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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 336
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
It has been 4 years since the first HOA episode was released! This is a HOA update with Oli and Milly
We're about a quarter of the way through 2024 (HOW?!) and we thought it was time to give our Community a bit of an update.
It's almost exactly 4 years since the release of our first ever podcast, and…
"My Eyesight is Failing Every Day, but I think my Vision is Getting Stronger" with Mark Peart
Mark Peart believes that purpose should drive a business, closely followed by Profit.
It's a concept that may take a bit to digest, however, Mark's views are that with profit, the opportunity to do go…
In The Know: This is the Tom and Mick Show with Jimmy Blain
This is the Tom and Mick Show! In this episode they are joined by special guest - cattle buyer Jimmy Blain, AKA 'Bull Train'. They cover the following:
- What keeps Jimmy occupied day-to-day
- Cattle marke…
“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 life more than any other was when a young …
Fishing for Answers and Debunking Aquaculture. "3 Billion people rely on Seafood" - at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Roberta Marcoli
From Italy and French Polynesia to New Zealand and Australia, Roberta Marcoli has committed herself to research in aquaculture. Roberta’s energy is infectious and we learnt so much about the ocean an…
The opportunity starts in the dirt - we’re at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Katia Taylor
Katia Taylor was always passionate about making a difference in the environment and climate. She initially began studying politics at University, but soon decided that she could have far more impact …
Our Robotics Guy gives a Cooking class at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Guy Coleman
Guy Coleman entered the evokeAG. stage and started handing around ANZAC biscuits his Mum had made. He was also holding his Grandmother’s 27th edition Country Women's Association cookbook. And then he…
From the orchestra to the Global Tea Trade. At evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Sam Lambert
Long before Sam Lambert was immersed in agriculture, he was an aspiring musician and studied economics in Canberra.
Now, Sam is the Co-Founder of zenGate Global where they believe everyone should hav…
The road less travelled to get liquid gold “you have to do it differently” with Fiona and Liam Mann
In today’s episode, Oli chat’s with Fiona and Liam Mann from Eradu in Western Australia. Their journey into the space of Agriculture and farming today is as creative as it is inspiring.
Both raised o…
"It's not a risk, it's an adventure" we're at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Natalie Bell
Natalie Bell's grandma told her, "It's not a risk, it's an adventure". Natalie has lived by that since growing up in Sydney and shifting to a career immersed in Australian livestock. Natalie has sinc…
140 years of history and the next generation embraces the evolution at Pine Hill with Ted Langley
“You've just got to be there, in the discussion, because something will trigger something and make you think, and I think that's the best thing.”
18 months ago, tragedy struck at the Langley’s propert…
In The Know: Blooming with Curiosity for Flowers with Liv Coutts
This year, Australians are expected to spend almost $465m on flowers for Valentine's Day (Australian Retailers Association, 2024)…
We had some questions and wanted to know more.
- Are the flowers impor…
Making your own Opportunity, with Martin Lovegrove
“If you can see it, you can be it” - Marty Lovegrove
There’s some conversations that leave you with a smile, they’re raw and real and people that do extraordinary things while not taking it all too se…
In The Know: February Update Rural Real Estate with Col Medway
Welcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast! This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD, to get across the latest trends and happenings in the Aussie Rural…
Family, Community and Overcoming Barriers “Once I accepted that, my life changed forever” with Nigel Corish
Nigel Corish was born with Cerebral Palsy, living with a disability has shaped much of his life outlook and amongst the challenges, it has fostered a need to be adaptive and think outside the box, yo…
The Guardian of the Vines: "Nature has a profound impact on our passions" with Nigel Blieschke
Did you know Australia has some of the oldest vines in the world?
Nigel Blieschke is a 2023 Syngenta Growth Award winner in the Sustainability, Advisor category.
In this episode, Nigel shares his jo…
An Entrepreneur Championing Rural Australia: “The Regions have the Solutions to the Worlds Problems” with Julia Spicer
I am so excited to share this episode with you. Julia Spicer is one of those people you meet and you instantly feel like you’ve known them for years.
She’s a true champion and advocate for rural Aust…
From Cotton Fields to Fashion: A Journey of Adaptation and Sustainability with Sam Coulton
When it comes to things synonymous with visiting a farm, a tour is right up there. Sam Coulton takes great pride in it, so much so, that within his business he has established a dedicated crew to lea…
The Californian Family Pivotal to Shaping Australia’s Cotton Industry with James Kahl
Over 60 years ago, an American farmer would be reading the American Farm Bureau magazine. Unbeknown to him at the time, it was a moment that would prove pivotal in the development of Australia’s cott…
The Future of Aussie Ag Needs a Plan Bee with Gemma Nunn
Welcome back to the first episode of the #InTheKnow podcast for 2024! This week, host Oli Le Lievre and Century Orchards Farm Technical Manager Gemma Nunn delve hive-first into the world of bees.
Cen…