potential for farmers to play a key role in the energy transition. He explains the financial benefits of electrification, such as saving operational costs and generating additional revenue.  Mike talks about the importance of farmers in generating energy for the rest of the population and reducing the need for expensive infrastructure. He also highlights the role of consumers in adopting fully electric homes and contributing to the energy transition. Casey encourages university students to lead by example and focus on the economic benefits of sustainability.

S6 E54 · Tue, August 27, 2024

In Conversation: Dairy's role From Bega to the Big Time with NRLW Star Kezie Apps and Dietitian Chloe McLeod

We are sitting down with National Rugby League Women's (NRLW) star and NSW Dairy Industry Ambassador Kezie Apps, along with renowned sports dietitian Chloe McLeod, to delve into the fascinating world of nutrition, sport recovery, community and the vital role that dairy plays in this equation. Paid Partnership Transparency: Humans of Agriculture have been fortunate enough to engage in a paid agreement powered by the NSW Government, Dairy NSW, and Dairy Australia to gain first-hand insight into the Australian Dairy Industry and share it with our audiences and more broadly.  This six-part series includes video, podcasts, photography and written content and is made possible by the Australian and NSW Government’s Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program.

S6 E53 · Tue, August 20, 2024

Q&A: We're looking for young people with an idea to shape the future of Aussie Ag - Q&A with Natalie Bell

Back in 2018, Oli was "umm'ing and ahh'ing" about whether to apply for a professional development program, and it was the best thing he's done and today he's still in contact with that group of people!! Ahead of applications closing for the evokeAG Groundbreakers Program on the 2nd of September we wanted to chat with Natalie Bell who was a 2024 Future Young Leader (now known at Groundbreaker). We wanted to hear from her what she got out of the program, what was beneficial for her and why she thinks it's worth throwing your hat in the ring! 

S6 E52 · Tue, August 13, 2024

Live Chat "The Next Gen Brekky" join us at Elders Farm Fest with Tom, Maree and Mark

What's better than 100+ people coming for brekky...we love these events!! And now we're sharing it with you! We had the chance to sit down at Elders Farm Fest with a great crew of people we've had the chance to get to know to discuss all things, the Next Gen in Aussie Agriculture. Join Humans of Agriculture host, Oli Le Lievre as he sits down to interview Queensland Farmer Tom Coggan, Engineer who has returned to farming Mark Porter, and Elders Technical manager and all-round champion for young people Maree Crawford. The panellists discuss their backgrounds, approaches to farming, and the opportunities they see in the agricultural sector. Topics covered include multi-generational farming, soil health and microbiology, agtech and robotics, and the importance of education in agriculture. The panellists also emphasise the need for curiosity, innovation, and collaboration in driving the industry forward. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:08 The Importance of Soil Health and Microbiology 13:56 Exploring Agtech and Robotics 18:12 The Role of Education in Agriculture 21:57 Driving Innovation through Curiosity and Collaboration 26:58 The Integration of Technology in Agriculture 29:21 Prioritising Sustainability and Biosecurity 32:13 Changing Perceptions of Agriculture 38:29 Challenges in Attracting and Retaining Skilled Labor 45:16 Sustainability and Market Access 49:37 Optimism for the Future of Agriculture

S6 E51 · Tue, August 06, 2024

TV Host, Chef, Author, Farmer discusses "the mystery of milk" with Matthew Evans

Matthew Evans, a food critic, chef, and farmer, discusses his journey into the world of food production and the challenges of the agriculture industry. He emphasises the importance of communication and dialogue between farmers and consumers to bridge the gap and address the polarising topics in agriculture. Evans also highlights the potential of agriculture to be both damaging and healing to the environment, and the need for sustainable and regenerative practices. He shares his experiences as a small-scale farmer and the changes he has witnessed in the food and agriculture industry. The conversation also delves into the different ways milk is produced, the challenges and benefits of traditional cow dairy farming, and the impact of milk consumption on human health and the environment. The global trend of milk consumption is discussed, as well as the rise of plant-based milk alternatives. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Bridging the Gap: Communication between Farmers and Consumers 08:33 The Potential of Agriculture: Healing and Sustainability 15:34 The Value of Small-Scale Farming 21:54 Changing Consumer Awareness in the Food Industry 26:14 Finding Your Place in Agriculture 28:08 The Transformative Nature of Milk 37:58 The Challenges and Benefits of Traditional Cow Dairy Farming 50:11 The Impact of Milk Consumption 51:38 The Rise of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives 53:05 Curiosity and Critical Thinking: Exploring the Complexities of Milk 55:02 The Future of Milk: Sustainable Farming and Nutritional Research Tags: Matthew Evans, food critic, chef, farmer, food production, challenges, agriculture industry, communication, dialogue, polarizing topics, sustainability, regenerative practices, small-scale farming, changes, milk, dairy, grass, photosynthesis, digestion, cow, farming, milk consumption, plant-based milk, nutrition, environment

S6 E50 · Tue, July 30, 2024

"Don't write off regional. You can have a rewarding, challenging career living regionally and be well-remunerated” with Felicity Taylor

Felicity Taylor is the Area manager at Rabobank Australia in Moree. In this conversation, she shares her journey from growing up in Moree to working in banking and the importance of being involved in the community. Felicity discusses her role as a branch manager and the satisfaction she gets from helping clients achieve their goals. For anyone familiar with Flick you know she is incredibly involved in her local community from the tourism board, to the Young Aggies group through to the Triathlon and run clubs! This episode is part of our partnership with Rabobank Australia. Other things we discuss: Living in a rural community and being involved in the community is a responsibility and a way to have a vibrant lifestyle. Banking in rural areas requires empathy, relationship-building, and communication skills. Felicity enjoys helping clients execute their dreams and supporting multi-generational farming families. Being involved in community organisations and volunteering is a way to leave a positive legacy and ensure succession. Felicity values the support and opportunities provided by Rabobank and encourages others to consider a career in banking. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Moree 01:27 Felicity's Journey: From Sydney to the Netherlands and Back to Moree 04:19 The Impact of Droughts and Floods on Moree 05:37 Felicity's Career in Banking and the Role of an Area Manager 08:02 Felicity's Background in Farming and Choosing a Career in Banking 12:55 The Value of Lived Experiences in Banking 14:51 The Importance of Communication and Public Speaking Skills 15:20 Returning to Moree and the Role of an Area Manager 17:14 Challenges and Rewards of Managing a Team in Banking 18:38 A Day in the Life of an Area Manager 20:35 The Satisfaction of Helping Clients Achieve Their Dreams 22:57 Involvement in Young Aggies and Other Community Organizations 24:25 Balancing Involvement and Leaving a Positive Legacy 26:23 Advice for Those Interested in Banking and Community Involvement

S6 E49 · Tue, July 23, 2024

"Motherland saved me and allowed me to create my own identity" with Steph Trethewey

Steph joined us on episode 6 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast in April 2020. It's fair to say since then, quite a few things have changed!  The last time we chatted, it was all things Tas Ag Co, what was back then a new venture and business opportunity for Steph and their husband Sam. What we didn't even mention once was 'Motherland Australia' the charity and organisation Steph has created that is having an extensive impact right across Rural Australia. Steph's now a household name, the 2024 Tasmanian Australian of the Year, 2022 AgriFutures Australia Rural Women's Award National Winner, and founder and CEO of Motherland Australia.  Motherland is a national charity that advocates for the emotional well-being of rural mothers in Australia and delivers services that help build resilience and improve mental health outcomes. In this episode, we catch up on what's been happening since 2020.  The role of the weekly podcasting from her kitchen table in connecting her and plenty of Rural Mum's to meaningful and important conversations The founding and growth of Motherland Australia The creation of 'Motherland Village', - an online rural Mother's group (and even finding a village of her own) Balancing work, family and personal wellbeing The impact the various episodes and stories have had on her The importance in vulnerability and authenticity in building a community Future visions for supporting rural families, including rural dads!

S6 E48 · Fri, July 19, 2024

Careers mini: "3 years ago I definitely wouldn't see myself sitting with you" with Georgie Speedy

Back in May we had the chance to host a Next Gen conversation at the Elders tent at FarmFest. Someone in the elders team who is most definitely going places is Georgie Speedy and we wanted you to meet her. Georgie is a St George local, leaving high school she had no real idea where her future might go. Eager to stay in the area she began wroking at a metal fabrication business before the chance to join Elders popped up. In those 3 and a bit years, she has grown and developed a lot both personally and professionally. She'sJust a short 3 and a bit years on, she is now the Branch Manager, leading her team for St George and Cunnamulla.  In this chat she shares a little bit about those learnings, without tertiary qualifications she's learnt on the job, surrounded herself with mentors and has some sound advice. Make "the 30 second call to double check or a 30-minute call to fix it" 

S6 E47 · Tue, July 16, 2024

"We should be proud of what we do on our farms in Australia" with Andrew Fowler

Andrew is a passionate farmer, dad, husband and community man. He’s a thinker. Progressive. Visionary. He takes people along on the ride with him.  In this chat Andrew shares his story, the evolution of ‘Chilwell farms’, the family business, the change and expansion of farming in his pocket of Western Australia. In 2000, Andrew undertook a Nuffield Scholarship, “I was hungry for info and for knowledge and for self-development, like really hungry for improvement at that time” In this conversation we cover. ·  The significance of portraying agriculture in a positive light. ·  The unique geographical and climatic diversity of Esperance and its impact on farming. ·  The historical development of land in the Esperance region and the evolution ·  The evolution of Chilwell Farms from a sheep farm to a diverse operation including cropping and livestock. ·  The challenges and rewards of farming in an isolated area. ·  Andrew's educational background and its influence on his farming practices. This episode is part of our partnership, where we profile various Nuffield Scholars and understand their journey, careers and impact on Australian agriculture. Nuffield episode sponsor: A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness : Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we’ve been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We’re a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any farming business seeking a review of their banking arrangements at any time. Find your local ANZ Agribusiness manager now. Chapters 00:00 Portraying Agriculture in a Positive Light 03:13 Geographical Diversity and Risk Management 08:04 The Business Model: Owning vs. Leasing Land 11:39 The Importance of Trust and Long-Term Relationships 26:29 Transitioning from Operator to Manager 29:50 Managing People and Creating a Positive Work Environment 30:52 Community Involvement and the Role of a Strong Local Community 31:34 The Impact of the Housing Crisis on Farm Businesses 36:04 The Benefits of Being Involved in Initiatives and Organizations Outside the Farm Gate 48:29 The Need for Better Political Lobby in Agriculture 57:39 The Significance of Good

S6 E46 · Tue, July 09, 2024

"We aren't utilising 50% of the human resource on farm" Former Nuffield CEO & 1986 Scholar Jim Geltch

Jim began his life on a farm in the irrigation area of the Riverina in NSW. His love of farming followed everything he did and would ultimately shape his career so far. After exploring farming in Thailand in his early twenties, he returned home to work on the family farm before looking further afield, eager to pursue opportunities outside the farm gate. Following his Nuffield Scholarship in 1986, Jim maintained his connection to Nuffield Australia, going on to becoming the CEO of Nuffield Australia from 2005-2016 and the CEO of Nuffield International from 2008-2016.    Key Takeaways Jim Geltch shares his experiences and passions in agriculture, from growing up on a rice farm to working in Thailand and exploring agriculture in his early 20's He reflects on the impact of modernisation on agriculture and the need to utilise the full potential of the human resource in farming. Jim discusses his 1986 Nuffield scholarship and the topics he studied, including vocational education, computer-based crop modeling systems, and irrigation technology. He eventually transitioned out of farming and focused on value-add opportunities in agriculture.  He was the CEO of Nuffield Australia from 2005-2016 including as CEO of Nuffield International from 2008-2016. Since Jim commenced as CEO of Nuffield Australia, the organisation has undergone significant changes and growth, expanding beyond traditional farming sectors to include a diverse range of industries in agriculture and countries. Capacity building and reciprocity are key principles of the Nuffield program, with the aim of nurturing individuals who can contribute back to the agricultural community. Jim notes that promoting careers in agriculture, particularly in regional areas, is crucial for the future of the industry. He is working with Yanco Agriculture school on a Careers in Agriculture offering to support pathways for the next generation.  This episode is part of our partnership, where we profile various Nuffield Scholars and understand their journey, careers and impact on Australian agriculture. Nuffield episode sponsor: A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness : Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we’ve been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We’re a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any f

S6 E45 · Thu, July 04, 2024

In The Know: Cracking into a deep dive on Avian Influenza with Egg Farmers of Australia CEO Melinda Hashimoto

This special episode explores the impact of avian influenza on the egg industry in Australia. Melinda Hashimoto, CEO of Egg Farmers of Australia, provides insights into the virus, its transmission, and the measures taken to control its spread. The discussion covers the process of detecting and responding to avian influenza outbreaks on farms, the impact on farmers and the supply chain, and the role of biosecurity in preventing the spread of the virus. It also highlights the importance of consumer support and awareness in maintaining the stability of the egg industry. Takeaways Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds and is spread through wild birds. The egg industry in Australia produces about 18.3 million eggs per day, with the majority coming from Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. In the event of an avian influenza outbreak, affected farms are quarantined, and the birds are destroyed to prevent the spread of the virus. Farmers can receive compensation for the loss of birds and the impact on their business, but the process of recovery can take several months. Consumers can support the egg industry by continuing to purchase and consume eggs, while also practicing good biosecurity measures if they own backyard hens. Some supply chain impacts have been felt and supermarkets and restaurant chains have taken measures to manage their supply to customers.

S6 E44 · Tue, July 02, 2024

"Owning your own sparkle" Liz Brennan a Community Development Expert: "Just because we produce enough food doesn't mean that people aren't hungry"

Community Developer. Small Business Owner. Avid Netballer. International Agriculturalist. Local community enthusiast. Sometimes a travelling groupie (for certain bands).  Liz Brennan is a legend, a very, very interesting person, and someone we've been fortunate to have known over the past few years. Her life experience is so incredibly fascinating having worked across the length and breadth of Australia (with a large part in her beloved home state of Western Australia), she's worked internationally supporting farmers with increasing their productivity, access to markets with a particular focus on empowering women farmers.  She's supported start-ups, served on the board of publicly listed companies, championed Women, mentored many [just stopping to draw breath], is an absolute powerhouse and, above all - makes time for a good ol' yarn and has been an incredible friend of HOA! In today's chat we cover: How Liz has sought Home through people and communities The complexity of Food Security and what is required to deliver more equitable outcomes for all Passion + Cursioty can create incredible opportunities for impactful work in agriculture, leadership and community development Finding like-minded people and organisations to deliver meaningful and sustained change Seeking wisdom and support from others (especially those with different perspectives) The beauty, power and incredibleness of local communities

S6 E30 · Tue, June 25, 2024

"Cows Create Careers" and the opportunity to travel the world and create your own pathway with Lucy Collins

Lucy Collins knew she wanted to be around animals since she was a child. Although she didn't grow up on a farm, she took every chance to be at the dairy across the road from her family home. Early on she decided that being a Vet, was going to be her calling. "I didn't have a clear family farm pathway to follow. So seemed like a natural fit." Takeaways Curiosity and determination are key in pursuing a career in agriculture. Mentors and supportive networks play a crucial role in shaping career paths. Practical placements and diverse experiences can provide valuable learning opportunities. Strategic choices in education can open doors to desired career pathways. The feeling of community and being part of a close-knit cohort is an important aspect of studying veterinary science. Transitioning from university to the working world as a veterinarian can be challenging but also rewarding. Continuous learning and pursuing new opportunities are essential for personal and professional growth in the field. The dairy industry offers dynamic career opportunities and is open to innovation and change. Being true to oneself and staying authentic is important when making career decisions in agriculture. Dairy cattle milk production, reproduction and nutrition are what lights Lucy up. She is highly motivated and always seeking the next challenge, so she went on to complete her Masters and then a Nuffield Scholarship in the Dairy Sector.  Lucy is incredibly intelligent whilst also humble and an excellent communicator. An asset to the Dairy industry, she loves it and wouldn't change it for the world. 

S6 E43 · Tue, June 18, 2024

Who Owns Aussie Farms? Farm land values, Wind Turbines, Beef Week the Quarterly with Tim McKinnon from LAWD

We are back and we are sitting down with LAWD Senior Director, Tim McKinnon to get the latest on Australia's rural real estate market. A few summarising points : Beef Australia is more than just Beef - international interest across all of Aussie Ag came to Rockhampton in the first week of May. The market dynamics between family farms and corporate/institutional investors vary by sector and region - who's buying and competing where? Government policies, such as live export bans, can create uncertainty for investor. We discuss the potential question marks that can arise from Government implemented change. Farmland values have experienced significant growth in the past decade, and while there may be a slowdown in the short term, long-term growth is expected. Renewable energy projects and agriculture can coexist, with wind farms providing additional income for landowners

S6 E42 · Wed, June 12, 2024

The million acre station owner using tourism in Australia's Red Centre with Ashley Severin (Nuffield Scholar 1986)

Ashley Severin and his wife Lyndee call Curtin Springs in Australia's Northern Territory home. The family has embraced generational opportunity in diversifying the 1 million acre cattle station to other means. They've successfully established and run a tourism business, support local tours, an on-farm restaurant and have explored value add opportunities for their beef cattle. This episode is one of our episodes profiling various Nuffield Farming Scholars. In this chat we cover: Living and working in a remote location requires resilience and adaptability. Diversification is key to surviving in the beef industry during challenging times. The development of tourism can provide additional income and opportunities for remote communities. Aerial mustering can be an efficient and cost-effective method for managing cattle. Participating in programs like the Nuffield scholarship can provide valuable knowledge and insights. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the tourism industry, leading to changes in attitudes and behaviors. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and background  06:42 Early Years at Curtin Springs 13:06 Ashley's Nuffield Scholarship and Travels 23:38 The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism Nuffield episode sponsor: A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness : Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we’ve been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We’re a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any farming business seeking a review of their banking arrangements at any time. Find your local ANZ Agribusiness manager now.

S6 E39 · Thu, June 06, 2024

Careers: Meet Jane Snell who left Fine Dining to go Dairy Farming

Jane Snell left a world of Fine Dining to pursue a career in Dairy Farming. As part of our Partnership with Dairy Australia, we are learning more about the Dairy industry and we wanted to understand how her journey has shaped her career today. We cover: Dairy farming can be a rewarding career that offers variety and challenges. Compassion and being an active team member are important qualities in the dairy industry. The beauty of dairy farming lies in the connection with cows and the satisfaction of producing a quality product. The industry is evolving with the introduction of new technologies. Building a strong team and empowering employees is crucial for the success of a dairy farm If you want to find out more about a career in dairy, head to dairyjobsmatter.com.au  Agriculture careers, Careers in Agriculture, Careers, dairy farming, fine dining, passion, compassion, team, challenges, rewards, technology

S6 E41 · Tue, June 04, 2024

The Fancy Lady Cowgirl: "You can be in the largest cities in the world and part of Agriculture" with Courtenay DeHoff

Courtenay DeHoff, aka the Fancy Lady Cowgirl, is in Australia for the National Cutting Horse Association Futurity event. Thanks to our friends over at The Regional PR Co, we've managed to bring her into The Commons in Sydney to share her story with our Aussie audience. In this conversation we explore her upbringing as a local Kansas cowgirl, when the opportunity came to explore career pathways she was drawn to the bright lights and opportunity of Television. Her life now has taken her full circle, with a skillset incredibly unique and an outlook that's positive for the Agriculture sector, Courtenay is shaping the narrative that Agriculture is diverse, it is inclusive and no matter who you are or where you're from, you can pursue a career in this incredible sector. We also talk about: the courage to embrace her inner cowgirl her mission to welcome others into the cowgirl/cowboy lifestyle The importance of pursuing your true calling The influence of pop culture on the perception of agriculture and the challenges and opportunities if the industry embraces it Chapters: 00:00 The Journey of the Fancy Lady Cowgirl: Embracing Authenticity and Identity 08:37 Returning to Agriculture: Values, Work Ethic, and Lifestyle 14:41 The Impact of Storytelling in Agriculture: Shaping Narratives and Impacting Change 20:44 Embracing the Cowgirl Spirit: Identity and Empowerment 25:20 The Importance of Sharing the Story of Agriculture 30:06 Challenges and Opportunities in Agriculture , Fancy Lady Cowgirl, agriculture, Kansas, television, mainstream media, storytelling, authenticity, courage, identity, lifestyle, career, values, work ethic, agriculture stories, agriculture, cowgirl spirit, empowerment, storytelling, popular culture, challenges, perception, mental health, opportunities

S6 E40 · Thu, May 30, 2024

Live at Norco PrimeX - A chat with the Unbreakable Farmer Warren Davies

We were recently given the opportunity to host a conversation at the Norco, PrimeX field days. In 2023 Norco and the National Farmers Federation released a report: The National Farmer Wellbeing Report When it comes to mental health, farmers in Rural Australia face disproportionately high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide.  As part of our work at Humans of Agriculture, we want to use our platform to have conversations that matter and this one is incredibly important. In this episode, Warren shares his personal experiences; achieving the dream of being a dairy farmer, and subsequently losing it as he faced various natural disasters. With the support of professionals, family and friends, Warren got his life back on track however it wasn't as a farmer. He physically and metaphorically closed that gate and chapter of his life, and his new persona took off - the unbreakable farmer. Warren Davies is not just any average Farmer. There is more to this farmer than meets the eye. His eventful life has tested his Resilience, Persistence and Determination. All having a massive impact on his young family, relationships and finances. But this has made Warren the Farmer he is today - The Unbreakable Farmer. If you or someone you know, is requiring support the service can be reached on 1800 936 229 Other helpful services if you are in need of support include: Lifeline 13 11 14  TIACS 0488 846 988

S6 E38 · Tue, May 28, 2024

Courage and Urgency: "Go.Farm was founded with the intention of transforming Australian agriculture" in conversation with Liam Lenaghan

It's a foggy May morning in Beaufort, 150kms west of Melbourne.  We grab a coffee and head towards the first of the latest properties that the team at Go.FARM was acquired only a few months earlier, getting a better understanding of the Agronomist who spent his childhood not too far down the highway.  As we tour the property, we quickly pull over, Liam jumps out and 'throws off the city boots' and begins picking up a few stray pieces of timber and baling twine. Evidence that the little things matter in the big picture. Liam started his career as an Agronomist and has since made a considerable impact. He shares the opportunity to be in the room and learn from the great Jim Collins and the miles he'd travel early in his career to pursue both a personal life and a professional life. When it was evident that the opportunity to be part of the family farm wasn't there, Liam pursued his interests and sought to become a farmer slightly differently. It's fair to say he's creating his own luck.  "the origin of GoFarm is under-utilised and under-capitalised assets scattered across the landscape, ultimately to no one's benefit. And if we can find the best of those and turn them around, we can generate great investment returns, but we can also generate a lot of good." The role of agriculture in transforming Australian society and economy The impact of institutional investment on the agriculture sector The importance of responsible agriculture and its impact on communities and the economy The significance of courage and urgency in business and career decisions The culture of high-performing teams and their role in driving agricultural innovation and growth Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hanna Go Farm and the Agriculture Industry 19:37 The Impact of Institutional Investment on Agriculture 28:11 Responsible Agriculture and Sustainable Communities 37:22 The Role of Courage and Urgency in Business 42:04 The Future of Agriculture: Trends and Opportunities

S6 E36 · Sun, May 26, 2024

Spotlight: Hear from the Lifeline to Farmer Lifeline with Ross Blanch

This special spotlight is on a support service that is too important not to know about. We met Ross Blanch a member of the Farmer to Lifeline Farmer support program. He's been a lifeline volunteer for more than 31 years and in the past 4 years since starting the Farmer to Lifeline Farmer help line he's answered more than 4,000 calls from Aussie Farmers. If you can share this with a friend, that would be incredible. If you or someone you know, is requiring support the service can be reached on 1800 936 229 Other helpful services if you are in need of support include: Lifeline 13 11 14  TIACS 0488 846 988

S6 E37 · Thu, May 23, 2024

Tom & Mick: The 'cattle baron dribbler' aka Jeremy Cummins at Beef Australia

Tom and Mick interview Jeremy Cummins, a professional cattle buyer and feedlotter. Jeremy shares his background in the industry, his experience working with his uncle, and his transition into feedlotting. He discusses the types of cattle he buys and the markets he targets. Jeremy also talks about the current sentiment in the cattle market and his predictions for the future. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Beef Week event and the networking opportunities it provides.

S6 E33 · Tue, May 21, 2024

Chasing Dreams, Farming for a Better Future and Saying Yes more... because "Plan A's not going to happen anytime soon" with Harry Lloyd

In 2020, Harry Lloyd was a little lost. He had just finished University and couldn't chase his dream of being a cowboy in America due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, we'djust started the Humans of Agriculture Podcast and Harry was recommended to listen, which turned out to be a pretty pivotal moment for him.  "The one thing I took away from the podcast is to say yes. Plan A's not going to happen anytime soon, so I'll just start saying yes to opportunities and see where it leads me." Harry grew up in Kyabram, Victoria, where he calls the safest place on the planet. He loved his upbringing on his family's dairy farm and now calls Kyabram home again, farming in partnership with his brother.  Tragically, Harry's life was turned on it's head at the age of 18 when his Dad suddenly passed away. The community rallied around his family and helped them milk cows as they navigated what happened to the farm and their cattle.  At the time, he didn't himself in farming and instead was going into Sports Management at University. But soon into his course, he was missing the farm and found himself more interested in his mates Agribusiness course. So he made the switch. He found his niche passion in regenerative agriculture and how to look after animals, paddocks and the planet more broadly.  "I was conscious about the idea of farming in a way that not only is sustainable, but also benefits the environment and improves it for those future generations." Harry wants to do things differently, while being mindful that you can't be sustainable if you're not profitable and you can't throw away everything that we've learned over the years.  "The opportunity to trial so many different things is why I like agriculture. Especially dairy, because you can do something and you'll see the results the very next day."  This episode is delivered in a Paid partnership with Dairy Australia , if you're interested in a Career in Dairy - head to Dairy Jobs Matter 00:00 Introduction and Impact of Humans of Agriculture Podcast 04:20 Growing Up in Kyabram and Community Involvement 08:14 Family Farm and Dealing with Tragedy 09:39 Career Path and Interest in Regenerative Agriculture 14:24 Learning and Working on Different Farms 29:30 Opportunities in Dairy Farming for Young People 33:47 Find your Career in Dairy at Dairyjobsmatter.com.au

S6 E29 · Tue, May 14, 2024

Nuffield CEO “If you can’t speak the language, you can’t understand the culture” with Jodie Redcliffe

Jodie Redcliffe studied Psychology, can speak fluent Japanese, is a mother of three and her first memories in agriculture are feeding poddy calves on her Pa’s dairy farm. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode! As a youngster, Jodie moved around regional Queensland as her father worked in pigs and poultry.  “He actually liked pigs a lot more than poultry. And then ironically, I married a chook farmer, which kinda was a little weird to begin with.” If there is someone in your network who is a Nuffield Scholar, you would be privy to just how much they boast about the program.  Almost exactly 10 years ago, Jodie was a Nuffield Scholar herself and is now the CEO of Nuffield Australia. She speaks about her Nuffield learnings and they’re ever evolving, just like industry best-practices.  "The trouble is when you bring everybody up, it just lifts above everybody else, so it's a constant process of improvement." Jodie continues to learn from her global travels and the people in the Nuffield network. For anyone in the Humans Of Agriculture Community considering their own Nuffield, this podcast will serve as a source of inspiration and a bit of a FAQ! Jodie's story is part of our partnership with the Nuffield Australia - Nuffield Scholar program - Where we are shining a light on some of the incredible stories of some of their scholars.

S6 E32 · Tue, May 07, 2024

Boys To The Bush - "We're doing what a lot of parents would do for their kids, but for whatever reason, they can't" with Adam DeMamiel CEO and Co-Founder

Adam DeMamiel is the CEO, Director and Co-Founder of Boys To The Bush , a charity which supports vulnerable youth with intensive programs. His role has changed over the years so now he's not the one running the programs, but empowering others around him to do so. Having his staff find reward from the work they do with kids and speak passionately about their work is what fills Adam's cup.  "I'm not actually working with the kids these days. But for me now, it's just hearing all these stories of success that I know nothing about and have nothing to do with." Adam grew up in regional New South Wale. His upbringing instilled values and morals in him which he projects throughout his work with kids who aren't subject to the love and support he was. Often these kids are subject to trauma that is genuinely shocking and tragic, so please take caution when listening to this episode and seek help if you need it, we've linked some resources at the bottom of the show notes.  "We're doing what a lot of parents would do for their kids, but for whatever reason, they can't." Adam speaks candidly of his own battles with mental health over the years and the tragic loss of his sister. A teacher by trade, Adam didn't love his time at University, but he did love the Special Needs classes, and that's what started the sequence of events for him to start Boys To The Bush. He describes the kids he works with as having been let down a million times by the system or the people in their lives. They're kids that the education system isn't set up for. "They're reminded too many times of all the stuff they can't do and will probably never be able to do or want to do." "It's bloody hard work. It's not for everyone. You've got to have a thick skin, because often these kids will do everything they can to get you to bugger off." Adam has some incredible stories from individuals and farming communities they have had impact in. "The kids are the vehicle to us accessing the community and helping the community." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Boys to the Bush 04:11 Starting Boys to the Bush and Early Challenges 13:48 Transition from Teaching to Boys to the Bush 29:43 Funding and Support for Boys to the Bush   If you need help: Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 Lifeline - 13 11 14 More resources here This episode is part of a partnership with Rabobank . 

S6 E35 · Tue, April 30, 2024

Mini: What's been happening at Humans of Ag - Dairy, Careers, and see you on the road!

Hey! We're back and this week we thought given it's the first of May, we'd do a quick check in with what's happening at Humans of Ag. We've been out filming with goFARM, NSW DPI, Dairy Australia, and the team at BlackBox.  Our Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) in conversation series are alive and well on their channels. We've had the chance to sit on the banks of the Namoi river with Greg Rummery in Walgett, on Tom Coggan's deck overlooking a creek and in a few paddocks with Anna and Steve Madden. We're on the road to Beef Australia, Elders FarmFest and more Welcome to our newest Partner - Rabobank, we're really excited to have them on a sponsor of the Humans of Agriculture podcast and keep your eyes peeled for a few ads from their Rabobank Research team.

S6 E34 · Tue, April 23, 2024

Events Extraordinaire, Mountaineer, Plane Crash Survivor and all-round Incredible Human - This is Esther Price

We won't be able to give Esther Price justice in these show notes, but if you have ever been in the room with her then you know just how ExtraOrdinary she is. The influence she has on people around her is incredible, particularly when she is on stage, she really is absolutely captivating. Esther calls Western Australia (WA) home and always has. She is about to become a Grandmother and is more physically fit than ever.  "I've had the privilege of work and a love for adventure taking me all over the place, but always return home to WA." Esther started her career in livestock journalism before she was even 18 years old, at a time well before social media where people really wanted to have a journalist in their life, because it was their only way of getting their voice heard if they needed to. "I would take down my P Plates down as I drove into work because I didn't want people to know how young I was." The connections Esther made in this role that gave her the kick-start into soon managing National agricultural conferences and starting her own business. She had the tenacity, people skills, foresight and brains to know there was as a huge gap in the industry at the time for events, marketing and PR, and so she capitalised on it. Fast forward to now, and Esther is still a powerhouse in the industry, but she has also developed a love for hiking, adventuring and mountaineering. She has tackled some of the greatest climbs in the world and there's not much that deters her - not even a crash in a 12-seater plane the day before embarking up a mountain in Uganda. This is the incredible Esther Price. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude for Opportunities 06:17 Early Memories in Agriculture and the Power of Storytelling 12:18 Celebrating Agriculture and Creating Positive Stories 32:07 The Challenges and Rewards of Mountaineering

S6 E28 · Tue, April 16, 2024

Agriculture at Airports “I never thought I'd be chatting on an agriculture podcast.” with Nick Bloor

“I never thought I'd be chatting on an agriculture podcast.” Founder and CEO of IVM Group , Nick Bloor describes his business as having a mission to improve people's lives through plant science. At only 19 years old, Nick founded his first business in vegetation management space. To us, Nick’s work is pretty mind-blowing. And he is so humble in how he talks about the business growth and people. To Nick, people are everything.  “I don't grow a business, our people do.” Podcast partnership: Nick Bloor was announced as the recipient of theJudges Choice Award in the category of Innovation at the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards . This podcast episode is in partnership with Syngenta Australia featuring recipients of the Syngenta 2023 Growth Awards. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Challenging Stereotypes in Agriculture 08:04 From Weed Control to Building a Business 15:32 The Evolution of IVM Group: Milestones and Success 24:40 The Future of Agriculture: Sustainable Plant Management

S6 E27 · Thu, April 11, 2024

The Tom and Mick Show with Justin ‘Oaky’ Oakenfull

Welcome back to the Tom and Mick Show! In this episode they are joined by special guest - Justin Oakenfull, from Elders at Inverell and recently the 2024 National Young Auctioneer Of The Year !  Key Topics: Justin's journey in the auctioneering and livestock industry Market trends and predictions in the livestock industry Justin's pump-up routine and favourite podcasts for the road (cheers for the shout-out, Justin!)  *Note this was recorded in early April and the livestock markets have shifted since. 

