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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 #AgsolutelyFabulous.

  1. 22 HR AGO

    #69 | The Year of the Woman Farmer: What it Means for the Modern Rural Woman

    In episode 69 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja are sharing their updates and chatting about all things women in agriculture. Katja joined a local bee club after getting her own hive and recommends local groups for beekeepers, while Gillian discusses new staff whose hidden skills include fashion design and filmmaking, enabling clothing repairs and new social media content. Gillian recaps attending a South Australian Industry Insights Forum with the National Farmers Federation, including a “robust” panel with Telstra about remote telecommunications changes, decommissioning radio phone systems, power-dependence of new alternatives like VoIP and Starlink, and the life-or-death stakes during fires and floods. They discuss Gillian’s Stock Journal interview on regional healthcare disparities tied to Alex Thomas’s “From Here to Healthcare” campaign. The episode also covers concerns about Victorian land rezoning and taxation impacts on farmers, suggests advocacy via the Victorian Farmers Federation, and a critique of tokenism around the “Year of the Woman Farmer,” emphasizing global context and meaningful change. Gillian notes recent rain at home and shares her frustration that her eldest left to work on a Queensland cattle station before finishing his apprenticeship. Links & Resources Landcare Australia: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ Find or Register a Group: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/find-a-group/ Learn how to Get Involved with Landcare here: https://youtu.be/3s74Lvmlutk 💕 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 00:45 Beekeeping Club Update02:10 New Staff Arrive04:01 Industry Forum Recap05:09 Telco Changes and Power08:13 Robust Talk on Connectivity11:15 Cheese Lunch and Politics12:51 Courses on Skool17:25 Healthcare Voices in Ag20:48 Victoria Rezoning Backlash23:31 Leave Farmers Alone24:13 How City Folks Can Help26:59 Petitions and Political Pressure28:29 Year of the Woman Farmer35:19 Tokenism Versus Real Change44:39 Ending on a Lighter Note45:25 Family Updates and Farewell

    49 min

  2. 2 APR

    #68 | Landcare's Multifaceted Approach to Community Sustainability

    In this podcast episode, Danielle, the Central West Regional Landcare Coordinator, explains her role supporting Landcare groups from around Campbelltown to Grenfell by helping with projects, funding, governance, and member support. She describes how Landcare has evolved from an 1980s tree-planting volunteer movement into diverse, community-driven work across the Central West, including community nurseries, sustainable grazing, women’s health and wellbeing, youth nature programs, local produce events, ag tech and drones, and on-ground erosion, weeds, pests, and river rehabilitation. Danielle outlines how to find or start a Landcare group via the NSW Landcare Gateway and local coordinators, emphasizes Landcare’s inclusivity and urban–rural connection, and highlights benefits like learning, collaboration, and support networks. She also notes the annual/state Landcare conferences and awards, and encourages biodiversity and joining existing local activities. Learn More About Landcare: Landcare Australia is a national, independent not-for-profit established in 1989. For over 35 years, it has led community and corporate engagement in environmental conservation and sustainable land management, helping protect Australia’s land, water, soils, plants, animals, and ecosystems. The organisation supports Landcare groups and partners through funding, on-ground project delivery, capacity-building, and knowledge sharing, while also managing large-scale restoration initiatives like the Landcare CarbonSMART program. Working alongside a network of 6,000 groups and more than 100,000 volunteers, Landcare Australia strengthens biodiversity, restores landscapes, and builds resilience in food and farming systems. As climate change and environmental challenges intensify, its focus remains on innovation, partnerships, and empowering the next generation—including stronger engagement with First Nations communities. Links & Resources Landcare Australia: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ Find or Register a Group: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/find-a-group/ Learn how to Get Involved with Landcare here: https://youtu.be/3s74Lvmlutk 💕 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 00:00 Welcome and Landcare Intro 00:43 Danielle’s Role Explained 01:16 What Landcare Does Today 03:16 Real Impacts on Ground 04:55 Find or Start a Group 08:14 Future Topics and Big Picture 09:12 Who Can Join Landcare 11:33 Getting Volunteers and Support 12:39 Why Get Involved 14:32 Landcare Conference and Awards 16:07 First Step for Stewardship 17:33 Wrap Up and Thanks

    32 min

  3. 19 MAR

    #66 Catching Up: Staff Arrivals, Renovation Stories, and Answering Your Questions

    In episode 66 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja and Gillian answer listener questions and share station updates: Gillian is deep-cleaning a cottage to house a young UK couple starting as station hands, they’re pregnancy testing with strong results, and she’s preparing to renovate a house after heavy rain revealed major roof and gutter leaks that will require carpet removal to assess water damage. They discuss bringing back “Ag Fab of the Week” or a newsletter subscriber giveaway using leftover HarvestHer Power Conference packs, encouraging listeners to nominate themselves or others and provide addresses. Merch has not launched yet due to time and sourcing goals, but they aim to start with basic t-shirts, caps, and stickers and may run a newsletter giveaway. They note the most downloaded episodes remain episode 1 and the WA sheep live export ban episode, joke about a “crocodile” sighting near Bathurst, and address the reality of tick-bite–triggered red meat allergy, outlining symptoms, prevention, safe tick removal, and risks to pets. They brainstorm ideas for a 100th-episode celebration, possibly in Adelaide, and invite guest suggestions. 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

    23 min

  4. 12 MAR

    #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

  5. 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
  6. 63# Gillian and Cathy!

    13 FEB

    63# Gillian and Cathy!

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    50 min

  7. 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
  8. 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
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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 #AgsolutelyFabulous.

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  • Creator
    Katja Williams and Gillian Fennel
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ag Fab - Katja Williams and Gillian Fennel 2024
  • Show Website
    Agsolutely Fabulous

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