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Katja Williams and Gillian Fennel
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Agriculture Beyond the Headlines Hosted by two powerhouse Australian women in agriculture, Gillian Fennell and Katja Williams. Get ready to go beyond the headlines with honest, entertaining, and informed conversations about what’s really happening in the Australian agriculture and food industry. Each week, Gillian and Katja share their professional farming insights, tackling trending ag topics, rural news, and industry stories that shape the way we grow, produce, and consume food. From paddock to plate, we break down complex issues, bust myths, and spotlight the people and innovations driving modern farming. Whether you’re a farmer, ag enthusiast, or consumer curious about where your food comes from, you’ll laugh, learn, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry that keeps us fed, clothed, and thriving. 🎙️ New episodes weekly — informative, unapologetically real, and always #AgsolutleyFabulous.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    #65 | Celebrating Women in Ag and Catching Up with Katja and Gillian

    In episode 65 of Absolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja reunite in the studio to debrief recent events and station updates after widespread rain. Katja describes preparing for sowing oats and other crops and deciding between strip grazing, harvesting seed, or baling for fodder based on seasonal outlook and feed storage, while both discuss misconceptions about farmers’ intelligence and the constant high-stakes decision-making involved. Gillian reports good rain without flooding, knee-high grass, fat cattle, and travel disruptions from wet roads. She also recaps EvokeAg as ag-tech focused, including a cattle-identification-by-noseprint exhibit, and explains Farm Table’s Big City Barbecue and the launch of Farm Table TV as a podcast platform for Australian agricultural shows. Katjaa reviews the 2026 HarvestHer Power Conference, including an MC illness, deep-dive sessions on boundaries, burnout prevention, relationships, and community, notes sponsors, invites input for next year, and shares updates on The Ultimate Farm Wife, sponsorship needs, skincare testing delays, and a Little Farmers literacy feature. Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners Learn more about Little Farmers here: https://littlefarmers.com.au/blogs/news/why-farm-books-matter THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W 00:00 Studio Reunion Debrief00:21 Rain and Crop Planning01:22 Why Farming Is Complex03:35 Station Update After Rain04:51 EvokeAG Highlights and Critique07:33 Big City Barbecue and Farm Table TV10:16 Harvest Her Power Conference Recap16:10 Farm Wife Identity and Feedback Callout17:29 Podcast Recognition and Mission19:19 Ultimate Farm Wife Season Update21:08 Little Farmers Books and Representation24:35 Wrap Up and Next Episode

    27 min

  2. 5 MAR

    #64 | Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Giving City Kids a Chance in Agriculture with Rachel Gordon

    In this episode of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja speaks with Rachel Gordon, a cattle producer near Oberon in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales who runs about 300 breeders with her husband, Andrew, across owned and leased country. They discuss why it’s important to give city kids opportunities in agriculture to bridge the urban–rural divide, including Rach’s experience hosting a motivated Sydney school student for three weeks of work experience after seeing his detailed Facebook post. Rach describes ensuring the arrangement was genuine work experience rather than free labor by exposing him to varied tasks such as cattle work and attending major cattle sales to learn about markets and buyer preferences, and notes the experience reinforced his interest in a cattle career. The conversation also covers ways to find similar young people (including speaking with agriculture teachers), perceived hurdles to hosting work experience, and a focus on farm safety practices. In the second half, they explore matching skills to roles on the farm, including using an organizational chart even in a two-person business; Rach and her husband define roles (CEO/business management versus operations) to improve decision-making, communication, and accountability, using market information, weight gain estimates, and financial considerations to guide sell/hold decisions. Rach also urges people outside agriculture to be curious, seek factual information over inflammatory headlines, and engage in open conversation—particularly around livestock—while encouraging producers to welcome genuinely interested visitors to better connect people with how food is produced. Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W 00:28 Meet Rach 00:59 Why City Kids Matter 01:57 A Sydney Student Story 03:45 Making Work Experience Real 05:37 What Stood Out in His Post 06:58 Takeaways and Next Steps 09:59 Safety and Farm Readiness 11:42 Match Skills to Roles 13:46 CEO vs Ops on Farm 19:36 Curiosity About Agriculture 23:26 Closing the Urban Rural Gap

    27 min
  3. 63# Gillian and Cathy!

    13 FEB

    63# Gillian and Cathy!

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    50 min

  4. 5 FEB

    #62 | Head Over Boots & Gut Health with Toni Dingle

    In this episode of Absolutely Fabulous, Katja Williams sits down with Toni Dingle, author of 'Head Over Boots,' to discuss her experiences living on a cattle property, her writing journey, and her passion for gut health. Toni shares her unique insights into rural life, the importance of resilience, and how food impacts mental and physical health. The conversation touches on the challenges of farming, motherhood, and the media's portrayal of agriculture. Toni also underscores the significance of holistic health approaches and highlights valuable resources for gut health education. 00:40 Toni's Background and Life on the Farm01:54 Writing Journey and Inspiration03:38 Challenges and Realities of Farming08:18 Resilience and Life Lessons from Farming11:11 Gut Health and Its Importance16:18 Personal Experiences with Gut Health23:35 Practical Tips for Gut Health26:44 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow Toni on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workinonafullhouse/ Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonidingle_writes/ Listen to Toni’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-gut-feeling-doing-it-for-the-kids-podcast/id1569314356 Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS Fletcher International - https://fletchint.com.au/Chamber 262 - https://www.chambers262.com/THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout!Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.comSUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W

