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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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17:13

East to west: Fraser Stewart connects sheep producers...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/09/24

WA sheep farmers do things "bloody well" if you ask Fraser Stewart, which is why he wrestled the 2025 Rabo WA Sheep & Wool tour to the west side of the country. Fraser was proud to see curiosity and ideas bounce between the 21 big industry players visiting from the Eastern States and New Zealand to WA's Great Southern region last month. WA is a key restocking market nationally, but Fraser wanted to show the impressive adaptations farmers are making to the phase out of the live export

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24:29

FOMO kicking in? Tom & Mick chat sheep market...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/09/22

We're keen to know what's going on with sheep - there seems to be records hit week after week at sale yards across the country. Are farmers getting FOMO? Tom & Mick chat with stock and station royalty Todd Clements and Nick Fogarty about the underlying drivers of current sheep and lamb prices and what's likely to come.Todd and Nick are from Bowyer & Livermore in the Central West of NSW - a real estate, stock and station agency. TakeawaysSlaughter prices have been higher than

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28:20

"You’re going where?" Sophie Marriott's leap into...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/09/17

There’s more to meat than what Aussies might think. After graduating from uni, Sophie Marriott couldn't wait to leave the bright lights of Brisbane to explore the seemingly endless opportunities in red meat processing. She never expected she'd end up in Tasmania, working for family-owned beef processing company Greenham, on the north-western coast. She's become totally smitten by the local community of Smithton and has grown a deep appreciation for the diversity of jobs and experiences

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37:45

Discover why Martin Rohde continues to raise the bar...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/09/15

When buying eggs, what matters to you? In this chat with Martin Rohde, of Rohde Egg Co, Oli learns what free range actually means, as well as some other intricacies of running a rapidly expanding higher-welfare egg business in South Australia's Clare Valley region. Even when navigating challenges around COVID-19 and avian influenza, the Rohde family has always kept animal welfare at the core of their business decisions, rather than chasing 'numbers on the board'.Chapters00:00 Introduction

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23:15

Behind HOA: Meet Our Team Liv Thorn - WA

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/09/11

A new voice joins Humans of Agriculture!Liv Thorn pokes her face from behind the curtain to share a bit about her background in media and what she brings to her (relatively) new role as Content Specialist in our ever-evolving team.Liv is a passionate storyteller and determined to propel more authentic, human-led stories from the bush into the mainstream. A seasoned journalist with over 15 years working in rural media, including presenting ABC's WA Country Hour, Liv brings sharp editorial

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24:33

"It just gels with me": Stephen 'Chainy' Duncan has...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/09/08

At the heart of Australia’s meat processing industry are the people. From graduates to CEOs, and those who work on the floor, we're letting their stories shine through this special More To Meat series. In part two, we meet the unforgettable Stephen Duncan, aka Chainy, from Casino Food Company in NSW. Chainy has been in the red meat processing game since 1985 and has worked just about every role on the factory floor. Hear his incredible career journey through the ranks and how his passion

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45:11

"Bringing people in": Anthony Lee's open door...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/09/01

In the first episode of our three-part More To Meat series, we're revealing a side of meat production you don't often get to see. Oli visits Australian Country Choice (ACC) in Brisbane where they've recently processed 6000 head of cattle in just one week. That's enough beef for 49 million spaghetti bolognese meals... enough to feed every Australian twice!CEO Anthony Lee welcomes us into the ACC factory and explains there's more to red meat processing than just food. Products are used in

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69:33

"We started with one steer": how David McGiveron and...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/08/25

An 'overnight success' is often many years in the making and that's certainly the case for the Our Cow empire.Husband and wife duo Dave McGiveron and Bianca Tarrant scraped together a deposit to buy a small cattle property in 2019 and fulfill their dream of being 'mad weaner producers'.With just one steer to their name, they launched a direct-to-consumer meat business which soon exploded into a meat subscription powerhouse turning over more than $40 million a year. But it hasn't been

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26:12

Tom & Mick quiz Charlie Perry on breeding wagyu for a...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/08/18

Beware, the burn!Tom & Mick got more than they bargained for in this chat with Wagyu breeder Charlie Perry.Apart from minor ego bruising, the fellas discovered that breeding some of the country's best Wagyu cattle is about more than just marbling. Charlie explains how sophisticated genetic tools are helping him grow a more balanced and functional animal, so he and his clients can endure the boom and bust cycles of the wagyu market. As we creep closer to the Trent Bridge Wagyu bull

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26:52

The 101 hats of Grace Griffiths

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/08/13

There are many fascinating pockets of Aussie agriculture and Grace Griffiths is keen to explore them all. A few years ago, Grace created 101 Ag Pathways to showcase the plethora of roles and career pathways into agriculture. Grace is an agronomist, cotton grower, GIS specialist and part of her family business Data Ag, based in Goodiwindi QLD. She chats about the chaos of juggling multiple roles, how her side passion project is opening doors to a new generation of ag professionals, and why

