Best Farmher Inc Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep 19 - FarmHer Hands 24:52

1h ago24:52

24:52

As two sisters working on neighbouring properties in outback Queensland, they’ve spent long, hot days in blistering sun, battled climate extremes and felt the effects of the harshest conditions. You could say, it’s all part of the job. But something that shouldn’t be part of a day’s work – is skin cancer. From a frightening first-hand experience wi…

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S3 Ep 18 - The Outback Long Ride 26:48

13d ago26:48

26:48

It takes incredible strength of character to turn something tragic into something hopeful. That’s what one young rural woman has done following the tragic loss of both her parents. After losing her father to a heart condition when she was just 12 years old, she then lost her mother to a rare form of cancer. Her horses became her lifeline. Now, they…

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S3 Ep 17 - Redbank Farm 29:22

1M ago29:22

29:22

Redbank Farm is run by an award-winning father and son team who are doing things a little differently. Their property at Sisters Creek in north-western Tasmania is managed with precision agriculture and sustainability front of mind. Their efforts have meant the farm is now a sanctuary for threatened species, magnificent native animals and birds of …

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S3 Ep 16 - Fowles Wine 26:37

1M ago26:37

26:37

Victoria’s Strathbogie Ranges offer a rugged landscape, breathtaking views and an unforgiving climate. It’s a backdrop that has resulted in award-winning wine. Fowles Wine aims to farm with the utmost respect for the natural environment. It’s a commitment that has transplanted the owner from a chance to work as a New York lawyer to an expert in col…

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S3 Ep 15 - Hay Inc. 15:24

2M ago15:24

15:24

If you cast your eyes around many Australian properties and stations – something seems to be increasingly missing. Young people. The role of Jackaroo or Jillaroo was often a coming-of-age opportunity for the next generation of farmers. Determined to bring them back, is a group of bushies in the NSW Riverina. Those former jackaroos have since forged…

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S3 Ep 14 - Grounded Farm Wife 22:11

2M ago22:11

22:11

For someone who is a first-generation dairy farmer – my guest today has accomplished a lot in a short space of time. She’s a director on the GippsDairy Board, sits on the Victorian Young Farmers Advisory Council and has a high community involvement dedicated to finding pathways for young women in the industry. Perhaps surprising given a school care…

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S3 Ep 13 - SwarmFarm Robotics 28:29

3M ago28:29

28:29

In a world driven by artificial intelligence and autonomous machines – the agriculture industry is changing dramatically. But with more technology, does life become more complicated? One farming couple is striving to create better and simpler practices with farm-bots. They used their own farm in Central Queensland as the testing ground and now – th…

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S3 Ep 12 - World Potato Congress 29:26

4M ago29:26

29:26

You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t love a spud! Baked, mashed, jacket, wedge, or hash brown – they’re all good. In fact, 85% percent of us have potatoes in the home pantry. But perhaps more unexpectedly, the huge industry behind this vegetable warrants a World Potato Congress. And this year’s is happening in our own backyard in Adelai…

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S3 Ep 11 - Gilgooma 19:43

4M ago19:43

19:43

A father-daughter duo is embarking on a bold venture to offer curious visitors, a front row seat to a day in the life of a traditional farmer. From lamb-marking to planting winter crops, and even fencing – whatever is on the agenda is an open book. Gilgooma located near Coonamble in north-west NSW is an 11,500-acre working property and now a farm-s…

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S3 Ep 10 - Leading the Way 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

Being a farmer often means being your own boss. It can involve long days spent alone. Given that, it’s very easy to stay in your own lane. Jamie Pepper’s ‘lane’ is sheep and cattle farming in Victoria. But he’s stepped outside his comfort zone in many ways. He’s a leader in the industry, with a place on the National Farmers Federation Young Farmers…

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S3 Ep 9 - Outback Ringer 23:54

5M ago23:54

23:54

Mum, wife and bull catcher are roles you don’t often see on the same resume. But my guest today does all three in the Northern Territory. Liz Cook is an outback ringer, which means she wrangles feral cattle for a living. Bull catching can be a lucrative business with hundreds of thousands of wild bulls and buffalo wandering remote properties across…

