Unearthed - the people changing Australian agriculture

Michael Thomson, of Blue Hill, on behalf of AgriFutures Australia.
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When big ideas and new opportunities run up against established practices of farming in Australia’s unique environment, there’s tough choices to be made - tune in as we unearth the farmers, scientists and big characters who have found a new path to a more profitable, productive and resilient future for Australian agriculture. “Unearthed – the people changing agriculture” is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

  1. JAN 18 · BONUS

    The art of deep listening, with John Harvey

    Send us a text The Changemakers series has examined how leaders from across rural Australia and at different stages of their diverse career paths, navigate the pitfalls of making change happen. John Harvey has been at the pointy end of change having led AgriFutures for the last 10 years, and served as CEO of the Grains Research and Development Corporation for five years before that.  But for all of the technical knowledge and the complexity of the organisations he has led, the simplicity of the insights John shares speaks to an incredible wisdom.  He discusses the importance of understanding farmer perspectives, emotional intelligence in leadership, and the value of feedback. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

    38 min

  2. JAN 11 · BONUS

    The power of vulnerability and curiosity, with Lisa Anderson

    Send us a text Lisa Anderson is anything but “just a farmer” – her career journey spans agriculture, the legal profession and serving as a board director.  Lisa shares the importance of curiosity, building trust through vulnerability, the balance of culture versus strategy, and the impact of peer-to-peer learning in driving change in agriculture. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

    29 min

  3. JAN 4 · BONUS

    It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top, with Courtney Bailey

    Send us a text The road to the top isn’t a straight line – every interesting life experience and the meaningful relationships built along the way are of immense value when it comes to driving change in agricultural industries and rural communities.  In this conversation, we meet Courtney Bailey, the agriculture sector lead at Voconiq and CEO of Country to Canberra, who discusses her non-linear career path, the importance of mentorship, and the impact agriculture education can have on a young person’s life.  Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

    27 min

  4. 12/28/2025 · BONUS

    Slow change in a fast game, with Basil Nolan

    Send us a text At just 22 years old, Basil Nolan demonstrates diplomacy and humility beyond his years, skills that have him earmarked as a young leader in the Thoroughbred racing industry. A recipient of the AgriFutures Les Young Scholarship, Basil shares his experiences at the famed National Stud in the United Kingdom, where he learnt from some of the best in the business, resulting in refinements to the operations at his family’s home stud of Raheen in Warwick, Qld.  The conversation covers the value of community and networking, and the importance of moving slowly and considering the ‘why not’ when embarking on changing the status quo. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

    27 min

  5. 12/21/2025 · BONUS

    From little things big things grow, with Stephanie March

    Send us a text Stephanie March shares her deeply personal story of the birth of her son, Bill, and the immediate diagnosis of a rare but chronic respiratory illness.  The conversation covers the emotional turmoil of navigating the healthcare system, the impact on family dynamics, and the power of feedback as an advocacy tool for change.  When you hear Steph’s story and the impact it is having on the medical system, you’ll understand why she’s a Changemaker of Australian agriculture.  Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

    28 min

  6. SEASON 1, EPISODE 13 TRAILER

    Introducing Unearthed's Changemakers conversations

    Send us a text Introducing Changemakers, a special series of five fascinating one-on-one conversations with the leaders changing the direction of Australian agriculture. Disruption doesn’t come easy and making change happen can reap huge rewards, but it can also come at a personal and financial cost – hear their experiences and insights in navigating the pitfalls of pursuing new opportunities and big ideas. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

    1 min
  7. From Plate to Paddock: The future of agriculture education in schools

    12/07/2025

    From Plate to Paddock: The future of agriculture education in schools

    Send us a text With more than 50% of school children believing that cows are milked by hand, and that the only career available in agriculture is to be a farmer, something needed to change in the education system. So all 15 Rural Research and Development Corporations banded together to develop Australia’s first National Schools Food and Fibre Strategy, which was launched by AgriFutures in November. This episode of Unearthed explores the pressing need for skilled professionals in Australian agriculture, including more agricultural teachers, as well as some of the techniques being used to attract more city kids to be a part of the agricultural industry.  Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

    28 min
  8. Resistance: Lucerne’s fightback against insect pests

    11/23/2025

    Resistance: Lucerne’s fightback against insect pests

    Send us a text Chemical resistance has been detected in populations of redlegged earth mites and blue green aphids in new parts of Australia, challenging lucerne producers to consider new methods of crop protection. This episode of Unearthed challenges farmers and industry to move beyond single crop thinking and towards landscape scale approaches to pest control. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

    23 min
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When big ideas and new opportunities run up against established practices of farming in Australia’s unique environment, there’s tough choices to be made - tune in as we unearth the farmers, scientists and big characters who have found a new path to a more profitable, productive and resilient future for Australian agriculture. “Unearthed – the people changing agriculture” is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.

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