Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

This episode features an interview with UK farmer and social media influencer Ollie Bloggs-Harrison, discussing his agricultural work, online presence, and upcoming visit to Australia.

This episode explores the life and contributions of Charlotte Lees, a farmer from North West New South Wales who balances multiple roles including nursing, family farming, and community involvement in rural Australia.

This episode explores the impact of tariffs on Australian farmers through an interview with Julia Häusler, a family farmer and industry advocate from Victoria's Wimmera region.

This episode features an interview with Hannah Bamford, who shares her unconventional journey from leaving school directionless to becoming an assistant manager on a large property and launching a rural employment platform.

This episode explores how Indigenous-owned company Boomer Food is implementing sustainable vertical farming technology to address climate challenges and support community economic well-being in Australian agriculture.

This episode features an interview with James Russell, a fifth-generation grain grower who discusses how his formal education in agribusiness and experience in banking have helped him innovate on his family farm and advocate for other farmers.

This episode explores seed development and agricultural innovation in Australia, featuring an interview with agronomist Eliza Seymour about hybrid breeding versus genetic modification and her work with vegetables like Brussels sprouts.

This episode explores the story of Peter Burr, who moved from Sydney to create an award-winning kitchen garden restaurant called Potager, offering a paddock-to-plate dining experience in northern New South Wales.

This episode features an interview with Ashley Ratcliffe of Ricca Terra Wines, discussing his journey of converting a dead cherry patch into a successful vineyard in South Australia through innovation in grape varieties and products like low-alcohol and cask wines.

This episode explores a Queensland family's Christmas tree farm that offers a magical holiday experience with trees, decorations, and hot chocolate, highlighting their roles and favorite spots on the property.

This episode features an interview with Zoe Carter, who shares her journey from city life to working in remote Australian agriculture and discusses her advocacy for careers in farming.

This episode explores natural capital in agriculture, featuring an interview with agricultural professional Paris Capel about adding value to natural resources on farms for food production and financial returns.

This episode explores the causes of Australia's egg shortage and high prices through an interview with egg farmer Danielle Cucinotta, focusing on the impact of avian influenza on the poultry industry.

This episode features an interview with young farmer William Lyon, discussing his career in agriculture, experiences in stock camps, and current role managing a pastoral property in Tasmania.

This episode features an interview with Nicole from the Berry Dairy, discussing how she and her husband moved from New Zealand to Australia to create a diversified family farm with dairy operations, strawberry picking, a cafe, and family-friendly attractions.

This episode explores how the Viola family combines macadamia farming with koala conservation by dedicating land to create a eucalyptus forest habitat in northern New South Wales.

This episode features an interview with Erin Cranwell from a multi-generational family farm in South Australia, discussing their Brussels sprouts production, passion for educating consumers about this superfood, and the surprising decision to continue the family agricultural legacy.

This episode features an interview with Wendy Cox, a former cafe owner who now cooks for cowboys on a remote Northern Territory cattle station, sharing her experiences and love for food and community.

This episode explores Second Squeeze, a startup that repurposes aesthetically imperfect produce into products like syrups to reduce food waste and provide farmers with new revenue streams.

This episode explores the Parle family's unique partnership with McDonald's Australia, detailing their decades-long production of pickles for the fast-food chain from their farm in Griffith, New South Wales.

This episode features Steve and Pip Goldsmith discussing their farm diversification project at Gilgooma in New South Wales, where they offer farm stays to educate visitors about traditional farming practices and resilience during droughts and floods.

This episode explores Acuna's sustainable Murray River Cod farming in Australia, featuring an interview with CEO Ross Anderson about their innovative practices and royal recognition.

This episode explores the creation of George the Farmer, an educational brand for children inspired by farm life, featuring an interview with founder Simone Kane about its origins and impact.

This episode explores Riverina Fresh's lactose free milk winning the Grand Champion Dairy Product award at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards, featuring an interview with Executive Chairman Craig Shapiro about the product and industry insights.

This episode explores the Dennis family's multi-generational sheep farm in Victoria, featuring Australia's first breed of sheep and their innovative approach combining wool production with tourism.

This episode features an interview with Karcha Williams, founder of Harvest Her Power, discussing her journey as a farmer, podcaster, and advocate for rural women in Australian agriculture.

This episode features an interview with Anna Cochran, a support manager on a cattle station in the Northern Territory, discussing her role and participation in a leadership program for women in agriculture.

This episode introduces Andrew Pound, a station general manager in Queensland who discusses his work, favorite spots on the farm, and his receipt of the AgriEmpower scholarship to drive change in agriculture.

