56 episodes

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.

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    • 4.9 • 106 Ratings

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.

    Fruitful endeavours: Nurturing Australia’s organic future

    Fruitful endeavours: Nurturing Australia’s organic future

    Nathan Free is the President of the Victorian Farmers Federation Horticulture Council and co-manages a leading organic produce and stone fruit farm with his family in Lake Boga, in Northwest Victoria. His journey from a humble roadside stall to a Nuffield Scholar and a key figure in the VFF is nothing short of remarkable.

    In this episode, Nathan delves into his agricultural journey, his dedication to sustainable organic farming practices, and his advocacy for the industry he holds dear. He also shares the pivotal lessons that have shaped his path. Join us as we uncover the insights and experiences that have driven Nathan’s success in agriculture.

     

    Resources and links:


    Victorian Farmers Federation website
    Nathan Free on LinkedIn 

     

    Connect:


    Rural Bank website
    Rural Bank on Facebook
    Rural Bank on Twitter
    Rural Bank on LinkedIn
    Rural Bank on YouTube

     

    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.

    • 22 min
    The importance of taking chances and moving forward

    The importance of taking chances and moving forward

    This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Hugh Dawson. In the last episode, we heard how Hugh ended up as the Head Stockman for one of the Northern Territory’s largest cattle stations and the industry groups and not-for-profit organisations he got involved with while he was there.

    In this episode, Hugh tells the story of how he decided to leave the NT to study at Marcus Oldham College, his experiences with Brokenwood Wines after graduation, and his vision for the future of agriculture. He also shares the conversations he wishes he’d heard about ag growing up.

     

    Resources and links:


    Zanda McDonald Award website
    Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association website
    Young Livestock Exporters Network website
    Brokenwood Wines website
    Hugh Dawson on LinkedIn

     

    Connect:


    Rural Bank website
    Rural Bank on Facebook
    Rural Bank on Twitter
    Rural Bank on LinkedIn
    Rural Bank on YouTube

     

    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 min
    Dusty boots to degrees: A stockman’s trek into leadership, education, and agribusiness

    Dusty boots to degrees: A stockman’s trek into leadership, education, and agribusiness

    Hugh Dawson is a young agriculturalist whose love of the industry has taken him all over Australia. Hugh grew up on his family’s farm in South Australia, but after high school, he found himself as the Head Stockman on a 2.6 million acre station in the Northern Territory.

    In this episode, Hugh shares his journey to the Northern Territory, the lessons he learnt as a leader, and why he’s so passionate about groups like the Young Livestock Exporters Network. He also opens up about his involvement with Sober in the Country and why he believes we should reframe our attitude around alcohol in rural Australia.

    This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Hugh. Join us for the next episode, where Hugh shares his vision for the future of agriculture.

     

    Resources and links:


    Young Livestock Exporters Network website
    Sober in the Country website
    Hugh Dawson on LinkedIn

     

    Connect:


    Rural Bank website
    Rural Bank on Facebook
    Rural Bank on Twitter
    Rural Bank on LinkedIn
    Rural Bank on YouTube

     

    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.

    • 24 min
    Necessity is the mother of invention: How innovation in agritech is improving production outcomes

    Necessity is the mother of invention: How innovation in agritech is improving production outcomes

    Pip Grant is the CEO of Riverine Plains Inc. Riverine Plains Inc. specialises in farmer-driven research and extension to benefit broadacre farmers in Victoria and New South Wales. Throughout her career, Pip has been on the cutting edge of agritech innovation and has committed her life to programs and technology to improve outcomes for farmers and rural communities.

    In this episode, Pip digs into Australian agritech, where the industry is currently and where it can go in the future, and how the research done by Riverine Plains Inc. is helping farmers. She’ll also reflect on how her thoughts on Australian agriculture have changed throughout her career and the available opportunities.

     

    Resources and links:


    Riverine Plains Inc. website
    Pip Grant on LinkedIn

     

    Connect:


    Rural Bank website
    Rural Bank on Facebook
    Rural Bank on Twitter
    Rural Bank on LinkedIn
    Rural Bank on YouTube

     

    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.

    • 30 min
    From cotton chipper to Federal Member: David Littleproud’s journey to politics

    From cotton chipper to Federal Member: David Littleproud’s journey to politics

    The Hon David Littleproud MP is the Leader of The National Party, Member for Maranoa, and Federal Shadow Minister for Agriculture. David has represented Queensland’s Maranoa region since 2016 and held many positions in the Federal Parliament. However, his connection to ag started much earlier than that: growing up on the family farm near Chinchilla.

    In this episode, David opens up about his approach to leadership and standing his ground during negotiations. He also takes us back to his childhood growing up on a farm and shares how his first job as a cotton chipper influenced his enduring passion for agriculture and rural communities.

     

    Resources and links:


    The Honourable David Littleproud MP on the Parliament of Australia website

     

    Connect:


    Rural Bank website
    Rural Bank on Facebook
    Rural Bank on Twitter
    Rural Bank on LinkedIn
    Rural Bank on YouTube

     

    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.

    • 21 min
    The importance of farmer-led research organisations for Australian agriculture

    The importance of farmer-led research organisations for Australian agriculture

    Fiona Best is the CEO of Birchip Cropping Group. Birchip Cropping Group, or BCG, is a Victorian not-for-profit agricultural research group run by and for farmers and is dedicated to increasing prosperity for all farmers through scientific research and innovative strategies.

    In this episode, Fiona shares how her growing up on a farm influenced her career choices, how her journey to the boardroom included a long detour into the classroom educating the next generation of farmers, and the many lessons she’s learnt from a lifetime in ag. She’ll also reveal her hopes for the future of Australian agriculture and how the grain industry is benefitting from research right now.

     

    Resources and links:


    Birchip Cropping Group
    Fiona Best on LinkedIn

     

    Connect:


    Rural Bank website
    Rural Bank on Facebook
    Rural Bank on Twitter
    Rural Bank on LinkedIn
    Rural Bank on YouTube

     

    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.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
106 Ratings

106 Ratings

Pretzel... ,

Keeping it real

What an awesome podcast! I love the approach beyond the farm gate takes! Talking to really inspiring people who are more than happy to tell you about their journeys.
Highly recommend!!

Di Matthews ,

A great insight to life on the land

Having had my ancestors coming from the land but being a city girl all my life I find it enlightening and interesting. We should hear more from these very inspiring people that come from an important industry.

Britt.B.1234 ,

Loved the first episode

A great Australian agriculturally focused podcast with real raw emotion shown to hear just how life on the land is and the decisions farmers face everyday.

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