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Q&A with Nat Bell: Lets find the next crop of Groundbreakers in Aussie Ag
Live Chat "The Next Gen Brekky" join us at Elders Farm Fest with Tom, Maree and Mark
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.
"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.
"Motherland saved me and allowed me to create my own identity" with Steph Trethewey
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.
“We should be proud of what we do on our farms in Australia" with Andrew Fowler
Andrew Fowler is a Visionary, leader, community man and passionate about empowering people.
Listen to this weeks episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast to hear Andrew’s story.
“We aren't utilising 50% of the human resource on farm" Former Nuffield CEO & 1986 Scholar Jim Geltch
Jim Geltch is a proud Husband, Father and Grandparent and he’s had an incredible career. After finishing school he spent his early twenties on farms in Thailand before a variety of roles inside and outside the farmgate including as CEO of Nuffield Australia and Nuffield International.
"You can't have everything, but you can have anything" with Elizabeth Brennan
"If I haven't thought about a wicked problem by morning tea, then it's almost like I haven't lived my day properly. I feel and think about things deeply."
From Dolphin Tours to Dairies - it’s Lucy Collins life
From Dolphin tours to the Dairy industry - a look inside the life of Lucy Collins, a Vet and farmer from Victoria
The Quarterly: Who Owns Aussie Farms? Farm land values, Wind Turbines, Beef Week with Tim McKinnon from LAWD
The latest in all things rural real estate with LAWD Senior Director Tim McKinnon
The Million acre station owner using tourism to diversify with Ashley Severin
1986 Nuffield Scholar Ashley Severin talks about life in the Red centre of Australia. The early years living on a dirt floor, the 9 year dry spell, and the emergence of Tourism as a key revenue stream to diversify and future-proof their business.
Career: Jane Snell left Fine Dining to pursue Dairy Farming
Hear from Dairy Farmer Jane Snell on how she left behind a career in fine dining to pursue a life in dairy.
Dairy Farming For a Better Future 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, Oli had just started the Humans Of Agriculture Podcast and Harry was recommended to listen, which turned out to be a pretty pivotal moment for him.
Nuffield CEO - A global view of Agriculture 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.”
"We're doing what a lot of parents would do for their kids, but for whatever reason, they can't" with Adam DeMamiel
Adam DeMamiel is the CEO, Director and Co-Founder of Boys To The Bush, a charity which supports vulnerable youth with intensive programs.
Often these kids are subject to trauma that is genuinely shocking and tragic.
"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."
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 this blog, 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.
Agriculture at Airports with Nick Bloor
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.
“I was going to be a lawyer and got a bit of a light bulb moment.”
“That (law) wasn't an area that I was going to be able to make a difference. And maybe that had something to do with the fact that I reckon I'd be a pretty crappy lawyer that I switched to horticulture.”
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.”
Tessa Chartres - 2024 Zanda McDonald Award Winner
Tessa Chartres is the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award winner, in this episode she shares part of her story to falling in love in and with the Riverina, the importance of Water to Riverina communities, the Arts and culture aspect and importance the Conservatorium has to the town of Deni and her plans for her upcoming Zanda Mentoring trip.
"My Eyesight is Failing Every Day, but I think my Vision is Getting Stronger" with Mark Peart
“I don't want to make it sound too fluffy, but it lit a fire inside of me. And it was like, ‘Hey, I'm going to build a tech business in the bush’.”
And that’s exactly what Mark did.
“Tech was disrupting every other industry, but it hadn't really disrupted agriculture.”
“I wanted to start something where we could solve a problem straight away for farmers.”
“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.