S6 E26 · Tue, April 09, 2024

Letting consumers 'subscribe' for their eggs with Sarah Sivyer

To describe Sarah Sivyer as worldly and business savvy would be absolutely under-selling her. Sarah describes herself as a ‘serious data nerd’ and a ‘serious business model nerd’. After sitting down with her to record the podcast, we believe it and love it! “I'm going to sound a bit wacky, I just love excellent businesses.” Sarah has some incredible experiences and habits that have led to this appetite for continual growth and data-driven success. Just to name a few:  Combined Chemical Engineering and Commerce degree from Sydney University Four years being mentored at College following High School - there’s people from these formative years who are still having an impact on Sarah’s life Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Oxford University in London  Work on the mines for BHP in continual business improvement projects in Western Australia  Work for Syngenta in Switzerland in food security  Nuffield Scholarship in 2018  Avid podcast listener - “How I Built This” with Guy Raz is one of her favourites! As life would have it, it’s of course never quite that linear progression. Now back on the family farm, Sarah chose to generate impact in her own way that wasn't the traditional dairy farm she had always known... She instead developed a subscription model for pastuerised eggs that has social impact.  There’s so much more to Sarah’s story, from raising a toddler while running the business, marketing strategies and her most recent endeavours in agritourism.   Sarah's story is part of our partnership with the Nuffield Australia - Nuffield Scholar program - Where we are shining a light on some of the incredible stories of some of their scholars. A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness : Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we’ve been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We’re a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any farming business seeking a review of their banking arrangements at any time. Find

S6 E25 · Tue, April 02, 2024

A future in the family business and Industry Opportunities for Nancy Crawshaw- 2024 Zanda McDonald Award winner (NZ)

This week we're sitting down with Nancy Crawshaw, the New Zealand winner of the Zanda McDonald Award. Nancy shares her journey in agriculture and the importance of connection to the land. She discusses the multi-generational impact in agriculture and the responsibility of caring for the land for future generations. Nancy talks about her experiences as a Quality Assurance manager in Naracoorte and the challenges and growth that came with managing a team through COVID.  She highlights the power of networking and the value of mentoring in the agricultural industry. Nancy's career aspirations include staying involved in the family business and focusing on people management in agriculture. Takeaways The connection to the land and the responsibility of caring for it for future generations is a core value in agriculture. Networking and building connections in the industry is invaluable for personal and professional growth. The QA manager role during the COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges and opportunities for learning and development. Promoting career pathways and investing in people management in agriculture is crucial for the industry's growth and success.

S6 E24 · Tue, March 26, 2024

Let’s get to know the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award Winner Tessa Chartres

Tessa Chartres is the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award winner for Australia, in this episode she sits down with host Oli Le Lievre to chat about her background, her role as the General Manager of Business Development at Murray Irrigation Limited (MIL). She highlights the impact of the drought on regional communities and the importance of long-term thinking in preserving agricultural assets for future generations. Tess also shares her involvement with as the Chair of the Southwest Music Regional Conservatorium and her vision for the town of Deniliquin in Southern NSW, emphasising the need for collaboration and positive thinking. Other topics discussed: Long-term thinking is crucial for preserving agricultural assets and ensuring the viability of regional communities for future generations. Collaboration and positive thinking are essential for solving the challenges faced by regional communities and the agricultural industry. The arts, such as music and culture, play a vital role in making regional communities attractive places to live and work. The Zanda McDonald Award provides valuable networking opportunities and a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:09 The Big Battle of Easter - The Deni Rams vs Finley Cats 03:27 Transition to Deniliquin and MIL 05:12 Impact of Drought on Deniliquin  06:24 Initial Takeaways from MIL 08:04 Overview of Murray Irrigation Limited 09:48 Importance of Long-Term Thinking 11:00 The Future of Regional Communities 12:38 The Role of Southwest Music Regional Conservatorium 13:49 Vision for Deniliquin as a Town 16:18 The Zanda Mentoring Trip and Areas of Interest 21:04 The Importance of Collaboration and Positive Thinking

S6 E23 · Tue, March 19, 2024

It has been 4 years since the first HOA episode was released! This is a HOA update with Oli and Milly

We're about a quarter of the way through 2024 (HOW?!) and we thought it was time to give our Community a bit of an update. It's almost exactly 4 years since the release of our first ever podcast , and there's been almost 250 podcasts since then which feels HUGE.    In that time so much has evolved as we continue to grow and adapt.  A quick shout out to all the ExtraOrdinary humans who have shared their story with us in that time!  In this episode, Oli and Milly talk about where HOA is today, compared to where Oli thought it might be. Oli also gives us a bit of an insight into perhaps where it's going and the potential to tap into our Community more. 

S6 E22 · Tue, March 12, 2024

"My Eyesight is Failing Every Day, but I think my Vision is Getting Stronger" with Mark Peart

Mark Peart believes that purpose should drive a business, closely followed by Profit. It's a concept that may take a bit to digest, however, Mark's views are that with profit, the opportunity to do good can continue for a longer term. Mark has had an extraordinary career, in his early 30s he decided the dream job and life he was living was not necessarily the pathway he wanted to continue to take. He transitioned through various roles, working across Australian agriculture, property development and aviation before settling back into agriculture. His approach to business is one of innovation and thinking outside the box, whether it was crowdfunding capital to support the business or looking at new ways to provide livestock with the supplements they need via the water they drink every day. This weeks chat is fascinating and we can't wait for you to get into it. To find out more about DIT Agtech, check out their website!

S6 E21 · Tue, March 12, 2024

"My Eyesight is Failing Every Day, but I think my Vision is Getting Stronger" with Mark Peart

Mark Peart believes that purpose should drive a business, closely followed by Profit. It's a concept that may take a bit to digest, however, Mark's views are that with profit, the opportunity to do good can continue for a longer term. Mark has had an extraordinary career, in his early 30s he decided the dream job and life he was living was not necessarily the pathway he wanted to continue to take. He transitioned through various roles, working across Australian agriculture, property development and aviation before settling back into agriculture. His approach to business is one of innovation and thinking outside the box, whether it was crowdfunding capital to support the business or looking at new ways to provide livestock with the supplements they need via the water they drink every day. This weeks chat is fascinating and we can't wait for you to get into it. To find out more about DIT Agtech, check out their website!

S6 E19 · Thu, March 07, 2024

In The Know: This is the Tom and Mick Show with Jimmy Blain

This is the Tom and Mick Show! In this episode they are joined by special guest - cattle buyer Jimmy Blain, AKA 'Bull Train'. They cover the following: What keeps Jimmy occupied day-to-day Cattle market trends and weather impact  Sheep and wool markets  Market outlooks and predictions  What podcasts Jimmy listens to on the road

S6 E17 · Tue, March 05, 2024

“I'd like to be a farmer, can you teach me?” The moment that defines Hamish Marr’s career

Hamish Marr has been in the room for some of New Zealand Agriculture’s key discussions, yet the moment that he is most proud of and one that has defined his life more than any other was when a young boy asked him if he could teach him to be a farmer. Several years on from that initial conversation, Hamish continues to mentor and coach Fergus on his family's property on the South Island of New Zealand.  “Fergus, he's a success story. He couldn't be farming, but now he is, and our industry is very lucky to have him. And I'm hoping in 20 years time, we'll still have him somewhere. I doubt he will be with me, because one day, he will be too good for me.”  Amongst his other roles, Hamish has been a Nuffield scholar studying the role of Glyphosate in farming, is New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy and previous roles with Federated Farmers. Podcast partnership appreciation: Hamish Marr was announced as a Community and People Award recipient at the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards in Sydney. This podcast episode is in partnership with Syngenta Australia featuring recipients of the Syngenta 2023 Growth Awards.

S6 E12 · Mon, March 04, 2024

Fishing for Answers and Debunking Aquaculture. "3 Billion people rely on Seafood" - at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Roberta Marcoli

From Italy and French Polynesia to New Zealand and Australia, Roberta Marcoli has committed herself to research in aquaculture. Roberta’s energy is infectious and we learnt so much about the ocean and the world under the sea, how it has evolved to where it is today and how it can help shape the future.  Roberta understands how communities around the world rely on fish, and how we can ensure we are not depleting our ocean resources through fishing activity.  Co-hosts Oli Le Lievre and Milly Nolan sat down with Roberta at evokeAG . 2024 after her Future Young Leader presentation. She was on stage for 10min in a TED talk style delivery that had us engaged from start to finish.  We talk about her journey, the evolution of aquaculture, how consumer sentiment has changed, what to look for when purchasing fish as consumers, wild caught vs. farmed and the opportunity for farmed fish to have an impact in feeding the world in a sustainable way.  Our #FutureYoungLeader stories are proudly sponsored by 2024 AgriFutures evokeAG. evokeAG. 2025 applications will open later in 2024. 

S6 E11 · Sun, March 03, 2024

The opportunity starts in the dirt - we’re at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Katia Taylor

Katia Taylor was always passionate about making a difference in the environment and climate. She initially began studying politics at University, but soon decided that she could have far more impact through science.  And for Katia, agricultural science is the biggest platform to have the influence she wants to have in the world.  She is now a Postdoctoral Researcher with CSIRO , looking at all things soil biomes, microbes, carbon, nutrients and crop residues. Essentially looking at ways to build richer, more resilient soils that contribute to a more productive and sustainable sector.  Her technical knowledge is incredible and she has a remarkable commitment to her research.  Co-hosts Oli Le Lievre and Milly Nolan sat down with Katia at evokeAG . 2024 after her Future Young Leader presentation to delve into more of Katia’s story.  Our #FutureYoungLeader stories are proudly sponsored by 2024 AgriFutures evokeAG. evokeAG. 2025 applications will open later in 2024. 

S6 E13 · Thu, February 29, 2024

Our Robotics Guy gives a Cooking class at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Guy Coleman

Guy Coleman entered the evokeAG. stage and started handing around ANZAC biscuits his Mum had made. He was also holding his Grandmother’s 27th edition Country Women's Association cookbook. And then he started talking about open source weed technology.  He explains that open source technology means that a fundamental idea is available for everyone to iterate upon and make different versions of, just like the ANZAC biscuit recipe. This way, improvements and accessibility can be made at a much more rapid pace.  Always interested in building things and science, Guy was known to keep his housemates up at night building robots. Now based in Copenhagen doing research in weed technology, Guy says that, ‘Australian agriculture will always have his heart’.  Oli Le Lievre and Milly Nolan sat down with Guy at evokeAG . 2024 after his Future Young Leader presentation and chatted about his dream of open-source technologies in agriculture being the way of the future and what he’s seeing on the ground in Europe.  Our #FutureYoungLeader stories are proudly sponsored by 2024 AgriFutures evokeAG. evokeAG. 2025 applications will open later in 2024. 

S6 E15 · Wed, February 28, 2024

From the orchestra to the Global Tea Trade. At evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Sam Lambert

Long before Sam Lambert was immersed in agriculture, he was an aspiring musician and studied economics in Canberra.  Now, Sam is the Co-Founder of zenGate Global where they believe everyone should have equal access to technology and innovation.  They work with different ag markets around the world to deliver supply chain resilience solutions, like in Sri Lanka where they work with their tea producers to connect buyers and sellers.  Hosts Oli Le Lievre and Milly Nolan sat down with Sam at evokeAG . 2024 after his Future Young Leader presentation and chatted about his upbringing and how he is bringing his ideas to life.  Our #FutureYoungLeader stories are proudly sponsored by 2024 AgriFutures evokeAG. evokeAG. 2025 applications will open later in 2024. 

S6 E20 · Tue, February 27, 2024

The road less travelled to get liquid gold “you have to do it differently” with Fiona and Liam Mann

In today’s episode, Oli chat’s with Fiona and Liam Mann from Eradu in Western Australia. Their journey into the space of Agriculture and farming today is as creative as it is inspiring.  Both raised on farms, Liam originally from Scotland, moved to Australia for a harvest season in 2004 and never left after meeting his neighbour's daughter, Fiona.  Through their fate meeting, and an incredible amount of hard work to follow, Fiona and Liam have turned their dream into a reality. And all with the help of oil. [Not the black stuff that made the Beverly Hillbillies a fortune from however]. It has been through the development of their premium product, Block275 Cold Pressed Canola Oil. Their commitment to their farming journey recently led them to being announced as winners in the category of “Innovation” at the Syngenta Growth Awards in 2023.  Admitting they may have been the smallest farmers in the room filled with award candidates hasn't stopped them from achieving their goals. Starting out leasing land, borrowing machinery, working in off farm employment and raising a family while establishing their business, make it clear that perseverance and thinking outside of the box to value-add to their high grade Canola seed oil, all seem to be part of the secret sauce of their success in establishing themselves to where they are today. “It is absolutely really hard to get into farming. But if you want to, if you want it bad enough, and you've got some luck on your side, then absolutely, you can do it” - Fiona Mann The Mann's story serves as an inspiration to those aspiring to start their own farming journey, free from tradition, embracing innovation, and crafting a unique path in an ever-evolving industry. This is the fifth podcast episode in a partnership with Syngenta Australia featuring recipients of the Syngenta 2023 Growth Awards.

S6 E14 · Mon, February 26, 2024

"It's not a risk, it's an adventure" we're at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Natalie Bell

Natalie Bell's grandma told her, "It's not a risk, it's an adventure". Natalie has lived by that since growing up in Sydney and shifting to a career immersed in Australian livestock. Natalie has since founded Hylo Ag , designed to repurpose plastics used in cattle ear tags. We sat down with Natalie at evokeAG . 2024 after her Future Young Leader presentation to find out more about her journey and recycling endeavours. She has big goals that are aligned with the National Waste Policy to recover 80% of all waste by 2030.  Our #FutureYoungLeader stories are proudly sponsored by 2024 AgriFutures evokeAG.  evokeAG. 2025 applications will open later in 2024. 

S6 E18 · Tue, February 20, 2024

140 years of history and the next generation embraces the evolution at Pine Hill with Ted Langley

“You've just got to be there, in the discussion, because something will trigger something and make you think, and I think that's the best thing.” 18 months ago, tragedy struck at the Langley’s property at Pine Hill in South Australia. After suffering a medical episode, Ted Langley’s brother would pass away. After 30 years in partnership, the succession to the next generation would be immediate.  140 years on from when the Langley family first established themselves on the property, Ted, alongside his daughter and two nephews, continues the families legacy. The constant during their time; the importance of change and evolution.  Ted’s open mindset to adoption of continual improved farming practices is inspirational. His recent announcement as a 2023 Syngenta Growth Award recipient in the category of productivity is well deserved. A great listen for where you are tuning in from today! This podcast episode is in a partnership with Syngenta Australia featuring recipients of the Syngenta 2023 Growth Awards.

S6 E16 · Thu, February 15, 2024

In The Know: Blooming with Curiosity for Flowers with Liv Coutts

This year, Australians are expected to spend almost $465m on flowers for Valentine's Day ( Australian Retailers Association , 2024)…  We had some questions and wanted to know more.  Are the flowers imported or locally grown?  What’s the process to get them from soil to the markets?  What trends are occurring and what are consumers wanting?  How is flower farming evolving and what might it look like in the future? We had a bit of trouble finding a flower farmer, but as fate would have it, we found ourselves Liv Coutts. We set off to ‘Pemberley’ in Malmsbury, Victoria to meet Liv and find out more. Liv plays an integral role on her and her husband’s livestock and cropping farm with a bit of a twist – she's also a flower farmer. In this In The Know episode, Liv tells us all about the flower industry’s initiatives in sustainability, consumer trends and how to get started yourself. Resources: https://ausflowertraders.com.au/industry/ & https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/9432-ara-roy-morgan-media-release-valentines-day-2024

S6 E10 · Tue, February 13, 2024

Making your own Opportunity, with Martin Lovegrove

“If you can see it, you can be it” - Marty Lovegrove There’s some conversations that leave you with a smile, they’re raw and real and people that do extraordinary things while not taking it all too seriously. Marty Lovegrove is definitely one of those people! As a kid, Marty wanted to be a shearer – just like his Dad. As a youngen he’d dream about the early days spent in the woolshed on the family farm on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.  He may never had pursued the shearing thing, however he most definitely has built a remarkable career in agriculture.  In this chat, Oli and Marty talk about business ownership, the big leaps, backing yourself and the rewards associated with creating opportunities for the next generation of agronomists coming through. Marty has been recognised as a Syngenta Growth Award winner in the category of Productivity Advisor, so – let’s hear his story and get to know him!  Podcast partnership appreciation: Oli recently caught up with Martin Lovegrove after he was an Award recipient at the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards in Sydney. This is the third podcast episode in a partnership with Syngenta Australia featuring recipients of the Syngenta 2023 Growth Awards.

S6 E9 · Fri, February 09, 2024

In The Know: February Update Rural Real Estate with Col Medway

Welcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast! This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD , to get across the latest trends and happenings in the Aussie Rural Real Estate market. We last caught up with Col in October 2023, he was busier than eer and the market was slowing. So let’s find out what’s the latest in all things Rural Property.  In this episode we cover: Influence of livestock prices on land values and transactions Things to watch: Is the Dairy Industry the current opportunity? LAWD are starting to see the first transactions of land packages with carbon credits, is it having an influence? Plenty of talk about renewables currently, what’s the opportunity? It’s four years into the LAWD journey! Time flies. Feature Listings to watch, In this episode we discuss two feature listings,  1. Richmond Grove . Lower Hunter NSW. 1056 hectares. Equine facility. 340 Meg water entitlements. EOI.  2. Commins Portfolio Darlington Point NSW, 2800 hectares. Flood irrigation cotton and grain producing farm. 14,000 Meg Murrumbidgee water and groundwater entitlements. (Estimating $90 million plus).

S6 E8 · Tue, February 06, 2024

Family, Community and Overcoming Barriers “Once I accepted that, my life changed forever” with Nigel Corish

Nigel Corish was born with Cerebral Palsy, living with a disability has shaped much of his life outlook and amongst the challenges, it has fostered a need to be adaptive and think outside the box, you could say, it’s even a superpower.  Nigel has an impressive feat of accomplishments to his name, from Cotton Grower of the Year, Young Australian Farmer of the Year, and Nuffield Scholar.  In this week's episode Nigel talks about the moments of frustration, the desire to be ‘normal’ and when he learnt to embrace and acknowledge his disability.  In our chat he openly shares with us the challenges he has encountered living with this medical condition and how through hard work in many moments of frustration, self acceptance and nurturing in an inclusive environment in his community and family, made it possible for him to live a normal, active life and achieve his dreams. Nigel is a true inspiration. His grit and determination to achieve all he has in his lifetime serve as an inspiration to those living and not living with a disability in Australia. A must listen. This is Nigel Corish’s story.  Nigel’s story is part of our partnership with the Nuffield Australia - Nuffield Scholar program - Where we are shining a light on some of the incredible stories of some of their scholars. A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness : Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we’ve been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We’re a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any farming business seeking a review of their banking arrangements at any time. Find your local ANZ Agribusiness manager at ANZ.com. In this episode we talk about:  Family Farming, Inclusion in Agriculture and Agricultural communities, Cerebral Palsy, Determination, Self acceptance, Mental health, The Nuffield Scholar Program, Cotton, Australian Cotton, Farming, Cotton Grower of the year, Young Australian Farmer of the Year, Regenerative agriculture, Irrigation efficiency.

S6 E7 · Thu, February 01, 2024

The Guardian of the Vines: "Nature has a profound impact on our passions" with Nigel Blieschke

Did you know Australia has some of the oldest vines in the world? Nigel Blieschke is a 2023 Syngenta Growth Award winner in the Sustainability, Advisor category.   In this episode, Nigel shares  his journey from childhood in the Flinders Ranges to becoming a leader in viticulture, addressing challenges in the industry, and providing insights into the future of sustainable agriculture. Nigel's experiences, from early vineyard work to managing world-class wineries, offer a valuable perspective on maintaining quality while adapting to industry trends and challenges, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in agriculture and viticulture. Other topics discussed: Nigel's fascination for native animals and vegetation, and ultimately led him to study Natural Resource Management at The University of Adelaide .  Studying in close proximity to the Barossa Valley, Nigel gravitated towards the wine industry and ended up doing a vintage for some work upon graduating. 30 years later, Nigel is now the Chief Viticulturist at Torbreck Vintners . Vines and wine are a long-term game, and Nigel chats us through their approach to sustainably farming perennial plants, sticking true to business strengths in changing global demands and building a team that truly cares for the vines.    In this episode we talk about,  Viticulture, Wine, Vines, Grapes, Australian Wine, Sustainability, Barossa Valley, Global Trends, Business Management, Team Management.  Podcast partnership appreciation: Oli recently caught up with Nigel Blieschke after he was a Sustainability Advisor Award recipient at the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards in Sydney. This is the second podcast episode in a partnership with Syngenta Australia featuring recipients of the Syngenta 2023 Growth Awards.

S6 E6 · Tue, January 30, 2024

An Entrepreneur Championing Rural Australia: “The Regions have the Solutions to the Worlds Problems” with Julia Spicer

I am so excited to share this episode with you. Julia Spicer is one of those people you meet and you instantly feel like you’ve known them for years.  She’s a true champion and advocate for rural Australia, the people within these communities and is eager to see innovation unlocked and enabled. Believing that rural communities needed vibrant and viable businesses to keep rural communities going she founded Engage and Create Consulting . She is also Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur .  Oli caught up with Julia in his recent trip to Goondiwindi where they chatted about her life, her journey into a career in Ag, her passion into seeing regional communities thrive now and into the future and how she manages to be an influential voice for regional communities.  Julia is action focused, believing that actionable influence in business in the bush is just as powerful as being in politics, and that this influence enables regional leaders to have a seat at the table as key decision makers.  In this episode we talk about: Bush Businesses, Rural communities, Championing Australian Agriculture, Business development in Regional Australia, Innovation in rural Australia.  MORE READING:  Do you love hearing stories of #HumansInAgriculture? Be part of our community and sign up to receive our E-newsletter Sign up HERE .  Curious to learn more? email: hello@humansofagriculture.com

S6 E5 · Fri, January 26, 2024

From Cotton Fields to Fashion: A Journey of Adaptation and Sustainability with Sam Coulton

When it comes to things synonymous with visiting a farm, a tour is right up there. Sam Coulton takes great pride in it, so much so, that within his business he has established a dedicated crew to lead farm tours to support the education and understanding on their cotton farm near Goondiwindi.  The Coulton family have incredible ties in farming. From humble beginnings, including mixed grain and livestock farming, to today as accomplished cotton producers where the farm even has a clothing and fashion business Goondiwindi Cotto n attached to it.  In our chat, Sam shares his story, opening up about the financial pressures that drove their farming business to the decision to grow their first cotton crop in 1977, a move that proved to be both risky and transformative. Most recently, Sam has been involved in a project with Cotton CRDC where he is diverting cotton clothing that would otherwise be landfill and spreading it on grower paddocks to break down in the soil, providing environmental benefit.  We hope you enjoy our time with a true Legend of Australian Agriculture. This is Sam Coultons story. In this episode we talk about: Farming Australian Cotton, Fashion, Global Perspectives, Innovation, Family Farming, Irrigated cropping, Sustainability and Environment. 

S6 E4 · Tue, January 23, 2024

The Californian Family Pivotal to Shaping Australia’s Cotton Industry with James Kahl

Over 60 years ago, an American farmer would be reading the American Farm Bureau magazine. Unbeknown to him at the time, it was a moment that would prove pivotal in the development of Australia’s cotton industry, and Australian agriculture would never look the same again… Growing up in Wee Waa, the Kahl family were at the centre of the development of Australia's Cotton Industry. James’ journey has also taken him from revolutionising an underwater scallop grading process in Tasmania and Japan, to becoming Chair of the Cotton Seed Distributors and in more recent years reaching carbon neutrality in his business… James’ wealth of life experiences is as vast as the landscape in which he farms. As familiar in a paddock as he is in a boardroom advocating for Australian Cotton and Agriculture, now aged in his 70’s and with his three sons at the helm of the farming business, James enjoys an active but different role in the business.  This is James Kahl’s story. In this episode we talk about: Migration to Australia, Australian Cotton, Innovation in Aquaculture, Being Chair of Cotton Seed Distributors, Developing the Cotton Seed Industry, Water rights advocacy, Carbon Neutral Certification, Syngenta Growth Awards, CSIRO, Succession, Family Farming and more! Podcast partnership appreciation: Oli recently caught up with James Kahl after he was a Sustainability Award recipient at the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards in Sydney. This is the first podcast episode in a partnership with Syngenta Australia featuring recipients of the Syngenta 2023 Growth Awards. Do you love hearing stories of #HumansInAgriculture? Be part of our community and sign up to receive our E-newsletter HERE Curious to learn more? email: hello@humansofagriculture.com

S6 E3 · Fri, January 19, 2024

The Future of Aussie Ag Needs a Plan Bee with Gemma Nunn

Welcome back to the first episode of the # InTheKnow podcast for 2024! This week, host Oli Le Lievre and Century Orchards Farm Technical Manager Gemma Nunn delve hive -first into the world of bees.  Century Orchards farm is based at Loxton in South Australia, on the mighty Murray River. In this episode, Gemma explains the in’s and outs of bee pollination at the 700 hectare almond and 100 hectare pistachio orchard. Century Orchards joined the Bee Friendly Farming Certification Program to help them make sure their bees are as healthy and happy as can be.  Gemma explains that bees are like livestock and we learn just how important they are for Aussie Ag and horticultural production.  In this episode, Oli and Gemma cover:  The role of bees in almond and pistachio farming  How professional beekeeper groups manage and maintain hives used on farms How hive health checks and audits work Bee Friendly Farming Certification and how it works Differences between honeybees and native pollinators How bee pollination assists in better practices, sustainability & production of high quality product Bee Friendly Farming is a certification program that works with land managers to help protect, preserve and promote pollinator health. Bee Friendly Farming provides guidelines for farmers and gardeners to promote pollinator health on their lands.  If you would like to learn more about Bee Friendly farming certification head to www.wheenbeefoundation.org.au .  Sponsor appreciation: This episode has been sponsored by the Wheen Bee Foundation to raise awareness about Bee Friendly Farmer certification.

S5 E70 · Tue, January 16, 2024

Legacy in Farming with Fritz Bolten

This episode with Fritz Bolten is our very first “Mother - Son” duo for the Humans Of Agriculture podcast! We sat down with Fritz's Mother, Frauke Bolten-Boshammer , about two years ago. They both have incredible stories, as a family and as individuals.  We talk about farming in Kununurra. The wet season. Succession and handing over the reigns, even when it doesn't quite involve your own children. Grief and loss following his fathers death by suicide when he was a teenager. Being a Nuffield Scholar. And what's next. Fritz’s story is part of our partnership with the Nuffield Australia - Nuffield Scholar program - Where we are shining a light on some of the incredible stories of some of their scholars. A message from this episode sponsor, ANZ Agribusiness : Farming in Australia is never without opportunity, nor challenge. From season to season, and from day to day, producers manage a myriad of risks and rewards as they produce the vast range of commodities global markets now demand. At ANZ Agribusiness, we’ve been supporting farmers to take opportunities and manage through challenges for over 150 years. We’re a proud and long term partner of Nuffield Australia, supporting its goal of capacity building for producers, their businesses, industry and rural community. Our network of regionally based Agribusiness bankers are ready to support both our existing customers, and any farming business seeking a review of their banking arrangements at any time. Find your local ANZ Agribusiness manager at ANZ.com.

S6 E2 · Tue, January 09, 2024

Dave interviews Oli about all things Humans of Agriculture

In August last year, Oli had the chance to sit down with David Egerton-Warburton for their podcast Boots off Log on ! We thought we'd share the chat as, we thought it'd give a little bit more context behind Humans of Agriculture and why it started. We're back to regular episodes from next week and we can't wait to bring you more extraordinary stories in 2024!!

S6 E1 · Wed, January 03, 2024

Happy New Year!! We're back on the 17th of Jan!

Despite Oli getting it very wrong... we are definitely back on Wednesday the 17th of Jan (not the 18th)... Between now and then we are running around Northern NSW, next week we have a little special episode which will give you a bit of insight into the behind Humans of Ag and what summarises what we would love to see HOA become this year...  See you in a couple of weeks!

S5 E69 · Tue, November 21, 2023

"From that point I decided Agriculture was something I had a real passion for" with Nick Crundall

This week we are sitting down with Nick Crundall the CEO of Market Check a specialist grain marketing advisor. Nick grew up in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, his connection to agriculture was fairly minimal however today, he's determined to show kids just like him, the careers and opportunities in agriculture. Initially he wanted to be a real estate agent, it was the interest in economics that saw him apply for and be accepted to Agriculture Economics at Sydney Uni before a summer internship with Meat and Livestock Australia solidified his interest and passion in Agriculture. Since then, his career moves and interests have been well thought out, leaning on mentors, friends and the broader network to ultimately become a CEO in his mid-30's. In this episode we chat about: Leadership in an emerging agriculture business Career Advice and decision making Connecting Rural and Urban Australians The Vast opportunities in agriculture Building a career in agriculture in a capital city Communication, business strategy and team dynamics

S5 E68 · Tue, November 14, 2023

The 3 month window which turned Jack Milbank's world on its head and shaped the pathway forward

Welcome back to the Humans Of Agriculture Podcast with your host, Oli Le Lievre. There is so much to unpack in this episode with Jack Milbank. He's a Father, farmer, Nuffield Scholar, beer maker, cattle breeder and agronomist... Jack reflects on the seismic shifts in Zimbabwe's economy, the loss of his family farm, and the tragic death of his mother, which prompted him to forge a new path in Australia.  “Your whole life, you think you're going to do something. For that to suddenly change in a three-month window does make you re-evaluate things pretty quickly. And you don't actually have much choice, you have to innovate”. - Jack In this conversation, Jack and Oli discuss topics, such as: Land redistribution in Zimbabwe, leading to displacement and adapting to a new future Agriculture, breeding, and business in Zimbabwe Zimbabwean family farming history and adapting to change Entrepreneurship, risk management, and community support in Australian agriculture Agriculture, self-sufficiency, and succession planning Assembling ingredients and building a community for a successful business Building a cooperative agricultural business Embracing change and innovation in agriculture Sustainable agriculture and its importance This episode is part of our partnership with Nuffield Australia. Over the next 12 months, we'll be sharing a variety of stories from different scholars, understanding their journeys, pathways and how their Nuffield Scholarship has helped shape their careers.

S5 E67 · Wed, November 08, 2023

HOA Radio: Oli & Milly chat - do we call it MOLY?

Welcome to the Humans Of Agriculture Radio! Oli and Milly sit down for a chat in this episode called... 'Moly'... 2023 has been HUGE and we have so much that we want to share with our Community. We chat about the insights from our Community Survey, mental health, Careers In Agriculture and touch on what have been some of our favourite podcasts throughout the year. Over the next few weeks we will be doing more of this, but also bringing back some of our most popular Humans of 2023, chatting to some experts on timely matters and sharing some of behind the scenes from the team... As well as hopefully some better jokes (please help us out here). Stay tuned! There are some amazing support networks and helplines out there, we've listed a couple below which we spoke about on this episode: LifeLine - 13 11 14 TIACS - 0488 846 988

S5 E66 · Thu, November 02, 2023

Careers In Agriculture: Looking for a Station Manager at Minderoo with Ben Dwyer

For this weeks Friday episode, we're switching things up and drawing attention to our Careers In Agriculture channel that you might not be so familiar with! Oli recently sat down with Ben Dwyer, Chief Operating Officer - Agribusiness at Harvest Road Group to find out about their latest job opportunities. The team are on the lookout for several staff to join their business, but today we are chatting about the Station Manager Role at Minderoo Station. In the chat, Oli and Ben discuss: Their integrated Cattle and Beef supply chain What the businesses goals are The agribusiness strategy and how the Station Manager role will support the business in achieving their goals and objectives A bit about the team members, the properties, and the job inclusions From their job advertisement: Minderoo Station is not just a location; it's an experience. Encompassing four pastoral leases across 760,000 hectares, boasting diverse landscapes ranging from the rugged Pilbara mesa ranges to the tranquil riverfront stretching 180 kilometres and the captivating Exmouth Gulf coastline. Established in 1878 by the pioneering Forrest Family, Minderoo stands as the foundation of Harvest Road. Over the past decade, the herd has flourished, now home to an impressive line of composite cattle. The homestead is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the Onslow airport. We are seeking a leader who has an established reputation and is looking to etch their mark on Australia's Northern Pastoral industry. Your commitment to animal welfare and adept stock handling is paramount. Your leadership, by example, champions health, safety, and wellbeing. Infuse a spirited horse culture and seamlessly harmonise daily operations with the grand vision. Your financial acumen and strategic prowess shape the future, while your innovative spirit fuels business productivity. A penchant for community engagement and exceptional communication skills seamlessly weave you into our diverse tapestry. Your role at Minderoo is pivotal – a testament to your expertise. Our remuneration package respectful to your remarkable contributions. A modern, inviting home awaits, currently undergoing a splendid renovation in 2023. Positioned at the crossroads of Western Australia's natural wonders, including Ningaloo and Karijini National Park, your downtime will be just as fulfilling as your workdays. Your imprint on Western Australia's largest vertically integrated beef business awaits. You can learn more about Harvest Road Group by visiting our dedicated Harvest Road Group Careers In Ag page and learn more about this role by going to  <a href="http

S5 E65 · Tue, October 31, 2023

The Performer: “It’s been a huge journey to loving myself”. This is Bryce Ives

Bryce Ive's story is as colourful as Bryce himself. We have something to learn from all of our conversations on the Humans Of Agriculture podcast, but this chat is especially special and enlightening.  Bryce grew up a 'naughty boy' who was in trouble just as often as he was successful. He adored arts and performance, staging Shakespeare productions with over 100 people from the age of 14, whilst also running his own radio station and trying to stay out of the School Principals Office. Despite a connection to agriculture through family and friends, it certainly wasn't on the cards for Bryce.    "If you'd said to me at the age of 18, 'Bryce, by the age of 40 you'll have had a profound connection and partnership with many key parts of Australian farming and agriculture', I would have been like, 'You are drunk!'" Thankfully, Bryce's journey in agriculture did indeed unfold!  In a nutshell, he utilises creative arts to create an energy that allows people to unlock their brilliance. In this chat, we learn about Bryce's fluid ideas around his gender and sexuality, his dedication to empowering and valuing young people, how he has learnt to love himself and how becoming a Dad has shaped him and influenced his facilitating.   Oli has been a HUGE fan of Bryce and anyone who has been in a room with Bryce knows just how remarkable he is.

