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Humans of Agriculture

Humans of Agriculture

We"re going behind the scenes to see and understand modern agriculture, because no matter whether you"re in it or not, you probably don"t know all the pieces to just how incredible, diverse and multi-layered agriculture is. We do this by uncovering the real stories, experiences and voices of modern agriculture.

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34:52

Angling for better mental wellbeing: the Bayer Big...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/06/30

When you're in the grip of drought, with livestock to feed and budgets to recalibrate, it can feel impossible to escape the business for a mental break.But the Bayer Big Fish Challenge is giving farmers the perfect excuse. It's an all-year-round nationwide fishing competition, which anyone can be part of, and every big fish caught raises money for mental health charity The Fly Project. A win-win! Hear farmer Brad Stillard and program facilitator Matt Tripet share their personal stories, and

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36:00

When the worlds of ag science, comms and policy...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/06/23

It's a good thing Aly Bunton loves talking to people, as her Public Affairs role with Bayer Crop Science Australia depends on good relationships. And it's not just with the suits in Canberra; Aly is well-connected with scientists and farmers all over to ensure Bayer stays on the front foot of industry issues globally, and that Governments are aware of how different policies impact Aussie farmers.With no previous ties to farming, a career in agriculture was a little unexpected for Aly. She

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52:17

Agricultural advocacy: how can it shift from...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/06/16

In an increasingly noisy world, how can ag speak with a unified, consistent voice?The changing dynamics of agricultural advocacy in Australia has caught our attention, and we're keen to explore whether industry representation is still 'fit for purpose' in a rapidly shifting political and social landscape. With around 270 farm advocacy bodies in Australia with a combined annual spend of $400-600 million, there's no shortage of voices sticking up for ag. But how effective are they in

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29:04

Tom & Mick chat new opportunities with Stuart Austin

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/06/09

Cattleman Stuart Austin doesn't shy away from a challenge and his next venture is no exception. Stuart is well-known for his work in the natural capital space in his former role as General Manager of Wilmot Cattle Company, a regenerative grass fed beef operation in NSW. In this chat with Tom & Mick, Stuart explains the various arms of his new venture Audacious Agriculture and the land-use challenges he's noticing overseas, which he thinks we could learn from. Despite the career

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13:32

Mini: How AgRi-Silience is helping SA farmers, with...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/06/04

It's not often you get the chance to hit the pause button, zoom out and look at the bigger picture of your farming business.Farmers are often great at being operational - getting the crop in, or managing livestock cycles - but perhaps not as well practiced at thinking through a strategic plan: where you want your business to go and how you want to go about it. Many of us tend to simply let things unfold and that's why Jeanette Long's pearls of wisdom are so helpful - she's a director,

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49:18

Learning from YouTube and the upsides of first-gen...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/06/02

Six years ago, South Australian accountant Tom Cosentino ditched his day job and bought a cattle property without ever having touched a cow before. Relying on YouTube to learn the basics, Tom reckons his naivete has also helped endear him to other farmers willing to teach. Hear how Tom feels great freedom without the ‘generational inertia’ behind him, and perhaps under less pressure than those who’ve inherited a family businesses. He shares his rollercoaster experience as a

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69:54

Thanh the Fruit Nerd! Is Social Media the new shop...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/05/26

It's time to level up our produce game! There are few things more disappointing than biting into a floury apple, or cutting open a bruised avocado... if only we knew what mango to choose based on skin spots, or how to best store pears so they ripen perfectly…That, friends, is the mission of our next guest, Thanh ‘The Fruit Nerd’ Truong.He's put a modern spin on the traditional fruiterer, using his growing social media profile to share entertaining tips on choosing, storing and prepping

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27:17

"I don't wanna stuff it up": Jono Mudge takes on the...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/05/19

In this second episode of our AgRi-silience series, Jono Mudge gives a glimpse into the realities of stepping up as the next generation in a family business. It hasn't been an easy run of seasons for mixed farmers in South Australia's mid-north, but the AgRi-silience program came at the perfect time for Jono - deflecting his attention away from the seemingly endless dust, to what he can control. From the humble workshop whiteboard to navigating new apps, Jono explains how simple tools are

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31:47

Tom and Mick are back! This time with wool buyer José...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/05/14

After a brief hiatus, Tom and Mick are back at it... This time they sit down with their first international guest, José Paz Vermal of Argentina, to discuss the current state of play in the wool market.SummaryThis chat delves into the dynamics of the global wool market, discussing current trends and challenges. The market hasn't been flash for a while, but José thinks that can be turned around with a focus on quality and better marketing. Find out what opportunities there are for growers

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55:51

We’re sitting down for a succession planning...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/05/12

Succession planning is complicated territory for any business, but perhaps more so in farming with families at the core of most operations.It's not just relationships and family legacies that hinge on effective succession planning, it also plays a critical role in building strategic foresight, sustainability and continuity into a business. Succession is delicate stuff, so we thought we'd draw on the experience of accountant Chloe Arthur and lawyer Kirsty Evans to learn what can make the

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54:57

From stress to strategy: how the McInerneys built a...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/05/05

In the first episode of this special AgRi-silience series, we visit Mark and Rachel McInerney at Riverton, South Australia, to hear how they've navigated adversity, redefined their roles on the farm, and turned professional development into a catalyst for business renewal.In this chat you'll hear:How an HR masterclass became the starting point for major business change The impact of back-to-back climate challenges and how they planned through uncertaintyHow weekly planning, clear roles, and

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19:05

"Schools key to tapping into ag talent pool early"...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/04/28

A couple weeks back, I spotted through the Global Food Forum that Nutrien Ag Solutions has decided to partner with Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia. This move marks a big investment in how the ag industry interacts with the next generation of producers. So I decided to ring up Carissa Buckland, who works in Nutrien as their Director of Corporate Affairs.Carissa shares her unconventional journey from studying history and politics to working on farms and eventually climbing

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35:13

From Wall Street to Cannabis and now tackling Methane...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/04/22

Derek Peterson has had a colorful career.He's found himself at the head of ROAM, an agriculture tech company trying to solve the problem of methane emissions. But he didn't get there following the 'traditional path.' In this chat we cover his career so far, from working on Wall Street to becoming a visionary entrepreneur whose journey expertise bridge traditional agriculture, finance, and the emerging industry of — medicinal cannabis.In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, we dive into

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31:41

Bringing in the Bots - We're sitting down with...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/04/14

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

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47:22

Carbon, Capital and Courage: Hugh Killen on the...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/04/07

“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

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20:20

Do young people need more support to find their...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/04/02

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

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38:49

A modern Ag career on the farm and at LAWD with...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/03/31

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

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20:00

A look back at EvokeAg 2025 with Harriet Mellish

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/03/26

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

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32:52

Aussie Cotton from Farm to Fabric in RB Sellars...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/03/25

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

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49:56

How Ed Currenti found his career in Food...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/03/18

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

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