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43:03

Innovation vs regulation: Michael Leader on whether...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/08/11

The biotech at the fingertips of farmers is super exciting. But is regulation keeping pace with scientific leaps?Biotech like gene editing has the potential to revolutionise the industry - by not only enhancing crop yields, but supporting sustainable farming practices, and helping address global climate change and food security. Michael Leader's job with Bayer is an interesting one - he's the bridge connecting the science labs and the regulators; translating complex new biotech innovation

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14:37

"Be curious and give it a crack": how the Rabo Grad...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/08/06

When Tim Felan was exploring career options fresh out of uni a decade ago, marrying his love for agriculture and finance together just made sense.But he says 'falling into' a trial internship at Rabobank is what really fast-tracked his career to becoming National Manager of Major Agribusiness Clients.He was pleased to see the Rabo Graduate Program formalised in 2023, exposing more uni graduates to the incredible possibilities open to young people in the food and agribusiness sector. Hear

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41:53

"Stronger together": get to know the Coggan siblings...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/08/04

Choosing to get along seems to be the mindset critical to the success of the Coggan family mixed farming business over five generations. Juggling a massive beef, lamb and grain operation in Queensland's Western Downs, siblings Emily, Tom and Sarah are fast becoming a leading force in the early adoption of ag technology.They're the first beef farmers in Australia to use halter collars, allowing them to double the number of breeder cattle grazing otherwise unproductive land, with virtually

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18:54

Spotlight: Maddie Morgan on what drives her to better...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/07/30

They say you can't be what you can't see, and thankfully there are many incredible role models for women in agriculture these days. When entering the workforce and feeling a little untethered, Maddie Morgan saw a need to better connect those women and grow support networks for industry professionals. As if being an agribusiness lawyer and helping on her family's farm in Condamine QLD wasn't enough, Maddie co-founded the Women in Agriculture network, which keeps her busy and most importantly

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45:29

“The decisions I make today? They won’t hit a plate...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/07/28

Charlie Perry reckons he might know more intricate details of the health of his Wagyu bulls than he does of his kids! He's fascinated by the genomic data behind every calf he breeds, which allows him to make incremental genetic gains for the betterment of the supply chains he services. And he'd have to be pretty patient too, with the results of the careful breeding decisions he makes today taking four years to show up on the consumer's plate. With the 2025 Trent Bridge Wagyu bull sale

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11:51

In The Know: What does opening our doors to US beef...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/07/24

Yesterday’s surprise move to lift biosecurity restrictions on US beef imports has sent ripples through Aussie ag - with historical concerns around potentially devastating diseases like foot and mouth or mad cow entering our shores.It comes as rumours swirl about a possible hike in tariffs on Aussie exports to the US. Is this a long-planned, science-based decision, or is there something more strategic at play?We speak with agricultural policy and trade expert Andrew Henderson to unpack the

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9:21

Agricultural land boom: analyst Paul Joules explains...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/07/23

If one word could sum up the current agricultural land market - volatile - is how Rabobank analyst Paul Joules would describe it. He reckons the unprecedented 80% growth in land prices in recent years is changing the way farmers make decisions... shifting their focus to productivity over expansion. This bite-size chat touches on the influence of commodity prices and global supply chains on land values, as well as the emerging trend of partnerships in farm purchases.takeawaysAgricultural

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19:44

Steering the future: trucking legend Glenn ‘Yogi’...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/07/21

You won't find too many fellas as genuinely happy and passionate about their job as Glenn 'Yogi' Kendall.Yogi is a prominent figure in the trucking community - a celebrity even - with a cult following on TV show Outback Truckers and well known for his tireless work mentoring rookie drivers. Yogi is a big believer in the value of good old fashioned, honest, hard work. He's barely had a day off in his 28 year career but finds solace from the spotlight in the hours of solitude he spends on the

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20:55

Corporate to country: Tom & Mick find the red meat...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/07/14

Tom Redden of Naparoo Pastoral never thought he'd circle back to the family farm after a stint in the corporate world but the opportunities he saw in the red meat supply chain were too enticing.Tom chats with Tom & Mick about the 'sweet spot' he's found in the paddock to plate business model, based in Coonabarabran NSW. TakeawaysTom Redden is a fourth-generation farmer who transitioned back to the family business after a corporate career in the meat industryTom's farm focuses on Aussie

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20:00

Geopolitical turmoil: Vitor Pistoia explains what's...

Humans of Agriculture ·

2025/07/07

As the geopolitical situation shall we say... deteriorates, what impact are overseas conflicts and trade disputes having on Aussie grain markets? Vitor Pistoia, Senior Grains and Oilseeds Analyst for Rabobank, is watching global events closely and joins Oli to explain the resulting market dynamics, as well as the opportunities for canola growers as the Sustainable Aviation Fuels industry gains traction. takeawaysGeopolitical events have a lag effect on grain pricesSustainable aviation fuel

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