AgriFutures On Air

AgriFutures Australia
AgriFutures On Air

The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. 

  1. Start-up to Success: How the AICD Course transformed Dr. Ansari’s approach to leadership

    3 DAYS AGO

    Start-up to Success: How the AICD Course transformed Dr. Ansari’s approach to leadership

    "We need more people, especially from emerging industries, to attend courses like this, to reshape their view, not just change their view, reshape it towards the right direction."Dr. Omid Ansari, the founder and CEO of HempGen Tech, recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course as part of his commitment to growing the Australian hemp industry. In this episode, Dr. Ansari shares how the course equipped him with the tools to lead his startup company through its ...

    25 min
  2. Ag's Next Gen: How the Horizon Scholarship is Cultivating the Future Leaders of Australian Agriculture

    6 DAYS AGO

    Ag's Next Gen: How the Horizon Scholarship is Cultivating the Future Leaders of Australian Agriculture

    In this episode, hear from two inspiring young people, Tess Cook and Ben Peden, who both participated in the 2023 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program.Tess comes from a cattle and cropping property in central Queensland and is now studying veterinary science, while Ben grew up in Sydney with no agricultural background before discovering a passion for the sector through high school and university.Both Tess and Ben share how the Horizon Scholarship has been transformative for them, opening t...

    27 min
  3. Agricultural study around the world: insights from a GRDC supported Horizon scholar

    12/23/2024 · BONUS

    Agricultural study around the world: insights from a GRDC supported Horizon scholar

    This podcast was first published by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). Supported by the GRDC, the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program fosters the next generation of agricultural leaders who are interested in contributing to the Australian grains industry's success.Awarded to roughly 20 students each year, the Scholarship provides a bursary of $5000 a year during the final two years of a degree, along with professional development, work placements and networking o...

    10 min
  4. Stepping Back to Leap Forward: Lessons from the ARLF TRAIL Program

    12/18/2024

    Stepping Back to Leap Forward: Lessons from the ARLF TRAIL Program

    "Seriously, just do it! You certainly won't regret it.”In the latest episode of the AgriFutures Capacity Building miniseries, we hear from two agricultural leaders who participated in the transformative Australian Rural Leadership Foundation's TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program - Verity Price, Deputy CEO of the Australian Chicken Meat Federation, and Jacob Birch, Managing Director of Yaamarra & Yarral in the native grains industry.From the powerful Welcome to Country ceremony that set the ton...

    27 min
  5. Leadership growth through self-reflection: A peak behind the curtain of the ARLF Agribusiness Leadership Program

    12/11/2024

    Leadership growth through self-reflection: A peak behind the curtain of the ARLF Agribusiness Leadership Program

    “It was the furthest thing from a day spa, but it gave me space.”Jennifer Galloway has a hectic life - a young family and a busy job as Acting General Manager covering three portfolios - Workforce, Communications and Adoption (WCA) at AgriFutures Australia.Day-to-day, Jen leads a team dedicated to effectively delivering AgriFutures’ research outcomes to the people that need them most. She also ensures the WCA team’s communication efforts extend to attracting a motivated and future-ready agric...

    35 min
  6. Leading by Example: Insights from the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program

    11/26/2024

    Leading by Example: Insights from the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program

    “Leadership in Australian agriculture involves a blend of vision, the resilience, adaptability and commitment to sustainable practices”In the second episode of the AgriFutures Capacity Building mini-series, we hear from Dakshina Yadav, a passionate horticultural scientist from Nepal now working in the Northern Territory, who was selected to take part in the prestigious Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program. Dakshina specialises in the production of jackfruit, a tropical fruit that is wi...

    25 min
  7. The Power of Community in Leadership: Insights from Sarah Secker, Australian Institute of Company Directors Course Graduate

    11/15/2024

    The Power of Community in Leadership: Insights from Sarah Secker, Australian Institute of Company Directors Course Graduate

    "I think leadership is about having those abilities to public speak and all that kind of stuff, but it's about bringing people together."Discover the inspiring journey of Sarah Secker, a remarkable leader in Australian agriculture. Sarah completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Foundations of Directorship course, a program designed for new and aspiring directors, senior executives, and managers wanting to gain a foundational knowledge of the duties and responsibilities o...

    28 min
  8. Integrating Angoras with Merinos: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Robertson

    10/28/2024

    Integrating Angoras with Merinos: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Robertson

    Join the Fibre Frontier! In this episode, we join the AgriFutures Australia Goat Fibre Program Extension team, neXtgen Agri as they sit down with Dr. Susan Robertson, a senior lecturer at Charles Sturt University and passionate mohair producer, to get an insider's look at the world of Angora goats. Susan shares her journey of transitioning to farming Angora goats alongside Merino sheep, blending her academic expertise with hands-on experience.Discover the unique management considerations for ...

    34 min
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The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. 

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  • Creator
    AgriFutures Australia
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    160
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