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S3 Ep 8 - Working Dogs 23:57

5M ago23:57

23:57

If you’re a dog lover, you’d be no stranger to the impressive intelligence, agility and loyalty of working dogs. But these special animals gained a whole new fan club with the hit TV series Muster Dogs. Today I speak with the owner of star pup Gossip. There is a lot to breeding these amazing canines that are so highly sought after on farms that som…

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S3 Ep 7 - Citrus For Days 27:08

6M ago27:08

27:08

The humble orange finds its way into most fruit bowls at some stage during the year. We know it’s a powerhouse for immune boosting Vitamin C. But there’s so much more to citrus than many of us know. What better way to find out than with a farmer who grows 14 different varieties. And for a fruit that is usually purchased for its flesh, not its skin,…

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S3 Ep 6 - Just A Farmer 26:56

6M ago26:56

26:56

** Trigger Warning** In this episode, we do talk about suicide, which can be distressing. If you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org or for 24 hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14. Leila McDougall wears many hats – not just an Akubra. As well as being a farmer, she’s a mother, a teacher, a writer, produ…

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S3 Ep 5 - KimchiME 31:13

7M ago31:13

31:13

The humble cabbage may not often receive the kudos it deserves. But for one couple who swapped the hustle and bustle of Sydney for the pristine pastures of Tasmania, these cruciferous vegetables are a hero ingredient. Tom and Sue Glynn might be new to farming but the art of turning cabbage into kimchi is something that’s been passed down for genera…

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S3 Ep 4 - Smile Like a Crocodile Farmer 37:32

7M ago37:32

37:32

Not all farm animals are soft like woolly sheep or docile like grazing cows. Some in fact, would eat you, if given the chance. Crocodile farming is not for the faint-hearted and today we’re catching up with the family who established Queensland’s first commercial crocodile farm in 1981. Croc leather, meat and tours are growing in popularity. But th…

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S3 Ep 3 - The Cut & Dried of Food Waste 24:18

8M ago24:18

24:18

Where do all those marked, undersized, scratched and cracked pieces of fruit and vegetables end up? Most shops and consumers won’t even look at them. But my guest today is turning second-grade produce into top-notch snacks, meals and garnishes. It’s amazing how with a dehydrator, aesthetics suddenly aren’t all that important. The magic of turning f…

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S3 Ep 2 - A Country Calling 32:52

8M ago32:52

32:52

You could describe my guest today as a country girl trapped in the city. Growing up in Adelaide, there was always a country calling for Meridie Jackson. But it certainly hasn’t come easy. She’s had to take the long road to get there – from a corporate career, to the job of being a mum. Only in the last few years has her dream come true. She’s offic…

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S3 Ep 1 - Disruptive Foods 19:40

9M ago19:40

19:40

We’re living in a market where so-called disruptive foods have flooded supermarket shelves in recent years. Think plant-based meats, insect protein bars, synthetic fat replacers and precision fermented milk proteins. A new report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank suggests the hype might be over. So, where to next with food innovation? It’…

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A Christmas Giving Spirit All Year Round 22:28

9M ago22:28

22:28

Meet FarmHer Melissa O'Neil! Melissa is CEO of Iowa's largest homeless shelter, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, in downtown Des Moines. Melissa embodies the Christmas spirit all year round by dedicating her life to those in need and encouraging others to do the same.

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S2 Ep 36 - Going Bananas 33:02

9M ago33:02

33:02

In sugar-cane and banana country, a Queensland farmer is striving to connect with customers through cutting edge technology that tracks every bunch of bananas from the farm to the fruit bowl. Carbon neutral bananas and protecting the Great Barrier Reef from run-off are also in his sights. A task that has now received a huge boost with a $445 000 gr…

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S2 Ep 35 - Golden North 29:06

10M ago29:06

29:06

As the days become warmer, our taste buds often get cooler. Ice cream conjures memories of Aussie summers, days at the beach and childhood. South Australian kids have been growing up with one particular brand for 100 years. Golden North started as a true family business and has grown to keep up with demand. It’s won the Canstar Blue Award for Austr…

