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.
In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with fourth-generation pineapple farmer Bert Harris. From his family's century-long farming legacy in Queensland to the modern-d…
What does world-class gelato have to do with agriculture? A whole lot, as it turns out and a world of flavour!
In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Steve Arnold…
In this week of Humans of Agriculture we have the pleasure of catching Paul Niven. Paul has come back to Australia after a long career working within China’s dairy industry. He’s a seasoned agricult…
For Liz, it was easy to fall for her now husband with their shared love of nature. It became their dream to purchase their first farm and test out a theory they had in Uni - that agriculture and cons…
It’s 35 degrees in this industrial area of Moorabbin on Melbourne’s fringes. 6 Australian butchers are 3 hours into their final preparations before they head to France and we’ve got the privilege of …
Welcome to part 3 of our mini-series on agricultural financing, partnered with Legacy Livestock.
We wrap up our conversation Richard Brimblecombe, CEO of Legacy Livestock, by exploring the transformat…
The three-generation curse. Perhaps you've heard this ominous phrase before. Farming families know the reality all to well that their land and careers are built over generations. So why is it so comm…
James Wagstaff reflects on his 20-year career with The Weekly Times, one of the most consumed print news publications among ag folks. It can feel like print is in flux thanks to the shift to digital …
Uncertainty of reaching the finish line is always on the mind of an ultra-marathon runner like Michael Crowley. But by pushing through, you can make the unbelievable possible. Such is the story for A…
Welcome to part 2 of our mini-series, which we partnered with Legacy Livestock to create.
Many unforeseen factors can shake up things on the farm. Drought, disease, or uncertain family farm succession…
We're back with a three-part series that we have partnered with Legacy Livestock to bring to life.
Many folks in agriculture have spoken with us about the challenges and rewards of building their drea…
We're sitting down with Jo Palmer, co-founder of The Connection Table. After returning to her rural roots in The Rock, New South Wales, following a stint in Singapore, Jo reflects on her journey and …
Mid this year we were at the Aussie Cotton Conference and it sparked a curiousity into who the big players are, where are they going and what impact is that having for Australian cotton growers.
I gra…
In this conversation, Sabrina Davies shares her journey of living on Kangaroo Island, the impact of the Black Summer bushfires, and her initiative, Humans of Kangaroo Island, which aims to tell the s…
This episode was recorded on the 9th of October and that might add a bit of context to the conversation!
Tom & Mick are back to sit down with Scott Bremner from McCulloch Agencies to chat all things L…
In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, Richie Kirkland shares his love of popping off on the buggies, hunting rabbits, and enjoying the life afforded as a farm boy in South Australia. His father s…
In this episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, host Oli Le Lievre explores the multifaceted operations of a South Australian farm with Alex McGorman. The conversation delves into the history o…
Jenny Stanton wears multiple hats as a farmer, agronomist, netball coach, and community leader on Kangaroo Island (KI). She shares her story of resilience, having survived the devastating 2020 bushfi…
Chris Schied has been a business advisor for more than the last 25 years. Across his career he's learnt a few things about what it takes for family business and farming businesses to succeed.
A few th…
This week we're heading to a tiny little town called Tilba on the South Coast of NSW. An old mining town, the small mainstreet pops under an enormous mountain.
For generations Tilba Dairy has been pro…