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Beyond the Farm Gate

Rural Bank

Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you'll hear from farmers who've survived challenges like fire, flood, and drought; farmers who run innovative and unique agribusinesses; and farmers who are balancing work and family in rural Australia. You'll be inspired hearing their stories, and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Rural Bank.

  • 27 minutes 21 seconds
    Mutton to mosh pits: The unexpected rural host of Australia's biggest music makers

    John Blore is a Grazier on Belmont Station at Silverton near Broken Hill. Belmont Station is a fully operational sheep and goat farm that regularly hosts some of the biggest celebrities in Aussie music including Missy Higgins, Birds of Tokyo, The Angels, Kasey Chambers, and more.

    In this episode, John shares how he balances his farming operation with hosting the massive Mundi Mundi Music Festival, which drew 14,000 attendees this year alone. He also explains how diversifying his farm brought Hollywood knocking as a filming location for the latest Mad Max film.

     

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    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    4 November 2024, 1:01 pm
  • 22 minutes 5 seconds
    Elemental farming: Negotiating the best deal for an on-farm renewable energy project

    This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Brent Finlay. In the last episode, Brent shared how one conversation sparked a decade-long leadership journey. He opened up about the importance of advocating for farmers domestically and internationally and what he learned from the experience.

    In this episode, Brent shares how he got involved with RELA, an organisation committed to generating renewable energy. He explains how he helps farmers negotiate the best deal if renewable energy firms and mining companies come knocking to establish projects on the farm.

     

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    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    21 October 2024, 1:01 pm
  • 26 minutes 42 seconds
    From Outback Queensland to Italy: Spotlighting Aussie ag on the world stage

    Brent Finlay is an Agricultural Advocate and Farmer from Southeast Queensland. Throughout his career, Brent has served as President of AgForce in Queensland, President of the National Farmers’ Federation, and on the board of the World Farm Organisation in Rome.

    In this episode, Brent discusses his journey from his farm to becoming a leader in the agricultural space. He shares a few of his achievements and what he learned as the head of AgForce and the National Farmers’ Federation.

    This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Brent. Join us for the next episode, where Brent shares how he became involved with RELA and the work he does to help farmers negotiate when approached by the energy sector.

     

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    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    7 October 2024, 1:01 pm
  • 28 minutes 58 seconds
    The rise of WOLF – Connecting women of the lot-feeding industry

    Amanda Moohen is the COO of Condabri Beef and the Founder of Women of Lot Feeding (WOLF). Condabri Beef is a family-owned and operated integrated beef enterprise between Miles and Condamine. Women Of Lot Feeding is a group of passionate women in feedlotting who aim to provide support and networking opportunities for those in the field.

    In this episode, Amanda shares where her passion for beef started and the discoveries she made by navigating a largely male-dominated industry. She opens up about founding WOLF and the importance of mentorship, support, and working together in agriculture and feedlotting.

     

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    In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    23 September 2024, 2:01 pm
  • 25 minutes 24 seconds
    Successful farms depend on solid succession strategies

    Tim McClelland is a Farmer from Birchip in North West Victoria. Together with his wife Julie, they operate their farm using a unique blend of family council and management board.

    In this episode, Tim opens up about their approach to succession and how it led to their current management structure. He also shares how his experience as a researcher influenced his approach to farming and the benefits they've seen on the farm from adopting new farming methods and technologies.

     

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    In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    9 September 2024, 2:01 pm
  • 27 minutes 35 seconds
    One fish, two fish, land fish, new fish: How land-based aquaculture is aiming to change Australian fish farming

    Mat Goddard is the Founder and CEO of Aquacultr. Aquacultr aims to shake up the seafood production industry by bringing its operation inland to create land-based aquaculture systems.

    In this episode, Mat talks about how identifying a disconnect in food systems was the genesis for Aquacultr and how their land-based aquaculture systems can bring about real environmental change while benefiting producers. He also discusses how Aquacultr plans to develop more sustainable large-scale aquaculture in the global community.

     

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    In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    26 August 2024, 2:01 pm
  • 23 minutes 39 seconds
    Churning challenges into triumphs: The evolution of Bethune Lane Dairy

    Sally Bethune is the co-owner of Bethune Lane Dairy with her husband Paul at Lake Boga in Northwest Victoria. Bethune Lane Dairy is a large-scale dairy farm with on-farm milk and cheese processing. 

    In this episode, Sally discusses how Bethune Lane Dairy has changed, from the lessons learnt during the Millennium Drought to expanding into on-farm milk and cheese production in 2020. She shares how they navigated the challenges of changing their operation and why new projects are important to them.

     

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    In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    12 August 2024, 2:01 pm
  • 31 minutes 43 seconds
    Keep it clean, make it green: How algae can reduce methane in cattle

    Nusqe Spanton is the CEO and Founder of Provectus Algae. Provectus Algae aims to reduce the environmental impact of livestock farming by providing an algae-based supplement to reduce methane production from cows.

    In this episode, Nusqe explains the development of their asparagopsis-based supplement and how to incorporate it into farming operations. He also talks about the history and future of Provectus Algae as it develops products to reduce emissions in other industries.

     

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    In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    29 July 2024, 2:01 pm
  • 42 minutes 6 seconds
    Kelp-fed cows: The eco-friendly solution to greener dairy farming

    Anne Bennett is the Marketing Communications Manager of Ashgrove Cheese in northern Tasmania. Ashgrove Cheese is a vertically integrated dairy farm owned and operated by the Bennett family for over a hundred years.

    With more farmers embracing sustainable production than ever, the Bennetts have announced their next step forward in reducing their carbon footprint: eco-milk. Eco-milk is fresh milk produced with lower carbon emissions.

    In this episode, Anne discusses the evolution of Ashgrove and why businesses must be willing to adapt to an ever-changing world. She digs into why Tasmania is the perfect environment for Ashgrove, how it reduced its carbon emissions through experimentation, and the future of eco-friendly dairy.

     

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    Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    15 July 2024, 2:01 pm
  • 25 minutes
    The future of farming is robots (and the cows love it)

    Mandy Dee is a Farmer with Clydevale Holsteins in Northwest Victoria. Clydevale Holsteins is a multi-generational family-owned and operated Holstein dairy stud.

    In this episode, Mandy outlines the history of Clydevale Holsteins and opens up about how they’re embracing new technologies going into the future. She digs into how they decided to upgrade their farm to include a housed farming system and robotic milkers and how this has influenced productivity and, more importantly, the health of the herd.

     

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    Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    1 July 2024, 2:01 pm
  • 23 minutes 35 seconds
    Stop, collaborate, and listen: The benefits of collaborative farming research

    Kelly Pearce is the Director of the Western Australia Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC). WAARC focused on solving tomorrow’s problems today by undertaking research, development, and extension projects catering to the unique landscape of Western Australia.

    In this episode, Kelly shares her career highlights after 30 years in the farming research space. She explains the mission of  WAARC, and how they intend to improve outcomes for farmers in WA. She also discusses the importance of collaboration and cultivating new talent in the agricultural research sector.

     

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    Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

    17 June 2024, 2:01 pm
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