S5 E64 · Thu, October 26, 2023

In The Know: Weather Matters - El Niño, Fires, and Harvest Updates with Karl Lijnders

Random unpredicted rainfall in some parts of Australia with bushfires in other areas, El Niño declaration across the media and some very early winter crop harvesting... The Humans Of Agriculture team got thinking - what on earth is happening to the weather? So, we got in the expert - Karl Lijnders from Weather Matters for a chat with Oli.    Karl got us up to speed on the weather and what it all means, touching on the following topics: Weather updates and their impact on Australian farmers Australian weather patterns - El Niño and Positive Indian Ocean Dipole Dry conditions and fire risks in Australia  Forecast for harvest and potential challenges Outlook for how 2024 is shaping up Find out more from Karl - https://www.weathermatters.org/

S5 E63 · Wed, October 25, 2023

I think Erica Halliday could be the Chief of Optimism

Erica Halliday embodies optimism. Her upbeat nature is genuinely infectious, even when she is talking about some really difficult periods for her, her family and the business. Erica and her husband Stu run Ben Nevis Angus Stud , a 5th generation family business situated in Walcha, New South Wales. Erica is a natural storyteller who believes in bringing something to the business, not taking from it. It was fascinating to learn how her and Stu built their foundations which added to the family business and Angus Stud when it was time to merge. While you’d be forgiven to think everything is always rainbows and butterflies for Erica given how optimistic she is, she has certainly had more than her fair share of struggles. With three natural disasters in 12 months, Erica says it was humour that got her through - and that you can believe! An absolute asset to agriculture, Erica has ideas about climate change, sustainability and the future of the beef industry. She believes that the beef industry is not only part of the solution for climate change, but for global food security as well. On their own property, they are implementing change that works with their soil and natural environment. With all her spare time, Erica sits on the board for Angus Australi a and is a Director of Rural Aid.   We left the conversation with Erica feeling energised and there’s so many more pockets of gold from Oli's chat with her.

S5 E62 · Thu, October 19, 2023

In The Know: Senator the Hon Murray Watt Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Who better to help us get 'In The Know' than with our Minister for Agriculture himself! Before getting the gig, Minister Murray Watt said to the Prime Minister, "I'd be really keen to take on agriculture, it has issues that I care about. I was really keen to write maintain some sort of portfolio that kept me connected to rural and regional Australia, and agriculture is a pretty good one for that." In this episode, Oli and Murray cover:  Murray's journey from growing up in Queensland to practising law to the QLD senate to the Federal Minister for Agriculture  Mental health and loneliness in regional Australia Positioning Australian agriculture in global foreign policy and power The points of connection that agriculture has with technology and sustainability and how it can be further promoted  The fundamentals and imperfections of decision-making in policy  A legacy in biosecurity  Unlocking the key to a successful ag sector, not just in five years but 500 years Opportunities for careers in agriculture 

S5 E61 · Tue, October 17, 2023

Cattle, Consumers, and Carbon Neutral goals with Jason Strong

How does a person become the Managing Director (MD) of one of the biggest Agricultural Research & Development Corporations in the country? Well, Jason Strong accredits a lot of his success and career progression to judging livestock. For him, that’s just about where it all began! With an arguably unrivalled love for cattle, livestock and agriculture more broadly, Jason is the current MD of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Oli had the opportunity to sit down with him for this episode.  They cover a lot... What brings Jason joy, what he's seen in the evolution of agriculture over the years, how mindset of the industry can sure us forward in approaching challenges, the different stages of his journey and career, industry targets for carbon neutrality, communication... It's a jam-packed episode. 

S5 E57 · Thu, October 12, 2023

In The Know: Family Business with Catherine Sayer

Your host, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Catherine Sayer for this weeks In The Know On The Go episode. They touch on the following:   Catherine's background, including her role as the former CEO of Food South Australia and her transition to leading the Family Business Association (FBA) The significance of family businesses in Australia, both economically and culturally, spanning various sectors and communities Catherine's experience in the seafood industry, highlighting sustainable fishing practices and aquaculture's growth The services offered for FBA members, including education programs, forums, and support mechanisms tailored to family-owned businesses Defining what makes a 'family business' (Catherine identified Humans Of Agriculture as a "First Generation Entrepreneur") Opportunities and challenges facing small and family businesses in the agriculture sector FBA's focus on providing a safe space for family businesses to navigate challenges and succeed

S5 E58 · Tue, October 10, 2023

Rural Life, Farming and Community Involvement with Sandra Ireson

This weeks guest is Sandra Ireson, a seventh generation farmer from the Snowy Mountains! But she now finds herself on the Hay Plains with her husband and family. We first came across Sandra's work through her involvement in the Hay Inc Rural Education Program. About 10 years ago, Sandra and a few others started the program designed to bring city kids to rural communities and show them what's involved in farming and agriculture. Today, it's still going all guns blazing with more than 130 alumni and counting!  In this episode, Sandra mentions that the local school is actually closing down at the end of the year... With no local school, it means that kids will either turn to School of the Air, or they need to travel further afield for their education. This is just one of the challenges their rural community faces, on top of natural disasters and population decline. Sandra has some great messages around drought preparedness and not buying into the media hype. Sandra is one of those people who is super involved in the community and seems to juggle a lot - she volunteers in various groups, she's got the family farming business, and she also wants to contribute to the industry. She's also been involved with a few different programs through Meat and Livestock Australia (episode sponsor) Red Meat Ambassadors Program . How on earth she fits it all in, we're about to find out! 

S5 E60 · Mon, October 09, 2023

In The Know: Quarterly Rural Real Estate with Col Medway

Welcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast! This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD , to get across the latest trends and happening in the Aussie Rural Real Estate market. We cover: Australian agribusiness trends and factors impacting the industry El Nino's impact on the land market and sentiment Rural property market trends and factors affecting it Australian agricultural market trends and investment opportunities Passion for agriculture among team members This episode was recorded on October 4th. 

S5 E56 · Thu, October 05, 2023

In The Know: Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean (Ep 2 of 2) - Better Business Series

It's just about a wrap for our Better Business Series! This Part 2 episode with Ed Bradley & Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean will round out the series. If you haven't already, go back and listen to all of our previous incredible guests: Mitchell Highett , Grace Brennan and Phil Cloros .  In this episode, we continue our conversation with Bea and Ed, discussing their innovative approach to running a family business. Ed shares his experience transitioning into a family business, and they both emphasise the importance of onboarding and building a strong team. They talk about hiring practices, the value of culture and attitude in the workplace, and the benefits of engaging with tech-savvy young talent through internships. Bea and Ed's commitment to embracing innovation while honouring their family legacy shines through in their approach to business management. Thanks for tuning in to the Better Business Series! This episode of The Better Business podcast is supported by the Farm Business Resilience Program through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries .

S5 E59 · Tue, October 03, 2023

Family, Business, and Perspectives with Agrimaster co-CEO's David and Natalie Egerton-Warburton

In agriculture we often have husband and wife duos on the farm, but not so often in Agribusiness! So we're stoked to have had the opportunity to chat to co-CEO's - David and Natalie Egerton-Warbuton from Agrimaster . Together, they established the software development company in 2001 and have since began raising their family in Western Australia.  The pair talk about communication and how they balance their business partnership with their marriage. It's obvious from how they interact that they're the definition of a power couple. They admit to understanding each others strengths and weaknesses and how 'beautiful' it is to be brave and trust in each other... And to also call 'bullish*t' on each other at times too!  Nat is much more executional, so you can find her in the engine room. Dave on the other hand is generally more conceptual and strategic, looking toward the future for the next opportunities. The duo began working out of the cottage on the farm which had four bedrooms... And three of those rooms were offices! Their business has come a long way since then and they are almost ready to celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary!

S5 E55 · Thu, September 28, 2023

In The Know: Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean (Ep 1 of 2) - Better Business Series

Our Better Business Series is coming to a close with final guests Ed Bradley & Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean .  In Part One, we delve into the history of Hazeldean, a long-standing agricultural enterprise founded in 1865. Bea and Ed provide insights into their unique backgrounds and how they have each established themselves within the business. Family succession is a central theme, and the duo discusses their experiences and strategies in managing this transition. Board meetings play a crucial role in shaping Hazeldean's direction and effective communication is key to their success. They share their methods for keeping the team informed, from shared calendars to group messaging. Daily team meetings, monthly manager gatherings, and private planning sessions ensure alignment and efficiency. This episode of The Better Business podcast is supported by the Farm Business Resilience Program through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries .

S5 E54 · Tue, September 26, 2023

The Chef Taking Red Meat from the BBQ to the Royals with Sam Burke

Sam Burke has invited Oli and all listeners to his place for a BBQ and we're holding him to it! Sam's career spans over 30 years in the culinary world. From his early days as a milkboy to becoming a corporate chef, Sam has gained valuable lessons from every part of his career progression. He is now the Corporate Chef and Foodservice Business Development Manager for Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) . Sam's enthusiasm for his work and red meat is evident, and he talks about the pride he feels representing Australian producers on the global stage. And he doesn't have to wait until his 100th birthday for a letter from the Queen… Queen Elizabeth II has already sent him one for his cooking!! "A producer loves to hear what happens to their product when it leaves farm gate... And then on the other side, the chef loves to hear what happens when that animal is produced… So we’re [MLA}] like the link between which conveys the positives messages… And I love that role.” - Sam Episode sponsor - Meat and Livestock Australia. 

S5 E52 · Thu, September 21, 2023

In The Know: Crafting Mongrel Boots with Phil Cloros (Ep 2 of 2) - Better Business Series

Welcome to episode six of the Better Business series and our second with Phil Cloros from Mongrel Boots .  In the first part of our chat, we explored Phil's background and his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the family business, especially in the context of generational differences and workforce challenges.  In this second part, we delve deeper into how Phil manages communication within the family business, the role of the next generation, and the importance of modernising their approach to stay relevant in the market. This episode of The Better Business podcast is supported by the Farm Business Resilience Program through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries .

S5 E53 · Tue, September 19, 2023

Career Paths From Texas to the Territory with Liv Thompson

In this episode, Oli chats with Olivia (Liv) Thompson, a Director at LAWD . Liv's early years were spent on Northern Territory cattle stations, and she recently came full circle by selling one of those stations as a real estate agent. Although Liv's career began in real estate, she took a detour to Texas, USA, working as a cutting horse trainer. Throughout this episode, Liv openly discusses her rookie mistakes, her love for the Northern Territory community, the cultural insights she gained from her time overseas and the evolution of her career. Liv reflects, "It just amazes me that you would never know if somebody was a truck driver or if they had a string of properties and were an absolute millionaire. So you just can't judge a book by its cover," when talking about the people in the Northern Territory.

S5 E51 · Thu, September 14, 2023

In The Know: Crafting Mongrel Boots with Phil Cloros (Ep 1 of 2) - Better Business Series

We're half way through the Better Business Series! Here is episode five with Phil Cloris from Mongrel Boots as our guest.  In this episode, we dive into Phil's journey with Mongrel Boots, a fifth-generation Australian shoe business founded in 1930. We explore how Phil, alongside his family members, has worked to maintain the family values and ethos while also bringing in non-family employees on their journey. Phil shares insights into navigating generational shifts and the importance of balancing craftsmanship with modernity. The craft of boot-making is becoming less and less common. Phil discusses the challenges in finding skilled labour, how they've adapted to ensure the quality of their boots remains top-notch and how their branding has evolved.   This conversation provides insights into family businesses, the evolving landscape of manufacturing in Australia, and the dedication to producing Australian-made goods. Stay tuned for our next episode with Phil being released next week! This episode of The Better Business podcast is supported by the Farm Business Resilience Program through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries .

S5 E50 · Tue, September 12, 2023

The Global Business That Started on a Fence Post with Ned and Lachie

This week Oli had two guests join him on the Humans of Agriculture Podcast! Lachie Knight and Ned Olsson from Clipex met up with Oli during the 2023 AgQuip Field Days. Clipex is a family business which started in manufacturing a solution for fencing and then expanded into other livestock handling equipment. They now have businesses across the globe in the likes of Ireland and Uruguay.  Ned's family established Clipex and Lachie has since joined the team. The trio touch on the following:  Lachie's upbringing with his Dad running cattle throughout Eastern Australia while his Mum was building a career focusing on the people element of succession planning  How the Olsson's developed the fencing product and left the family farm to establish the business Neds' family unit and how each member is gifted and able to contribute to the business in their own way Working with international manufacturers and engineers Ned's passion for business, even as a kid Lachie's connection with customers and what he defines as 'solution driven outcomes' What advice Lachie and Ned have for young people looking at a career in agriculture  "So we're Swedish background and we always say it's the Viking that comes out in us... We're up for a  fight and a bit of a challenge. I suppose always grew up as a kid in our family that if there's a problem, it's just because there's a solution waiting to be found." - Ned

S5 E48 · Thu, September 07, 2023

In The Know: Buy From The Bush with Grace Brennan (Ep 2 of 2) - Better Business Series

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Better Business series and our second with Grace Brennan, Founder and CEO of Buy From The Bush . Your host, Oli Le Lievre and Grace discuss various aspects of Grace's journey in building and growing her impactful business. Grace shares insights about the role of vulnerability, utilising outsourcing, the importance of admitting what you don't know, and asking questions. She also highlights the significance of building a team of individuals with shared instincts and skills. Grace talks about the lessons she learned from her husband's experience in farming, problem-solving, and adapting in the agriculture sector, "He's taught me to believe that even if you fail, your decision wasn't wrong because you made that decision. He really believes in his capacity to make the right decision at the time." - Grace This episode of The Better Business podcast is supported by the Farm Business Resilience Program through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries .

S5 E49 · Tue, September 05, 2023

Crafting Culture and a Lifetime of Learnings with Anthony Lee

In a past life, Anthony Lee has scrubbed dishes, flipped burgers, varnished boats, worked on ski fields and spent time as a postman... Now, Anthony is the CEO and Director at family business, Australian Country Choice (ACC), a beef, cattle and food processing company.  Anthony first came onto Oli’s radar following his speech at the EKKA Brekkie in 2022, his passion about education and promoting opportunities to the next generation was equally inspiring and motivating. Since that day, Oli wanted to sit down and find out more about Anthony.  So what better opportunity than at ACC’s annual staff event in Roma in late August.  The event is dedicated to bringing together the hundreds of people across the business for three days of connecting in teamwork and stockmanship. It's a fitting setting as Anthony talks about 'culture before capability' throughout this episode, and how he goes about crafting culture in his role as CEO. They also touch on: Growing up in the family business The evolution into the vertically integrated business it is today How he has built life skills through global travel  Business aims, culture and capability  Balancing his personal life  Building and leading a team Connecting with an urban audience

S5 E47 · Thu, August 31, 2023

In The Know: Buy From The Bush with Grace Brennan (Ep 1 of 2) - Better Business Series

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Better Business series and our first with powerhouse, Grace Brennan, Founder and CEO of Buy From The Bush . Your host, Oli Le Lievre, and Grace cover everything from her upbringing in Sydney, to falling in love and moving out to 'the bush', all the way to establishing Buy From The Bush . And if you are familiar with Buy From The Bush , you would know just how quickly it escalated in Australia. For Grace, her connection to the bush started when she travelled out to her High School sweethearts family farm, "Jack's [Grace's now husband] dad was kind of inspired in the sense that he really believed in involving me in some of the business and asked him my opinion. And I remember even when I was a 16 year old visiting the farm, he'd say, 'Now I've got this problem, what do you reckon about it?' And that was his way, he was a natural teacher. And he was interested and curious and asked a lot of questions of me. So I think I was very lucky in that way. And I did, I suppose, offer something unique." - Grace This episode of The Better Business podcast is supported by the Farm Business Resilience Program through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries .

S5 E46 · Tue, August 29, 2023

The Young Leader connecting Robotics and Agriculture with Jordy Kitschke

In this episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, Oli is joined by Jordy Kitschke, founder of Flux Robotics and former evokeAG. Future Young Leader (2019). We follow Jordy's journey from growing up on a farm in South Australia, to founding not one, but two AgTech businesses. For Jordy, it started on the family cropping farm where he had a list of problems he wanted to fix that was a mile long... He was listening to podcasts on the tractor, learning about various technology and software that he thought could help him solve some of these problems.  But first, Jordy wanted to understand agriculture more broadly, which took him overseas to South America and Africa. From there, he ended up working in the commercialisation and product development of different technologies. All of this set him up to be the CEO of a business at the ripe age of 22! “I try to think, ‘What am I actually passionate about?’ Because I'm passionate about all sorts of things… I think what I'm passionate about is solving important problems that I think I'm well-placed to solve. It's like if I don't do it, then who is this going to? Is it going to be solved?” - Jordy

S5 E45 · Thu, August 24, 2023

In The Know: Mitch Highett from Bullseye Ag - Episode ✌️ of ✌️

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Better Business series! In this episode, we return with Mitch from Bullseye Ag . If you missed the first episode, make sure you go back and give it a listen.  This time, we continue to learn from Mitch and his experience in building a business, which sometimes meant removing himself from the business, "So that if this fell apart, the whole business wasn't going to fall apart."  Mitch shares the lessons he's learned and things he would perhaps do differently if he had his time again...  "So that would be my big thing is that don't be afraid of the risk. But make sure you go in there knowing that there is one and how to mitigate it as much as possible." - Mitch Stay tuned for the next episode, where we'll be sitting down with Grace Brennan, the powerhouse behind Buy from the Bush , a business that has made a huge impact on rural Australia. This episode of The Better Business podcast is supported by the Farm Business Resilience Program through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries .

S5 E42 · Tue, August 22, 2023

Inclusivity & Confidence in Ag with Beck Underwood

Rebecca (or Beck) Underwood was on our "Women in Agriculture" panel back in March, 2023. Your host, Oli Le Lievre found the conversations with Beck really insightful, so he decided to sit down with her again to chat about how she has progressed her career, how she has grown in confidence and her ideas around inclusivity in agriculture. A highly regarded agribusiness professional with over 20 years’ experience in Australian agribusiness, Beck is currently the National Sustainability Field Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions . Based in Albury, Beck is passionate about providing profitable and sustainable agricultural solutions to Australian farmers. She is also a founding member of the Nutrien Ag Solutions Diversity & Inclusion committee. "There’s so many opportunities in ag. And I think if you're standing back and you're not putting yourself out there, then you're going to miss some of these opportunities. So it's really putting your hand up, I guess. And I've said this to you before Oli, but I have been wondering, why do we need to highlight Women in Ag? And I say that being very brutally honest. Why do we need to highlight Women in Ag? Why can't it just be people in ag, or humans of ag?" - Beck

S5 E44 · Thu, August 17, 2023

In The Know: Better Business Series - Behind BullsEye Ag with Mitch Highett (Ep☝️ of ✌️)

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Better Business series! In this episode, Oli dives into the journey of Mitch Highett, the Managing Director and Founder of Bullseye Ag . Mitch's story is a mix of farm life around the world and working in major ag companies. Bullseye Ag offers farm management and consultancy services. But it's not just about that – it's a story of growing the team and taking them on a journey, fostering autonomy, and staying transparent. "And this is why I've got gray hairs coming up every day, is because that part is the only part that actually matters, is just being honest with how the business is going. Are you happy with it? Are they happy with it? Can we be doing something better?" - Mitch Come back next week to hear more from Mitch!  This episode of The Better Business podcast is supported by the Farm Business Resilience Program through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries .

S5 E43 · Tue, August 15, 2023

"My Mum is my Hero" - Malkah Lara-Muckenschnabl

If Malkah wasn’t a Relationship Credit Analyst, she would use her love of problem solving be an entrepreneur. Oli and Malkah chat about her unique upbringing, moving throughout South America, Europe and Australia which is absolutely fascinating. Her Mum (also her hero) actually started a career as a professional tennis player before going back to her roots in agriculture. Malkah was always exposed to agriculture, but she didn't necessarily always know that it was the career path she wanted to pursue. Now, she is immersed in the corporate ag world and spends her free time developing Lymbo , an app that’s putting a creative twist on connecting employers and employees. “Firstly, I love a challenge. And I think that I thrive off actually building something, like I'm very creative in that sense. And I just once I think about a problem, I just really want to fix it... And I think this problem just really stuck with me." Malkah was a finalist of the 2023 AgriFutures evokeAG Future Young Leader. 

S5 E42 · Thu, August 10, 2023

In The Know: Fleece to Fashion with Wool Broker Samantha Wan

Join host Oli Le Lievre as he chats with Samantha (Sam) Wan, an Australian wool broker based in Melbourne. There's something about wool that gets people so energised and Sam is no exception. This episode was recorded from the Hamilton Sheepvention , so we hope you're forgiving of some faint background noise! While recording, Oli was huddled around a heater while Sam was nice and warm in her Elders water-proof woollen jacket!! Episode Highlights: Sam's journey from a non-agricultural background and what sparked her passion for wool An insight into international wool markets and the global appreciation for Aussie wool Elder's new wool handling facility and the integration of automation in the wool supply chain Mentoring the next generation and the opportunities in agriculture  Massive thanks to Elders for sponsoring this episode!

S5 E40 · Tue, August 08, 2023

We went LIVE @ Sheepvention with Elders

This week your host, Oli Le Lievre travelled out to the Hamilton Sheepvention to discuss 'The Importance of Evolving within Agriculture' with Mark Gubbins, ' Coolana ' Managing Director and Brendan Rinaldi, Elders Vic/Riverina GM.  The Elders marquee was full to the brim, so a huge shout out to the 100 or so people in the crowd! We finish this episode with questions from those that attended.  When we talk about 'evolving within agriculture', certain words like succession come to mind. Mark farms nearby and he chats about how his family and the property has changed over the years. Change includes navigating different eras like the dispersal of their Corriedale stud, seasonal conditions and market fluctuations. Mark is currently handing over the reigns to his children so we talk about what's keeping him occupied these days and it sounds like a lot of fishing might be on the cards!   Brendan took a different path, opting not to be on the farm but instead pursuing a career in finance and agribusiness. We are putting that down to his first memories on the farm cutting burrs from wool... Just kidding! He describes himself as a bit of an academic and an 'accidental farmer'. Brendan now co-owns the farm with his brother, looking after the books and economic side while overseeing Elders Victoria & Riverina regions.    A huge thanks to Elders for sponsoring this episode and inviting Humans of Agriculture to be at the 2023 Sheepvention. The audio is a bit crackly in spots, not our usual quality but hoping you can bear with us considering we recorded live!

S5 E39 · Thu, August 03, 2023

In The Know: Innovations in Lice Treatment with Dr Jane Morrison

Oral lice treatment?! No matter what wool length?! We’re listening… Traditionally, sheep are treated for lice through a backline at the time of shearing. With a new oral treatment product on the market, your host Oli Le Lievre got curious and asked some questions of Dr Jane Morrison: What does it take to get a new product to market? How do farmers benefit from using the new oral lice treatment? How does the oral product work and how long is it effective for? How long are the withholding periods for meat and wool?  And of course, we were curious about our guest Jane as well! She’s from the land and her earliest memories are on the farm with her dad. Now a Veterinarian, she has spent the last 18 years with MSD Animal Health Australia. Disclaimer : The information shared is general in nature. We're asking questions of Dr. Jane Morrison. And she's providing her insights from her expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of her views or the product. This episode is really designed to just be a conversation starter. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the space.

S5 E38 · Tue, August 01, 2023

Building a Global Business from the Uni dorm with Jack Laurie

In this episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, host Oli Le Lievre is joined by co-host Milly Nolan for the first time! Milly is mates with our guest and knew he would make a ripper episode, so we teed it up while we were all in Armidale together. Introducing Jack Laurie, 5th generation cattle farmer and founder of Breeder Genetics.   With a profound love and passion for cattle, breeding, data and genetics, Jack's whole life has been dedicated to the sector. At the ripe age of 20, Jack established Breeder Genetics after spending time in America and Canada where he saw an opportunity he wanted to address... The outcome was a breeder-to-breeder genetic platform.  He talks about the business as 'our', but in reality it is just him day-to-day with some assistance from his sister, Georgie. He speaks fondly of his family, mentors and other people in his network who help him along the way. Success to Jack is the amount they can give back to their clients and the industry, which is pretty special.  He is exhilarated by what the future might hold for the industry and his involvement in it. Jack is humble, his knowledge of the industry is crazy and his energy is infectious.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Call to Action 13:14 Experiences in Canada and the US 30:24 The Importance of a Team for Business Growth 38:37 Measuring Success Beyond Revenue

S5 E37 · Thu, July 27, 2023

In The Know: Tom & Mick with Ciaran O'Gorman

Tom (T-Truck) and Mick (Corkscrew) are back on with their fourth? fifth? episode of the Monthly Markets. They’re joined by special guest Ciaran O'Gorman from StockCo . While having a laugh and some fun, they explore current market conditions, the impact of seasonal and climatic factors on livestock prices, and the opportunities available to producers and traders. The discussion also delves into finance rates, the outlook on interest rates, and the potential for future growth in other markets. 

S5 E36 · Tue, July 25, 2023

8 hours from the Top of the World with Trent Thorne

Before you listen to this ep, go back and listen to "The Agri Lawyer taking on Mount Everest with Trent Thorne" if you haven't already! Trent Thorne has returned from his attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Host, Oli Le Lievre sits down with him to reflect on his incredible journey and the raw decision to turn-back, only ~8hr from the top. Below is an exert from Trent after he decided to listen to his body: "But it still immediately stung for the obvious reasons…  Because I knew that my one shot was gone.   We talked about it being one and done. And that's still my intention. I have no plans to ever go back.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 06:22 The Challenges of the Final Days 13:05 The Descent and Health Issues 27:15 Delicious Surprises: The Quality of Food on the Expedition 42:26 Overwhelming Support: The Impact of the Everest Expedition

S5 E34 · Thu, July 20, 2023

In The Know: Quarterly Rural Real Estate with Col Medway

Welcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast. This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD , to get across the latest trends and happening in the Aussie Rural Real Estate market. We cover: Current trends is rural real estate Changing dynamics of Aussie ag and what that means for farmers and investors alike The role of livestock farming and mixed farming in carbon sequestration efforts  Market outlook for the remaining 6 months of 2023

S5 E35 · Tue, July 18, 2023

Chief Hope Officer AKA - Julia Jones

Julia "Chief Hope Officer" Jones is an absolute straight-shooter. Your host, Oli Le Lievre, was fortunate enough to meet Julia earlier in 2023. They have become friends and he fondly calls her JJ. From across the ditch, JJ has been, "married to agriculture for 20years". She is a wealth of experience in finance, markets, sustainability and agriculture. In this episode JJ gives a raw account of how her self-assured, authentic self wasn't always so... And at times it worked against her.  We dive into JJ's journey of self-discovery, the challenges she faced, and the emerging opportunities and trends she sees for agriculture in the coming years. She's optimistic about the future of agriculture, "There is something for everyone. It doesn't matter what you want to do. And you will not work in a more rewarding, cool, fun, insane, frustrating, mental, progressive, fast-paced environment than agriculture. So there's no way you can't find something you'd want to do in ag."

S5 E33 · Sun, July 16, 2023

Behind HOA: Building our brand on Purpose

This ‘Under the Hood’ series is planned to take you behind the scenes to understand more about what it’s like to build a brand and support livelihoods on Purpose. Throughout it I hope you can get more of an understanding as we talk through some of the different aspects of what we do, why we’re making the decisions we do… and in a really honest way, open the doors to feedback from you about what are the good ideas, the sh*t ones as well as showing the opportunities for you either individually or as a business to work with us.  In Episode 1 , I sit down with Charlotte Durack from Studio Agriculture. Charlotte and I got talking in late 2021, up to that point our look and feel was guided by me and I knew i wanted it to be different however didn’t quite have the skills or know where to start. We chat about the approach to giving us a look that was fresh, unique and allowed us to focus on celebrating agriculture and honouring tradition while also being a modern brand.  I also learnt a thing or two about perception and understanding… here I was thinking the handwritten parts of our brand were the ‘human touch’ which they are, AND they are also our way of filling in the gaps with each individual story.

S5 E32 · Fri, July 14, 2023

In The Know: Carbon Shortcuts episode 4 of 4! 🤝

In the fourth and final episode of Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture , hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon pick Professor Richard Eckard’s brain one last time about all things carbon in agriculture. It has been a learning journey for all the challenges and opportunities in addressing carbon emissions within agriculture. The carbon series may be concluding, however, it serves as a starting point for ongoing conversations and deeper exploration of carbon-related issues (and opportunities ) in agriculture. This final episode wraps up with a focus on the following:  The ‘transition zone’  Exploring tools and opportunities for farmers Hurdles in adoption and implementation  Due diligence in toxicology The biggest lessons so far from Australia's carbon journey Series sponsor This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here , show notes or by listening to all episodes in the 4 part series, plus a bonus episode with Ruminati founder, Bobby Miller. Disclaimer : The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

S5 E31 · Tue, July 11, 2023

What would you do if you won a bus? With Tim Gentle

What would you do if you want a bus?  Well, in 25 words or less, that is something our next guest had to answer.  And to be honest, as he starts to talk about and open up in this chat, it really did change his life. I first came across Tim Gentle when I was studying down at Marcus Oldham.  He turned up with these virtual reality headsets, what he was trying to do was really take people on farm from wherever they were, it was pretty new technology, and it was bloody mind blowing what he'd done.  Over the years I got to know Tim, I knew what he was doing in the education space, however, I knew nothing about his story. Behind the scenes and grew up in Melbourne, had a dad as a dairy farmer, had spent a bit of time on a cattle station in Oodnadatta, and had a love of technology building his first websites which is where he had his first busneess. In this chat Tim talks about: The ride of the first business His bankruptcy due to a business deal that had gone wrong With zero dollars in his account, his family home needed to be sold and it was the end of his first marriage. As Tim says, the bus literally changed his life. Today alongside his wife and CEO, Kat, they really are shaping a narrative and helping educate people right across Australia as to what actually happens inside the farm gate and right through the supply chain. As this episode shows, there is a broadness and pathways that different people can take within Agriculture

S5 E30 · Fri, July 07, 2023

In The Know: Carbon Shortcuts Episode 3 of 4!

Welcome to episode 3 of “Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture”, where hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon uncover more key learnings shared by Professor Richard Eckard, the expert in carbon.  The discussion revolves around the opportunities for farmers on their land and sheds light on unexplored areas of the agricultural supply chain. They also answer audience questions and discuss the industry's progress in reducing its carbon footprint. Agricultural supply chain carbon targets and reduction actions  The differing roles between the private and government sectors The different classes and variations of emissions  Greenhouse gas accounting frameworks  How farmers can begin to get involved in carbon projects/markets  This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution in the show notes or by listening to episodes 1 and 2 in the 4 part series.  Disclaimer : The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

S5 E29 · Tue, July 04, 2023

Stories: Sitting down with our newest team member Milly Nolan

It's not everyday that we have someone new to the team and it's definitely not everyday where you get to sit down with them for a podcast episode and find out more about who they are, what drives them and what impact they want to make on agriculture. Fortunately for us, in her second week in the job after travelling to Sydney to an Ag Careers Expo Milly Nolan and host Oli Le Lievre got to sit down to chat about the first couple of weeks.  We cover: Milly's early memories of agriculture the decision points in her career to date What it was like to make the decision to come and join the team at Humans of Agriculture. Sharing agriculture's real story and what she's learnt to love and appreciate  What impact is she looking to have through Humans of Agriculture How to build trust through storytelling A few jokes that may or may not have taken longer to get than expected...

S5 E28 · Fri, June 30, 2023

In The Know: Carbon Shortcuts Episode 2 ✌️ of 4

In this episode of, Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon are joined by Professor Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne. The discussion revolves around the different types of carbon markets, the distinction between offsetting and insetting, and the emergence of biodiversity credits.  The difference between the Voluntary and Compliance Markets The different Participants and Trades in each market The revenue potential and investment required to be involved in carbon projects and Shifting focus from Carbon to the emergence of Biodiversity and understanding the emerging opportunity This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here show notes or by listening to our bonus episodes after episodes 3 and 4. Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

S5 E27 · Thu, June 29, 2023

In The Know: Carbon Shortcuts Episode 1☝️ of 4

In this episode, Oli Le Lievre and Samantha Noon embark on a journey to explore the carbon space in Australian agriculture. They are joined by Professor Richard Eckard, a renowned expert in climate and agriculture, to shed light on key concepts like carbon neutrality and net zero.   The conversation covers Australia's emission reduction goals, the choice of baseline years, and the differences between net zero and carbon neutral. Across this series we aim to demystify the carbon space and shed light on the challenges and opportunities it presents. Key areas covered: Understanding Australia's emission reduction targets & how they have been set Baseline years and carbon neutrality Carbon Neutral vs Net Zero vs Climate Neutral Various other environmental claims The challenge  & opportunity for carbon neutrality in Agriculture This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here show notes or by listening to our bonus episodes after episodes 3 and 4. Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

S5 E26 · Tue, June 27, 2023

From Farm Life to Fashion and the big Screen while managing Dyslexia with Leila McDougall

In this episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with guest Leila McDougall.  Leila shares her unique journey from a small town called Walcha in New England to her involvement in various creative pursuits, including being Miss Australia, acting, producing, and writing.  Leila reflects on her unconventional resume, attributing it to her love for creativity and the interconnectedness of different skills. As the discussion delves into agriculture, Leila explains how her fascination with fashion stemmed from the Australian wool Fashion Awards and her family's involvement in the wool industry.  Growing up on a farm, Leila cherishes her early memories and highlights her parents' hard work and determination to fulfill their dream of owning land.  She acknowledges her mother's active role in farming, breaking stereotypes and proving that women can excel in the field. Leila opens up about being severely dyslexic, which posed challenges throughout her academic and professional journey. She shares her experience of learning differently, developing a photographic memory, and finding creative ways to overcome her dyslexia.  Leila discusses her passion for fashion design and her struggle to enter the industry due to the competitive nature of the field. However, she found an opportunity through the Australian wool Fashion Awards, winning a scholarship that paved the way for her career in fashion. The conversation also touches upon the issue of dyslexia in agriculture, with Leila recounting a story that highlights the challenges faced by dyslexic individuals in communication and the lengths they go to overcome them. Leila's story is inspiring, showcasing resilience, creativity, and the power to turn obstacles into opportunities.

S5 E25 · Tue, June 20, 2023

"If not you then who?" This is Clancy Mackay's ExtraOrdinary Story (Part 2)

Welcome back to part 2 of the Clancy Mackay story. If you missed Part one, you better go back and listen to our previous episode! In Part 1 of this chat, Oli Le Lievre and Clancy Mackay covered Clancy's childhood in the NT, moving to Goondiwindi and becoming a bit of a "wildcat",  rodeoing in the USA, flying mustering helicopters and the impact of his father's death. Just some of the things Oli and Clancy's chat about in Part 2: Using challenges as stepping stones to overcome obstacles in his life and the importance of not letting hardships ruin your life. How so much alone time during flights allowed him to do a LOT of thinking and therefore develop different perspectives. Clancy believes that being comfortable with solitude and handling personal problems independently is crucial for personal growth. His plans to create a different approach to working with cattle and focuses on effective communication and teamwork after finishing at Marcus. If you haven't already listened to Part 1 of Clancy’s incredible story we HIGHLY recommend you go back and do so.