    34 min
  5. 61# Early Bird Ends TONIGHT! Land Development Permits, Lamb Ad Wins & Donated Tickets

    29 JAN

    61# Early Bird Ends TONIGHT! Land Development Permits, Lamb Ad Wins & Donated Tickets

    Early bird tickets for the Harvest Her Power Conference 2026 close TONIGHT at 11:30pm (Jan 31st) — and Episode 61 of AgFab is full of important updates, industry insights and community wins. In this episode we chat about: • Lamb Ad success and impact • Land development & navigating permits • Early bird ticket reminder • SheFarmer • Gillian’s Mini Me competition update •Thank you to everyone who submitted videos • More donated ticket opportunities coming (hopefully) • Two interview episodes coming up • AgFab returning together after the conference 🎟️ Last chance for Early Bird Tickets After Jan 31st, new ticket offers apply — use code HHP10 for 10% off. Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners Links Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS Fletcher International - https://fletchint.com.au/ Chamber 262 - https://www.chambers262.com/ THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W

    28 min
  6. #60 Things Are Escalating 👀 Q&A & Mini Me Competition

    22 JAN

    #60 Things Are Escalating 👀 Q&A & Mini Me Competition

    💕 Support Our Partners Links Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS Fletcher International - https://fletchint.com.au/ Chamber 262 - https://www.chambers262.com/ THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W

    26 min
  7. #59 We're BACK!! Bring on 2026

    16 JAN

    #59 We're BACK!! Bring on 2026

    💕 Support Our Partners Links Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 🚜 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W

    25 min
  8. 58# Biosecurity Warning, Robert Irwin Goes Global, Major Solar Farm Fire & 2025 Sign-Off

    11/12/2025

    58# Biosecurity Warning, Robert Irwin Goes Global, Major Solar Farm Fire & 2025 Sign-Off

    #58 Biosecurity Christmas Warning, Robert Irwin Goes Global, Major Solar Farm Fire & 2025 sign off 🎣 Topic 1: Biosecurity Warning — Fishing Over Christmas & Why Imported Bait Is a Serious Risk As everyone gears up for Christmas holidays and families start heading to the river, the lake or the coast for a bit of downtime, we’re kicking off with a crucial biosecurity reminder. Using imported bait—even when it looks harmless—is one of the fastest ways to introduce devastating pests and diseases into Australian waterways. From viruses that can wipe out native fish populations to parasites that spread far beyond the fishing spot, imported bait poses a real threat to our ecosystems, local fishing industries, and regional economies. Topic 2: Robert Irwin — Australia’s Biggest International Ambassador Since Paul Hogan? We revisit a favourite talking point: Robert Irwin’s unstoppable global rise. He’s becoming one of the most recognisable, positive Australian ambassadors of this generation — and not just in the US. Robert is now making waves in the UK, Germany, Japan, India, and China, reaching audiences that previous Australian public figures never quite hit in the same way. 🎁 Q&A + Giveaway Winners — Toni Dingle’s Aussie Rom-Com “Head Over Boots” We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our festive giveaway of Toni Dingle’s first Australian romcom, Head Over Boots. Congratulations to: 🎉 Kerry M 🎉 Kate L https://tonidinglewrites.com/#presale 🔥 Topic 3: Major Solar Farm Fire — What Happened & Why It Matters In this episode, we cover the recent large-scale solar farm fire that’s been making headlines. As regional Australia becomes home to more renewable projects, communities are increasingly asking questions about safety, land management, and infrastructure resilience. 🎄 Topic 4: Christmas & New Year Sign-Off — Farewell to 2025 & What’s Coming Next We wrap up the year with a warm Christmas and New Year’s message to our incredible listeners. It’s been a huge year, and we share a little behind-the-scenes insight into what’s coming in 2026: 💕 Support Our Partners Links tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50674/farm-succession-and-the-forgotten-women Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 🚜 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W

    47 min
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Agriculture Beyond the Headlines Hosted by two powerhouse Australian women in agriculture, Gillian Fennell and Katja Williams. Get ready to go beyond the headlines with honest, entertaining, and informed conversations about what’s really happening in the Australian agriculture and food industry. Each week, Gillian and Katja share their professional farming insights, tackling trending ag topics, rural news, and industry stories that shape the way we grow, produce, and consume food. From paddock to plate, we break down complex issues, bust myths, and spotlight the people and innovations driving modern farming. Whether you’re a farmer, ag enthusiast, or consumer curious about where your food comes from, you’ll laugh, learn, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry that keeps us fed, clothed, and thriving. 🎙️ New episodes weekly — informative, unapologetically real, and always #AgsolutleyFabulous.

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  • Creator
    Katja Williams and Gillian Fennel
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ag Fab - Katja Williams and Gillian Fennel 2024
  • Show Website
    Agsolutely Fabulous

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