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S2 Ep 24 - Agfluencer 23:51

10M ago23:51

23:51

My guest today calls a million-acre cattle station in remote South Australia home. While her day-to-day life is incredibly remote, she’s also one of the most connected people you could find in the industry. A true ‘agvocate’, Gillian Fennell is on a mission to promote agriculture. She takes on the tough issues and does so publicly, dispelling misco…

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S2 Ep 33 - Four Daughters Beef 29:03

11M ago29:03

29:03

Four daughters and one dream. On the farm, that means a very full house, lots of teamwork but also tough discussions when it comes to the future. We are so lucky to have Karen Penfold and her eldest daughter Bonnie with us today for a live episode recording at the National Farmers Federation 2023 National Conference in Canberra. This mum and daught…

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S2 Ep 32 - Emu Hill Ag 20:42

11M ago20:42

20:42

Seventeen years old, living on the family farm in western Victoria with her life ahead of her. It all sounds pretty idyllic for Holly Draffin, until she was struck down with Lyme Disease in April last year. Forced to take time off school, she filled in the time showing off her family’s historic property to the wider community through her Instagram …

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S2 Ep 31 - Rural Women’s Day 34:00

12M ago34:00

34:00

Living and working in a rural area is a rich and rewarding experience in so many ways. But it can also be isolating. When my guest today moved to Byaduk in Victoria’s Southern Grampians, finding her people was difficult. However, she went on to do more than simply make personal connections by founding the Australian brand of “Rural Women’s Day” whi…

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S2 Ep 30 - Bush Honey 26:41

1y ago26:41

26:41

Life sounds pretty sweet in WA’s pristine Kimberley when you’re producing beautiful raw bush honey. Given the region has no industry or other pollutants, the bees thrive among the Saltwater Paperbarks, Grevilleas and Melaleuca. This Indigenous owned family business has just been awarded a grant as part of the Coles Nurture Fund. And they have some …

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S2 Ep 29 - Velisha’s Farm 28:58

1y ago28:58

28:58

Eating our greens is often hailed as the key to good health but my guest’s influence goes well beyond her own dinner plate, or any one farm. She’s doing her part to spread that message by making vegetables the star of their own tv show and a popular choice in schools by teaching the next generation about these superfoods. Under her vision, broccoli…

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S2 Ep 28 - Maple Tree Farm 27:48

1y ago27:48

27:48

‘Deep mulch’ and ‘compost teas’ may not be in our every day vernacular but at one commercial scale market garden in southern NSW, they are commonly used terms. Maple Tree Farm is all about healthy soil and nutrient rich vegetables. You won’t find a tractor in sight - everything is harvested by hand. The founder of the business is passionate about l…

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S2 Ep 27 - AirSeed 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

What happens when experts in engineering, agriculture, marine and terrestrial microbiology join forces? They develop a company that drops nutrient encapsulated seed pods from a drone, mapping out their placement using artificial intelligence and monitoring their growth using GPS. The method allows up to 40-thousand seed pods to be planted per drone…

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S2 Ep 26 - Olympia’s Insects 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

How many commercial insect farmers have you met? Today, was my first. A woman who always wanted to farm but couldn’t afford land or the costs associated with looking after big animals. These tiny creatures are packed with protein and serve as a valuable food source for farm animals and aquaculture. But looking at the bigger picture, these bugs, spe…

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S2 Ep 25 - Baked in the Barossa 31:12

1y ago31:12

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When you’ve been farming in the same pocket of South Australia’s Barossa region for 7 generations, marrying into that kind of legacy is immense. The family specialty is wine with the oldest remaining vineyard dating back to 1875. But something else is cooking on this impressive estate - sourdough bread - and just like the wine it's baked with the p…

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S2 Ep 24 - The Art of Belonging 23:10

1y ago23:10

23:10

An epic quest to learn about her own origins has lead my guest today to pursue an intriguing career that combines art and agriculture. As a young Chinese-Indonesian refugee, whose family started a new life in the Northern Territory, Tisha Tejaya initially wanted to ignore her past but as she’s come into adulthood, burning questions developed. Incre…