S5 E24 · Tue, June 13, 2023

This is Clancy Mackay's ExtraOrdinary Story (Part 1)

It's one of the most powerful conversations we've had to date. Clancy Mackay... a bush kid who grew up in the scrub of the Northern Territory. A teenager that 'played up a bit', however it's been his love of the land, of animals and of his family that have persevered.  In Part one of this chat, Host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Clancy Mackay a current student at Marcus Oldham. At the ripe old age of 27, Clancy Mackay has decades of wisdom on top of his shoulders and real life lessons that have led him down the path he is on. He's adventures have included rodeoing in the USA, being an outback mustering helicopter pilot and collecting croc eggs among many other things! At 27, Clancy has fit a lot into his life and therefore has a lot of stories to tell, so to make sure we don't miss anything. Welcome to Part OneL How Clancy’s parents bought a bare block in the territory and Clancy recalls his early years living in a caravan with no power, running water or telephone. He was a true bush kid, he did his schooling via School of the Air through the UHF radio, and once his school day was done (usually by mid morning) he'd spend the rest of the day running around outside and hunting and fishing in the river (He is unsure how they weren’t taken by a croc). Eventually, his parents moved him and his brothers down to Goondiwindi so they could see other people (as you can guess, they’d been pretty isolated as kids). Later on due to his parent’s separation, Clancy retaliated by playing up and being asked to leave the boarding school he was at. Clancy worked with cattle and started doing rodeos and riding broncs, eventually heading to the US where he rode 40 horses in 35 days. He did well and started learning Boiler-making while riding for a US college team, hoping to go pro. Unfortunately, 6 months into it, his dad was diagnosed with cancer and he made the decision to head home.  Upon arriving home and with the motivation to make money to support his dad, Clancy flew through his chopper license exams in a record 4 months, which he then used to muster cattle right across Australia, eventually getting into catching feral buffalo and collecting crocodile eggs. Despite what seems to be an exciting adventure, Clancy also talks on the podcast about his dad’s struggle with illness and later death, which understandably has affected him greatly.  As we mentioned, there's a lot to Clancy's story and we couldn't cut parts out so we will have Part Two of Clancy’s incredible story available for you next Wednesday.

S5 E23 · Tue, June 06, 2023

Building a community back in the bush with Em Armstrong

"If you had said to me in year 12, or at uni, or even when I was living and working in Sydney in the ag world, that I would have my own business as an online yoga instructor, I'd probably laugh at you." The definition of fun and bubbly, Em Armstrong grew up on a sheep farm on the Hay Plains in NSW, where she loved the freedom of the wide-open spaces (cue Dixie Chicks), riding bikes and having a family “beach holiday" at the irrigation channel playing mermaids. “I think you look back on it now and you almost take it for granted, but as a mum now seeing other kids, I'm just like, ‘oh my god’, we literally had the best life growing up.” After school, all Em knew was that she wanted to work in the world of agriculture but couldn’t put her finger on what. So, she took a gap year… or two" You might hear host Oli Le Lievre referring to her as Porty, well that's because that was her nickname when they were back at uni together at Marcus Oldham! 

S5 E21 · Tue, May 30, 2023

10 minutes with a ‘plant doctor’ in the North with Tom White

While at the Northern Australian Food Futures Conference, host Oli Le Lievre sat down with Tom White, an agronomist for Elders in Katherine.  Originally from Toowoomba, Tom has a real love of plants and has wanted to be an agronomist since doing work experience at B&W Rural...during a drought.  They discuss: How he made the move to Elders Katherine after turning down the job for thinking he was “too green”, but now says that you’ve got to “learn to be uncomfortable”. Tom sheds light on the role of an agronomist, describing it as being a "doctor for plants."  Address the myth about intense production systems in the NT. His advice to students: “Give it a crack, you only have to be as good as the fellow that’s applying next to you. So don't ever cut yourself short or think that you're not ready or that you’re not good enough.”

S5 E20 · Tue, May 23, 2023

From IT to Turkeys Nests and how Bela Farbas transitioned from Tech to Agriculture

In this episode, Host Oli Le Lievre chats with Bela Farbas the Founder and CEO of 4Zero Technologies (Bela will do a better job of explaining what this is in the podcast). Bela shares his journey from his early days in Yugoslavia to his current (and unique) role in the agricultural industry and how it gives him “that warm and fuzzy”.  What Bela and Oli chat about: Bela’s upbringing in a farming town in Yugoslavia before moving to Deniliquin NSW and how it laid the foundation for his later work in agriculture. The various sectors in which his company, 4 Zero, operates and the significant opportunities they are pursuing. His transition from software development to data science and the evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the ethical implications and impact on jobs. Bela explains his deep interest in the agricultural industry (it’s the core of what he does), driven by a desire to make a difference and increase his understanding of the food supply chain. He emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between consumers and the realities of agricultural production. Who he has on his team and how they(IT, electrical engineers, nutritionists etc. work together in the ag industry. “It took me like five years to figure out is you need to listen to advice, specifically around taking a break… just remember, every year, just make sure you take a couple of weeks off.”   “Don't get too focused on the thing you're doing right now...always just listen to what's going on around you in the space you're in which things come up that might just be worth pursuing”

S5 E18 · Tue, May 16, 2023

No degree 🤔 no worries for Callan Daley

He's a hard man to get hold of, often travelling Australia and to various locations around the world. At the age of just 24, Callan Daley is playing a key role as the Business Development Lead for MEQ Probe.  Callan joins host Oli Le Lievre to chat about the journey from Queensland farm kid to the juggle of uni and ultimately finding his feet in a growing start up business, right back home in agriculture.  A few of the other things Callan chats about: All the places he’s been with work of late (around Australia and overseas) Reigniting his interest in Agriculture (“I’ve always had it in the background, but drought and harsh living conditions growing up as a kid aren't exactly the most appealing ways to foster an interest into an industry.”) Having a gap year out near Goondiwindi on a cattle and cropping farm and how much that impacted him. Finding that Uni just wasn’t for him. Being an EvokeAg Future Leader in 2019. And of course, his advice to year 10 students. Callan is a trailblazer for the next generation in the agriculture industry, and he is certainly one to keep an eye on.

S5 E19 · Tue, May 09, 2023

It's one year fulltime so Sasso and Oli sit down for a chat

Well it's one full year since host Oli Le Lievre took the plunge from the day job and pursued the dream of Humans of Agriculture fulltime.  We're not a full blown team so as all normal podcasts do, Oli sat down with his sister and housemate Sass to chat about the journey over the past 12 or so months. To change it up,. Sass took over the hosting role and asked Oli a few questions.  In this conversation you'll hear about: The past year and all that’s come with leaving a full-time job and running your own business (and the highs and lows along the way). Oli’s advice to those considering going it alone/starting their own business/following their dreams (hint: it helps to be a little bit obsessed). What following his dreams has also taught him about managing a team, responsibility (being his own boss) and staying on track. What we can expect to see from Humans of Agriculture in the next 12 months including: employees, co-hosts, upping the game with video content, Careers in Agriculture podcast and platforms and continuing to empower people within the agriculture industry. And a huge thank you to all of you for tuning in, the journey's really only just getting started!

S5 E17 · Tue, May 02, 2023

Cattle yards, Boardrooms, Floods, Mentors, Leadership and Life with Ben Dwyer

In this podcast episode, host Oli Le Lievre chats with Ben Dwyer, who has been influential in shaping businesses and people within the Australian Agricultural industry for more than 30 years. Ben is an extremely down-to-earth person, with a passion for raising cattle and building a good team culture who also holds the position of Chief Operating Officer of Agribusiness for Harvest Road . In 2023, we released a video as part of our This Is Aussie Ag Series , and got to spend time with Ben and the broader team as we explored their Beef, Horticulture and Aquaculture operations. In this conversation, Oli and Ben cover a range of topics including questions and advice on business, agriculture, people, leadership and just general life. Just some of the things Ben covers in the chat: On being an introvert and how he works with it (he found it easier to hang out animals than people as a kid) His progression through the agriculture industry from station hand to where he is now “If you do everything right all the time, you don't really learn anything” The importance of personal development and understanding yourself before you can understand others Being competitive and continuously challenging yourself to be better That being the "strong silent type" isn’t always helpful in team environments

S5 E16 · Tue, April 25, 2023

Using adventure to shift conversations around the environment with Tim Jarvis

Tim Jarvis is an adventurer, explorer, environmental scientist, documentary filmmaker and global speaker. In February of 2023, Host Oli Le Lievre had the chance to sit down with Tim at EvokeAg, a global Agrifood Tech event that was held in Adelaide.  What was fascinating about Tim was his approach to use storytelling from his first hand experiences in some of the most remote and isolated parts of the world to convey important messages about the environment and climate change to people and organisations all around the world. As part of all the other things he does, he also does a lot of work around climate change and sustainability… which coincidently has BUCKET LOADS to do with Ag🌾🧑‍🔬🐂. In our latest pod🎧, we have a chat with Tim about how: -Getting lost at an adventure camp in Malaysia as a 12-year-old led to realising that having confidence to do something = achieving great things. -“Self-delusion is a useful attribute”, sometimes you gotta break down the big challenge into small do-able bits (hence we've put this in dot points). -He’s seen the shift from denial about climate change, to denial of our contribution to climate change to a level of panic about climate change -He doesn’t really like being called an environmentalist because it puts up barriers in peoples minds. -He wants to work with people so they benefit from their businesses, while also looking out for the longevity of the planet🌍 for future generations 👨‍👩‍👦.

S5 E15 · Tue, April 18, 2023

Ditching the Day Job and chasing the dream with Sam Marwood

S5 E14 · Tue, April 11, 2023

The Agri Lawyer taking on Mount Everest with Trent Thorne

So far this year we've been fortunate to speak with incredible athlete, Nedd Brockmann who we've already released and coming up in the next few episodes, Adventurer Tim Jarvis. However, most of the rockstars we speak to are after the event, this time, we sit down with Agribusiness Lawyer Trent Thorne in the lead up to his expedition to summit Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Now, Trent is incredibly Humble about this and we find that extraordinary, so we wanted to find out what the preparation has been like and what is his mindset like as he heads into the unknown where only a touch over 6,000 people (on this planet of 8 billion) have been before him and of that only 11,346  Follow us to stay up to date and see all our content Instagram @Humansofagriculture_ Facebook Humans of Agriculture LinkedIn - Humans of Agriculture

S5 E13 · Tue, April 04, 2023

Community led farm ownership with Stephen Fisher

While we were at the Australian Dairy conference, our host: Oli Le Lievre, had the chance to sit down with Stephen Fisher to hear his story. At the age of 16 Stephen turned down an opportunity to return to the family farm, some 20 years later Stephen decided it was time to make a return to farming and took numerous opportunities in share farming before realising the opportunity he could have in taking back farm ownership and growing the wealth and opportunity for those in his local community through agriculture investment. 

S5 E12 · Tue, March 28, 2023

Family at the heart of Four Daughters with Molly & Bonnie Penfold

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast, this week host Oli Le Lievre sits down with the one half of the Four Daughters. Bonnie and Molly Penfold are back in the family beef business and their brand, Four Daughters . In this episode, we chat about both of their early influences in and around agriculture, the support and encouragement from their parents for each of them to pursue a career outside of agriculture, what they learnt from their time as guest podcast hosts and the challenges and opportunities in running a direct to consumer meat business. Read the fullstory on HumansofAgriculture.com

S5 E11 · Tue, March 21, 2023

Turning grief into positive change with Sallie Jones

Candid and open, Sallie Jones isn't afraid of telling her story. She's another of our powerhouse Women in Ag for the month of March, and if you're familiar at all with her story - maybe you buy Gippsland Jersey milk, or you've had one of their famous milkshakes, or maybe you're part of Women in Gippsland - then you know what we're talking about. But if Sallie Jones is a new name for you, she's a farmer's daughter, a farmer, an innovator, a mum, a mental health advocate, and a leader. In 2016, her dad took his own life. Through the grief, Sallie wanted to honour the legacy her dad had built, even though at the time, the industry was entering a dairy crisis. Gippsland Jersey was born a few months later in partnership with another generational dairy farmer, Steve Ronalds.   Gippsland Jersey is an ode to supporting local producers and creating premium products, and it is a result of the community that rally behind them, because they can see just how passionate Sallie is. She's been on one hell of a ride so far, and we can wait for you to hear all about it. In this conversation, Sallie discusses: Her journey since her father's death What was it like growing up in Lakes Entrance? Studying PR at University and her time working at a PR Agency in Melbourne How Gippsland Jersey was started The ups and downs of owning a business The role of women in the agriculture industry This episode contains themes of suicide and mental health, please reach out to Lifeline , This Is A Conversation Starter or someone you trust if you need help. Lifeline: 13 11 14 TIACS: 0488 846 988 Women in Agriculture Live Podcast in partnership with Nutrien Ag Solutions Get your tickets here  

S5 E10 · Tue, March 14, 2023

This is Aussie Ag - Harvest Road Group

We are back, and in this episode of This is Aussie Ag we are heading from conception to consumption in Western Australia. We’re here to meet the team to understand the role of people within their vertically integrated gate to plate beef business, an established and growing aquaculture brand and emerging horticulture operations. Watch here: This is Aussie Ag - Harvest Road Group 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Mark Wiedermann 01:11 Who is Harvest Road 02:30 Minderoo Station 05:30 Ben Dwyer 06:52 Building team culture at Harvest Road 07:50 The Minderoo livestock team 08:48 Brickhouse Station Horticulture 11:10 Koojan Downs Feeding Facility 13:07 Livestock Supply chain movements 14:45 Harvey Beef 18:25 Blair Stubna 19:58 Aquaculture operation in Albany 21:16 Justin Welsh  22:16 Carnarvon Oyster Nursery 23:53 Jobs in Aquaculture  24:36 Carbon Neutral Sustainable Aquaculture 26:04 Paul Slaughter, CEO Harvest Road 27:29 Summary of the episode

S5 E9 · Fri, March 10, 2023

Nedd Brockmann and Oli chat over choccy milk

On Day 2 of the Australian Dairy Conference in Tasmania this year, Oli sat down with Nedd Brockmann. This podcast is a live recording of that chat. In 2022, Nedd cemented his legend status by running from Perth to Bondi in 47 days, and not only that, but he raised $2.5 million for homeless charity We Are Mobilise . This conversation at the Australian Dairy Conference was all about getting excited by what's possible, and who better to be inspired by than Nedd Brockmann himself.  In this conversation, Nedd talks us through: Why he’s only taking cold showers in 2023 What it was like growing up on a cattle farm How many kilometres of fencing he put up on his gap year on the family farm What is his why? 50 marathons in 50 days The reality of trying to beat the record for days taken to run across the width of Australia The team he had around him on his run and how valuable their support was, even on the hardest days Physical or mental pain, what’s worse? The resilience of the agriculture industry  What does he say to himself in the mirror every day?

S5 E8 · Tue, March 07, 2023

The Story of Aussie Ag Storyteller: Pip Courtney

Pip Courtney. What else should we say?  She started at ABC's Landline in 1993, became the host of the program in 2012, and continues to thrive in the role today - - but there’s so much more to the story Pip didn't grow up on a farm, but she grew up around ag - cultivating an express interest for the inner workings of farmers, farms and farming.  Pip's work in the Australian media scape has brought so many amazing stories to our screen and we're so excited to share a bit of her story with you after she has spent the best part of thirty years sharing the stories of others.  In this week's chat Pip covers: Her first introduction to agriculture Growing up in Launceston and her dream to get to the mainland When and how did she start her career in journalism? How does she navigate telling the difficult stories? The ways agriculture has changed since she began covering the industry How does she find her stories and get people to talk? Why is Landline succesful? What is was like to having a working partnership with her husband We also got to find out her "coffee" order, what Akubra she wears, what job she'd do if she could do anything and her influence on the next generation of people in ag - from storytellers to scientists. 

S5 E7 · Tue, February 28, 2023

Off Air and On Track with Joy McClymont

If we could tell you one thing about Joy McClymont , it's that her name embodies her. But she's not only joyful, she's determined, persistent, and a real mover.  Joy has a knack for getting bodies moving - whether it's getting her kids and dogs up for a run in the morning, training clients through her fitness hub Off the Track Training, or teaching PE to distance ed students - and she has many motivators for doing so. In this episode, Joy talks all things: What an average day looks like for her as a property owner, mum, teacher and trainer School of the Air - as a teacher, and what it's like for her kids as students Growing up on a share farm in Goondiwindi with a very physically active dad The influence of sports on Joy's life Travelling overseas and in rural Australia, experiencing other farms and teaching in small communities Running a fitness and personal training business for the outback What is Off the Track Training and why did Joy start it? Why should people on farms prioritise their wellbeing? Variety as the spice of life Check out Off the Track Training here: https://offthetracktraining.com/

S5 E6 · Tue, February 21, 2023

Incremental Gains in Footy and Farming with Dylan Grimes

We sat down with Dylan Grimes at his vineyard, Mount Macedon Winery, for this weeks episode of Humans of Agriculture.  Dylan is Co-Captain of AFL team, Richmond Football Club. He has 3 AFL premierships under his belt, he was named 2019 All Australian and received the AFL Players Most Courageous Player Award, as well as the Jack Dyer Medalist Richmond’s Best and Fairest player in 2021 - but over the past few years, Dylan has taken some of his hard work and determination and turned it toward the property he and his wife own. Whether you're a Tigers fan or not (or you don't follow AFL at all), there's something in this conversation for everyone.  Dylan breaks down his journey from footballer to farmer - the highs, the lows and the learnings - and how his work on the farm has benefitted his work on the footy field.  Some of the things covered in this chat are: Dylan's interest in agriculture from a young age, growing up on a hobby farm and around family farms The hardship of missing out on the first draft and what Dylan's Plan B was going to be if he didn't get picked up to play AFL Finding his confidence and identifying his strengths Creating a strong team bond at Richmond Football Club with Ben Crowe and Damien Hardwick How he and his wife, Elisha, worked towards the property of their dreams The early days of the farm, learning to operate a forklift and fixing water mishaps on the way to the MCG When the Tigers helped with harvest Learning to ask for help How has the farm benefitted his AFL career? Check out Mount Macedon Winery: https://www.mountmacedonwinery.com.au/  

S5 E5 · Tue, February 14, 2023

How Sydney beach kid, Jack Berne, raised over $2.1 million for Aussie Farmers

Maybe you've heard of the A Fiver for a Farmer founder, Jack Berne, but if you haven't, let us introduce you to this legend.  When Jack was 10, he saw a news story about just how bad the droughts were for farmers in Australia, and from his home in the Northern Beaches, he decided to do something.  Four years later, Jack's in high school and he's still championing Aussie Farmers through his foundation, Jack's Mates. Whether he's raising money at schools through dress up days, spreading the word on TV or on the radio, visiting fire, drought, or flood affected farms, or just being a 14 year old, Jack is certainly motivated to make a difference.  On this weeks episode we talk all things: Jack's background  The origin of Fiver for a Farmer What motivated him, as a boy from the coast, to get involved with Aussie ag Jack's first time on a working farm in Molong What Jack's journey has been like for his own family How meeting farmers and going on farms changed Jack's perceptions His dream job Rugby What advice does he have for adults? We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. https://afiverforafarmer.com.au/ 

S5 E4 · Tue, February 07, 2023

Putting farmers through their paces with Ginny Stevens

After growing up on a farm in Tassie, being a jillaroo in the Northern Territory then a banker in Mangoplah, NSW, Ginny Stevens realised there was a lack of services for creating community within farming towns. She loved farm life, but she started to notice the immense challenges that come with living and working on a farm, and she believed she could do something positive for the people in those communities. So in 2014, Active Farmers was born. Nine years later, Active Farmers is part of 61 communities, has over 40 trainers, and participants ranging from young farmers to older farmers to community members from outside of agriculture to Ginny’s own parents-in-law.  Ginny's journey through her career, motherhood and philanthropy is an inspiring one to say the least, here are a few things covered throughout the chat: Ginny's life on the farm and with her kids Growing up in Tasmania and the importance of family Becoming a jillaroo in the Northern Territory ‘The Team Sport Effect’ and how it sparked her idea for Active Farmers Quitting her day job and starting a family while starting her business Striving for the elusive 'work-life balance' What's next for Active Farmers? https://activefarmers.com.au/

S5 E3 · Tue, January 31, 2023

Breaking down barriers with the Unbreakable Farmer, Warren Davies

Meet Warren Davies. His family chose farming in Kyabram after a life of owning milk bars, butchers and post offices in Melbourne - and Warren couldn't have been happier to live life in the country as a 15 year old. But even though he escaped the problems he was facing in the city, he quickly realised that the vision he had for farm life was slipping away from him. This week we hear the stories of the Unbreakable Farmer - what were the moments that brought him to his tipping point? How did he push through to become the motivational speaker he is today? It's been a journey to find his voice, but by working through his challenges and expressing them to others he hopes to create an environment where mental health is discussed openly. In this episode you'll hear about: Growing up in Melbourne Moving to Kyabram at 15 years old Owning his own farm at the age of 22 His different career paths in the agriculture space Deciding to walk away from his farm and the mental repercussions Sharing his story as a professional speaker and promoting conversations around mental health Themes covered in this podcast may be triggering, please reach out to Lifeline , This Is A Conversation Starter or someone you trust. Lifeline: 13 11 14 TIACS: 0488 846 988

S5 E2 · Tue, January 24, 2023

The Dynamic Duo of Agriculture - Tom & Mick are back

Please welcome to the pod... Tom Rookyard and Mick Corcoran! We're getting these two larrikins behind the mic not only because of their careers in ag, but because of our blossoming partnership - Tom and Mick are coming on board to deliver a monthly market update on our In The Know On The Go podcast. And we couldn't be more excited for you to get to know them. In this ep you'll hear all about: - Their respective injuries - The different childhoods Tom and Mick had around ag - Their early careers and how AuctionsPlus brought them together - The role of Conor McGregor in Mick's career - What breed of bull or ram would they be? - Two Truths and a Lie - Market Update Hopefully you enjoy this chat and these blokes, you'll be hearing more from them very soon!

S5 E1 · Tue, January 17, 2023

From Country Halls to Nashville - The Fanny Lumsden story

2023! Hello! We hope you've had a great start so far.  We're starting off this year with a cracking story from award winning country singer, songwriter, Mum, and just all round legend Fanny Lumsden. Maybe you've been to one of her Country Hall concerts, maybe you've heard her CMAA Golden Guitar Album of the Year, Fallow , maybe you love her candid social media presence - no matter how you know her, hopefully this chat can give a bit of an insight to what makes Fanny, Fanny. In this conversation we cover: - Her conversations with First Nations Elders - Early memories in and around agriculture - Her journey from studying Rural Science to working at AuctionsPlus to the transition to the music industry - The 2020 Bushfires - Musical inspiration and new music When you're done with this ep, go get around all Fanny's fabulous music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WxHef1Si5yaAaCWUc6Ug2?si=_3jCUEMcS1WuQP5XH_WDZQ 

S4 E53 · Tue, December 27, 2022

HoA 2022 in Review with Oli, Maya & Naomi

After 52 episodes of Humans of Agriculture and 6 episodes of In the Know On The Go, it’s time for Oli to do some reflecting on the year that was 2022.  There were some big changes, which you will hear all about, and some big realisations.  Oli’s first full time hires, Naomi and Maya, sat down with Oli to ask all about, well, just about everything.  So here’s what we discussed: Oli’s never ending pursuit of the story which has taken him all across the country this year How every interview Oli does is also a reverse job interview 2022: A Very Different Year to what Oli Expected How Oli decided to take the leap and back himself, and Humans of Agriculture Building professional partnerships Overcoming the challenges and setbacks What it’s been like discussing the big topics - mental health, alcoholism  The Love of Ben Crowe Oli, Naomi and Maya’s Keep, Grow and Let Go for 2023 Thanks for listening throughout 2022, every listen counts and we genuinely appreciate you following along, listening along and coming along on this journey. We’ve got big things planned so we’re going to head on a bit of a break until January 9th, so enjoy your holidays and we will chat with you soon.

S4 E52 · Tue, December 20, 2022

Leaning into the deep end while being Brave and Vulnerable with Angus Street

“Tough, fun and joyous.” - those are the three words Angus Street chose to describe his 2022.  Many people know Angus Street as the CEO of AuctionsPlus, what many don't know is the back story and journey he has been on.  Oli and his former boss sat down on a gorgeous, sunny day in North Sydney to have a frank, but fun, conversation about all things ag, business, family and feedback.  They chat all things: Growing up on the family farm Finding the uni course that suits you Angus' early career in journalism Coming back to the agriculture industry How making the move to Melbourne shifted his perspective The impact of self introspection The journey to becoming CEO of AuctionsPlus This is the final Humans of Agriculture interview episode for the year! And what a year it's been.  Thank you for listening along and supporting the podcast, we have one more episode for the year and it's a nice little wrap up on the year that has been - so tune in to that while you're enjoying a bit of well-earned summer downtime.

S4 E51 · Tue, December 13, 2022

Egg farming within Peri-urban Communities and Advocating for Safer Farms with Danyel Cucinotta

G’day! This week we recorded with Danyel Cucinotta on her family farm in Werribee South, the traditional lands of the Bunurong and Wadawurrung People.  It was great to meet Danyel in person, she’s got a real enthusiasm that’s almost infectious and I think that comes across strongly in our conversation - but she wasn't always this enthusiastic about eggs. Danyel loves her family, her community and her chooks, and as well as being the youngest ever Vice President of the VFF, she is Chair of the VFF Child Safety on Farms Steering Committee. In this chat we cover: Her early interests in Hospitality and events How a chance advocacy opportunity alongside her Dad led her back to the farm Life on the farm as a kid alongside her sister Her experience being the youngest VFF Vice President  How she has found a voice for child safety advocacy The ways intensive agriculture benefit the community In this chat we do cover some themes such as farm safety, and specifically accidents relating to children on farms and they may be triggering to some.

S4 E50 · Tue, December 06, 2022

From Left Field Belle Binder has a vision for the future of farming

Belle Binder is the first one to admit that she's been on a steep learning curve in the world of farming and labour hire.  With a background in marketing, business and psychology, Belle and her husband were looking to take over a business, but they certainly weren't expecting to enter the agriculture industry. Belle leans on her own experiences in the workplace and takes the approach of matchmaking to help farmers and workers find the right fit for them. Her mission with Left Field is to have a positive impact on the livelihoods of farmers and workers, and improve some of the working culture on Australia’s farms.  

S4 E49 · Tue, November 29, 2022

At 23 Hugh Dawson made himself redundant so he could go to university

Right back in the early days of 2020 I remember reaching out to Hugh, time of year: summer. Day – not sure. Location: Barwon Heads on the side of the road.  At the time: Hugh was the Head Stockman on Beetaloo Station and I was just blown away by how mature he was. Hugh came on for a chat for episode 25 of the podcast. I feel pretty fortunate to nowadays call Hugh a mate and someone I’ve had plenty of conversations with.    In that episode, we talked about what Hugh was up to and his passion for advocating for the northern beef industry. He was fairly settled in his role, and had big aspirations for where his career would take him. Switching the chopper cab for a classroom and the stock camp for a shoebox of a bedroom didn’t seem to be on the list.  Fast forward to 2021 and Hugh was a finalist in the Zanda McDonald Award, he recognised he wanted to learn more and even came up with his own succession plan at the age of 23 to make himself redundant & pursue further education. I have wanted to sit down with Hughie for a while and chat about his first year of at Marcus Oldham. What lead to the decision to study, what the year has been like, with Movember underway how he’s kept himself mentally healthy and how getting familiar with himself has enabled him to push the boundaries of what he’s capable of.  

S4 E48 · Tue, November 22, 2022

From aquariums to backpacking & how a Brit found her feet in Aussie Agriculture with Talulah Gaunt

Imagine at the age of 10 with the help of your Grandma, you discover and decide on what career you want to pursue and what university course you will study.  Well that was the reality for Talulah Gaunt. Growing up in South West London, Talulah always loved animals. In her early days the interest was found through zoo's and aquariums until as a consumer she began to become more interested in farming. One day she was exposed to someone who was a campaigner, and this led Talulah down a pathway to find out more about farm animal welfare and the world leading standards within the UK. This took her on to what she calls 'an obsession' to find our more about food, product labelling, marketing and especially animal welfare messaging.   I’m amazed with Talulah's self-awareness and willingness to broaden her perspectives. She’s spent time working on dairy farms in Wales and New Zealand before heading over to Australia and as part of her visa working on a grains and cotton property in the Northern NSW town of North Star.  I found this chat really refreshing, it is so true that there is no linear pathway that 'you must follow this pathway to be in agriculture' and Talulah is a prime example of that. Anyone with a passion can get involved in agriculture. Today, Talulah is the Manager for RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme, her work involves overseeing the programs for higher animal welfare across Australian farms to transition to higher welfare practices.

S4 E47 · Tue, November 15, 2022

Mental Health Monday's Matter with Brendan Magee

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast.  We missed you all last week, sometimes life gets a little busy and last week I was in New Zealand and thought we had things covered, however, we just couldn't quite manage the juggle.  This week I’m sitting down with a man who is a huge advocate for Mental Health, while we’re on that topic – if you haven’t donated to our Movember page – check it out with the link HERE .  Brendan Magee is an agronomist with Elders and he reckons his little pocket of Beaudesert in Qld could well be one of the greatest spots to be in Australia.  Brendan’s journey is certainly an interesting one from working with race horses, to the paddocks as an agronomist and where we happened to find him for this chat. He understands the challenges with farming in Australia and wants to see the conversations around mental health shift. He’s doing his fair share too, he is part of the Elders Wellbeing Committee, has started up mental health Mondays and takes an active role in chatting with his colleagues and clients around the importance of being mentally healthy.

S4 E46 · Tue, November 01, 2022

A simple call to check in on a mate with Sam Fryer

Welcome to our first check-in for Movember. You're listening in on Sam Fryer and I having a chat and checking in on each other. This month we're encouraging those in our community Using Movember as the month to get your annual check up - check the cherries, visit the doctor, get a skin cancer check, and check in on your own mental health. We also chat about a few ideas for the month that we'd probably be keen to do more often including Unlocking our childlike fun and Mental Health Monday's. Our team is open to everyone and anyone: Link HERE

S4 E45 · Tue, October 25, 2022

The Bronc Rider, Actor, Film Maker, Taking the Kelpie to the Skies with Luke Chaplain

There's not many people that can pay their way through university through being a cowboy, but my next guest has done exactly that. Today, Luke Chaplain hasn't quite given up the dream but it has taken a bit of a backseat to his work today. From Cloncurry he is running a growing film business alongside his sister while also undertaking a Nuffield Scholarship into the opportunities for Drones in mustering in agriculture.  You'll hear: 1) How does Luke get ready to ride bucking bronc's on the weekend 2) Some of his travels around the world competing 3) The role of the Farmers 2 Founders course in getting him up[ to speed in being business ready 4) Trialling 1,000 different jobs from acting, to media, professional bronc rider and today a small business owner.

S4 E44 · Tue, October 18, 2022

Leading Authentically, Vulnerably and the Importance of Inclusion with Kristina Hermanson

Kristina Hermanson is enjoying a sabbatical currently, so what better time to sit down with her and reflect on her career so far and ask some of those questions about what has driven her and what continues to drive her. Kristina is starting a new role with Nuveen, a natural capital asset Manager in January. Her new role is Head of Natural Capital for Asia Pacific and Africa, so I had to ask her – How does a CEO get ready for their first day of work? Also in this conversation we cover: How her leadership style has changed as she’s transitioned businesses and industries How she brings other people within her team onboard with her vision The balance of showing up and putting on a brave face and being vulnerable Where she see’s the role of agriculture heading into the future How agriculture can be more inclusive as an industry If you haven't checked out our newest podcast 'In The Know, On The Go' it's helping get the agriculture community across what matters, be sure to follow the links below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-know-on-the-go/id1648678449?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dblOpr5vn4osWip67FoY3

S4 E43 · Thu, October 13, 2022

In The Know On The Go - Subscribe and follow our new show

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-know-on-the-go/id1648678449 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dblOpr5vn4osWip67FoY3?si=81738e2e45d94ace Sick of sifting through the paper? Waiting around only to miss the headlines play through the wireless? In The Know, On The Go by Humans of Agriculture gets you up to speed on the things that matter in Aussie Agribusiness and then join us as we do a deep dive on a topic you want to know more about.

