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“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 career more than any other was when a young boy asked him if he could teach him to be a farmer.
The road to Liquid Gold with Fiona and Liam Mann
The road less travelled to finding liquid gold “you have to do it differently” with Fiona and Liam Mann
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” - Ted
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 would first establish themselves on the property, Ted alongside his daughter and two nephews are continuing the families legacy.
Making your own Opportunity, with Martin Lovegrove.
“If you can see it, you can be it”
- Marty Lovegrove
Growing up, Martin Lovegrove, who is most definitely a ‘Marty’, dreamt of being a shearer, just like his Dad.
By his mid teenage years with plenty of time on the boards of the woolshed, Marty’s career aspirations would shift from fleece to fields. A pathway mapped, to finish school and proceed to tertiary education.
“I went [to University] to meet people, which is the biggest part of agriculture, probably.”
Like many young adults, returning home was a drawcard, however it was the encouragement of his father that would see Marty move further afield, securing a job with the Department of Agriculture on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.
The Future in Farming our Seas, With Roberta Marcoli
“I get nervous because English isn’t my first language and sometimes I forget the word I want to say. I’ll probably have jelly legs and a shaky voice, but I am really excited.”
Stories like Roberta Marcoli’s bring a smile to our face, and we are cheering that she has found her pathway in Aussie Agriculture.
It would be easy to think that her passion for aquaculture was fostered as a child growing up in a small fishing village in Italy, however, it was actually a trip to the aquarium that sparked a love for the ocean.
Family, Community and Overcoming Barriers “Once I accepted that, my life changed forever” with Nigel Corish.
Nigel Corish was born with Cerebal 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.
Born and bred in Goondiwindi, his entire family are involved in Agriculture. His parents moved to the region in 1979, converting a sheep and cattle property to dryland cropping. The move to growing cotton in 1982 would be instrumental in the family’s success today.
Recycling can be as simple as Tag with Natalie Bell
“It doesn’t matter who you are or what your background is, everyone can have a go.”
Natalie Bell was living in Sydney when a change in her High School would ultimately ignite a passion for showing cattle that would go on to shape her career.
She loved it so much that she went to Sydney University and studied Agricultural Science with a major in Livestock Production.
Her career so far has taken her along the east coast of Australia to learn all she can related to the red meat industry, farming, and sustainability.
The Guardian of the Vines: "Nature has a profound impact on our passions" with Nigel Blieschke.
The Guardian of the Vines: "Nature has a profound impact on our passions" with Nigel Blieschke.
"Growing up on an isolated sheep and cattle farm in South Australia profoundly influenced my perspective on agriculture."
Surrounded by the remarkable landscape of the Flinders Ranges, rich in diversity alongside his Grandfather's interest and care for the natural environment that have played a significant role in shaping Nigel Blieschke interests.
"Childhood experiences often shape our understanding, and mine laid the foundation for a connection to the land."
An Entrepreneur Championing Rural Australia: “The Regions have the Solutions to the Worlds Problems” with Julia Spicer
Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities: A Conversation with Julia Spicer
Creating a More Equitable World Through AgTech with Sam Masanari Lambert
“From market to market there are lots of different issues that emerge with agricultural producers. Some of the smaller to medium size businesses don't have access to basic technology, whether it was too expensive or they didn’t know about it.
In areas like Sri Lanka it’s a lot more accentuated than other areas. It was core infrastructure that was lacking, like understanding how exports are done and taking cross-border payments.
The point was that there were big gaps where basic technology was missing, so we started working on that. So that’s what my project is on, giving access and know-how to agribusinesses around the world on technology and innovation.”
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, Sam entered the world in the 1950’s and the farming businesses evolved from humble beginnings, including mixed grain and livestock farming, has a clothing and fashion business Goondiwindi Cotton attached to it
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, 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…
Science in Agriculture Enabling Dr Katia Taylor to have the Impact she Wants to have on the World
Science in Agriculture Enabling Dr Katia Taylor to have the Impact she Wants to have on the World - 2024 evokeAG. Future Young Leader.
“We can solve big societal and environmental problems using science. And agriculture for me is the most important.”
Chatting all things Plants and Tech with Guy Coleman
Chatting all things Plants and Tech with Guy Coleman - 2024 evokeAG. Future Young Leader.
Geneticists, biologists and evolutionists are regular company for Guy Coleman.
He has moved around the globe learning all he can about plants, particularly from the research lens. It’s landed Guy in Denmark at the University of Copenhagen where he currently resides.
Dreams, Courage and Legacy in Farming with Fritz Bolten.
Fritz Bolten came to Australia as an 11 year old, unable to speak English his family set about establishing a family farming operation in the remote Kimberley of Western Australia.
He shares his story and the learnings of courage, pursuing dreams and legacy through his life.
"From that point I decided Agriculture was something I had a real passion for" with Nick Crundall
I wouldn't be here if I didn't love it. So we share that in common with anyone who's grown up on a farm.
And if you've got that as a bedrock to go off, then, I think you can be equally successful as a farmer's son or daughter as you can be from from the city.
The 3 Month Window Which Turned Jack Milbank's World on its Head and Shaped the Pathway Forward
“Your whole life, you think you're going to do something. For that to suddenly change in a three-month window does make you reevaluate things pretty quickly. And you don't actually have much choice, you have to innovate”.
I really wanted to go home.
But I thought, I've got to be able to create a new future. And so the only way to do it is to look forward and pursue every opportunity that presents itself with as much vigour and passion as I possibly could”
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.
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.
Rural Life, Farming and Community Involvement with Sandra Ireson
“I noticed the population loss when my eldest child was born in 1998. I turned around one day and realised that 12 of the families that had moved to the community had left the district. In 2011, Hay had the fastest falling population in the country.” - Sandra Ireson
Not wanting to be one to sit on the sidelines, Sandra knew that there was so much to share about Hay, about the region and about agriculture. So 10 years ago, alongside several other volunteers in the community she established Hay Inc, an opportunity to grow the exposure of city boys to country life in Hay, NSW.