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27 mai

Pavilion Farms: Inside the Formula 1 of Farming with CEO Nathan Potter

In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Nathan Potter, CEO of Pavilion Farms, to unpack the future of precision agriculture and why Pavilion Farms is now searching for an AgTech Lead to help shape the next chapter of the business. From growing up on chicken farms in Victoria to building a career in management consulting with PwC across Australia and London, Nathan shares the journey that brought him back to the family business and how Pavilion Farms has grown into a large-scale operation focused on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Nathan explains why he sees poultry farming as “the Formula 1 of agriculture” and how emerging technologies, AI, and real-time monitoring are creating new opportunities to improve animal welfare, farm performance, and operational consistency at scale. The conversation also dives into Pavilion Farms’ newly created AgTech Lead role, the mindset they are looking for in candidates, and why curiosity, systems thinking, and a willingness to solve problems matter more than coming from a traditional farming background. This episode is designed to give candidates and listeners a genuine insight into the business, the people, the opportunity, and Nathan’s vision for the future of agriculture. If you’d like to learn more about Pavilion Farms or the AgTech Lead opportunity, head to https://humansofagriculture.com/careers/job-board/agtech-lead-precision--cgk9 The role is live now, and we’d love to hear from anyone interested in the future of agriculture and technology. Key insights from the conversation: How Pavilion Farms grew from a family farm into a large-scale poultry businessWhy Nathan left consulting in London to return to agricultureThe role AI and technology could play in poultry farmingWhy poultry is one of the most data-driven sectors in agricultureWhat the AgTech Lead role will focus on day to dayThe importance of curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvementHow technology can improve consistency, welfare, and efficiency at scaleWhy Nathan believes agriculture offers endless opportunities to solve problemsChapters: 00:00 Introduction to Pavilion Farms and AgTech Lead Role 04:57 Evolution of Pavilion Farms and Industry Changes 10:10 Dynamic Between Nathan and His Father in Business 12:58 Balancing Family and Business Responsibilities 17:14 Precision Agriculture: The Formula 1 of Farming 21:07 Team Structure and Operations at Pavilion Farms 21:45 Future Opportunities and Technological Evolution in Poultry Farming 23:24 Harnessing Technology for Poultry Management 25:01 The Role of Ag Tech Lead 26:28 Fast Tracking Innovation in Poultry 28:15 Understanding the Current Technology Landscape 30:46 Incremental Improvements in Poultry Farming 32:14 Consistency and Efficiency in Production 34:30 The Ideal Candidate for Ag Tech 36:06 Passion for Agriculture and Family Legacy 37:53 Building Relationships and Change Management 38:59 Early Wins and Data-Driven Decisions 41:00 Balancing On-Farm and Desk Work 43:01 The Importance of Location in Poultry Farming 44:08 Recruitment Process and Future Opportunities

27 mai

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49 min
9 avr.

Optiweigh, Succession, Markets & Ag Supply Chains: 4 Voices from CommBank Cultivate

This is a special Humans of Agriculture “radio-style” episode recorded at CommBank’s Cultivate event in the Hunter Valley - bringing together voices from across the agricultural supply chain. Across four mini-conversations, we unpack the key forces shaping modern agriculture: Innovation and ag tech adoption Succession and family business transition Financial strategy and risk Market dynamics and global demand This episode captures the energy of the room - where farmers, advisors, innovators, and financiers are all working toward a stronger, more resilient industry. 👥 Featured Guests Roddy Brown (CommBank) - Why Cultivate exists and the importance of next-generation farmers Bill Mitchell (Optiweigh) - Turning a farm frustration into a global ag tech business Glenn Calder (Viridian Financial Group) - Practical realities of succession, structure, and long-term planning Tash Greenwood (CommBank) - Supply chain insights and why there’s still strong optimism in agriculture 🔑 Key Themes Why bringing the right people together matters more than ever The shift from intuition to data-driven decision-making The reality of ag tech adoption - and why effort still matters Succession as the most important (and often avoided) conversation in farming Structuring farm businesses for long-term success and risk management The role of global markets and why demand for Australian agriculture remains strong The growing importance of communication, leadership, and peopleChapters:00:00 Introduction and context from CommBank Cultivate 02:10 Roddy Brown on why Cultivate exists and next generation focus 07:20 Innovation in agriculture and the role of technology 08:10 Bill Mitchell on building Optiweigh from a farm problem 12:30 Lessons in ag tech adoption and customer-driven insights 16:30 Why succession remains agriculture’s biggest challenge 17:40 Glenn Calder on structuring farm businesses and managing risk 20:40 Practical steps to start succession and investment conversations 23:00 Empowering teams and building scalable businesses 25:50 Tash Greenwood on supply chains and market confidence 28:00 Global demand, volatility, and optimism in agriculture 30:40 Reflections on community, collaboration, and the future of ag 32:30 Final takeaways from CommBank Cultivate

9 avr.