S4 E42 · Tue, October 11, 2022

A Farmer, Wife, Mum, and exceptional Rural Woman with Steph Schmidt

Steph Schmidt is a Farmer, Mum, Psychologist, Small Business owner and incredibly passionate about the future for Agriculture through its people. Steph is the 2020 winner of the Agrifutures Rural Woman's Award for South Australia, the award enabled her to build on her idea focused on making paddock tested psychological tools more accessible to farmers and Rural Australia.  Living through drought in 2019, Steph was asked to run a few community sessions to help people get some skills in resilience and looking after themselves. These sessions were the instigator for her applying for the Rural Woman's Award. Today, her work is bringing proactive measures into the everyday. Rural Woman's Awards Applications close on Wednesday the 19th of October, 2022. Find out more HERE !! Follow us on Instagram @humansofagriculture_ Read more stories at HumansofAgriculture.com Read the press release about our latest podcast partner: https://www.lawd.com.au/post?post_id=10555

S4 E41 · Thu, October 06, 2022

In The Know - Real Estate Update with Col Medway, Senior Director LAWD

 Welcome to the first of our In The Know On The Go podcast series. This week and for the first episode in this series, I’m sitting down with Col Medway, Col is a Senior Director with LAWD. LAWD are a rural real estate advisory and transactions business. I am keen to find out about the state of the rural markets including: ·       Where are the strongest performing regions and where are the lower or opportunistic regions ·       What’s the interest like from corporates and where are they buying ·       Where is the market heading? ·       Are there any emerging trends? ·       Are challenges emerging with the increasing cost of finance? ·       The northern development – what’s happening up there?  If you enjoyed this chat we’d love for you to share it with others. If you have any questions for Col please send either us a message or get in touch with them directly at lawd.com.au

S4 E40 · Tue, October 04, 2022

Celebrating Ability in Agriculture with Josie Clarke

Josie Clarke is blazing a trail, just this year she has been in Mexico for her PhD, on the stage as the winner of the NSW/ACT Rural Woman's Award, a finalist for the National Rural Woman's Award and most recently named a 2023 EvokeAg Future Young Leader. Josie founded an organisation called Ability Agriculture, they help give a voice to people with a disability working in agriculture and to shift the perceptions of their capacity within the sector. EvokeAg Tickets & Info: If you're keen to head to EvokeAg in Adelaide from the 21-22 February, get your ticket or apply to be an exhibitor today at www.evokeag.com LAWD Sponsorship: We're excited to share that LAWD have come on board to support Humans of Agriculture for a further 12 months, if you want to read about it - check it out here . Content, Marketing and Community Specialist: The CMC Specialist role is open till Friday the 7th of October. Apply now by following this link HERE

S4 E39 · Tue, September 27, 2022

Cows, Community and Conservation with Campbell Chesworth

"If you look after the little things, the big things will take care of themselves" Campbell Chesworth is a new generation of dairy farmer. A millennial with a master’s degree in urban planning, he’s driven to make a tangible, positive impact on the world. As business development manager of The Little Big Dairy Co., Campbell oversees the company’s sustainability program and its mission to become Australia’s first circular dairy by 2025. Campbell's story will be so relatable for many of our listeners. Finishing school he was unsure of the career path he was looking to take and so undertook study at Sydney University. It led to him gaining valuable life experience including heading to Malawi, a landlocked country in Africa to work with subsistence farmers. Back in the family business today, Campbell has big dreams and a driving passion for the business to continue to improve and do better by the cows, by the community and managing the environment. Check out Little Big Dairy. We also have a job advertisement - Content, Marketing and Community Specialist.

S4 E38 · Tue, September 20, 2022

My Next Guest Is... Penny Schulz on Family Farming, AgTech and a love of South Australia

Penny Schulz is a red meat and wool producer from South Australia, well that’s the first of many hats she wears, she also runs her own consulting business, is a university lecturer, an industry advocate and has a number of advisory roles as well.  In today’s chat Penny and I chat about her journey and specifically around one of her areas of expertise, the AgTech scene - it’s challenges, opportunities and in answer to one of my favourite questions, Penny believes that when younger people can see the technology and science that goes into agriculture, that will completely change people’s opinions. This episode is part of our collaboration with EvokeAg which is going ahead in Adelaide on February 21-22, 2023. You can get your tickets now HERE .   This episode was recorded on Gadigal Country and Ngarriindjeri Country and we pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.

S4 E37 · Tue, September 13, 2022

My Next Guest Is... Dr Campbell Costello the Flying Outback Vet & Worlds Okayest Pilot

G'day and Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast You're in for a treat this week, Oli is sitting down with the World's Okayest Pilot & Flying Outback Vet Doctor Campbell Costello. Cozy is an absolute character, for the past 17 years he has been a practicing vet. His work has taken him across Australia and the World, these day's he services remote and rural communities and businesses mainly across Northern Australia. We chat about: The most incredible job in the world The Mongol Derby & seeing the world through his vet work The stark reality of mental health and suicide in the vet profession Learning through school of the air Managing grief and loss following the passing of his father The love of aviation inherited from his father and grandfather And his question for a future guest: "You have the chance to speak to yourself at your high school graduation, would you tell yourself to do anything differently or would you stick to what you’ve done?"  This episode was recorded on the lands of the Mithaka people in south western Queensland. The country was absolutely incredible and if you head to our social media, you can check out the incredible landscape, waterways and area that has been cared for thousands of years.

S4 E36 · Tue, September 06, 2022

My Next Guest Is... Ben Barlow on Biologicals, Banking and an Unwavering Connection to Farming

Welcome back to another episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. This week we're heading back a couple of weeks and bringing you to the Riverine Plains Innovation Expo on Yorta Yorta country. My Next Guest Is... Ben Barlow. Ben has always been around agriculture, his earliest memories come from being around agriculture and he remembers fondly the importance of hard work from his early years. Upon finishing his university degree, Ben was encouraged to get away from the farm and so he pursued an opportunity to become a bank teller in Mildura, an area that he would go to excel at and have various executive roles both in Australia and in the United States. There was never any doubt that Ben would stay involved in agriculture, he says "It doesn't leave you". His interests have seen him take a small holding of just a couple of thousand acres up to tens of thousands of acres across Western NSW. Ben mentions several mainstream global issues such as carbon, soil fertility, lack of water, lack of arable land and a growing world population as key areas where agriculture intersects with them and can be a solution. On a trip to Israel several years ago, while looking at water technology, Ben came across biologicals and he decided to extend his trip to learn a little more. After arriving back in Australia, he found three companies in the space. Fast forward to today and he has the majority interest and is the Managing Director of New Edge Microbials . So if you want to know more, check out the full episode and if you'd prefer to watch this episode then head to our YouTube Channel .

S4 E35 · Wed, August 31, 2022

Tim McKinnon on backing yourself, perspectives, culture, the LAWD journey and Rural Leadership

G'day and welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast.  This week, I'm on Yuggerra and Turrbal country and I'd like to pay my respects to their elders past, present and future generations.  To paint the picture of where we are, we're up at the Ekka in Brisbane, after a couple of years away from the main ring, it is all back and happening! We're standing at the back of the grandstand overlooking the cattle ring.  My next guest is Tim McKinnon, Tim is a Senior Director with LAWD and is a leader valuer for Australian rural properties. Like many of our guests, Tim's involvement in agriculture started at a young age on his family's dairy farm in SW Vic.  Tim and I chat about his early career aspirations - the dream to become a stock and station agent, heading to the big city lights of Melbourne to study a property course and how that opportunity opened the door for him. As one of the founders of LAWD, we chat about the priorities of the business in the early days and how they began to build their team and culture, the importance of backing yourself, the learnings from a new board and setting the standards for what the business could be, not what it was.  I enjoyed chatting about the Australian Rural Leadership program with Tim and how this has helped shape his perspectives, a bigger question around belonging and working in agriculture from a capital city and finally his advice to year 10 students.  Tim McKinnon started life on a dairy farm in South Western Victoria. Like many farm kids, Tim lived for the time on the farm whether that was before or after school or during school holidays.  Today, Tim is a Senior Director with LAWD. In this chat, while we're standing overlooking the cattle ring, Tim and I chat about that journey from farm kid, the role of mentors, what his experience was like with the Australian Rural Leadership Program, and the opportunity to be in the early stages of creating a business alongside some of the leaders in the agriculture industry.  If this is your first time listening to our podcast, we're on a mission to find out more about our food system from the people involved with it and each week we sit down with people from all walks of life and chat about their life and their journey.

S4 E34 · Tue, August 23, 2022

From Cadetship to CEO, Leadership, Hardwork and Saying Yes with Troy Setter

I’m really excited to bring my next guest to you, he’s someone who I was really keen to pick his brain. Troy Setter is a well-renowned industry leader, his involvement and passion for the beef industry dates back to his childhood and the cattle showring. When it comes to what it takes to be a CEO, I reckon Troy started that journey way back in his early days.  Troy was fortunate to pick up a cadetship with the Twynam Group, which meant he worked alongside studying at the University of New England. From these early years it was evident that he was someone with a lot of grit and determination and would make sure he was having a bit of fun while balancing what was important to him.  I’ve chatted with guests before who have talked about momentum and how once you create momentum opportunities seem to come up. Troy is definitely one of those people, he says yes to opportunities and a quote I read the morning of our interview from Waverley Stanley seemed to ring pretty true. ‘If I want to do something, I’ll find a way, if I don’t want to do it, I’ll find an excuse” Troy talked about the difference between who his customer is and who his consumer is. This philosophy is something I’ve reflected on quite a bit and it’s a  ·        We talk about the difference between customers and consumers ·        About having difficult conversations about what goes on in the industry, ·        Of lessons in leadership and setting the boundaries for team cohesion and success.  I hope you enjoy this chat with an industry leader as we get a bit of an insight into Troy Setter and his journey to being CEO of Consolidated Pastoral Company.

S4 E33 · Tue, August 16, 2022

Farming to leave the land better for the next generation with Gary Leeson

We are in Brisbane on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people. We took the chance to sit down with Gary Leeson. Gary is the Innovation and Business Development Manager for Organic Crop Protectants. A company that he joined in 1993 and for 25 years build to be a leader in the organic farm inputs space before selling to Yates Australia. Gary grew up around agriculture and has been involved in farming his whole life, he's passionate about getting the right tools in the hands of customers to help them profitably convert their farming operations to certified organic production while ensuring we meet the challenges we face on a global scale.  Now I'll be honest, some of the more technical aspects I had to really concentrate on and it was only after listening back that I started to wrap my head around it. Gary helps us understand some of the fundamentals of organic farming, some of the challenges as well as how his business has looked globally to find the best research and development to help them progress. In this episode we talk about:  biological crop inputs regenerative agriculture the drivers and desire to leave the planet better for the next generation Various roles and finding his feet in the organic space Leveraging global science to support their business

S4 E32 · Tue, August 09, 2022

Rural Mental Health - Are you bogged mate? with Mary O'Brien

Mary O'Brien is passionate about Men's Mental Health. Her simple analogies resonate so clearly with blokes and women right across rural and regional Australia, helping them to understand the challenges around Mental Health and letting them know that there is help out there. We were in town for the Riverine Plains Innovation Expo and off the back of her session, we thought we'd grab Mary O'Brien from Are You Bogged Mate to have a bit of a yarn about what her work is. Mary travels the country running workshops, her approach is simple - start the conversation and use references that people can relate to.  When it comes to suicide the stats are quite alarming. 76% of suicides are men. Of all deaths of people aged 20-24, 40% are from suicide. For every 1 death, there are 30 suicide attempts.  So why are people getting bogged, what are the simple steps for people to look after themselves and also those around us? If this conversation does prompt any concerns for you or someone you know there is help out there. Our friends over at the TIACS helpline are available on 0488 846 988. or you can reach lifeline on 13 11 14.

S4 E31 · Tue, August 02, 2022

Food Innovation, Surprise Trends and Connecting AgriFood with Angeline Achariya

This week, I thought I would take the chance to sit with someone who has been on the list on my whiteboard nearly since Day 1. Angeline Achariya is a remarkable woman, over the past 20 years she has had a variety of roles in global food innovation, she’s an expert in turning ideas into products and being able to commercialise them.  When I met Angeline back in 2019, she was leading the Monash Food Innovation Centre, it was incredible. I was shown how they come up with new concepts from the intricacies of a new chocolate bar to 3D printed food, to how and where to stock products on supermarket shelves within the 'virtual supermarket'.  Today I’m keen to find out more about her story, how did she end up in the food innovation space, what’s making her passionate about doing food better, what’s it like to launch more than 1,000 products into the market, and the importance of connecting agriculture and food, how does she balance her values alongside needing to meet business objectives and what are some of the emerging trends and surprises throughout her career. This episode is part of our collaboration with EvokeAg, We are really excited about the evokeAG. 2023 event that will be held on 21-22 February 2023 in Adelaide, South Australia. If you're interested in attending the two-day, full-scale, global event or partnering, visit evokeAG.com for more details.

S4 E30 · Tue, July 26, 2022

The Bravery, Consumer Insights, Branding for Me|We|Us with Claire Maloney

Claire Mahoney is the CEO and Founder of The Bravery. Claire was part of the consumer and insights panel at the Australian Organic conference. During her talk she mentioned some research which her company had commissioned firstly looking at what issues are aussies most passionate about and how to best wield the power for change. This led onto their second piece of work ‘who do you believe’ The work looked at which brands do Australians believe are truly making a difference in the sustainability revolution. Do they believe what they are seeing and hearing? Which brands are cutting through…  - Number one issue Aussies care about is climate change - On top 20 issues very little varies between boomers, millennials and Gen X, however mental health is in the top 3 for young Aussies.  - 86% are skeptical about the claims that brands make. - 3 in 4 Aussies cannot name a brand that is taking action on environment or social causes. - The top 10 brands that Aussies think are taking action might blow you away! To be honest, the companies that the average consumer saw as sustainable was pretty interesting and eye opening.. I sat down with Claire to find out more about the Bravery, their work in the communications and social impact space and how she hopes to create change and have an impact through her work. 

S4 E29 · Tue, July 19, 2022

Getting the 101 on Foot & Mouth Disease with Andrew Henderson

Andrew Henderson is the Independent Chair of the Safemeat Advisory Group, we sat down with Hendo to get the 101 on Foot & mouth Disease to understand a bit more about what it is, how it's transferred and what work is happening in the background to prepare and combat it coming to Australia. What is Foot and Mouth Disease? How is it spread? Why is it a significant threat to Aus livestock sector? What’s the process to regain market access? How long has it been a concern for Aus for? Why more of a concern now? Is there a vaccine? Check out the full AusVet Plan here - https://animalhealthaustralia.com.au/ausvetplan/ To get access to resources and information head here: https://www.integritysystems.com.au/

S4 E28 · Fri, July 15, 2022

Deep Dive: The Organic Milk Co. with Ryan Reynolds

G’day and welcome to a special deep dive episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. In these deep dive episodes we’ll be looking to find out more about specific businesses, topics and industries.  We’re heading to the Australian Organic conference on the 21st and 22nd of July up in Brisbane, so ahead of the conference we wanted to sit down and have a chat with Ryan Reynolds from the Organic Milk Co.  Ryan is the General Manager of The Organic Milk Co, so we sat down to understand a little bit more about their business, the products they are selling, how many farmers are they working with, what are their goals and most importantly what are the topics and discussion that he’s looking forward to at the inaugural Australian Organic conference. Australian organics is the leading peak body for the organic industry, a member owned not-for-profit organisation protecting and promoting the future of the Australian Organic industry. If you’re keen to head along to the conference it’s being held on the 21st and 22nd of July in Brisbane and you can find out more at www.Austorganic.com

S4 E27 · Tue, July 12, 2022

"The impact we make today will shape the future of animal welfare" with Michael Patching

Michael Patching is an Australian Veterinarian based in Singapore. With a Masters in Animal Welfare Ethics & Law from Edinburgh University Patcho is driven by making change and having impact. Within animal welfare, he wants to see some basic, yet difficult changes occur and he see's this as an obligation.  Patcho grew up in the suburbs of Perth and from a young age knew that he wanted to be a Vet. His career, may have well taken a secondary seat to his love of Rugby. Travelling the world as a semi-professional player his footy career took him to play rugby, and work as a vet in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and across Asia. After completing his studies, a Masters in Animal Welfare, Patcho headed to Vietnam where he took up a role with Meat and Livestock Australia. His career to date has been focused around improving animal welfare standards across the supply chain and Patcho is incredibly passionate about this. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 03:25 Personal Journeys and Self-Awareness 06:19 Challenges of Running a Business 08:40 Lessons Learned from Running a Business 12:59 The Importance of Curiosity and Asking Questions 14:26 Choosing Singapore as a Base 20:10 The Transformative Power of Travel 23:29 Navigating the Complexities of the Agriculture Industry 24:53 Balancing Global Issues and Personal Impact 26:47 Striving for Balance in Work and Life 30:08 Baptism of Fire: Early Experiences in the Animal Welfare Space 33:01 The Importance of People and Relationships in Impacting Change 37:23 Expanding Impact: Beyond Australian Cattle in ESCAS Supply Chains 45:00 Respecting Animals: Consumer Responsibility in the Meat Industry 51:41 Making a Positive Impact: Daily Actions and Challenges 56:31 Innovation in Agriculture: Replacing Essential Tasks with Technology

S4 E26 · Tue, July 05, 2022

Perspectives from farming shaping a footy player and leader with Ned Hanigan

You may have heard of Ned Hannigan, if not, he’s a professional rugby player. His rugby career has taken him around the world, so far he’s played more than 50 games for the Waratahs, 25 games for the Wallabies, the highest honour & spent a bit of time playing in Japan as well. But Ned’s a bloke from the bush, home is at Pasadena, the family property not too far from Coonamble in NSW.  In this chat we talk about the journey Ned’s been on, where rugby has taken him and how his mindset and perspective has shifted around who he is and what he does. The culture within high performance teams Realising that the dream as a professional athlete was coming true The importance of trying your best Lessons in blocking out the external noise and being kind to yourself Separating who you are from what you do

S4 E25 · Tue, June 28, 2022

Learning on the fly, life in the USA & a better food system with Olympia Yarger

After losing her first child in her early twenties, Olympia packed up her life and headed to the northern territory. As she says she was running away from her issues. She found herself as the only female working in an export yard and as only Olympia can do quickly became part of the crew, and may have surprised them. She headed for the USA, as an avid horse lover she became a horse trainer in Stephenville Texas, a dry county. She would ride her bike several miles after a long day of training horses to have a few beers at the local club. Olympia left the dry county and met her now-husband Eric, a US Marine who deployed to Afghanistan several times. Olympia shares the reality of living in a Marine Corps Town, the thoughts of not when they would return but if they would return home.  Olympia is simply extraordinary her will to make a difference is inspiring and this is where she finds herself today, reducing food waste going to landfill and feeding it to the Soldier Flies which ultimately then lead to becoming a stock feed. She cares deeply about the environment and is having a remarkable impact. This episode was recorded on Ngunnawal country and is part of our collaboration with EvokeAg. Throughout the series we’re shining a light on the people -  from all walks of life - who make our global agrifood system so vibrant. We’re hearing their stories of innovation, their diverse background, what drives them and why shaping the future of food is so rewarding. If you're keen on attending or partnering for EvokeAG 2023 in Adelaide, head to www.evokeag.com

S4 E24 · Tue, June 21, 2022

Two Great Wrappers having a global impact with potato waste with Jordy & Julia Kay

Julia was an architect, her passion had led her to working on international projects that were creating spaces that could inspire people and make the world a better place through design. She began to obsess over the materials they were using to build these projects. She couldn't bring herself past the amount of petroleum-based plastic wrap that was being used, even on low-carbon embodied projects. She met her now-husband Jordy, who at the time was working on his own business growing and selling organic and biodynamic wines from South-West Victoria. Their business, Great Wrap is revolutionising the products we use at home in our kitchens as well as pallet wrap, which, subsequently goes on nearly every product that's produced ever, at some stage in its life. Great Wrap takes potato waste and through a sophisticated process turns it into a cling wrap that can be used for keeping household items fresh and keep items that are placed on pallets together and dry during transport. Their product is completely home compostable, meaning that it will break down in the soil into carbon and water.  I loved my time with them out at their factory in Tullamarine in Melbourne, I learnt a lot from them about start-up business, and the difference between the types of 'degradables', and left feeling so inspired by what these two have achieved and will go on to achieve. So inspiring!! This episode is a collaboration between us and EvokeAg, heading to Adelaide in 2023 on the 21st and 22nd of February the event brings together incredible people who are shaping the future of Food. To find out more head to www.evokeag.com

S4 E23 · Tue, June 14, 2022

The power in being different, an evolving passion & times are changing with Prue Bondfield

For the past 30 or so years Prue Bondfield & husband David have forged an incredible partnership and it has seen them take their business Palgrove, from strength to strength. Uncovering new opportunities and blazing the trail to show what is possible with a vision, dedication and surrounding yourself with the right people.  Having just recently completed the final stages of their succession plan which saw the property sold off, Prue shares more about what’s next for them. Prue has taken anything but straight forward path to getting to her roles in the industry including Chair of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework.  Growing up in regional Queensland her life as a solicitor went against the grain, later she moved into corporate roles before it was the love of a farmer at a BnS kick-started an incredible love of agriculture.  Teamwork has been at the foundation of the success of Prue & David Bondfield. In this chat, Prue talks about the transition, the moment where she woke up and realised that the next stage of her life was starting.   Prue talks about career choices, finding passions, the importance of balance and that if you set your mind to it then you can do just about anything. Also, never serve up mouldy scones This episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast is part of our collaboration with EvokeAg. We're sitting down with people from right across the Global Agrifood system hearing their stories. EvokeAg is headed to Adelaide, South Australia on Feb 21-22 2023, if you would like to find out more then head to www.EvokeAg.com to find out more. Image credit: Regional Investment Corporation (https://www.ric.gov.au/about/board)

S4 E22 · Tue, June 07, 2022

Drinking from the fire hose, leading in change, a better world & being Unashamedly Anna with Anna Speer

Our next guest is just an incredible person, she’s a self confessed coffee snob, adventure racing, dog loving, mother of two and someone I feel really lucky to have sat down with on Gunditjmara country in western Victoria not too far from the turf that she grew up on. Anna Speer has built her reputation as a business leader at the forefront of industry innovation and evolution; her ability to lead teams and implement change has seen her as the CEO of AuctionsPlus, Chief Operations Officer of Australian Agricultural Company and in her current role today as the CEO of Greenstock, the Red meat side of Woolworths where she is responsible for the Woolies networks supply of Beef, Lamb and Pork.   But there’s a fair bit of the Anna Speer story that I certainly didn’t know. In this chat, we go beyond the day to day to understand more about the journey, the role of mentors, communication, professional development through the Australian Rural Leadership Program and more. This is the story from pony club kid, to ringer to today being Unashamedly Anna.   Are the supply chains for big supermarkets sustainable What does the first week as a CEO look like? What have been the learnings at the centre of change in industries? How has Anna approached communication, mentors and making the big decisions. This episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast was recorded live on location thanks to Hope & CO in Hamilton on Gunditjmara country and extend our respects to the traditional owners for your care of the lands, air and water and recognize the importance of storytelling to connect people and place. This chat is part of our collaboration with EvokeAg, we're sitting down with people from right across the Global Agrifood system to hear their stories of innovation, how thye got to where they are and why they are so passionate about the future of food. We are really excited about the evokeAG. 2023 event that will be held on 21-22 February 2023 in Adelaide, South Australia. If you're interested in attending the two-day, full-scale, global event or partnering, visit evokeAG.com for more details.

S4 E21 · Tue, May 31, 2022

Rejection from the Champion, A Tree in the house & Galah takes flight with Annabelle Hickson

Annabelle Hickson hails from just down the road from where our host, Oli Le Lievre grew up. Annabelle landed her dream job straight out of uni working for the Australian newspaper, her work fascinated her and she certainly landed on her feet. That was until she met 'the farmer'. The story took a turn and Annabelle found herself in Moree, with a lot of journalism skills but with an inability to get work. Annabelle's rejection subsequently turned into opportunity as she began blogging, then wrote a book titled 'A tree in the house' and since 2020, she has been self-publishign her own magazine Galah Press . The Humans of Agriculture podcast is sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. Find out more at www.lawd.com.au  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E20 · Tue, May 24, 2022

Farming, Family, Mental Health and Taking Opportunities with James Knight

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast hosted by Oli Le Lievre. This week we sit down with James Knight, a farmer located at The Sisters down in South West Victoria. - James shares his story from City boy who fell in love with agriculture (and subsequently a country girl!) - James' story takes twist and turns through university, finding his feet, returning back to his wife's family property and then the need to head off again. - This conversation talks about mental health and the times where James found himself 'in the dark'. He found through seeking Professional help and the support of those closest to him that he was able to get his life back on his own terms. - James has sat in corporate farming operations as the operations manager at Warakirri Cropping, an assistant farm manager, and today how he and wife Georgie have grown the family business into the thriving business it is today. This episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast was recorded on the country of the Girai Wurrung people, we pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. If today's episode sparks any areas that you'd like to discuss more around mental health - Check out Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via www.lifeline.org.au, or the TIACS helpline on 0488 846 988. or at www.tiacs.org  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E19 · Tue, May 17, 2022

The day to day reality achieves the dreams with David Kininmonth

Welcome back to another week of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. This week, Oli Le Lievre sits down with David Kininmonth the manager at Mount Hesse a 8,000 acre Sheep operation in Winchelsea in South West Victoria. One of the coolest parts of this chat is, Dave was actually one of the very first people to give Oli a go in farming and over nearly (crazy to think) the past 20 years, Dave has been a mentor and provided opportunities and a sounding board for Oli in agriculture. In the chat, Dave shares some of his stories from the past 30 years managing the property; how he has seen himself as a custodian of the land, the importance of working and empowering his team as well as making sure that the business was financially sound in order to support the dreams he had for the property. Dave is leaving Mount Hesse later this year after more than 140 years of the Kininmonth families relationship, in Dave's time as the custodian of the land it's safe to say that he is leaving the environment and business in a better place than when he started. The Humans of Agriculture weekly podcast is proudly sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E18 · Tue, May 10, 2022

Storytelling from Tabloids to TikTok with Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland has built her career around rural journalism. Growing up in Kew just on the outskirts of Melbourne's CBD Annabelle proudly told her dad at the age of 14 that she was going to be a farmer... Although the dream of farming was put on the backburner for a few years while she built her career, the love of agriculture and sharing stories of the people involved in the industry was always front of mind. Annabelle and I sat down for a bit of a chat ahead of a panel we're on in the coming weeks around Storytelling in agriculture and the different ways to do it. We'd love to know your thoughts on where have people, businesses, industries, brands done it well and what can we learn from it! Get in touch with us @humansofagriculture_ on Instagram or via our website www.humansofagriculture.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E17 · Tue, May 03, 2022

From Bondi Rescue to Outback Ringers with Tommy Lawrence

When you think of Humans of Agriculture you probably don’t think of a TV Producer, Director, or Cameraman but our next guest is just exactly that. Tommy Lawrence has worked on some of the most iconic TV shows Australia has ever had from X-Factor to Bondi Rescue, but it was his love for Rural Australia and life in the top end that has seen him bring the stories of people from across Northern Australia to TVs across the world. - Tom spent his childhood in Darwin, whilst attending High school it was a film and media class that caught his eye. The only problem was that they thought his behaviour wasn't quite up to scratch  - After giving an apprenticeship a go, Tom returned home to Darwin where he landed himself amongst the construction industry. Not long after, Tom had been playing with some mates cameras and decided it was time for the leap of faith and he headed to the Gold Coast for university which is just the beginning of this journey with the camera in hand.  - So far his work has seen him working on Territory Cops, Mega Truckers,  Outback Wrangler, Creating Outback Ringer, X-Factor, Bondi Rescue, and well there’s plenty more to come in the documentary space - Tom’s first big job in Sydney after never being there before was on Australia’s most iconic beach, Bondi! He worked as a crew member on Australia’s most successful television show- Bondi Rescue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E16 · Tue, April 19, 2022

The balance in timing & luck but the key is people with Charlie Mort

The Mort's family history in Australian agriculture goes back to the early days of Thomas Mort, Thomas was a pioneer and led some of the first exports of Beef from Australia. Today Charlie Mort is the founder and Executive Chairman of mort & Co, one of Australia's largest private beef businesses. Starting his career in the Stock and Station agency game, Charlie moved across Queensland for roles with Prime Ag that later became Elders. As the drought hit in the early 1990s, an opportunity came up to begin lot feeding cattle.  A bloke from Muttaburra called and assumed Charlie was the expert in lot feeding. Once he got them onto feed successfully, Charlie let him know that it was his first time, and well it's safe to say that Charlie has since well and truly earnt those credentials today. Starting Mort & Co in 1997, Charlie sought out the support of others who could help him turn his dream into a reality. Building the business piece by piece into the diversified business it is today.  Charlie certainly has ridden many of the highs and lows, today his vision for the business continues to see it innovate but it all comes back to getting the right people in the right seats to bring it all together. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E15 · Tue, April 12, 2022

Finding a home at Ronnie Mac with Tiff Sayers

This week on the Humans of Agriculture podcast we’re heading back to share the story of an extraordinary family and Antola shirt ambassador. Tiff Sayers is an incredibly strong woman, I walked away from this chat just in awe of her resilience and optimism. In this episode Tiff shares her journey and the story of her daughter Ava. In March of 2021, Ava was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma only a month before her 8th birthday. For the past 12 months and for a further 6, Ava and her mum Tiff alongside sister Caitlin have been calling the Ronald McDonald House home. The family left their home near Harvey Bay literally overnight they headed to the Ronald McDonald House and that’s been home for the past 12 months. In this chat, Tiff talks about the world that has been the Ronald McDonald house and the bond that she has amongst the ‘Ronnie Mac Family’. At the end of this episode, I sat down for a quick chat with Preshni Pillay from the Ronald McDonald House to find out more about their programs and their support. To check out more about Ronald McDonald house click HERE . Click here to view the Antola Shirt Range --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E14 · Tue, April 05, 2022

A Rural ambassador, Vet and Young Farming Champion with Dione Howard

Dione Howard wears many hats: a National Rural Ambassador, Vet and Young Farming Champion. In high school she knew she wanted to be a doctor of sorts, the decision was whether she wanted to be a doctor of people or animals.  It came down to she was a whole lot more comfortable dealing with animal blood than that of humans. She walked out of university and began her work near Hay in south-western NSW, in the midst of the drought, followed by bushfires and ultimately a pandemic. It has seen her work varied but as she says, her job is to help keep animals safe and make sure on the ground they detect any potential disease or threats to Australia's agricultural sector. Our weekly podcast is sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in Agribusiness valuations and transactions. Our question this week, when was the last time Australian farm prices saw a decline? Check out our socials for the answer! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E13 · Tue, March 29, 2022

Find Your Passion and Go For It with Stephen O'Brien

Welcome back to another episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, hosted by Oli Le Lievre. This week we sit down with Stephen O'Brien the CEO of Mort & Co. Stephen's a fourth generation flour miller and baker, his early career was with Defiance milling in Toowoomba. Stephen knows the value in teamwork, as one of 9 children it was instilled in him at a pretty early age and followed him onto his pursuits as a rugby union player. Stephen had bigger aspirations than working as a trainee and at the age of 26 decided that he would head to university to complete a Commerce degree.  Stephen's career has spanned management roles in Australia and the USA for both listed and private businesses.  This chat felt a bit like a reverse job interview, so I hope you enjoy it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E12 · Tue, March 22, 2022

Just back yourself with Lily Bingham

G'day and Welcome back!  We're straight back into it after a few days on the Darling Downs in Southern Queensland, and we can't wait to share what we were up to with you soon! While we were up there we sat down with a few different people from Mort & Co, and the first one we're excited to share our podcast with is Lily Bingham. Lily is the Feed Commodity Officer and as she says, without knowing much about beef, has certainly found a business and area she's passionate about. Lily shares that both her dad and their farm manager have played a vital role in supporting her (and her sisters) while in her day-to-day work it has been people both at MSM Milling and now at Mort & Co have provided her the opportunity to learn and grow. I hope you enjoy this chat and if you haven't yet, head over to @humansofagriculture_ on Instagram to view our latest story! Thank you to our weekly podcast sponsor, LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. Humans of Agriculture is hosted by Oli Le Lievre Podcast produced and edited by Humans of Agriculture. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E11 · Tue, March 15, 2022

The Food Dilemma with Mike Lee

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast, I'm your host Oli Le Lievre. Mike Lee came onto the stage at EvokeAg 2020 and I think he captured the minds, eyes, and ears of everyone in the auditorium. Mike’s job, is as a futurist, he works with some of the largest organisations globally to help them see what our food system may look like in the next 5-25 years. Today, Mike and I chat a little bit about his journey, from his upbringing in Detroit to starting his own dining experiences. Today as the founder of The Future Market and as the co-founder of Alpha Foods. I love Mike’s realness in his approach as he works with businesses to create delicious products, enticing while being good for people, the planet and doing it in a profitable way. If you want to get ahead of the pack, you can find out more about EvokeAG 2023, which is being held on 21-22 February 2023 in Adelaide, South Australia. If you're interested in attending the two-day, full-scale, global event or partnering, visit evokeAG.com for more details. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E10 · Tue, March 08, 2022

Submarines and soils with Charlie Perry

G’day and Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast. I’m your host Oli Le lievre and it’s a pleasure to bring another incredible story to you. Our next guest is the 2022 Australian Zanda McDonald Award winner, Charlie Perry grew up on his family's property 'Trent Bridge', however made the decision after school to pursue a corporate role working as a Management consultant for Ernst & Young. Charlie's work saw him working on significant government and infrastructure projects of national significance and those skills have followed him into his current role within the family business as well as being the current chair of the Australian Wagyu Association. Charlie's shares an honest, enjoyable and engaging story of his path as we talk about some of the bigger challenges and opportunities that have presented themselves to him. Opportunity with our podcast sponsor LAWD: An exciting opportunity for an Entry-level role, joining Australia’s fastest-growing rural property agency, LAWD and benefit from direct guidance from one of Australia’s leading rural property agents, Col Medway. Col is seeking a candidate with a passion for agriculture, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and an appetite for hard work and personal drive for success, to “ride shot gun” with him as he travels Australia marketing a diverse range of agricultural assets. You will learn on the job and be trained in all aspects of rural property transactions, providing a unique and accelerated experience upon which to launch your career. Have a think about if you have the discipline and stamina to work at pace, this is a role for hard working, straight-shooting high achievers. The position is highly suited to agricultural discipline graduates or property graduates with a deep knowledge of Australian agriculture. To find out more or apply send your CV to info@lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E9 · Tue, March 01, 2022

You'll always be a farmer but you're not the farm with Grace McLeod

G’day and Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast. I’m your host Oli Le lievre and it’s a pleasure to bring another incredible story to you. I had seen her light-hearted ways via her Instagram channel, she definitely is a bit of a larrikin, and based off the response i got after sharing just a tiny snippet of this episode with you, I reckon there’s a few of you out there that are Grace McLeod Fans as well. Today's episode covers Grace’s story from a young loving farm kid to an extraordinary woman. Grace has been through quite the transition as her family has undertaken the complicated process of succession. As you’ll hear it actually has resulted in the sale of the family farm, Grace walking away from the life she knew but is thankful she still has her family intact and that her parents now have the freedom to enjoy their retirement. Opportunity with our podcast sponsor LAWD: An exciting opportunity for an Entry-level role, joining Australia’s fastest-growing rural property agency, LAWD and benefit from direct guidance from one of Australia’s leading rural property agents, Col Medway. Col is seeking a candidate with a passion for agriculture, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and an appetite for hard work and personal drive for success, to “ride shot gun” with him as he travels Australia marketing a diverse range of agricultural assets. You will learn on the job and be trained in all aspects of rural property transactions, providing a unique and accelerated experience upon which to launch your career. Have a think about if you have the discipline and stamina to work at pace, this is a role for hard working, straight-shooting high achievers. The position is highly suited to agricultural discipline graduates or property graduates with a deep knowledge of Australian agriculture. To find out more or apply send your CV to info@lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E8 · Tue, February 22, 2022

