Agsolutely Fabulous

Katja Williams and Gillian Fennel

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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 57# Migraine Update, Farm Wedding Advice, Forgotten Women in Succession + Win Toni’s Rom-Com

    05/12/2025

    57# Migraine Update, Farm Wedding Advice, Forgotten Women in Succession + Win Toni’s Rom-Com

    ✨ Episode 57: Q&A – Migraine Update, Farm Marriage Advice, Forgotten Women in Succession + Win Toni’s Rom-Com! Welcome to a jam-packed Agsolutley Fabulous Q&A episode! Today we dive into your questions—from health updates and farm-life realities to conference news, succession support, and even a spicy pre-Christmas pep talk. PLUS: Stay to the end to find out how you can WIN a copy of Toni’s Australian Rom-Com! 🎙 What We Cover in This Episode 📚 Toni’s Rom-Com Giveaway We’re giving away a copy of Toni’s hilarious Australian romance novel “Head Over Boots.” Stick around to learn how to enter! 💉 My First Self-Injection (Migraine Treatment Update) 🎧 The Ultimate Farm Wife Updates Two big milestones! • Fiona’s incredible Episode 99 • Episode 100 with me—coming soon! We talk growth, community, and what’s next for TUFW. 🎟 Harvest Her Power Conference – Tickets ON SALE! Don’t miss the 2026 Harvest Her Power Conference: empowerment, leadership, rural women, business, ag futures. We share ticket details, what’s new, and why this year is BIGGER. tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 🗣 Ag Forum Topic – Financial Norms & Support 💍 Getting Married On Farm? Our Advice for the New Year Brides 💔 When the People Who Should Love You… Don’t 🚫 “No” Is a Complete Sentence – Pre-Christmas Pep Talk Your seasonal reminder to protect your peace, your energy, and your boundaries. 💕 Support Our Partners Links tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50674/farm-succession-and-the-forgotten-women Join us for an engaging and interactive online webinar as we welcome Dr. Lucie Newsome, researcher and lecturer in management and economics, to discuss her thought-provoking paper, “The Dreaded Daughter-in-Law.” We’ve all heard the anecdotes — the whispered stories, the family tension, the statistics that paint a worrying picture of gender imbalance in agriculture. But Dr. Newsome’s research goes beyond the rumours and brings forward evidence-based insights into what’s really happening behind the farm gate. In this powerful session, we’ll explore how gender, tradition, and family dynamics shape succession planning in Australian farm businesses — and why so many women, especially daughters and daughters-in-law, are often left out of the process. 🚜 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

    48 min
  5. #56 Farmers Fight Transmission Lines, Young Rodeo Prodigy Rises, Beef Myths Busted & Ag Leadership Wins

    28/11/2025

    #56 Farmers Fight Transmission Lines, Young Rodeo Prodigy Rises, Beef Myths Busted & Ag Leadership Wins

    petition - https://tr.ee/ZWatk5lEY- Welcome back to Episode 56 of Absolutely Fabulous, where Gillian and Katja dive into the biggest conversations happening across Australian agriculture right now — from policy battles to rodeo dreams, beef debates, and even a few Christmas gift ideas for the farm-loving women in your life. 🌾 This Week in Agriculture Gillian breaks down: • Key updates from the MLA AGM • Her re-election as SA Livestock Chairperson • What these changes mean for producers heading into 2026 Katja shares exciting news: • Harvest Her Power Conference tickets are officially on sale • New episodes dropping on The Ultimate Farm Wife podcast 🔥 Hot Topics Covered • Transmission Lines & Farmer Petitions What’s happening, why producers are fighting back, and how communities are organising. • 12-Year-Old Australian Rodeo Star Going Global A young competitor prepares to take on the American circuit — we talk talent, training, and the power of rural kids with big dreams. • Organic Beef vs Pasture-Raised Beef What’s the difference? What does the science say? And what are consumers really buying? • Gillian & Katja’s Christmas Gift Recommendations Real, practical, and rural woman-approved stocking filler ideas. 💕 Support Our Partners Links TICKETS - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50480/beauty-banter-brushes-a-night-with-alastair-mosey 02/12/ 2025 Remember those 80s and 90s glamour shots that made us look ten years older than we were? Makeup artist, farmer and beauty brand sensation is here to make sure it never happens again! Bring your makeup and mirror if you want to follow along or just join us for a night of fun and expert tips and tricks. Grab your friends (or teenager) and get ready for a night of fierce fashionable fun. 🚜 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

    48 min
4.9
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

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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