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34 min
03/11/2025

Getting to Know Agriculture Minister Julie Collins

In this episode, Oli sits down with Australia’s Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Julie Collins — live from the National Farmers’ Federation Conference on the Gold Coast. From her Tasmanian roots to leading one of the nation’s most important portfolios, Julie shares how her background shaped her approach to agriculture, sustainability, and community. She reflects on the government’s new Ag and Land Sector Plan, the role of programs like free TAFE and Ag Connections in building the workforce, and how storytelling can strengthen both our domestic pride and global reputation. Julie also talks candidly about being out on farms, meeting producers, and why she believes Australian agriculture is the most productive and sustainable in the world. Looking ahead, she shares her optimism for how the industry can leverage the 2032 Olympics to showcase our regions, food, and people to the world.

03/11/2025

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12 min
6 avr.

How This Sydney School Built Australia’s Largest Ag Cohort with Scott Graham

What if agriculture’s biggest opportunity isn’t on farm, but in the classroom? In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, Oli sits down with Scott Graham, Head of Agriculture at Barker College in Sydney. From a a student base that’s almost entirely from the city, Scott has built the largest Year 12 agriculture cohort in Australia, completely reshaping how young people see the industry. Scott isn't focused on just one school, he is also completing a PhD focused on engaging metropolitan students in agriculture, and what he’s learned challenges how the entire industry thinks about talent, careers and perception. This conversation dives into what’s holding agriculture back from attracting the next generation and what needs to change if we’re serious about building the workforce of the future. Key insights from the conversation Why agriculture needs to move beyond farming stereotypes to attract urban talentHow Barker turned agriculture into one of the most in-demand courses in the schoolThe missed opportunity: 70% of ag careers exist off-farm, yet most students never see themWhy “plate to paddock” is a more powerful way to teach agriculture than traditional approachesWhat Scott’s PhD through Charles Sturt Uni reveals about the biggest barrier to students choosing agHow parent perceptions can make or break subject selectionThe rise of agribusiness, agtech and city-based careers among studentsWhy even small increases in student numbers can have a huge impact on the future workforceChapters:00:00 Introduction and why this conversation matters02:17 Scott’s journey and influence as an educator04:15 Reimagining agriculture for urban students08:39 Purpose, passion and careers in agriculture10:54 Transforming Barker’s agriculture program13:54 Changing perceptions and building credibility17:56 The role of industry in showcasing careers21:28 Off-farm opportunities and the future workforce24:44 What today’s students are interested in27:44 The rise of agribusiness and agtech pathways32:29 Scott’s PhD and understanding student engagement36:31 Barriers to scaling agriculture in urban schools39:30 Rethinking how agriculture is introduced to students42:17 “Plate to paddock” and making ag relatable46:55 Key findings from Scott’s research50:29 Why narrative matters for the future of ag52:34 What keeps Scott motivated

6 avr.

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56 min
25/05/2023

Unveiling Australian Grain Opportunties in Vietnam Julia Hausler (Grain Growers)

In this episode of the "In The Know On the Go" podcast, host Oli Le Lievre is joined by Julia Hausler, Director at GrainGrowers, to discuss their recent trip to Vietnam and the opportunities for Australian grain growers in the Vietnamese market. Julia shares insights from their visit, including interactions with customers, suppliers, and policymakers, as well as their participation in the Australian grains industry conference. They delve into the growing demand for grains in Vietnam, the importance of sustainability and profitability, and the need for market education and supply chain improvements to remain competitive. Julia highlights the significance of consistency in grain quality and the role of falling numbers in meeting customer expectations. Episode Highlights: Julia's role as a grower director at GrainGrowers and her focus on sustainability and profitability: "And you can throw sustainability, which is a good new focus for us, profitability and sustainability into that mix. And just generally thinking of putting the grower first for everything that we do."Purpose of the trip to Vietnam and engaging with the market: "As growers, we don't always get that opportunity to meet the customers or the processors or the consumers as well in foreign markets because we're that one step removed from the supply chain."Rapid growth and opportunities in Vietnam: "Well, it seems to be in rapid growth actually... There was enormous amount of construction going on. There was a large population moving around, and Vietnam has 90 million people."Vietnamese demand for Australian grains and increasing middle-class population: "That's a big opportunity for changing consumer habits... demand for baked goods, which is good news for wheat, but also good demand increase for animal protein."Importance of grain quality and consistency: "Time and time again, the customers said they like Australian rice, wheat, and barley because it's clean, it's dry, it's white, it's sound, with a high falling number, and it's food safe."Recommendations for growers to stay competitive and informed: "They can also contact GrainGrowers, talk to any of us on our delegation who went on the delegation as well. And, yeah, and the trade as well. It's really important that the trade and growers have a good working relationship to understand what growers deliver makes what the trade needs."subscribe to stay across the latest news and insights from across Aussie Agriculture.