Showing what agriculture has to offer with John Harvey

John Harvey is a household name to many in the Agriculture industry, he's the current Managing Director the Agrifutures and during his time at the helm, the organisation has continued to innovate and support emerging ideas, concepts and industries in Australian Agriculture. John Harvey is another test case, it doesn't matter where you're from or what your background is.. a career in agriculture can provide incredible opportunities for you. John has spent the vast majority of his career in what he calls 'an optimistic space' helping connect ht edots between Innovation, commercialisation and Research and Development. He has successfully seen the move of the organisation to Wagga Wagga in southern NSW, supported new and emerging industries and established the Asia Pacific largest AgriTech event, EvokeAg .  We were due to be meeting up face to face at EvokeAg which would have been in just a couple of weeks, however, unfortunately, this year it couldn't quite go ahead as planned. The Humans of Agriculture podcast is hosted by Oli Le Lievre. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E7 · Tue, February 15, 2022

Episode 100! A look behind the scenes

Well if you said back in early 2020 that we would go into lockdown for nearly two years and in that time produce 100 episodes of a podcast I would have laughed and said you're crazy but for me, the pandemic has provided a beautiful silver lining. It's been the chance to sit down with extraordinary people each week and pick their brain on a topic that I'm really trying to work out for myself, or I am leaning on them for some advice or I'm just generally curious and fascinated by who they are and what they do. For episode 100, Alys Marshall who has been producing episodes behind the scenes since July of 2021 sit down and talk about some of the highs, the lows and how I have approached some of the conversations. From topics such as alcoholism to mental health, regenerative agriculture and climate change to international market access. Our guests all come with the most incredible backgrounds and outlook on life. Thanks for tuning in, here's to the next 100! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E6 · Tue, February 08, 2022

A passionate food producer shaping the Future of Work with Rhys Roberts

Welcome to episode 99 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast! It's only taken 99 episodes to cross the Tasman but this week we have our first kiwi. Rhys Roberts is fresh off winning the 2022 New Zealand Zanda McDonald Award. Hailing from the mid-Canterbury region on the south Island of NZ, Rhys is the CEO of Align Farms Group where he manages seven farms and a market garden. Rhys is passionate about producing nutrient dense food in a way that's good for the planet and the people that consume it, while being good for the people working in his team. He see's himself as a food producer and is extremely passionate about the Future of Work. passion as a food producer and to be progressive in what he does is what drives him. He is passionate to continue to produce nutrient dense foods for the populations and his other passion ist the future of work, what might that be you ask, well you better listen on. I loved his way of thinking, his sense of humour and I hope you enjoy the chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E5 · Tue, February 01, 2022

It's always been about the people with Richard Rains

Richard Rains has devoted a lifetime to the Australian agriculture industry, yet his story of success began when he was told that returning to his family’s farm would not be an option for him. As a child from Dunedoo, Richard Rains hardly saw his future in a career that had him liaising with the Korean Government and doing business with McDonald’s in North America. Richard's story is remarkable as he shares more about his childhood, the advice he received from his father to pursue a career in agriculture in the city, the importance of education and why Richard is so passionate about supporting the next generation. Read Richard's story on https://humansofagriculture.com/2022/02/01/its-always-been-about-the-people/ This episode was sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E4 · Tue, January 25, 2022

Pursuing passion beyond the farm gate with James Cleaver

James Cleaver loves the country. He’s the first to admit that his hometown of Nyngan – famous for the Big Bogan, a statue that locals have eventually come to laugh at – is his favourite place in the world. Yet, he refuses to romanticise it. James was encouraged by his parents to get off farm and to get a trade or qualification that could support him outside the farm gate. In this episode, James talks about what it's been like to find his dream job, twice, first as a lawyer and then later as a banker. He talks through what it's like to balance expectations, on pursuing purpose and finding a career that really lights you up. He has since found this with his work with regional youths as he helps provide opportunities for those not just on farm. The Humans of Agriculture podcast is sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. Find out more at www.lawd.com.au /// Sponsor ad: To access the Farmer Business Network offering please head to: Apply now for interest free input financing and ask about the 0% Club, visit www.fbn.com/ourpromos. Subject to approved credit purchases only.  Terms and Conditions apply.  Offer ends 31 March 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E3 · Tue, January 18, 2022

The road to the Exchange with Jillian Kilby

We often hear stories of that elusive dream, of packing up and moving regionally – falling in love, starting a side hustle and well for many that's where the dream stops, but our next guest shares what that transition was really like. What there is to be gained and what there is to learn through the process. Jill talks us through some of the key moments in her life, the importance of mentors and having someone to lean on and chats about how she's building her businesses and community across rural Australia! We would love to hear what your takeaways are from this episode! This episode was recorded at The Exchange in Dubbo, on Wiradjuri country. Check them out! https://www.yourexchange.co/ This episode was sponsored by LAWD the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E2 · Tue, January 11, 2022

Stepping up to the plate with Bryce Camm

So many people will spend their entire lives working tirelessly on the land, labouring quietly behind the scenes, but Bryce Camm has stepped out to speak up. On his LinkedIn page, Bryce presents a pretty impressive resume: Chairman of Beef Australia, Chairman of the Australian Beef Sustainability Steering Group and the Immediate Past President of the Australian Lot Feeders Association. All of this whilst running his family’s family business, Camm Agriculture, with properties across Queensland. Cattle have always been Bryce’s bread and butter. He grew up on Natal Downs in North Queensland, bouncing between life on the station, with its big musters distant horizons, and boarding school, then university, in the city. - Bryce talks about the circumstances that led him to coming home. - The reason he has stepped so heavily into various industry roles and what it has enabled him - and how he manages to fit these different roles in This episode is sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. Find out more at www.lawd.com.au Bryce is an Antola Shirt ambassador and if you want one of the comfiest, high quality shirts made from Aussie cotton getting around then head to antolatrading.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S4 E1 · Tue, January 04, 2022

Overcoming the odds for the love of life with Karen and Jamie (Dodge) Manning

G'day and Welcome back to 2022! Karen & Jamie or Dodge as he’s better known have a truly extraordinary story. From the moments they met at Ag college to their very first date to McDonalds, their life has never been dull. In his younger years, Jamie took to the world of bull riding, a natural competitor and sportsman, as tough as they come, not even a broken neck could stop him from getting a Guinness world record. On the 27th of March 2014, their lives changed forever. Dodge was heading home from work at the Dubbo saleyards when a truck ran him off the road, sending his car into a tree and bursting into flames. This was only the beginning, but these two epitomise the word resilience took the only path they knew. As we explore their life together, you'll learn a little bit more about the disappearing wedding ring, that even when faced with life and death they found something within themselves and each other to fight on. It truly is an incredible story and I hope you enjoy it! Soon you'll be able to watch this podcast via video as well, so keep your eyes peeled for that! To read more about their story head to www.humansofagriculture.com Thank you to this podcast sponsor, LAWD, the specialists in Agribusiness valuations and transactions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E57 · Tue, December 14, 2021

Changing with the times at Bella Lana with Scott and Hannah Brien

As a kid Scott vividly remembers jumping off the school bus and racing to the woolshed during shearing. Tearing through what was left of his Dad's lunchbox and then jumping head first into the wool bins. To this day, that love and passion for growing wool hasn't strained if anything it could well be even stronger. It's a passion that Scott's daughters have inherited, their input in the day-to-day help to keep Bella Lana Merinos moving with the times. Hannah, the youngest of the three girls, is juggling her on-farm work while studying a sustainable communities degree. It's this unique insight which is helping shape the thinking for how wool can position itself in the discussion around sustainable fashion and sustainable farming into the future. This episode has been sponsored by LAWD the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E56 · Fri, December 10, 2021

Dad's the inspiration for what I do with Alex Thomas

Alex Thomas has always looked up to her dad. From her earliest days escaping the school room to shadow him on the family's sheep station in remote South Australia to caring for him. Today, Alex is an established social entrepreneur putting health and safety front and centre for those in rural communities, ultimately helping get people home at the end of the day.  Her relatability, humour and practical approach has also seen her consulting to medium and large sized organisations working across rural australia, re-orientating them back to the primary intent of 'not killing someone at work'. Her story traverses her childhood as a kid of School of the Air to heading to the big city (were she finds herself based today) for boarding school. Overcoming personal challenges including the crushing acceptance that she wouldn't be taking on the family property, Alex set out on her own path and hasn't looked back. Alex's passion for people and community has seen her be named a 2020 Syngenta Growth Award winner in the People and Community category. This episode has been sponsored by Syngenta, the team that has been bringing global agricultural innovation to Australia for more than 90 years. Their world-class seed varieties and crop protection productions help farmers overcome climatic challenges, and sustainably grow more food, feed and fibre for all of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E55 · Tue, December 07, 2021

Mouse plagues, lockdowns and social media stardom at the Collie Hotel with Tom Hancock

Five years ago, Tom and Emily Hancock were in the market for a new spray rig when they saw a country pub come up for sale for the same price. Today, they might be the most famous publicans in Australia. If you haven’t heard of the Collie Hotel you might just be living under a virtual rock. To their 14,000 odd Instagram followers Tom and Emily Hancock broadcast videos that depict the hilarious mundanities and contradictions of country pub patrons - videos that have put Collie Hotel on the map. Satirising all walks of country life, from stock and station agents to contract harvesters to hens party attendees, Tom acts alongside his daughter Eliza while Emily films, often while juggling their new baby on her hip. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E54 · Fri, December 03, 2021

A Passion for Plants Brings Chris Full Circle with Chris Toohey

Chris Toohey spent his childhood growing up on the family's Riverina Property growing Rice, cattle, sheep and other dryland irrigated crops. With a love of plants and a recommendation from his parents to go and explore opportunities outside the farm gate, Chris begin his apprenticeship as a landscaper and worked his way up. Seeing the opportunity to take his skills on the road he took off on a road trip around Australia before a back injury led him to move away from the physicality of the job. Heading to university as a mature age student, Chris' career was set out for him, Agronomy was the obvious choice. Chris has never looked back. Chris is a 2020 Syngenta Growth Award Winner in the productivity category and this is his story. This episode has been sponsored by Syngenta, the team that has been bringing global agricultural innovation to Australia for more than 90 years. Their world-class seed varieties and crop protection productions help farmers overcome climatic challenges, and sustainably grow more food, feed and fibre for all of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E53 · Tue, November 30, 2021

That Cycle Stops With Me with Darrylin Gordon

Darrylin Gordon is a Jaru native woman and pastoralist currently managing 361,000 hectares of country at Lamboo Station in the East Kimberley region WA. She has been celebrated as the 2018 WA Rural Women of the Year Awards and was the runner up in the National Award, Darrylin is seen as a trailblazer not just for women but for agriculture more broadly. Her story converses a woman who has faced her fair share of challenges, tackling them head on and creating opportunity. Her grandfather has been a key influence in her life and the one who at times has given her the grounding she has needed to go on to have the impact she could have. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E52 · Fri, November 26, 2021

Australia's Agtech Boom with Sarah Nolet

From the Silicon Valley to South America, Sarah Nolet has never seen anything more exciting than the boom of the Australian agtech industry in the past half decade. She’s only been in the country for six years, but in that time Sarah Nolet has managed to transform Australia’s footing in the international ag-tech industry. Sarah has been recognised as a 2020 Syngenta Growth Award Winner in the Innovator Category. It's not surprising given the mark she's made on the industry in the past six years. We cannot wait to see where Sarah is headed and how Aussie AgTech is going to boom with her skills, passion and enthusiasm. This episode has been sponsored by Syngenta, the team that has been bringing global agricultural innovation to Australia for more than 90 years. Their world-class seed varieties and crop protection productions help farmers overcome climatic challenges, and sustainably grow more food, feed and fibre for all of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E51 · Tue, November 23, 2021

HoA "How agriculture has shaped me" with Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien has found himself at a crossroads several time during his life.  As he left high school Dave wasn't sure what he wanted to do, with an opportunity popping up to work alongside his sister in the TV industry, Dave jumped head first into it. However, it wasn't quite what he was looking for. During the chat Dave talks about finding his passion and how agriculture has really shaped who he is today. Dave also speaks to the importance of mens health and why he is involved in Movember this year. This episode has been sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more, head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E50 · Fri, November 19, 2021

HoA "Growing For The Future" with Simon Doolin

Simon Doolin’s Great Grandfather started farming around North Star in Northern NSW in 1924, almost 100 years ago. Today, everything Simon does is with this legacy in mind, with the aim of leaving the country and community better than he found it, ready for the next generation. Simon has been recognised as a 2020 Syngenta Growth Award Recipient in the Sustainability category. As this chat outlines, it really is no surprise. He constantly seeks for better ways to do things, more efficiently.  Over recent years, Simon has worked closely with bakers and other people along the supply chain. Today, he and his team work knowing that they have the relationship and knowledge of exactly where their grains are going. This episode has been sponsored by Syngenta, the team that has been bringing global agricultural innovation to Australia for more than 90 years. Their world-class seed varieties and crop protection productions help farmers overcome climatic challenges, and sustainably grow more food, feed and fibre for all of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E49 · Tue, November 16, 2021

HoA "Taking the leap at 28" with Ginnie Hope-Johnstone

For Ginnie Hope-Johnstone, success was to go to university, get a degree and get a good job in the city. So after school, that's exactly the path she took.  After successfully completing a dual degree in sports administration adn event management, she scored the corporate role she was after. But by the age of 28, Ginnie had longed for wide open spaces and had always wanted to be a jillaroo on a Northern Territory cattle station, so what else do you do than take the leap! After 'living the dream' for two years, Ginnie returned to Victoria however the urge to find a job that she wanted to do wasn't quite there, so she established her own business: VC Events Co! Ginnie's story traverses the years of building a career, pursuing a dream and then really finding what you're passionate about and building a career and business around it! Enjoy the chat! This episode is sponsored by LAWD the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E48 · Tue, November 09, 2021

HoA "Finding my feet in Texas (4385)" with Grace Cheatley

If you ever said to me when I was starting out I'd be having a chat with one of my greatest friends Grace on the podcast, I would've thought we'd it probably not suitable. However, fast forward a couple of years and Grace's story is so applicable and hopefully inspiring for those wondering what opportunities there are for young people in Rural Australia to go after. Grace hails from Geelong, down in Victoria but her journey to Texas and now living there was a matter of circumstance, as the optimist that she is, she saw being made redundant as part of the pandemic as an opportunity to use her skills and experience and hit the road. Enter Texas, that's Texas Qld not America!  This chat is full of a few laughs, understanding what it was like to be somewhere that nobody knows you and finding her place and unlocking opportunity to contribute to what is now her community! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E47 · Tue, November 02, 2021

76: HoA "Unlocking the opportunities in agriculture" with Sam Heagney

For those familiar with twitter, Sam Heagney is a household name. From his insights to his humourous and engaging videos that have captured the eyes of tens of thousands of people. His approach to celebrating agriculture has come from his background as a kid growing up on Melbourne's outer suburbs.  His time in agriculture has nearly gone full circle, not far from where it all began on his wife's family's property 'South Burnarba'. This episode has been sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more head to www.lawd.com.au   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E46 · Tue, October 26, 2021

75: HoA "Chasing dreams, space and cattle in the North" with Pat Barrett

As a boy from Western NSW, Pat Barrett stepped straight out of a Sydney private school into a role as a station hand - a ringer - in Australia’s top end and he hasn’t looked back. Pat Barrett was a difficult man to get hold of - a completely unsurprising fact considering he spends the majority of his time on stock camps across the Kimberly and the Pilbara, where reception and free time are both in short supply. When Oli did get a chance to catch up with him he was in Broome, preparing to leave early the next morning to drive a thousand kilometres to meet up with one of his four contracting teams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E45 · Tue, October 19, 2021

74: HoA "Zara's Day" with Justin & Kate Boshammer

Content Warning: This episode talks about the loss of a child. Justin & Kate Boshammer's journey is unlike many. They met at the age of 18 through the Angus Youth Cattle program. Kate's path followed setting up multiple businesses and helping out where she could on the property. A decade on from the two stepping out on their own and establishing JK Cattle Company they have built an enviable business. Nothing could prepare them for what they would go through in 2020, their daughter Zara was born in April of 2020 with a condition that doctors were unable to diagnose. Over the next few months, they would spend significant time travelling to specialist appointments and in hospital in Toowoomba and Brisbane. Sadly, Zara's condition Pallister Killian Syndrome is incurable and in October of 2020, Zara passed away aged just seven months. Since her passing, Kate & Justin have established Zara's Day.  The first Zara's Day was held last year and raised more than $150,000 for the Royal Flying Doctors Service (Qld Division) and the Steve Waugh Foundation. The second Zara's day is coming up and you can find out more here: Please visit www.zarasday.com.au for more information on how you can support Zara’s Day this year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E44 · Tue, October 12, 2021

73: HoA "Awards, Expectations and Opportunities" with Sue Middleton and Jo Palmer

Ahead of the Agrifutures Rural Women's Award National Announcement, we sat down with two previous winners, Sue Middleton (2010) and Jo Palmer (2019) to find out about their stories on entering, winning and life after the Award. Both Sue and Jo have come at the award from two very different backgrounds, however the opportunities the Award has opened up for them is immense. For Sue it meant 18 months of presentations, meetings and advocating for Agriculture and rural Australia and for Jo, well she has hardly said no to any opportunity that has been put in front of her, all while managing it fairly remotely!  The Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award National Announcement is being held virtually next Wednesday the 20th of October at 12:30pm AEDT. To Register, go to www.agrifutures.com.au/rwa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E43 · Fri, October 08, 2021

72: HoA "A Diamond in the Dust" with Frauke Bolten-Boshammer

Frauke Bolten-Boshammer is a pioneer, a woman filled with grit and determination that has seen her overcome a life full of obstacles, despite the setbacks Frauke perseveres and her story will connect on so many levels.  From her early days as a child in Germany, working hard for her father. To finding love and moving around the world looking for the big break. After settling in Kununurra in Northern Australia, tragedy strikes Frauke's like where she is left alone as a single mother to raise her kids. Frauke's story shows that life is full of obstacles but within that is opportunity. Frauke is an Antola Trading shirt ambassador, to shop the range head to https://www.antolatrading.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E42 · Tue, October 05, 2021

71: HoA "Dreaming Beyond the Mallee Sky" with Olivia Borden

From the moment we started talking I was engulfed in the stories of Liv Bordon. From humble beginnings in Victoria's Mallee on the family pig farm through to chasing the sunrises and sunsets of outback New South Wales. Liv shows that agriculture truly is full of opportunity, with a dream and a willingness to go after them the world truly is your oyster. Part of Liv's childhood was spent living in a house with no power, cooking over the open fire and to this day it's one of her true loves From outback shearing sheds where her body was left battered, bloodied and bruised Chasing the dream in the territory and beginning a career as an agronomist based out of Katherine This episode has been sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. To view their current listings or find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E41 · Tue, September 28, 2021

70: HoA "Building on tradition, my way" with Corrina Wright

For 180 years Corrina Wright’s family have been growing grapes on their property at McLaren Vale, but when she took over she began to make some seismic changes. It was 1839, just years after the South Australian Colonisation Act had been passed and George Fife Angus had bought 13,000 acres of crown land for a mere 12 shillings an acre, when William and Elizabeth Oliver bought their farm from him and began planting grapevines. They were Corinna Wright’s great, great, great grandparents, and today Corinna makes wine from the grapevines they planted. To read more of the story head to: www.humansofagriculture.com We'd like to thank this episodes sponsor, LAWD the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more head to www.lawd.com.au To view the antola range and check out the latest shirts including their kids shirt which has $2 from every shirt going to the Ronald McDonald House then head over to www.antolatrading.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E40 · Tue, September 21, 2021

69: HoA "Finding the balance in change" with Emma Germano

Emma Germano is a household name in Australian agriculture. Her involvement in key industry groups and bodies has been instrumental in the corporate and policy arenas where she regularly goes in to bat for farmers. A little lesser known side of Emma is the journey and learnings along the way that have been instrumental in helping her navigate the field of agripolitics and key industry roles. From putting it all on the line in the pursuit of a small business in Melbourne to standing in the rain bidding to buy back the family farm, Emma's journey isn't straight forward and it has come with plenty of challenges. She truly is a trailblazer for what the next gen of ag leaders are bringing to the table and is a very, very worthy Antola ambassador! We'd like to thank this episodes sponsor, LAWD the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more head to www.lawd.com.au To view the antola range and check out the latest shirts including their kids shirt which has $2 from every shirt going to the Ronald McDonald House then head over to www.antolatrading.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E40 · Fri, September 17, 2021

68: HoA "Championing women in the grain industry" with Randall Wilksch

Randall Wilksch is passionate about changing the narrative around the Australian grain industry, and a good way to do this, he thinks, is to get more women involved. Coming from a family of grain growers on South Australia’s lower peninsula, Randall Wilksh is the first to admit he fits neatly into the category of archetypal farmer. But he in no way sits idly in his stable position within the grains industry, instead, he questions the very nature of the industry itself. Are we as farmers doing enough to connect with our consumers? Are we doing enough to correct misinformation about our products? Are we doing enough to ensure our practices are sustainable? Are we doing enough to encourage more women into the industry? These are all questions Randall asks himself and the Australian farming community as a whole. Randall is one of the Antola Trading Shirt Ambassadors, celebrating incredible people from right across Australia who are having an impact within their industry or community. To check out the whole range go to www.antolatrading.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E39 · Tue, September 14, 2021

67: HoA "Agriculture beyond the farm gate" with Sam Johnston

Sam Johnston and his mate, Jim, created Thank a Farmer for your Next Meal in their free time while at university in the city, but that was seven years ago, now Sam leads a very different life. It was when he began to bring city friends home in the school holidays that he recognised just how interesting everyday country life can be for those who don’t get to experience it regularly. “I remember moving a mob of sheep with these friends - which for people who grew up on the land is an everyday thing - and they thought it was amazing, they had their phones out taking videos, taking photos.” It was later, while at university in Sydney, that Sam was approached by his mate Jim with the idea for Thank A Farmer. Thank you to this episodes sponsor, LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more and check out their latest listings head to www.lawd.com.au3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E38 · Fri, September 10, 2021

66: HoA "George the key to kids in Ag" with Simone Kain

Simone Kain is the first to admit that she’s reluctant to enter the political sphere, but, in the same breath, recognises the power and influence of the children’s books that she has created. Co-creator of the popular George the Farmer books that help educate children about the systems that work to get their food on the table and their clothes on their back, Simone Kain didn’t always see herself as connected to agriculture. While Kain spent plenty of time as a child with the animals around her parent’s farm, she always preferred to be drawing rather than doing hands-on jobs around the property. This preference for the creative arts meant that for years Simone felt that she wasn’t connected to agriculture. Simone is one of the Antola Trading Shirt Ambassadors, celebrating incredible people from right across Australia who are having an impact within their industry or community. To check out the whole range go to www.antolatrading.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E37 · Wed, September 08, 2021

65: HoA "Check on your Wild Mate" with Shanna Whan

Life for Shanna Whan was punctuated by her relationship with alcohol - she’s been the girl that was date raped, the winner of college drinking comps, the forty year old drunk and, now, the woman who started Sober in the Country. Shanna Whan’s story begins - like so many others belonging to country children - with a desperate desire to be free of boarding school. With her newfound liberation, she jumped at the chance to work with stock and to sit on a horse all day, and took a job as a Jillaroo. But life outside the school gates wasn’t all it was cracked up to be and, within a year, Shanna was a victim of date rape and three cases of sexual assault. You can check out the full write up on Shan at https://www.humansofagriculture.com/blog/check-on-your-wild-mate Content Warning: this post contains discussions of suicide and sexual assault. to Find out more about the crucial work Sober in the Country are doing visit www.soberinthecountry.org Thank you to this episodes sponsor, LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more and check out their latest listings head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E37 · Tue, September 07, 2021

65: HoA "Check on your Wild Mate" with Shanna Whan

Life for Shanna Whan was punctuated by her relationship with alcohol - she’s been the girl that was date raped, the winner of college drinking comps, the forty year old drunk and, now, the woman who started Sober in the Country. Shanna Whan’s story begins - like so many others belonging to country children - with a desperate desire to be free of boarding school. With her newfound liberation, she jumped at the chance to work with stock and to sit on a horse all day, and took a job as a Jillaroo. But life outside the school gates wasn’t all it was cracked up to be and, within a year, Shanna was a victim of date rape and three cases of sexual assault. You can check out the full write up on Shan at https://www.humansofagriculture.com/blog/check-on-your-wild-mate Content Warning: this post contains discussions of suicide and sexual assault. to Find out more about the crucial work Sober in the Country are doing visit www.soberinthecountry.org Thank you to this episodes sponsor, LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more and check out their latest listings head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E36 · Tue, August 31, 2021

64: HoA "The WOLF of Aussie Beef" with Amanda Moohen

When Amanda Moohen landed her first job in the beef industry, she was one of only five women working alongside 100 men, now, she’s pulling more women into the male-dominated sector by simply sitting down and having a drink with them. From an Albies college girl walking to morning classes in her pyjamas, to being scouted by the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) for a new managerial role, Amanda Moohen’s career is an impressive one. Growing up on a beef grazing property on Queensland’s Darling Downs, cattle have always been of interest for Amanda. But it wasn’t until studying Ag Science at university that she recognised that a career in agriculture can be quite difficult to get into, especially as a woman. Amanda is one of the Antola Trading Shirt Ambassadors, celebrating incredible people from right across Australia who are having an impact within their industry or community. To check out the whole range go to www.antolatrading.com Thanks to this episodes sponsor, LAWD the specialists in Agribusiness valuations and transactions. Check out some of the properties currently advertised at www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E35 · Tue, August 24, 2021

63: HoA "A Flexible Life on the Land" with Georgie Somerset

Country women are well known to be expert jugglers of all things farming and family, but Georgie Somerset might be one the best of all. Georgie is a rural leader who has developed an enviable CV through her broad experiences, for more than 30 years she has juggled being actively involved in the family beef business while working for some remarkable organisations.  Amongst her CV she is the President of AgForce Queensland Farmers, a Director of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Qld division) and a Board Director for the ABC. Georgie is an advocate for australian farming, regional communities and particularly supporting women in the industry. You can shop the Antola shirt range and make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House in Brisbane at www.antolatrading.com  We'd like to thank this episodes sponsor LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more, head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E34 · Tue, August 17, 2021

From Oyster Shuck'n to Global Tech CEO with Ewan McAsh

With a degree in marine biology and a love of surfing the South Coast, Ewan McAsh is transforming the Australian oyster industry from product to plate. Ewan McAsh was 24 and fresh out of university when his Dad, previously a commercial fisherman and looking to leave his office job, proposed buying an oyster farm together. To Ewan, who recently graduated with a degree in marine biology, farming native oysters seemed simple enough. Fast forward fifteen years and Ewan has gone on to set up multiple businesses and now finds himself as the CEO of a Global Tech company solving problems in the aquaculture industry. 

S3 E33 · Sun, August 15, 2021

TIAA in conversation - The final few questions & wrap up

It's the final episode that wraps up the conversation between Tegan, TK and Kel. Although they all come from different backgrounds, the conversation really highlighted how much they all have in common. They all share a desire to ensure animals are cared for to the highest welfare standards and they all deeply care about the environment. We'd love to know what you thought of this short series! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 Enull · Thu, August 12, 2021

TIAA In Conversation: How do we sort facts from our opinions? With TK, Teegs and Kel

The latest episode as part of the This is Aus Ag in conversation. Another short chat with TK, Tegan and Kel about how they sort the facts from their opinions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E31 · Tue, August 10, 2021

61: HoA "Helping women shine with wine" with Jane Thomson

Welcome to Episode 61 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. It's the beginning of our collaboration with Antola Trading, celebrating the diverse impact and discovering the stories of some remarkable Aussies who are the newest ambassadors for the Antola workwear range.  Jane Thomson is the founder and Managing Director of The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society, a wine community for women that connects people right across the supply chain from growers to consumers, She’s also the founder and Chair of the Australian Women in Wine Awards (AWIWA). The AWIWA is the world's first and only awards platform for women in wine. Starting off her career in psychology before moving into PR & communications where she has been recognised as an award winning Digital communicator.  On top of the accolades, Jane is also an author of ‘The Fabulous ladies guide to wine’. Jane works hard and passionately to both engage female wine consumers and to promote and highlight Australia's women in wine. To find out more about Jane check out the Fabulous Ladies Wine Society website, https://fabulousladieswinesociety.com/.  Next week we'll sit down with Ewan McAsh, Smart Oyster farmer and entrepreneur.  Thank you to this episodes sponsors, LAWD the specialists in Agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more head to www.lawd.com.au and Antola Trading, where every shirt has a story. You can check the shirts out at www.antolatrading.com and make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charity with every purchase. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E30 · Tue, August 10, 2021

TIAA in conversation - "When it comes to environment, we're in the same boat" with TK, Teegs & Kel

A pig farmer, cattle grazier and consumer sit down to chat about their views and share insights into their pockets of the world.&nbsp; In Australia, farmers are responsible for just over 51% of Australia's total land mass. When it comes to managing the environment, irrespective of food choices, the care for the environment is front of mind and we're all in the same boat in caring for it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E29 · Thu, August 05, 2021

TIAA 'In conversation' - What are the flow on effects from the choices we make?