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S2 Ep 23 - Talking Truffles 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

33:04

What do careers in Australian Border Force and Australian Agriculture have in common? Well, for this couple, the answer is dogs. From training dogs to protect our borders to using them to hunt for truffles is a fairly unique pivot but that’s exactly what Mel and Gavin Booth have done, starting up Australian Truffle Traders in Manjimup Western Austr…

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A Food Truck Fueled A Local Farm 10:27

1+ y ago10:27

10:27

Listen in how Jen Welch at The Crowded Acre takes local bacon (and more) from pig to plate with a nose-to-tail dining experience in her farms own food truck. During this episode, Jen shares how farmers can be successful on small farms and how the Welch family has grown up alongside The Crowded Acre's chickens, ducks, pigs, goats, and more. Note: Th…

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Being Yourself is the Best Self You Can Be 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

37:50

In pride month and every month, we at FarmHer believe being yourself is the best self you can be. Be who you are. And love who you want to be. Whether you are a part of the LGBTQ+ community or need advice on how to be a better, more supportive ally, this Nationwide Everybody Eats podcast is for you because love is love. Both of our guests are “Cult…

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S2 Ep 22 - Green Connect Farm 21:17

1+ y ago21:17

21:17

Most of us rely on our local farmers for our food but others rely on them for their livelihoods. On an urban 11 acre farm just outside Port Kembla in NSW young people and refugees are being offered work and mentorship. The produce is sold to the local community through fruit and vegetable boxes, and to local cafes and restaurants. Under the guidanc…

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S2 Ep 21 - Hemp Collective 27:40

1+ y ago27:40

27:40

We so often hear farmers say dairy or wool has been in their blood for generations. However, in the case of hemp, producers are having to start from scratch. When Maxine Shea was diagnosed with a rare pituitary brain tumour, she desperately wanted hemp for treatment. Accessing it though was not easy, so she and her partner Mike starting growing it …

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Learning Butchery with RanchHers 9:27

1+ y ago9:27

9:27

Steak, cheeseburgers, and ribs... oh my! On this episode of our podcast, travel to Texas to meet women of Grrls Meat Camp! From ranching to butchery, they cover it all. On this FarmHer Talks episode, we visit the Manterola family at the Bar W Ranch cattle pens. Then head to Jake's Salon to meet Grrls Meat Camp founder, Kate Hill and make charcuteri…

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S2 Ep 20 - Accidentally Organic 21:18

1+ y ago21:18

21:18

Life is busy for most of us but spare a thought for this couple from Sunnyside Tasmania. They run a successful dairy whilst raising nine children. Given that work load, it would have been easier not to completely overhaul the business from a conventional dairy to a large-scale organic operation, that has also radically progressed to once a day milk…

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How To Make a Farm Last 100 Years 9:46

1+ y ago9:46

9:46

Have you ever wondered, how do farms last for generations? Catch a ride with April Hemmes as she shares about her century farm. This FarmHer teaches us how she has kept her family farm alive and going.

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S2 Ep 19 - The Food Farm 21:04

1+ y ago21:04

21:04

It’s not often you hear of a boy growing up in a peri-urban area with a dream of being a farmer. But if you want something badly enough, you can make it happen. Not only is he now farming for a living – he and his partner have turned conventional agriculture on its head. The Food Farm uses time-tested slow and regenerative farming practices on the …

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How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust 10:22

1+ y ago10:22

10:22

From pigs to pies, Iowa FarmHer Cristen Clark goes from feeding pigs to baking pie at her food blog, Food and Swine. Join this mother of two as she shows and shares her love for family, farming and cooking. Then, learn her tips on the best pear pie and pie crust you've ever tasted.

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S2 Ep 18 - Regenerative Farming 21:25

1+ y ago21:25

21:25

If we had to crown a vegetable king in Australia – today’s guest would be a contender. He grows cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and kale, all the while producing cows, sheep and chickens for pasture-raised eggs. It’s little wonder he’s been recognised in the 2022 Farmer of the Year Awards for Excellence in Diversification. The success of his operati…

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