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Welcome to the Agriculture Victoria ‘AgVic Talk’ podcast series. Follow along as we bring you stories, advice and information from around the state. In our first series we will be covering contemporary problems and solutions for bushfire recovery, drought and dry seasons, weather and climate as well as hearing some stories from inspiring young farmers.
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Farm with a difference with Jill Noble
In this episode we hear from Jill Noble from Hallston Valley farms who has biosecurity front of mind every single day, as she's part of a farming operation that is diverse and some would argue is exposed to more biosecurity risks than most.
Subscribe to the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity newsletter
Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity webpage
Enroll in the biosecurity eLearn courses
Access templates to develop and/or update your biosecurity plan
Learn more about the Livestock Production Assurance program. It is a requirement under this program to have a biosecurity plan. -
What does recovery look like? with Sally Cunningham, Brad Costin and Brett Davidson
The effects of a disaster are felt long after the event. Support services and organisations are in for the long haul and available long after the event to help farmers recover.
Sally Cunningham is the Flood Recovery Manager with the National Centre for Farmer Health and who is available, along with Brad Costin and Brett Davidson from Agriculture Victoria to assist individuals and communities with the recovery.
Note: All information was correct at the time of recording in October 2023.
Subscribe to Recovery & Resilience newsletter: agriculture.vic.gov.au/floods
Access Farm Business Resilience Program resources and courses: agriculture.vic.gov.au/FBRP
Be aware of the National Centre for Farmer Health’s #BuildingFarmSpirit wellbeing resources through farmerhealth.org.au/buildingfarmspirit
Reach out to the Rural Financial Counselling Service: rfcsnetwork.com.au or 1300 771 741
Access Farm debt mediation through the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC): vsbc.vic.gov.au and search 'farmers’, or enquiries@vsbc.vic.gov.au or 1800 878 964
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Biosecurity Basics with Erica Smith and Richard Smith
There are a number of simple steps that can be taken to help manage the biosecurity basics on-farm.
Hear from Erica Smith from Glenstrae Highlands how she went about implementing these basics when she set up her property in Victoria. Richard Smith from Agriculture Victoria then talks you through how you can further reduce biosecurity risk to your property.
Subscribe to the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity newsletter
Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity webpage
Enroll in the biosecurity eLearn courses
Access templates to develop and/or update biosecurity plan -
Introduction with Ros Spence, Minister for Agriculture
Welcome to season 8 of AgVic Talk which is a collaboration with RSPCA Victoria, Biosecurity Basics.
This season will cover everything you need to know about biosecurity. We'll hear from farmers from all walks of life about the types of practical things they've put in place on their properties and how you can do the same. Experts from RSPCA Victoria and Agriculture Victoria will also share their knowledge on how you can build biosecurity into your day-to-day farming practices. It doesn't matter how many animals you have, how big or small your property is, biosecurity is everyone's business. -
Growing strong in a changing climate with Chloe Fox
During the 2022 floods, Seymour market gardener Chloe Fox evacuated chickens by kayak as flood water rose and inundated her farm.
Listen to Chloe’s remarkable story of resilience and her road to recovery.
Note: Rural Finance administers the Victorian Primary Producer Flood Recovery Grants on behalf of the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.
Subscribe to Recovery & Resilience newsletter: agriculture.vic.gov.au/floods
Access Farm Business Resilience Program resources and courses: agriculture.vic.gov.au/FBRP
Be aware of the National Centre for Farmer Health’s #BuildingFarmSpirit wellbeing resources through farmerhealth.org.au/buildingfarmspirit
Reach out to the Rural Financial Counselling Service: rfcsnetwork.com.au or 1300 771 741
Access Farm debt mediation through the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC): vsbc.vic.gov.au and search 'farmers’, or enquiries@vsbc.vic.gov.au or 1800 878 964
For further assistance call the Agriculture Victoria Customer Contact Centre on 1300 502 656 or email info@agriculture.vic.gov.au -
Navigating flooded vineyards with Matt Partridge
Being flooded 6 times in one season is beyond comprehension.
Matthew Partridge, Operation Manager from De Bortoli Wines is flipping this on its head and using it as an opportunity to put processes in place to better deal with a changing climate whilst looking after his staff.
Subscribe to Recovery & Resilience newsletter: agriculture.vic.gov.au/floods
Access Farm Business Resilience Program resources and courses: agriculture.vic.gov.au/FBRP
Be aware of the National Centre for Farmer Health’s #BuildingFarmSpirit wellbeing resources through farmerhealth.org.au/buildingfarmspirit
Reach out to the Rural Financial Counselling Service: rfcsnetwork.com.au or 1300 771 741
Access Farm debt mediation through the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC): vsbc.vic.gov.au and search 'farmers’, or enquiries@vsbc.vic.gov.au or 1800 878 964
For further assistance call the Agriculture Victoria Customer Contact Centre on 1300 502 656 or email info@agriculture.vic.gov.au