The next episode in the TIAA series with TK, Tegan and Kel chats through what are some of the flow on effects from the decisions we make.&nbsp; These are incredibly honest and raw conversations as everyday people get to know each other and understand the differing perspectives that surround food. Kel talks through a moment in her childhood while she was fishing with her father that highlighted the realities of meat consumption.&nbsp; Tegan gives her perspective on the Live Export ban from 2011 and the flow on effects within her community in Northern Australia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E28 · Tue, August 03, 2021

60: HoA "Finding my Feet in the Northern Cattle Industry" with Hannah Murray

Welcome to Episode 60 of the HoA podcast, I’m excited to be sitting down with someone who I've had the chance to get to know as well as work alongside on some project work up in the Northern Cattle industry. Hannah Murray is currently the Business Development Officer with the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association, I feel like Hannah is one of those gems of our industry that’s very much in touch at the grassroots and is one to watch for sure. Like many of our guests, her career hasn’t quite been linear, from working on northern cattle stations, a stint supporting school kids with their horses, A vet assistant, Back into the cattle and equine business, and now with the NTCA. Han is an incredible networker, a great asker of questions as we may go on to have a laugh about. I’d like to thank this episodes sponsor LAWD the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more you can go to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 Enull · Thu, July 29, 2021

TIAA - Why do you do what you do? with TK, Tegan & Kel

Episode 2 of the This Is Aus Ag series looked to understand a bit more about TK, Tegan and Kel.&nbsp; This episode touches on soil sequestration in grazing operations, TK shares the insights and more about intensive pig farming as well as some of the animal welfare considerations when looking at different animal husbandry practices. Enjoy the chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E26 · Tue, July 27, 2021

59: HoA "Lens of Rosie" with Heidi Morris

Heidi Morris is a true advocate for the agriculture industry, at first, her name might not spring to mind but if we say Lens.Of.Rosie then maybe that will ring a few bells. Heidi has worked in the grains, cotton and beef industries in Australia as well as a stint in Canada. Her photos and the drive behind them to share more of the agriculture sector have captivated audiences. As Heidi talks about, sometimes it’s not all daisies and sunshine but her passion for sharing stories hasn’t faltered. Now, I’m not sure if she’s comfortable with being called a bit of a nomad but she certainly has seen more of Australia than many. During this episode we spoke about the trials and tribulations of life on social media, documenting the aspects of agriculture that many Australians aren’t used to seeing and the cultural history of this country that we should all be paying closer attention to. To check out more of Heidi's photos and to follow her travels follow @Lens.of.Rosie on instagram I’d like to thank this episodes sponsors, LAWD the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more you can head to their website www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E25 · Sun, July 25, 2021

This Is Aus Ag - In Conversation podcast (Episode 1/6)

In 2018, I was very fortunate to be part of  leadership program with 7 other Extraordinary people from across Australia. As part of our course we launched the This is Aus Ag In conversation series. Episode One is dedicated to getting to know each of the guests: Nicole (Moderator, Social Science Researcher Cotton Industry) Tim (Pork producer) Tegan (Cattle grazier) Kel (Events organiser, musician, vegetarian/vegan) Enjoy the conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E24 · Tue, July 20, 2021

58: HoA "Chasing the Dream - From Rugby to the Ranch" with Charlotte Caslick and Lewis Holland

If you're a fan of Rugby union these next two names should be fairly familiar for you. Lewis Holland and Charlotte Caslick are both primed for their second Olympic games, Charlotte is an Olympic gold medalist after winning gold with the Womens 7s team at Rio in 2016. What makes these two extra special is their affiliation to farming and the path that they have been on since they turned their dreams into a reality purchasing a property in 2016. Perspective is a beautiful thing, it allows you do empathise and understand someone else's situation or assess your life through a different lens. When it comes to achievements or disappointments it was the drought not long after Lewis and Charlotte purchased their farm that provided the reference point and perspective that they needed. I found this chat incredibly insightful, both Lewis and Charlotte are so down to earth, we talked about overcoming adversity, the lessons that farming has taught them and how its transferred into their sporting lives. I'd like to thank this episodes sponsor – LAWD, the specialists in Agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E23 · Tue, July 13, 2021

57: HoA "Meet Miss Vet" aka Jill Kelly

Today I'm excited to be welcoming Jill Kelly to the podcast. For more than a decade, Jill has been a district Vet with the Local Land Services in Western NSW supporting farmers with ruminant nutrition, welfare and sustainability on farm. When she's not up to her elbow dissecting a sheep carcase, Jill's creative side flares to life as a painter where she goes by the alias of Miss Vet. I love the saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" – During the recent drought there were a few shining beacons, one being the well-known #BuyFromTheBush Campaign, for Jill it turned her hobby into something more. For Jill, on the front line of supporting farmers it was a little initiative called the Drought Smoko, as she describes 'an idea born our of necessity', every Tuesday she'd bake a cake, and spend the morning chatting about a topic that would help the farmers in her community with their livestock in the midst of the drought. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate & review it and recommend any guests or topics you'd love for us to cover. This episode is sponsored by LAWD, The specialists in Agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E22 · Tue, July 06, 2021

56: HoA "Flying off the goats back... no kidding" with Paddy Ward

This week I'm excited to welcome Paddy Ward to the Humans of Agriculture Podcast. Paddy is a country boy through and through, from a childhood living out at Mount Hope he took up a lease opportunity and begun mustering goats to make a quid and support his dream of flying. He may be the unofficial Mayor of Condoblin, a community man at his core and his list of involvements in the town are extensive - He's the President of the Aero Club, on the Condoblin Races Committee, Avid golfer, retired rugby player and mate to many.  Paddy gives us an insight into his life from a kid from Mount Hope commuting 3 hours a day to and from school to finding an alternative income at the midst of the 2019 drought. Enjoy the chat! The Humans of Agriculture podcast is proudly supported by LAWD the specialists in Agribusiness valuations and transactions, to find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E21 · Thu, June 24, 2021

55: HoA "I Want My Life to Be Extraordinary" with Jane Weir (part 2/2)

Welcome to Part 2 of these podcast with Jane Weir. Part One kicked off with Jane sharing a bit about her early life, her travels overseas and her return home to not just the family property but back into Agriculture. In Part two, Jane shares more about her recovery, she gives you an insight into her tenacity and her motivations as she went after discovering what she was truly capable of.  Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E20 · Tue, June 22, 2021

55: HoA "I Want My Life to Be Extraordinary" with Jane Weir (part 1/2)

Todays guest is a captivating story teller, her journey has been anything but straight forward. I first met Jane at Beef Australia, she was part of the advancing beef leaders program and shared a piece she had written in front of the audience, speaking about the importance of representation she used 'The Hat' as a symbol that represents our industry, good bad or indifferent the people wearing that hat are symbolic of who we are as people. You can find it on our Instagram or facebook. From a young age, Jane Weir had seen through her parents what it was like to be a trailblazer. Daring to have a greater impact they left their relatively accomplished farming operation near Roma in Central Qld and headed north where they took on the next challenge at Amelia Downs, not too far from Charters Towers. In Part One you will hear about Jane's early life, from a kid working the land alongside he parents to trying to get as far away from agriculture as she could, ultimately pursuing a dream of riding horses internationally. Taking a few short cuts, Jane returned home in 2013, where she was training a young horse when the horse fell onto her, beginning the journey that would be three operations, a bone marrow transplant and years of recovery. Thank you to this episodes sponsor who really help me make it possible to bring these conversations to life. LAWD are the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E19 · Tue, June 15, 2021

54: HoA "Opportunity knocks but once" with Munro Hardy

Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast with Munro Hardy. Today we chat about Munro's extensive experience and journey into agriculture to where he is today as part of the team at Agriwebb.  He's a man of mystery who over the last decade has found his home in the air working in some of the most remote places in Australia. Determined to get his 'ticket' to fly, he dreamt of being a helicopter pilot and there wasn't much that could stop him from achieving it. He's spend the off-season or wet season collecting crocodile eggs and even spent a stint as an underground miner. If you aren't aware of Munro Hardy, by the end of the chat you'll have a bit of insight into what drew him from Western Victoria to the vast expanses of the north, he now finds himself working in AgTech with Agriwebb. Thank you to this episodes sponsor who really help me make it possible to bring these conversations to life. LAWD are the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E18 · Tue, June 08, 2021

53: HoA "FYI if i'm unsuccessful, I'll apply again" with Nicole Mcdonald

G’day and welcome to episode 53 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast.  This week I’m very excited to welcome a friend and someone who I’ve got to know pretty well over the last few years as we worked together on a project and our own personal development through the NFF 2030 leaders program.  Nicole McDonald is a trained researcher in the field of vocational psychology who has put her skillset to use in a variety of settings, one of which being for over half a decade she has been looking to understand not just cotton farm workers’ job satisfaction with a research project looking at how they can adapt in regard to what the future skillsets may be for Cotton farmers. If you want to find out more about or get in touch with Nicole you can find her on twitter @Nic_career Thank you to this episodes sponsor who really help me make it possible to bring these conversations to life. LAWD are the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E17 · Tue, June 01, 2021

52: HoA "It's dirty, it's dusty... but it's not cruel" with Dr Holly Ludemann

Dr Holly Ludemann is a vet as well as the Founder and Managing Director of the Livestock Collective. Like all our podcasts, I wanted to understand where her story starts and where the passion comes from, the experience of putting her head up and being a face of live export at a time when the industry was facing significant external negativity, this led her to taking a team of media on board and travelling from Australia to Kuwait to gather data and footage as to what happens on board. This chat is fascinating from someone on the ground and responsive for the overall health and wellbeing of livestock onboard As always, thank you to this episodes sponsor who really help me make it possible to bring these conversations to life. LAWD are the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E16 · Tue, May 25, 2021

51: HoA "30 years working with small holder farmers" with Dr Robyn Alders

Dr Robyn Alders was born and raised on a grazing property on the Southern Tablelands of NSW and for more than the last 30 years, has worked closely with smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia as a veterinarian, researcher and colleague. She’s Honorary Professor with the Development Policy Centre within the Australian National University, a Senior Scientific Advisor with the Chatham House Centre on Global Health Security and is a mentor in Timor Leste with a program focused on improving nutrition. Her journey begins as a young girl, with a dream of becoming a drover. When her horse fell sick and she saw the incredible work that vets do. From that day, her life took a turn, it's left her with some incredible experiences and stories to share. Thank you to this episodes Sponsor, LAWD, specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at http://www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E15 · Tue, May 18, 2021

50: HoA "The endless opportunities in Ag" with Shannon Speight

Shannon Speight Shannon is the co-founder & CEO of Black Box Co. Shannon's career is anything but linear; born in Mount Isa she followed her parents across Australia for their work before beginning her studies with a focus on becoming a large animal vet. It was during her uni days that she stopped and reflected, and ultimately deciding to defer her studies saw Shannon heading to Northern Australia where her love for cattle and the northern pastoral industry really shone through. But it hasn't all be high tech for Shannon, as a qualified Vet, her work saw her playing an integral role in the Northern Genomics project where ultimately while on her mentoring trip as part of the Zanda Mcdonald Award saw her life changing opportunity really uncover itself. Shannon's accolades are plenty; the 2019 joint Zanda McDonald Award Winner, more recently being listed by Forbes as one of the 30 under 30 Asian region Entrepreneurs… mind blowing! Her story is one of tenacity, of rolling your sleeves up, of taking time to learn about others and what the problem is on hand, and what really makes Shannon so incredibly unique, on top of being able to fit in everything, is her willingness to give back. As always, thank you to this episodes sponsor who really help me make it possible to bring these conversations to life. LAWD are the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E14 · Tue, May 11, 2021

49: HoA "Belief and focus creates reality" with Al Mabin

She's the author and photographer of five books that has seen her traverse Australia from the back of horses to the cabins of trucks. She's seen more of this country that most Australians and more of this country's agricultural industry than the average cockie. It wasn't all smooth sailing but following a life changing accident in her mid teenage years, Al Mabin has had a self-belief and a can-do attitude that has seen her create opportunity in some of the most unlikely situations. Thank you to this episodes Sponsor, LAWD, specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at http://www.lawd.com.au You can check out Al's website @ https://almabin.com/about/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E14 · Tue, April 13, 2021

48: HoA "Finding my why" with Oli Le Lievre

This episode looks to do things slightly differently. After reaching the one year milestone of Humans of Agriculture and sharing more than 50 stories of people via the podcast, the opportunity presented for Oli to sit down with Jacqui Payne (JP) about some of the takeaways from these conversations, what led to the concept of Humans of Agriculture, and find out a bit more about Oli. This episode coincides with the announcement of the Australian Rural Leadership Program, in which, Oli is incredibly excited to have received the alumni scholarship. You can find out more about the program at www.rural-leaders.org.au - Cohort 28 of the program will see 25 people from right across Australia undertaking a 15 month leadership development program. Jacqui is currently part of Course 26 and so it provided a great opportunity to get JP out of her comfort zone and become an interviewer for the podcast.  As Oli mentions, he's looking for collaborators and people to come and 'give it a go' so if you are interested please get in touch at oli@humansofagriculture.com We'd like to thank LAWD the sponsors of this episode, specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions, you can find out more at www.LAWD.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E13 · Tue, April 06, 2021

47: HoA "Forging a career in the top end" with Tracey Hayes

Tracey Hayes is a remarkable women, her accomplishments are extensive from on the ground and in the paddock of the northern pastoral industry through to the boardrooms. Despite many setbacks and challenges throughout her career, Tracey approaches her career and life with optimism and humility and her success is a result of this. Tracey's childhood was spent on the family station at Ooonandatta, South Australia where she also spent a bit of time being schooled at the local aboriginal school. She talks about her Global Executive Masters at Sydney University and the perspectives and insights she developed through the course. Approaching last years Northern Territory Election, Tracey talks through a few of the learnings and reflects on her team giving it the best shot they could. Thank you to this episodes Sponsor, LAWD, specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at http://www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E12 · Tue, March 30, 2021

46: HoA "The two goals driving me" with Stuart Austin

Stuart Austin is currently the General Manager of Wilmot Cattle Company where he has been for the last 4 and a half years. Stuart describes himself as being passionate about the beef industry and food production and presently managing a growing natural grassfed beef operation in Northern NSW. Stuart believes in farming within what you can control, within his business that's grass, money and livestock. , I’d love to know a bit more about your background and your current role with Wilmot Cattle Co. · This episode has a lot of golden nuggets, Stuart talks about finding his feet in his twenties, the importance of mentoring through setting up his business for young people in Canada. · Stuart talks about the role of mentors in his life as an aspiring manager and then in his business today. · Stuart shares a bit about a course he did with RCS which you may remember is Terry McCosker – giving him the opportunity to share information and have advisors from multiple farming businesses. · Two goals in life – 1 is to help people. The other is to make people laugh. Thank you to this episodes Sponsor, LAWD, specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at http://www.lawd.com.au Find out more about Stuart and Wilmot Cattle Company at: www.wilmottcattleco.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E11 · Tue, March 23, 2021

45: HoA "Cultivating Wellness" with Stacey Curcio

Happy birthday to us! It's 12 months since we released episode 1 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast and what a fun and exciting journey it has been chatting with so many incredible people in so many diverse areas of the agriculture industry. Welcome to episode 45, today's guest is Stacey Curcio. She is the founder and business owner of Cultivating Wellness. She grew up in Central Queensland and is the daughter of Terry McCosker who recently appeared on the podcast. Today I'm very interested to understand more about the holistic approach to health, where Stacey's interests came from and find out more about the relationship between our ecosystems and the flow on impacts that can have on Human health. As she describes her big picture is to improve the health and wellbeing of others, and demonstrate the value of lifestyle, nutrition and naturopathic medicine For our first family double up, it's nearly a 'meet the McCoskers'. You can find more about Stacey via her website https://cultivatingwellness.com.au/ Thank you to this episodes Sponsor, LAWD, specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at http://www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E10 · Tue, March 16, 2021

44: HoA "Learning from every person you meet" with Emma Black

Welcome to episode 44 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast Emma Black is one of the co-founders and current Chief Operating Officer for Black Box CO. Growing up in Western Qld she has a passion and a deep love for the northern livestock industry. Emma has worked right across the beef supply chain from nutrition, consulting, to meat processing and now working with producers across Northern Australia. Working in extension services taking a whole of business approach working directly with producers and industry to assist in livestock nutrition, pasture management, data analysis and general. She is the inaugural winner of the Zanda McDonald award taking home the prestigious title in 2015 and continues to be a judge, mentor and supporter of not only recipients but also the finalists and other applicants. You can find out more at www.blackboxco.com.au Thank you to this episodes Sponsor, LAWD, specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. You can find out more at http://www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E9 · Tue, March 09, 2021

43: HoA "Honesty, hard work and finding balance" with Dr Terry McCosker

It is a privilege to have Dr Terry McCosker on the Humans of Agriculture podcast this week. As I listened back to this episode I found myself madly scribbling notes and filled with a sense of optimism. There's one quote that sticks out from this episode: "I didn't try to convince anyone that didn't want to listen. I would only talk to people who wanted to listen and had an open mind. That took the pressure off" Terry McCosker has been involved in the agriculture industry for more than fifty years, he's been at the forefront of transformative change and world firsts. He has never been one to take the easy road, reverting to basic principles when faced with the unknown. His career has seen him working for the Department of Primary Industries, managing farm businesses and the past 25 years within his own organisation Resource Consulting Services. His story is incredible and one thing that really stands out is that in the face of uncertainty and criticism he has always fronted up with honesty and accountability.  As you will find out in today's chat, Terry was fundamental to working with farmers to assist them in balancing their ecosystem. His philosophy of land is that 'we don't own it, we are just custodians of it for a short period of time. Our role in life is to pass it on in better condition than we found it". Thank you to this episodes Sponsor, LAWD the real estate land specialists. You can find out more at http://www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E8 · Tue, March 02, 2021

42: HoA "Two ExtraOrdinary Lucy's" with Lucy Samuels & Lucy Taylor

Welcome to episode 42 of the HOA podcast. This week I'm sitting down with two Extraordinary Lucy's. There's a double meaning there because these girls are the brains and brawn behind ExtraOrdinary Outback stories. As journalists, they knew the job prospects weren't available to them in Dubbo, so they set about sharing stories themselves. The girls have an incredible background that has shaped their perspectives. Whether that be the Mongol derby for Lucy T, or reporting on the drought in Western NSW. Nowadays with Lucy Samuels at the helm of her Cessna 182 the girls take to the airways and airwaves to share the stories of everyday people with incredible stories. This chat has plenty of laughs, a mix of seriousness and banter. What they didn't bring up is they are finalists in the NSW regional women of the year awards next week, these two truly are extraordinary. Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast. You can find them on Instagram and facebook @extraordinaryoutbackstories Thank you to this episodes Sponsor, LAWD the real estate land specialists. You can find out more at http://www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E7 · Wed, February 24, 2021

41: HoA "Communicating Ag's story, the Wright way" with Heidi Wright

Heidi Wright is the founder of Wright Social, supporting businesses to succeed in Australian Agri-Rural markets through smart social media strategy, brand positioning and lead generation tactics. She didn't grow up in Agriculture despite living in a farming community, her Dad, a dentist by trade was actually an entrepreneur and inventor as he brought Lightforce to life! Through a number of experiences and roles in industry, Heidi has found her niche and she is supporting businesses and people to better connect and share their story. Her work with young people is incredibly impressive and her approach in supporting them tell 'their story' and 'be authentic' is incredibly powerful. You can find more about Heidi and her work at https://wrightsocial.biz/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E6 · Tue, February 16, 2021

40: HoA "Young Leaders in Live Export" with Kari Moffat

Kari Moffat has worked in the live export industry for the past 7 years, with a focus on South-East Asian feeder and slaughter markets. Her current position is Animal Welfare Assurance Manager for AUSTREX, overseeing the Export Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS), which ensures animal welfare in overseas markets.  Kari is currently the Chair of the Young Live Exporters Committee, an executive with Queensland Livestock Exporters Association. Given the theme for this month is to understand more about the live export industry I took the chance to kick off some of those questions with Kari, however, I also was fascinated at how she fits it all in and how she continues to give back to industry. One thing I admire about Kari is that with all her work, it's about a bigger purpose for herself; whether that be supporting young people in industry, supporting people understand animal welfare in destination countries or her approach to leadership and community roles. Live Export. Animal Welfare. Career Progression. Agricultural Careers. Leadership.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E5 · Tue, February 09, 2021

39: HoA "Life onboard" with Ollie Thorne

Welcome to episode 39 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. It's our first discussion focussing on the Live Export Industry and one that i'm really interested to learn more about. Today i sit down with Ollie Thorne, A uni student who in 2020 took his remote learning to the high seas as he spent 9 months moving cattle across the world. Ollie gives an insight into what his life is like on board and how the study actually helped him while he was doing some 'soul searching' on board. We'd love to have questions, queries, comments - absolutely everything. What is it you want to know about the Live Export industry? Please rate, review, subscribe and come on this journey with us as we get More People. More Often. Identifying with Agriculture. Live Export. Livestock. Animal Welfare. International Trade. Food. Health. Mental Health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E4 · Wed, February 03, 2021

38: HoA "It starts with one" with Catherine Marriott (Maz)

Over the last 15 years, Catherine Marriott has worked in management, strategic and leadership roles in the agricultural, research and regional development sectors, both in Australia and overseas. She is a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program and was the 2012 WA Rural Women of the Year. It's fair to say that Maz's career has thrown its fair share of challenges yet with a dose of optimism and getting on with the job she lifts up and inspires those around her. 2020 gave her the opportunity to challenge the identity in which she has to understand what her contribution was and how she could be 'totally effective' from home. After losing a parent at a young age, Maz talks about trying to fit a lot into a short period of time and how she tried to make the most of every opportunity presented to her. Her work has seen her contributing in Australia and overseas and her work to empower women working in the rural sectors is inspiring. She was on the ground in Indonesia during the live export ban in 2011 and she around the 24 minute mark talks about her first hand recount and experience as she lived and breathed it. She's a true leader, someone who I find incredibly humble, inspiring and bloody lucky that I could sit down with her for a chat. I had so much fun recording this, I'm sure you can all hear that as we chat. If you like humans of ag, where we're going please rate, review and subscribe and most importantly, hit me up with any thing you want to talk about! Question - What's the difference between manipulate and influence?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E3 · Tue, January 26, 2021

37: HoA "A career in Law & Farming" with Caitlin McConnel

Caitlin McConnell is an extremely high achieving young agriculturalist. With a corporate career in litigation law, she also sits on multiple organisations as the chair of the RNA Future Directions committee, non-executive director of the Future Farmers Network, Committee Member of the RNA and she still manages to find time to roll her sleeves up and help on the family grazing property. Caitlin's family property 'Cressbrook Station' is home to the oldest residence in Queensland and is also Queensland's oldest farming business. In today's chat, Caitlin talks candidly about her life experience from growing up in the midst of the Millenium drought and the effect this had on her father, her family and herself. She talks about her challenges with mental illness and how she has found a way to manage it, reconnect herself with farming, balance study and continue to give back to the community. If you or someone you know needs help you can get assistance from Lifeline on 13 11 14, via Beyond Blue or you can reach out to our friends at the This is a Conversations Starter (TIACS) hotline - on 0488 846 988. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E1 · Tue, January 19, 2021

36: HoA "I'm lucky" with Sam Fryer

Sam Fryer has an extraordinary story. Growing up in Hughenden in Far North Queensland he is a brother, a son, a father and his story of challenge and adversity is more than most of us will ever experience in a life time.  Sam has a unique outlook on life, it's his experiences that have shaped his perspective and his optimism is infectious and awe inspiring. Within this 50 minute episode are little pieces of life advice from someone who has seen a lot. Sam reached out during #Movember to join the Humans of Agriculture team, as we got chatting Sam's story absolutely blew me away. For a bloke who has faced more than his fair share of challenges it is Sam's optimism and zest for life that is so infectious. Sam is a true storyteller and if you're anything like me during this chat, he will have you captivated to his story with complete and undivided attention. As you join us for today's episode you can expect to hear a bit about; - The childhood of someone with a sister with special needs - The transition from a school of 5 students to a school of 1,500 thousands of kilometres from home - Sam's own personal stories of grief through losing a close mate and his sister Alex - His battle with mental illness, and; - How he is implementing good habits to better manage himself and support those around him  *If Today's episode raises any concerns with you or you need to talk to someone you can reach out to the TIACS foundation of 0488 846 988, lifeline on 13 11 44 or beyond blue 1300 22 4636  #MentalHealth #Agriculture #DisabilityintheBush #Disability #adversity #hope #motivation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S3 E1 · Tue, January 12, 2021

35: HoA "Four blokes on a couch chatting about mental health"

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast for 2021. We're kicking of the year with a few episodes talking about Mental Health with people sharing their own stories. It comes off the back of a successful Movember by the Humans of Agriculture team, but it also comes with the realities of friends struggling with their own mental health challenges. I took the chance late in 2020 to sit down down with Dan & Ed from Trademutt and Mark Ahmelman from 'TIACS foundation' to chat about Mental Health, check in on the year and just have a general catch up. - Both Dan and Ed talk about their own approaches to mental health management - Mark talks through his own experience with mental illness and ways he overcame it - The importance of supporting friends and family around you  TIACS foundation provide a free text, chat and call back service connecting individuals seeking counselling services with qualified professionals. You can find them at www.tiacs.org or 0488 846 988 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E29 · Wed, November 11, 2020

34: HoA "Humanising work and leading with purpose" with Brianna Casey

Brianna Casey is a pretty incredible person, her list of accomplishments is extensive – a CEO at the age of 23, a passionate ‘agvocate’ and people person. Brianna has spent her fair share of time on ‘The Hill’ in Canberra where she has succeeded in lobbying government to increase their support of the Food relief organisations and in turn some of the most vulnerable people in society. For me, Brianna has been somewhat of an informal mentor – bouncing ideas off her and earlier this year we were chatting and I said ‘I really want to shift the narrative around agriculture and bring different groups into the conversation to try and make Agriculture more circular – I’m thinking of doing a podcast’ the response I go was “DO IT” – the initial shove was the catalyst for what has now been 41 episodes since the end of March; a very welcome distraction, challenge and opportunity to ask questions of people and get some insights on how the world has been changing before our eyes this year. I owe Brianna a big Thank you and a big welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast Brianna!! Today we have a bit of an all-round chat from food waste and food insecurity, leadership, being given a chance to prove yourself, rural mental health, and the importance of being human. This is also the last episode in what has been our first season. I’d like to thank everyone who’s tuned in, kept me motivated and kept me company over the last few months. Next year we’ll be back bigger and better and hopefully with a few new voices on the airwaves too as we look to diversify with new and interesting segments and series. Look after yourselves, stay safe and stay sane and I can’t wait to join you all in 2021. LinkedIn: Brianna Casey | Foodbank Facebook:   Foodbank Twitter: @briannacasey1​ | @FoodbankAus  Instagram: @briannacasey1 | @foodbankaus Hunger Report via Foodbank.org.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E33 · Tue, November 03, 2020

33: HoA "A quick lesson" with Rob Gell

He's probably best known for his decades of tv screens in Melbourne as the resident weather presenter across multiple networks. But behind that, Rob Gell is an incredibly innovative thinker and extremely entrepreneurial guy. He has always been incredibly passionate about the nature, science and he is very realistic with his outlook on how we can make progressive change for the better. He shows no signs of slowing down in what should be his 'semi-retirement'. He's founded one start up and working in another, while assisting a couple of other businesses all with a sustainability lens. As you'll find out behind Rob's energy and drive is an ambition for a better future particularly with his grand-daughter in mind. I'm calling this episode a lesson with Rob Gell because he is one knowledgeable man and he's giving me a heck of a lot of stuff to go and look at. Rob Gell: ReThink Sustainability: https://www.rethinksustainability.com.au/ Attentis: https://attentistechnology.com/ Circular Things: https://circularthings.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E32 · Tue, October 27, 2020

32: HoA "Wine - it's all about the dirt" with Steve Faulkner

Today we're chatting with Steve Faulkner who is a viticulturalist with Oakridge wines based in the Yarra Valley. They're the unsung heroes behind that beautiful glass of rose or the flavours that jump out at you in your shiraz. Today's chat with Steve covers some technical aspects of wine making which is really interesting. Steve mentions in 2009 there was a significant shift in practices and weather patterns and this has led to adjusting how they actually grow the wines in the vineyard. With harsher, hotter summers and springs like this year that are very wet – the flow on effects of climate change are seeing harvests and seasons change. I had this "A-ha" moment during this. A lot of what Steve talks about around plant health and soil health reminded me a lot of what both Amy Knight in Ep (24) and Steph Geddes Ep (13) were talking about relating to people. As Steve talks about the cross-over between soil management I'm really surprised that more farmers generally aren't talking. I would love to float the idea of bringing together a group of people – not just farmers but from different aspects of the food system to come and chat the translation of healthy soils to healthy people and amazing products. It's a great chance to plug the HoA Movember - https://movember.com/t/humans-of-agriculture?mc=1 The ripple effect, Mental Health for Rural Australia– https://therippleeffect.com.au/ Oakridge Wines - https://www.oakridgewines.com.au/ @ viticulture_australia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E31 · Tue, October 20, 2020

31: HoA "Many hands make light work" with James Terry

Today we're venturing down to the asparagus marshlands of Koo Wee Rup to chat with James Terry. James is a grower, exporter, trader, people manager, logistics organizer – you name it and it could quite possibly be in his job description. I'm excited about this one, we're doing a bit of a pow wow as we chat all things asparagus and this year in particularly has been challenging from the aspect of weather, transport and logistics, access to labour and everything in between. So interesting facts: - The 24 hour supply chain sees product picked and marketed quite often within 24 hours. - Every single spear involves people and hands. - Robotic automation has proven to be too slow and human power is far more efficient -  Some of the pickers have been away from their families back home in Vanuatu for more than 12 months --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E29 · Tue, October 13, 2020

30: HoA "The changing tide of agriculture business" with Justin Webb

Todays guest is Justin Webb a co-founder of AgriWebb a farm management software that is supporting farmers to digitise their paddock records replacing the old paper book. Justin's story spans many countries, many businesses including founding several of these himself in the financial space with successful exits. Justin speaks openly and candidly about not being a farming kid but needing to step in and run the family operation when his father fell ill. It was this moment where as a business man and a highly skilled mathematician he looked at the farming business at an analytical level, without pumping his tyres up but Justin and his co-founders have gone on to re-define farm management in Australian agriculture and are taking on the world. This is slightly different to other chats and I hope you learn a bit more about the world of AgTech, of AgriWebb, of the opportunities for the agriculture industry to and some more about the evolution of what is happening inside the farmgate. https://www.agriwebb.com/au/ Instagram: @Agriwebb --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E29 · Tue, October 06, 2020

29: HoA "Pointing to where you want to go" with Fiona Baird

G'day and welcome to episode 29 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. I'm your host Oli Le Lievre and today we're sitting down with Fiona Baird. A few months ago Hugh Dawson said, 'Oli you've gotta chat to Fi'. Fi's an incredibly impressive person, I've never met her in person yet I feel like I already know her. Her journey potentially comes across as someone who was always destined for agriculture but jumping the Tasman she initially came to Australia as a make up artist before a life changing event led her to close her eyes, put her finger on a map and well… the rest is history. She's worked across the cape as a head stock women, across live export boats and in market and is now running her own clothing business Apple Tree flats supporting women in Indonesia. Enjoy the chat You can get in touch with Fi @appletreeflat_nz www.humansofagriculture.com Instagram: @humansofagricutlure_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E28 · Tue, September 29, 2020

28: HoA "The K.I.S.S approach - family, farming and community" with Tim Kingma

Welcome to Episode 28! It's been a chaotic few weeks with getting the episodes recorded and live as part of the Royal Melbourne Show. So we're back to one a week now so it's practically a holiday! Today I wanted to sit down with a good mate and pig Farmer from Northern Victoria. Tim Kingma or TK as he is more commonly known is one of the most passionate blokes I've ever come across. His K.I.S.S approach (Keep is Simple Stupid) has kept me on the straight and narrow a few times. I wanted to share TK's story from volunteering in Africa and meeting his now wife, Mariah, to taking over and running the family pig farm. He's heavily involved in the community and is passionate about supporting Australian agriculture and in particu -lar the pork industry. We're going to chat about animal welfare, his community, consumer awareness and some of the opportunities in and around pork. I would absolutely love any questions you've got on this and we can follow them up with TK! Get in touch with us at hello@humansofagriculture.com Website: www.humansofagriculture.com Instagram: @Humansofagriculture.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S2 E6 · Mon, September 28, 2020

HoA: Royal Melbourne Show Episode 6 - Dr Jo Newton OAM

It's Episode 6 and our final episode as part of this collaboration with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria as we have been celebrating the Royal Melbourne Show Online. Today's guest is Dr Joanna Newton, she has an incredibly impressive resume that this year grew with the Medal of the Order of Australia for her contribution to agriculture through her advocacy and support of young people, volunteering and contribution to dairy science. Despite growing up in metro Melbourne it was an opportunity to get involved with Agriculture at Jo's school Tintern Grammar that instilled a love and desire for the industry. Jo headed off to the University of New England in Armidale, where a chance meeting with a farmer at a formal dinner led her to completing her work experience, implementing data recording for his merino flock and what has blossomed into an incredible friendship. Jo has accomplished so much already in her career, at the age of 16 Jo was not deterred by being told she was 'too smart for agriculture' and we are so thankful she is part of the industry today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S2 E5 · Sat, September 26, 2020

HoA: Royal Melbourne Show Episode 5 - Ed Gannon

Ed Gannon is the Editor at the Weekly times and is the Editor-in-Chief for NewsCorp Rural. He has been involved with the Royal Melbourne Show for many years, particularly as the MC and host of the Agribusiness Luncheon. Today we're finding out about Ed's story – From growing up on a dairy farm at Tinamba in Gippsland, he went off to Uni in Melbourne. By chance he was walking past the weekly times office and they had a job advert on the window – he walked in, interviewed and since 1990 he has progressed through the ranks at the Weekly Times. Without the chance to have the Agribusiness luncheon, I thought beyond just getting Ed's story I wanted to ask him some questions about Australian ag today; Took the chance to understand the - What 2020 has taught him about journalism - The Gathering of stories and best information has pushed home the fact you need to get face to face - Some of the 'significant moments'  and for ED it was seeing some of the evolution of stories into real change - Ed was the Deputy editor when Country of Origin labelling was subsequently implemented - Satisfaction in seeing young people chase an issue and make a difference - We touch on some issues like Climate change, Regenerative Ag, issue of labour & role of technology & people - Ed's comments about the role of the show and how it's changing with the times were incredibly insightful You can find out more about the show at https://royalshow.com.au/ https://royalshow.com.au/podcasts-interviews/humans-of-agriculture/ or find us at www.humansofagriculture.com Instagram @Humansofagriculture_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S2 E4 · Thu, September 24, 2020

HoA: Royal Melbourne Show Episode 4 - Dion & Ray Brook

Today I'm sitting down with Father son duo – Ray and Dion Brook. Ray has been involved with the Royal Melbourne Show since his first visit as a young fella in 1959. I've found it incredibly interesting over these conversations that when we're chatting about what they'll miss it keeps coming back to missing seeing those friends and the chance to meet new ones. Before we jump right into it I'll quickly apologise – we had a few sound issues in the first couple of minutes but stick with us – this chat is incredibly insightful and a couple of great perspectives to hear! Today I wanted to find out a bit more about these two so where better than a quick update on what the local footy season has done. And then we'll get into finding out about Dion & Ray · Ray finished school and became a shearer to help support the farm · In 1974 he committed to two weeks of no work to exhibit for the first time at the Royal Melbourne Show. · Why they both have worked off farm to support their farming busineses · The success for the Brooks has gone three generations with Stanley Brook winning Supreme Short horn bull in 1974, Ray winning in 1996, Dion in 1998 · The extra involvement and opportunities with the RASV · And finally; some incredible wise words about the opportunities in agriculture You can find out more about the show at https://royalshow.com.au/ https://royalshow.com.au/podcasts-interviews/humans-of-agriculture/ or find us at www.humansofagriculture.com Instagram @Humansofagriculture_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S2 E3 · Tue, September 22, 2020

HoA: Royal Melbourne Show Episode 3 - Aimee Bolton

Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast in collaboration with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has proudly presented the Royal Melbourne Show since 1855. The Show is Victoria’s largest and most iconic annual community event, attracting around 450,000 visitors over 11 days each year and annually contributes more than $244 million in value to Victoria’s economy. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the Royal Melbourne Show was cancelled for only the third time in its 165 year history. Aimee has been involved with the Royal Melbourne Show her whole life with her dad first exhibiting back in 1997. She’s progressed through the ranks of exhibiting, judging and now has a critical role assisting the RASV in the facilitation of the Royal Melbourne Show Beef Cattle and Carcase Competitions. Currently working at NH Foods in Oakey, Queensland - Aimee was looking forward to the Royal Melbourne Show as a bit of a family reunion but unfortunately 2020 had other plans. Today I wanted to find out a bit more what drives Aimee and what has shaped her involved in agriculture and the Royal Melbourne show. She touches on the importance of local shows & how her love for them has been shaped by her dad The opportunity and importance of young people to get involved with show societies and the chance to join various committees and boards has helped her in her career She received the RASV Youth Travel Award and heading to the US where in true Aimee fashion she was looking at youth programs in Texas to bring back to Australia Touches on the importance of communication in how agriculture communicates with a broader audience Some of the skills she’s learnt through the Royal Melbourne Show and the various life skills that accompany it You can find out more about the show at https://royalshow.com.au/ https://royalshow.com.au/podcasts-interviews/humans-of-agriculture/ or find us at www.humansofagriculture.com Instagram @Humansofagriculture_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S2 E2 · Sun, September 20, 2020

Hoa: Royal Melbourne Show Episode 2 - Doug & Lorelle Deppeler

Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast in collaboration with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has proudly presented the Royal Melbourne Show since 1855. The Show is Victoria’s largest and most iconic annual community event, attracting around 450,000 visitors over 11 days each year and annually contributes more than $244 million in value to Victoria’s economy. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the Royal Melbourne Show was cancelled for only the third time in its 165 year history. Today we're chatting with Doug & Lorelle Deppeler to understand a bit about their story and affiliation to the Royal Melbourne Show. They're farmers from Derrinallum in South West Victoria. This year would have marked their 48th consecutive year of showing their Suffolk sheep at the show. Today we're finding out more about - How Suffolk sheep brought these two together. The rest is history… - This year they are celebrating 50 years of breeding stud sheep and so I wanted to know what it is that keeps Doug getting out of bed in the mornings to keep on going - We chat about the implementation of practices on their farm to work with nature to get the best outcomes in the environment they farm - The importance of being adaptable and being proactive in making decisions - Beyond the show ring I ask why the show is important to them and it came back to the community and seeing friends from all over Victoria - How they have had some highs and lows over the years but a really special moment for them was in 2010 winning the interbreed champion ram and ewe – no one had won the double before and it's only been done once since - The disappointment has definitely been felt this year with what would have been their 48th year attending and exhibiting at the show You can find out more about the show at https://royalshow.com.au/ https://royalshow.com.au/podcasts-interviews/humans-of-agriculture/ or find us at www.humansofagriculture.com Instagram @Humansofagriculture_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S2 E1 · Fri, September 18, 2020