This episode explores how Polisa Anderson of Boon Luck Farm transitioned from gardening to sustainable farming to supply organic produce for her family's Thai restaurant chain, Chat Thai, emphasizing care in food production.

This episode features an interview with Jeremy Trembath of Lonesome Duck Estate, discussing his holistic farming approach and recognition as a finalist for Young Grower of the Year in the Northern Territory.

This episode features photographer Alice Maben discussing her work with AgriShots, capturing authentic stories of Australian farmers and their connection to the land.

This episode explores how Echo Valley Farm integrates ethics, sustainability, and First Nations knowledge to produce food while embracing nature and feeding the community.

This episode features Sam and Liz, owners of Hillside Food Forest, discussing their journey into regenerative agriculture on a 100-acre property in New South Wales despite having no farming background.

This episode explores Nguurruu Farm, a biodynamic cattle farm in New South Wales that integrates First Nations culture and agritourism to showcase sustainable agricultural practices.

This episode features an interview with artist Rachel Flynn of Red Tractor Designs, discussing her transition from visual arts teacher to farm-based artist in Mudgee, New South Wales, and how her agricultural surroundings inspire her creative work.

Two sisters from outback Queensland launch FarmHer Hands, a line of stylish UPF 50+ gloves to protect farmers from skin cancer after a personal experience with melanoma.

This segment introduces Fowles Wine, highlighting its sustainable farming practices in Victoria's Strathbogie Ranges and the owner's transition from law to winemaking.

This episode segment introduces a video series called 'A Little Bit Agricultural' that aims to entertain and educate viewers about Australian agriculture, featuring hosts Andrew Hart and Oscar Giuducci discussing their experiences visiting farms.

This episode features an interview with Mel McGorman (Lady Baba), a South Australian sheep farmer who uses social media to educate people about wool and advocate for agriculture.

This episode features an interview with first-time farmer Katie Nash, discussing her transition from city life to farming during a drought, the mental health challenges she faced, and how she built community through social media.

A young rural woman embarks on a 5,500-kilometer horseback ride across Outback Queensland and New South Wales to raise money for cancer research, following the loss of both her parents.

This episode explores how food science and farming practices impact nutrition and health, featuring an interview with Dr.

This episode segment introduces Hay Inc., a community-led rural education program in New South Wales that aims to bring young people back to farming by providing opportunities similar to traditional Jackaroo and Jillaroo roles, featuring an interview with alumni Logan Wright.

This episode segment introduces Jessica Knight, a first-generation dairy farmer and advocate for women in agriculture, discussing her journey and favorite aspects of farm life.

This episode segment introduces SwarmFarm Robotics, a company using robotics to simplify farming practices and improve adoption of technology in agriculture.

This episode segment introduces Red Bank Farm in Tasmania, highlighting its sustainable practices, protection of wetlands and wildlife, and features an interview with the award-winning Nicholls family.

This episode explores the importance of farmers in Australia, highlighting their role in food production and innovation through the National Farmers Federation partnership.

This episode of Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story explores the global significance of potatoes as a major food crop and highlights the World Potato Congress in Adelaide, featuring an interview with ambassador Robbie Davis to discuss the industry's innovation and nutritional value.

This episode features an interview with Jamie Pepper, a sheep and cattle farmer from Victoria, who discusses his farming life, leadership role on the National Farmers Federation Young Farmers Council, and his experience as an openly gay farmer.

This episode features an interview with Selina Pellett, who transitioned from a professional dancer to a dairy farmer after a debilitating injury, discussing her journey and experiences in agriculture.

Host Angie Asimus interviews young farmer Ruby Williams about her family's alpaca farm in central west New South Wales.

An interview with Liz Cook, an outback ringer who wrangles feral cattle in the Northern Territory, discussing her life and work.

Host Angie Asimus interviews a dog breeder about working dogs on an outback station, exploring the value and lifestyle of Australian farming.

An interview with citrus farmer Michael Arnold about his orchard and the growing interest in food as medicine.

Host Angie Asimus interviews farmer and mental health advocate Leela McDougall about her life on the farm and her film 'Just a Farmer'.

Host Angie Asimus interviews artist Janno McLaughlin about her rural upbringing and current sunflower quilt project for Ukraine.

An interview with a city boy doing a gap year on a cattle station in Western Australia, discussing the Ag Careers Start program and his experiences.

Host Angie Asimus interviews Megan Williams about starting the first licensed camel dairy in Victoria, Australia.

An interview with beekeepers Charlie Casito and his daughter Carol about their queen bee business and the challenges of beekeeping in Australia.

Host Angie Asimus interviews Alex Elliott-Howry about reducing food waste and using up leftovers, tying into the National Farmers Federation's goal to halve food waste by 2030.