25/05/2023

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13 min
10/08/2023

Rotational Analyst Global Graduate Position (Nuveen Natural Capital)

Oli sits down with Kristina from Nuveen Natural Capital to talk about what could be the best graduate program on offer in Australia... The Nuveen Natural Capital Rotational Analyst role immediately sparked our interest. The dynamic global grad program sounds like such a good career opportunity, Oli and the team seriously considered applying for the position... But then we thought we would be better off sharing it with our Humans of Agriculture community. Oli and Kristina cover: What is Nuveen and Nuveen Natural CapitalProgram overview and highlightsWho you would be working with Opportunities for international travel Characteristics of the ideal candidate If you're interested, applications close at end of September. An excerpt from the job advert:Nuveen Natural Capital is a land-focused asset management platform. Combining expertise across farmland and timberland investment specialists, we have over 35 years of land-based investing experience. With $9.7 billion of assets under management and 3 million acres across 600 properties in 10 countries, our platform is equipped to deliver investment solutions to protect and enhance nature, climate and people.

10/08/2023

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10 min
13/07/2023

Carbon Shortcuts: episode 4 of 4!

In the fourth and final episode of Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon pick Professor Richard Eckard’s brain one last time about all things carbon in agriculture. It has been a learning journey for all the challenges and opportunities in addressing carbon emissions within agriculture. The carbon series may be concluding, but it serves as a starting point for ongoing conversations and deeper exploration of carbon-related issues (and opportunities) in agriculture. This final episode wraps up with a focus on the following: The ‘transition zone’ Exploring tools and opportunities for farmersHurdles in adoption and implementation Due diligence in toxicologyThe biggest lessons so far from Australia's carbon journeySeries sponsorThis series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here, show notes or by listening to all episodes in the 4 part series, plus a bonus episode with Ruminati founder, Bobby Miller. Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

13/07/2023

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22 min
29/06/2023

Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture (Episode 2 of 4)

In this episode of, Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon are joined by Professor Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne. The discussion revolves around the different types of carbon markets, the distinction between offsetting and insetting, and the emergence of biodiversity credits. The difference between the Voluntary and Compliance MarketsThe different Participants and Trades in each marketThe revenue potential and investment required to be involved in carbon projectsand Shifting focus from Carbon to the emergence of Biodiversity and understanding the emerging opportunityThis series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here show notes or by listening to our bonus episodes after episodes 3 and 4. Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

29/06/2023

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26 min
09/03/2023

The Monthly Markets with Tom & Mick: Horses of Course with Joel Fleming

This week we welcome back Tom Rookyard and Mick Corcoran for their second instalment of the Monthly Markets with Tom & Mick. The fellas sit down with Joel Fleming, Director at Nutrien Harcourts and Livestock and Equine agent, to understand the trends in performance horse sales over the last couple of years and into the future. They cover: Affects of rainfall on the sector and oat plantingNutrien Classic Sale - read more here: Nutrien Classic Sale Report Purchases of performance horses as not just a lifestyle but a professionWhat is driving the horse market year to year?The growth of performance horse sales per person - from owning one to owning severalJoel's predictions of where the EYCI number will be by Christmas

09/03/2023

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23 min
19/05/2023

Senior Diesel Mechanic (Warakirri Cropping)

Warakirri Cropping is an Australian-owned, safety-first, family-oriented, innovative, large-scale, cropping organisation with over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia. The Senior Diesel Mechanic will have numerous responsibilities including: You will have full ownership of running the workshop.Oversee the maintenance of a fleet of light vehicles, trucks, tractors, sprayers, harvesters, and a range of farm support equipment.Ensure all maintenance is carried out in a timely and professional manner in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements. This would include:Conducting diagnostic tests and analysing/actioning results.Keeping accurate maintenance records.and more...Location: 📍: Orange Park farm near Lockhart, NSW (60kms southwest of Wagga Wagga) 🏡: Family home included, work vehicle, Parental Leave and more... Find full details on the role HERE

19/05/2023

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16 min

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