HoA: Royal Melbourne Show Episode 1 - Jason Ronald OAM

Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast in collaboration with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has proudly presented the Royal Melbourne Show since 1855. The Show is Victoria’s largest and most iconic annual community event, attracting around 450,000 visitors over 11 days each year and annually contributes more than $244 million in value to Victoria’s economy. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the Royal Melbourne Show was cancelled for only the third time in its 165 year history. After what has been an incredibly testing year for many people we are VERY excited to be celebrating the Royal Melbourne Show online. Over the next 11 days we will be hearing stories from a range of people who are all actively involved in the Show and some of them for nearly fifty years! Today I'm chatting with Jason Ronald. Jason has an incredibly impressive CV and he wears many hats. He's a farmer from the Tallarook region in Central Victoria, President of the Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society, Director for the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria and most notably he received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contribution and services to the community including social welfare, cultural, political and agricultural organisations! So who better to kickstart this celebration of the show. Today we're chatting about: - Jason's story and involvement in agriculture in agriculture from a young age - His grandmothers influence on being community minded and how this has continued through for him with his involvement in many organisations over many decades - His fathers involvement at the local and Royal Melbourne Show levels - As well as understanding a bit more about the significance of the show over the years - We touch on the RASV's various awards and support programs that see people undertake international learning and development opportunities - The role of the show and the responsibility of the various committees to ensure the issues of today are what is being reflected by the Royal Melbourne Show - Towards the end I love Jason starting to talk about the role and influence of young people within agriculture and the organisations he is apart of You can find out more about the show at https://royalshow.com.au/ https://royalshow.com.au/podcasts-interviews/humans-of-agriculture/ or find us at www.humansofagriculture.com Instagram @Humansofagriculture_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

Trailer · Thu, September 17, 2020

HoA: Royal Melbourne Show TEASER

G'day! We're incredibly excited to be doing a six part series #CelebratingtheShow online this year. For only the third time in its 165 year history the Royal Melbourne Show is not going ahead at the Show grounds in Melbourne.  From Saturday the 19th of September and for the next 11 days we will be chatting with some pretty incredible people involved with the show to find out a bit more about what it means to them, and for one of  our guests, what it means to not be exhibiting at the Royal Melbourne Show for the first time in 48 years! Follow us on instagram @HumansofAgriculture_ and reach out with any questions! Tune in on Saturday morning and check out: https://royalshow.com.au/ https://royalshow.com.au/podcasts-interviews/humans-of-agriculture/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E27 · Tue, September 15, 2020

27: HoA "The opportunities in just saying yes" with Mitch Highett

G'day and welcome to episode 27 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. This week I'm sitting down with someone who has worked in a variety of roles in multiple countries and has been creating his own farm management business from the ground up. Mitch Highett, spent a lot of his early years growing up in Sydney but it was the love for agriculture that had him longing for chasing his dream. Not long after finishing exams he headed for America where he got his first taste of 'cowboy life' and ever since he's been building his experience in a variety of roles. As you'll pick up, Mitch's motto is "Just say yes" its led him to some amazing situations and also a precarious one on a TV dating show (not the one you're thinking) but it's all part of his story! We chat about: - The realisation early on that the family block wouldn't be enough to support him and he would need to set about going his own way - Heading to Canada and in his early 20's he was given an overseer role that saw him in charge of an incredibly diverse team including non-English speaking workers. - Returning to Australia, getting a degree and then moving into trying something different which saw him getting involved in Agriculture advisory for large organisations - Identifying his own gap in the market and developed something that could be easily understood for high net worth investors looking for an agriculture asset of their own - Mitch touches on the importance of trying things and also sometimes throwing your hat in the ring for things that may be a bit out there – as Mitch says it's about finding the thing that differentiates you from others! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E26 · Tue, September 08, 2020

26: HoA "Changing the narrative from Dulacca to Brissie" with Sammie O'Brien

Welcome to Episode 26 Today we're chatting with Sammie O'Brien – if you're a Queensland local you may recognise her from Queensland Weekender and Creek to Coast. Her work has seen her travel across the majority of Queensland, looking at everything from iconic getaways to iconic people. I can safely say it's the first time the town of Dulacca has been mentioned on the podcast but I hope it won't be the last! I found it really interesting when I asked Sammie if she actually saw herself in agriculture. Her answer was no, I don't feel like I'm doing enough. But it's exactly people like Sammie who are able to articulate the story and bring agriculture onto mobile phones and TV's across the country, for a consumer audience. Luckily, when I shared with her our definition of a human of agriculture – she actually does see herself in the industry. Today we're chatting about: - How Sammie's affinity with the country but agriculture more generally came to be - Taking some time off to and leaving the city behind to explore agriculture  with a stint as a drover and meeting friendly locals in pubs that saw her giving them a helping hand - Following her stint in the country she had a number of young girls in particular inquisitive and wanting to know more about agriculture and how it this 'trip' came about - The change of scenery and the sense of accomplishment from a 'day feeling like a day' - The perceptions from both consumers but also how industry see's the work Sammie is doing to promote the industry - Opportunities outside the farm gate for people to get involved with agriculture and she ties in the skill of storytelling with getting out there and experiencing it for herself. Make sure you head to our website www.humansofagriculture.com or to our Instagram @Humansofagriculture_ and make sure you have marked September 19 in your calendars! We're heading (virtually) to the Royal Melbourne show and celebrating the Show with 6 incredible people who have amazing stories about the importance of the Royal Melbourne Show to them and their communities. You can follow Sammie on Instagram @sammieobrien See you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E25 · Tue, September 01, 2020

25: HoA "Why the bloody hell aren't we sharing this story?" with Hugh Dawson

You can find out more on our Instagram over the coming days. Today's guest is an incredible young bloke, he's been our eyes in the sky 800km from Darwin to give us a view from the cockpit of a mustering chopper. To be honest – since I spoke with Hugh earlier this year I knew he had something different about him. I don't think there's many people I've come across who have their shit together quite as well as Hugh, let alone at the age of 22. His involvement in the business, his involvement in industry and his desire to find out more so he can make his own judgements as well as promote agriculture more broadly is down right remarkable. We chat about the journey from school the need for a degree and his one gap year that's coming on five - A little bit about the family wine making business - Some footage he saw of the cattle live export industry in 2011 and being drawn to finding out more - The passion for livestock, animal welfare and understanding more about the Australian standards we export is absolutely contagious - The curiosity to continually learn and grow his understanding of practices and being involved in community groups so he can give back The Northern beef industry, but more importantly Australian agriculture is lucky to have the heart and mind of Hugh Dawson working in it. Check out more at our instagram @HumansofAgriculture_ On Instagram and twitter you can find Hugh at - @Hpjdawson  @thelivestockcollective @youngliveex To stay across what is happening at the Royal Melbourne Show check them out @Royalmelbshow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E24 · Tue, August 25, 2020

24: HoA "Balancing nutrition; Trends, information and myths " with Amy Knight

Today we have something a little bit different in store – We're chatting all things nutrition and as a bonus I've brought my sister Sass along because last time I spoke with Steph Geddes I got peppered with questions I should have asked. Amy Knight is a qualified nutritionist and Dietitian with Nutrition Australia. Their work has been changing lives of Australians for more than 40 years through education and information sharing, they are advocates for good nutrition and healthy eating and they are spreading messages far and wide to create healthier Australians. Today we're having a bit of a chat about:  - Amy's background  - Diving into some of the way health and nutrition messages are being spread  - Dispelling myths about frozen fruit and veges - Talking about supplements and I might make a comparison to sheep  - The importance of a healthy balanced diet; and  - Going beyond the farm gate and meeting with farmers to understand more about how nutritious food is produced and complimenting the full circle with others along the supply chain One thing that really surprised me was that only 7% of Australian adults and 5% of children meet the recommended daily guidelines for vegetable intake and if each of us ate just half a cup more of vege's a day we would save the government $100m a year on health expenditure, we'd put more money in farmers pockets and we'd be healthier. Instagram: @Nutritionaustralia www.nutritionaustralia.org You can join the conversation with Australian Almonds: From the Orchard to your Plate on Wednesday 2 September - check out Hort Innovation for details.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E23 · Tue, August 18, 2020

23: HoA "How Agriculture found me" with Georgie Aley

Welcome to Episode 23!  We're getting a few loyal listeners so I'd love for you to jump over to our Instagram @HumansofAgriculture_ and  let us know if you've got a routine for when you tune in – is it while having a walk, zoning out and having a coffee. While you're there you can check out some of the photo blogs and our video with the team from Green Eggs last week!  Today I'm sitting down with someone who really helped me about 18 months ago and gave me the confidence to chase what I was after. It was a big piece of self discovery for me and her advice I have carried with me ever since. Georgie Aley is a household name within industry circles but for those outside of agriculture her story can resonate with absolutely anyone. She has received some of the highest accolades in industry -  being awarded the 2013 Rabobank Emerging leader award, recognised in 2014 as one of the 100 women in Australian Agribusiness and she went on to make the AFR's 100 women of influence! I've worked alongside GA and I can tell you she is an absolute gun! Today we're chatting about:  - How agriculture found Georgie - Understanding where she wanted to have impact and how she set off to begin that process  - Giving back and developing herself including the Youth Ag summit and her time at the Future Farmers network  - Setting goals and absolutely smashing them out of the park years ahead of schedule  - Creating options and being somewhat in control of your career  - Her journey so far in Agriculture and from her perspective some of the perceived challenges for Women in Agriculture  - What advice she would give to young people thinking about entering the agriculture industry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E22 · Tue, August 11, 2020

22: HoA "Have you tried Green Eggs (and Ham)?" with Kate and Ollie Warner

I couldn't help myself but throw in a Dr Seuss quote! Welcome to Episode 22 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. I'm your host Oli Le Lievre to anyone new. We've got an exciting week ahead for you.  We’ve got today's podcast and later in the week you better jump on our Instagram @humansofagriculture_ to see us release our first feature video with today's guests. Since the beginning I've said I wanted to understand more about our food and fibre system from the people involved in it, each week we've featured people from all over and this week it's awesome to be chatting with Kate and Ollie Warner from Jaskro Park. They are two-fifths of the family business that runs cattle, sheep, cropping and 2 free range egg businesses – Caravan Eggs and Green Eggs Today we're finding out more about their businesses - How a family business like this operates - The importance of animal welfare to their business - The growth and understanding they get from engaging with consumers, chefs and the community - The goals of their business and highlight that not all goals are monetary - That as a society we are really losing connection to our food - And for those playing along at home we get the answer to that Age old question – What came first – The chicken or the egg. Find out more about Jaskro park @Greeneggsfreerange --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E21 · Tue, August 04, 2020

21: HoA "Modernising agriculture from the Farm Table" with Airlie Landale

Welcome to Episode 21 – Today's guest is someone who is having an incredible and positive impact across agriculture and rural Australia. She's someone who is so honest and authentic and what you see is what you get. To me, Airlie Landale is one of the most humble and highly intelligent people I have come across and it's an absolute pleasure to speak with her today. In 2014, she created a database as she began to follow her dream of working hand in hand with her father to learn the ropes of the family business. Little did she know, what she was cultivating would go on to fill one of the biggest resource deficits and play a crucial role in the modernisation of farming businesses across the country – providing them with a single platform for information and connect them in a central place. Today we cover a bit of that story to date, and I feel we only just scraped the surface! - We talk about living the side hustle game & building a business on the side of your day job. - The 'paralysation with perfection' that our society creates with such a fear of failure - We talk about her recent appointment to the board of Rural Aid and the thought process, the moments of self doubt and realising what it is you bring to the table - We talk about the male vs female founders and how Airlie thinks she would've gone raising capital - Probably my favourite part of this chat is where I ask Airlie the advice she would give to young women in Year 10/11 at school about entering the agriculture industry but also life more generally. You find Airlie at www.farmtable.com.au or on all the socials at Farm Table Au or on LinkedIn as Airlie Landale More on Rural aid @ www.ruralaid.org.au Follow us on instagram @HumansofAgriculture or reach out to me directly oli@humansofagriculture.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E20 · Tue, July 28, 2020

20: HoA "Going full circle - being true to me" with Craig Heraghty

Craig Heraghty has spent much of his career at Global professional Services firm, Price Waterhouse Coopers. His work has taken him across the globe working with some of the largest businesses in Australian agri business. He's a country boy at heart raised in the regional NSW town of Parkes. His passion for rural Australia has been exemplified by his recent and fairly large decision to retire, in arguably the prime of his career and with extensive opportunities to pursue something for himself. A life as a grower, maker and creator – it all sounds pretty cryptic right, but I reckon we'll unpack it in here. It hasn't all been sunshine and daisies, it’s a story of perseverance, overcoming the adversities of mental health, resultant family losses, more notably this is the story of somehow who is true to who they are. The discovery and finding of purpose and meaning of true values in their life. We chat about: - The struggles and dislike for agriculture in his early days, the exposure to the millennium drought and wanting to 'get away from it' - Shifting the early perceptions of agriculture and finding commonalities beyond the farmgate - The surprise sense of belonging and how people rallied around and took pride in 'being from the bush' in the city office - The number of females entering the industry (and it's about time!) but more so the opportunity for females to see lights on the hill for where they can go. As Craig says "They're going to redefine what agriculture and the traditionally male dominated industry has been – it can only be a positive thing" - When suicide entered the family five years ago – Craig's entire family were taken aback. Asking questions and not adequately grieving and dealing with what had happened. - Giving up alcohol four or five years ago, getting help from a psychologist. One thing that changed Craig's perception was how much stronger he felt after actually reaching out for help - Green Light to talk is an initiative by PWC and you can find Craig on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0DMh8uktUI - The importance of people in business to show a bit of vulnerability and the humanness aspect means a lot to younger people in business - The importance of finding out who and what you care about and shedding yourself of those people that aren't necessarily important - Take notice of the behaviours of others and be the reflection of all the good interactions you've had over your time and don't repeat the ones that you don't want to carry forward - Be authentic, be genuine and be engaged Sober in the Country – Shanna Whan: https://www.soberinthecountry.org/ Craig on instagram @Made_by_CMCH --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E19 · Tue, July 21, 2020

19: HoA "In my Eloments...A cuppa for Fairtrade" with Julie Hirsch

G'day and welcome to episode 19 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. You can stay up to date with what we're up to by following us on Instagram @humansofagriculture_. We've got a few video's coming out in the next few weeks. Today's guest is definitely an overachiever! Her list of accolades is extensive but features some of the following – 2019 Melbourne Young Entrepreneur of the year, 2020 Telstra Victorian business woman of the year, Forbes 30 under 30… With business partner Nicole Lamond launched a fair trade, ethical Vitamin tea called Eloments Tea. The belief that ethical and fair trade is a non-negotiable but in the tea business isn't always adhered to. Wanting to have impact at the farmer level came to Julie from not actually being among farms, that's where the fascination came from. She personally recognized the disconnect that she had to farming, and wanted to bring thought to the small scale family owned tea gardens that supply tea to businesses all over the world. Seeking to disrupt and improve at various pints within the supply chain, this is a business doing things differently. You can find Julie on LinkedIn under Julie Hirsch Website: www.elomentstea.com If you're chasing a taster of their tea jump over to https://universalvillage6517.activehosted.com/f/47 to check it out! Find us on Instagram @humansofagriculture_ oli@humansofagriculture.com www.humansofagriculture.com Cheers Oli --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E18 · Tue, July 14, 2020

18: HoA "Leading for purpose " with Matt Linnegar

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast - Episode 18 I’m your host Oli Le Lievre and thanks for joining me as I share these conversations during a pretty unique time in our lives. One thing I have loved in the last few weeks is people reach out from all walks of life asking more about agriculture and particularly those from city backgrounds that may not know a way in. It’s bloody cool, and if you do want to chat - please reach out! I thought I’d take the chance to jump back to a  chat I had for the Future Farmers network mentor of the month podcast with Matt Linnegar earlier this year - we chat about leadership, mentoring, purpose and just generally Matt’s journey. I really enjoyed listening back to this conversation with Matt, not only because he’s a ripping bloke but he offers some incredibly sound advice. The conversation highlights Matt’s passion for the industry and how understanding what impact he wanted to have – really drove his career forwards. Matt’s relationship based approach is very relatable, from the frontline of Issues as the CEO of the National Farmers Federation to now working with some of the most remote communities in Australia and overseas. Currently as the CEO of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Matt is a strong supporter of leadership development as a critical factor to the success of rural, regional and remote Australia. This chat is a bit of fun and so I thought id start it a bit differently! Check out the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation - https://rural-leaders.org.au/ If you want to talk more reach out oli@humansofagriculture.com www.humansofagriculture.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E17 · Tue, July 07, 2020

17: HoA "Generation Ag" with Lavinia Wehr & Kayla Evans

G'day and welcome to Episode 17 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast! Welcome back to those of you loyal listeners and thanks for your support!  For those of you joining for the first time, Humans of Agriculture is dedicated to discovering more about our food system from the people involved in it – chatting with people from all walks of life. Today we're doing things slightly differently and this week is a bit of a collaboration with two superstars that are growing the conversations in Australian ag, allllll the way from the west coast – which now more than ever seems a bloody long way away! Similarly, but differently to us, Generation Ag is the masterpiece of two incredibly passionate and talented people that are building a community for anyone passionate about our primary industries. Their podcasts take a different tone and style to ours and if you're not familiar with their work, you better head on over and check out and they are well worth a listen. You can skip this weeks episode, or you can give it a listen but it’s a little bit about my story to date – which was fairly weird but I loved talking with them. Today's duo is Kayla and Lavinia from Generation Ag. Kayla grew up on the Darling Downs in Queensland before joining the navy after school. She now lands on her feet with the Grain Industry Association in WA as program manager for the Career's in Grains project! Lavinia is from a family farm North East of Esperance, she runs her own digital marketing business out of Perth and is secretary of AgConnectWA aiming to create more events for young people in ag and minimize the isolation for young farmers! You can find them both at: www.facebook.com/generationag Instagram: @Generation.Ag Make sure you are following us @humansofagriculture_ or www.humansofagriculture.com to keep up to date with what we're up to! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E16 · Tue, June 30, 2020

16: HoA "Growing a global community while staying humble" with Sharon Cittone

Today's guest has worked across Europe, America and has been instrumental in the growing of a global community of businesses, start ups, investors and governments to support a sustainable food system. Sharon Cittone has been listed by Forbes in 2018 as one of the "Powerful Women Shaping the Future of Food". She believes in the importance of collaboration and see's her role as being one of the connectors to create opportunities for others. One thing I love about Sharon is she is so incredibly humble, she's walked shoulder to shoulder with Former US President Barack Obama in Milan, Italy but when I asked her about some of her "wow" moments she actually mentioned the satisfaction that she gets through working with businesses and connecting the right people to get something done. As you'll find out: 1) She's surrounded herself with a group of amazing, young, thought provoking people and I was fortunate to spent about 6 months working alongside Sharon last year. 2) Sharon is very much a realist and she talks of the importance of getting the economics right in order to achieve the bigger picture. 3) We talk about some of the new innovations and the roles of innovators in the food system more broadly. 4) I know Sharon knows so much, so I thought I'd probe and see what her thoughts are with the improvements in online learning and what may be happening in the education space. 5) And we touch on tourism and the domestic travel prospects both in Italy and Australia. Her purpose is to improve the world we live in and she's going about achieving this through producing and promoting sustainable projects with her expertise. You can find Sharon on twitter:  @Sharibuu on LinkedIn at Sharon Cittone Follow us on instagram: @humansofagriculutre_ or get in touch with me directly: oli@humansofagriculture.com Thanks for listening and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E15 · Tue, June 23, 2020

15: HoA "Big Ideas.. from fire escapes to entrepreneurs changing the world" with Andrew Ive

Andrew Ive is the founder of Big Idea Ventures, He scouts the world for businesses to support. Investing in entrepreneurs to change the world. At twelve years old he put together a sketch of a fire escape.. That sat in the back of a sketch book for years & opened this entrepreneurs ticket to the world. Andrew came across into the food scene about 7 years ago, with a wealth of knowledge as an entrepreneur he lives and breathes innovation. As you’ll find out there’s two stories of Andrew offering opportunities to two Australian start ups, giving them the opportunity to come to the US to grow their businesses. Within days they had both relocated to the states and Andrew provided the opportunity for their products to revolutionise the food scene. He’s a big believer in people and the opportunities for agriculture and food to provide solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. He believes it is possible to create the delicious foods we crave and love without having an impact. We chat about Andrews journey The opportunities that arise working with entrepreneurs in developing regions like India and Africa. Working with their people and cultures to create change. Will we see a whole bunch of plays at replicating chocolate in fun and funky ways?! Andrew Ive on LinkedIn.com www.bigideaventures.com Plant based/cell based - utilise the network or looking for funding. Get in touch! Revolution Gelato- https://www.revolutiongelato.com/ Grounded Foods - https://www.groundedfoods.com/ https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/episodes/7-HoA---Free-From-Opportunities-sounds-Cheesy---with-Veronica-Fil-edbnpi Uplift Foods - https://upliftfood.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E14 · Tue, June 16, 2020

14: HoA - "'Changing the mental health conversation, One funky workshirt at a time" with Ed Ross

This week we're taking a slightly different turn but it's still along the lines of people and stories. This week is mens health week and from family scares to friends experiencing serious complications it's just an area that you can’t be too cautious. One area that hits closer to home than most and to be honest it feels a bit weird because I don't think I've ever said it aloud is Mental Health. I vividly remember at school, the area that would have the greatest impact on our lives in those early years post school would be car accidents. Fast forward and suicide was the number one reason I was attending funerals, and it was for men of all ages. Trade Mutt From stock camps to construction – Ed Ross has lived a lot of experiences. In 2018 he founded a business with his good mate Dan Allen called Trade Mutt. This story is one of a pretty cool journey and it has a long way to go, from a few funky work shirts to shifting the conversations around mental health from construction, to mining to farming. I tell you what these shirts are like nothing you have ever seen before! Mental health landscape has been segregated to be clouded in negativity, when in fact as Ed says – "we all have mental health and it’s a spectrum from happiness, love and joy through to mental illness with depression and anxiety". This is a conversation starter (TIACS.org) – text back service where you can get access to a psychologist. Available to anyone and everyone. Whether its financial troubles, personal struggles or you're needing to have a chat – absolutely reach out to them! Lifeline is available on 13 11 14 There are a few swear words but this conversation is a really tough one, but it’s the tough ones that are so incredibly important. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E13 · Tue, June 09, 2020

13: HoA - 'Healthy body, healthy mind... Trust your gut' with Steph Geddes

I am privileged to have Nutritionist Steph Geddes from Body Good Food on the podcast. In a little aside, Steph the superstar was 37 weeks pregnant when we recorded this and I wish her all the best as she welcomes a little one into the world very very soon! Today I had about half a dozen questions from friends, farmers, strangers and new mothers. Wanting to take the chance to understand more about some of the decisions they’re making around food today and what it could mean for them into the future. From testing intolerances in early childhood to a farmer asking if we should actually be eating dairy! Steph and I begin our chat talking about how dieting can be incredibly restrictive or obsessive and in fact it doesn’t need to be. Food shouldn’t create anxieties and it can be so exciting to discover the endless possibilities. We discuss the linkages between gut health and your overall health and wellbeing, your gut actually is the foundation and research is showing there’s a correlation between your gut health to things like your moods & mental health and your digestion. Recently, we have seen a rise in plant based diets (which in fact we all should be) BEFORE You jump down my throat - that’s the foundation should be plants. The importance of understanding seasonality through local farmers markets and the effects of food miles on nutritional value - i really enjoyed this chat and found it incredibly insightful to some of the questions we see pop up day-to-day. I don’t want to take over the chat for you but when you listen to the next 40 minutes you should jump over to Instagram and check our Humansofagriculture_ You can pop your questions in the comments or we can link you directly withSteph! Enjoy the chat and i’d love it if you took 30 seconds to rate and review & let me know what conversations you’d like to hear. You can find Steph on Instagram @nutritionist_stephgeddes www.bodygoodfood.com.au Humansofagriculture.com oli@humansofagriculture.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E12 · Tue, June 02, 2020

12: HoA - 'The Laneway to opportunity, self discovery & finding purpose' with Georgia Beattie

I wanted to release this episode AS SOON AS IT WAS RECORDED! Today's Guest is Georgia Beattie, CEO of Bulla Park - Australia's Largest Organic Mushroom Farm & traditionally you'd say she's fairly new to Agriculture but Agriculture touches every aspect of our lives & Georgia is no stranger to Food & Drink space.  At just the age of 20, Georgia Launched her first business - Lupe Wines. Inspired by the inability to get a glass of wine at a music festival- Her epiphany came a few years later, for every dollar she made she was putting a plastic cup into the world, in her own words "it was the dumbest business for someone my age, I knew better". Her resume includes CEO of Realestate.com's venture Spacely, CEO of Startup Victoria, Board member for Secondbite & Rowing Australia.  She's a women of influence and boy oh boy are we lucky to have her in Agriculture!  This chat is a cracker - it's a mix of life advice and a solid dose of reality. It's applicable to absolutely anyone, from talking about finding your purpose and where you want to have impact. "No one is you, and no one knows how to do something the way you do - use it!". One of my favourite parts of this chat is the reference to creating your own velocity, and using it to have a real impact with your purpose! I can't wait for you to hear this chat, The Humans of Agriculture have a voice and this one is an absolute rockstar! You can find Georgia on: Twitter (@Gbeattie), www.georgiabeattie.com or www.bullapark.com Head over to our instagram @Humansofagriculture_ or our website www.humansofagriculture.com See ya next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E11 · Tue, May 26, 2020

11: HoA - Mark Tanner delivers the Skinny on China

Today we're chatting Chinese consumers and who better to hear it from than Mark Tanner the managing Director of China Skinny. China Skinny are the worlds most read weekly newsletter about marketing to Chinese consumers. We chat about everything from the here and now, to some of the opportunities for Australian exporters. You'll be re-assured that Mark believes that the mid term looks positive for Australia. The way we've handled Covid actually reassures that our systems and processes work. Backing our 'clean green image' is one of trust & transparency. Covid has opened up some new habits, new markets with access to more regions of China with the increased use of e-commerce. Activities like cooking at home has risen so how can we accommodate these new behaviours with Australian food and beverage products? You can get in follow China Skinny and Mark Tanner  via his website (www.chinaskinny.com) & weekly newsletter. We'd love for you to submit any questions @Humansofagriculture_ or reach out to me @ oli@humansofagriculture.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E10 · Tue, May 19, 2020

10: HoA - 'Superfoods the Australian story' with Hayley Blieden

Hayley Blieden is the founder of the Australian Superfoods Co. With a background in sports nutrition, Hayley's first exposure to Australian native foods & their superfood status was while working at the North Melbourne Football Club. Discussing with players their diets during the off season, Hayley began investigating Australian native foods… Fruits like the Kakadu plum hosting 100x the vitamin C of an orange and 5 x the antioxidants of blueberries – these superfoods are possibly one of the biggest underdogs in the world of nutrition. This episode is slightly longer than most, but I just found this chat so intriguing that it deserves every minute. From the lack of awareness of superfoods in Australia, to some of the significant cultural aspects associated with native foods – this chat covers it all. With 18 products on the shelves, the Australian superfood co is harnessing the nutrition opportunities with the latest processes in food manufacturing to take Australian superfoods to the world… but before all that get's going, you better find out what they are! You can find out more on the Australian Food Co @AustSuperfoods on Facebook & Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E9 · Tue, May 12, 2020

9: HOA - 'Changing the Climate Conversations' with Anika Molesworth

Welcome to Episode 9 – We're heading to outback NSW to chat with Anika Molesworth at her family's sheep station in Broken Hill in far west NSW. It's not so much what happens on the farm that defines Anika but her passion & determination to creating a better future through advocating for sustainable farming, environmental conservation & climate change action. Anika references the sense of responsibility she feels to not only protect her land, but the communities and industry that are so intertwined with it. She sees a significant role for farmers to connect people to climate through the food and through what may seem like small & meaningless roles.  Her work has seen her front and centre in national debates, on televisions but it’s her work in the fields of South East Asia that stands out to me. The snippet played earlier is one aspect that was really eye opening for me & how it's not always necessarily the facts that will have the most profound impact on a person. You can see more from us at @HumansofAgriculture_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/humansofagricultureofficial --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E8 · Tue, May 05, 2020

8: HoA - 'Changing the beef process to improve Animal Welfare' with Chris & Gill

"We have a lot of people, the only meat they eat will be Provenir because the animals have not been through the undue stress of traditional systems" Welcome to our 'mini-panel' for Episode 8. We're bringing a consumer facing beef brand, on farm processor and farmer together! Chris Balazs is one of the founders and CEO of Provenir, a high welfare, premium beef brand that processes the animals on farm to reduce the stress in the final hours of the animals life. Gill Sanbrook, is a farmer from Holbrook in NSW, she talks about farming like an art – creating a landscape that is full of life, caring for her animals and how at first she struggled seeing the animals processed on her farm, but it was this that has given her a far greater appreciation for caring for the animals & her landscape. Gill talks about how special it is to work with a business like Provenir and also the ability to connect with the chefs. Closing the loop on food and giving the chefs the first hand experience and understanding through working hand in hand with farmers. More info on Provenir and where to find it @ www.provenir.com.au or @Provenirmeat Please reach out to us @HumansofAgriculture_ on Instagram or on Facebook @Humansofagricultureofficial. Alternatively you can leave us a voice mail on www.anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E7 · Tue, April 28, 2020

7: HoA - 'Free From Opportunities sounds Cheesy?!' with Veronica Fil

If you were given an offer of $200,000 dollars to pack your life up and move to the USA to kickstart your business.. would you? Well that's the reality of today's guest. She packed up her life within 48 hours and committed everything, today we're jetting across to Los Angeles to chat with Veronica Fil the founder of Grounded Foods. Grounded are a plant based  'cheese business', Veronica is an economist who had a F&B marketing agency in Australia, her husband is a fine dining chef. Veronica knew 'plant based was not just a trend. She knows that there will always be consumers looking for 'free from' products and it's their mix of skillset that opened the opportunity. As dark as it may sound, Veronica realises the economic opportunity in this sector & is here to make money, while catering to what consumers are demanding. Her story is incredibly unique; facing death constantly with an auto-immune condition, Veronica see's business success as her ticket to better medical treatment. Thanks for your support, please reach out with any questions via our instagram @HumansofAgriculture_ or Facebook (@humansofagricultureofficial_). Veronica can be found @Grounded_foods --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E6 · Tue, April 21, 2020

6: Humans of Agriculture - Sam & Steph Trethewey

Welcome to Episode 6 – Today I'm chatting with Sam and Steph Trethewey of the Tasmanian Agricultural company. Sam has been a strong advocate for the agriculture industry and the need for continual improvement, and has achieved this with various agribusiness roles & startups – he now has turned his hand to production Agriculture and with his partner Steph with a background of journalism and communications - they are a formidable force. They are building a business that relies on symbiotic relationship between nature, their animals and their management, this model of farming known as 'regen ag' is gaining traction. So is it the latest trend? By listening you'll find out how Tas Ag Co is building a style of farming & a brand that is bringing transparency. As a beef brand without a cow, it's an interesting business model that will be one to watch. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E5 · Wed, April 15, 2020

5: Humans of Agriculture - Michael Fox

Today's guest is Michael Fox from Fable Food Co. Fable are a relatively new entrant to the market, they are producing alternative proteins products including beef & pork from mushrooms. Michael has extensive global experience as an entrepreneur, he founded and led Shoes of Prey a women's fashion business for a number of years. Michael is passionate about the food he consumes and so founded Fable as he saw a market opportunity, he understands consumers, mass markets and how detrimental following a consumer trend can potentially be. I love getting different perspectives, for me, I'm excited by the emerging opportunities for all of agriculture and alternative proteins is one of those https://fablefood.co/ Follow us on instagram: @HumansofAgriculture_ Reach out with any questions and if you enjoyed the chat, Like, rate & share the podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E4 · Tue, April 07, 2020

I said it - 10,000 conversations

Delusional, Crazy or naively optimistic? I want to have 10,000 conversations with people in different areas of our food system and share the conversations via our platforms.  12 months down the track of the initial thought process, it's taken a long time to get the wheels turning - but i finally feel like there's motion. A quick 10 minute glimpse into some of the things that have driven me to start Humans of Agriculture, where I want to take it & the desire for more people to share their story across the food system. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E3 · Tue, March 31, 2020

3: Humans of Agriculture - Giacomo Cavalli

"I Believe it Can Be" - Giacomo Cavalli is the Sustainability Manager at the Media Trade Company.  Giacomo's perspectives are drawn from his experiences dealing with people, institutions and governments across Europe. Our conversation covers some incredible start ups, the role of corporates and governments moving forward. He references a number of the Sustainable Development goals, in particular SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, at all levels partnerships are critically important to achieve Social, Economic and Environmental outcomes. As this conversation highlights just some of the exorbitant numbers of people facing inequality around the world. It is Giacomo's approach with optimism and positivity for a better future that is infectious, in his words "I believe it can be". Enjoy the conversation. SDG's - https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/?menu=1300 UNESCO stats on students out of school - https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/03/26/nearly-14-billion-children-around-globe-are-out-school-heres-what-countries-are-doing-keep-kids-learning-during-pandemic/ Giacomo Cavalli on LinkedIn Instagram: @HumansofAgriculture_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E2 · Sat, March 28, 2020

2: Humans of Agriculture - David Cornish

David Cornish an agribusiness lecturer takes the time to have a chat about some of the changes the students are going through with Covid-19 and how with the right mindset, there will be a lot to learn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

S1 E1 · Wed, March 25, 2020

The Chefs dilemma, thoughtful food with Mark LaBrooy

Mark LaBrooy is an author, a hunter, a chef and one of the founders of the well renowned Three Blue Ducks. He has worked across the world in fine dining, is incredibly passionate about the process in getting food onto your plate. Join us as we chat about animal welfare, consumer choice, the importance of community and the satisfaction and emotion involved in having a better connection to our food system. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message