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Episodes
Episode 82: Why thousands of Aussies are buying direct from the farm with Bianca Tarrant
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of sit down to chat with Bianca Tarrant, co-founder of Our Cow, an Australian direct-to-consumer meat company that is reshaping how Au...
Episode 81: The drive to do it right in farming & politics with Mic Fels
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Mic Fels, an Esperance grain grower, engineer, former federal candidate, and owner of the business i-paddock. Frus...
Episode 80: Saving growers $600 million in RD&E funding with Paul McKenzie
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Paul McKenzie, consultant, grower, and one of the clearest voices calling for reform in Australia’s grains RD&E ...
Episode 79: Levelling up your in-paddock operations efficiency with Ryan Skamp
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Skamp, co-founder of AgSKAN, the app helping farmers track machinery, manage mixed fleets, and improve paddock-...
Episode 78: How InvertiGro is complimenting traditional agriculture with Paul Millett
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Paul Millett, co-founder of InvertiGro and the engineering mind behind some of the world’s most adaptable vert...
Episode 77: Dowerin Machinery Field Days Special with CommBank, ANZ & Bendigo Bank (Pt. 2)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Boots Off Log On! Podcast, we continue our two-part special series recorded live at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days in Western...
Episode 76: Dowerin Machinery Field Days Special with CSBP Fertilisers, Rural West & DMFD (Pt. 1)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Boots Off Log On!, we kick off a two-part special series recorded live at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days in Western Australia. We...
Episode 75: Why sandalwood smells like opportunity with Keith Drage
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Keith Drage, co-founder of Silvalis and Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils, who left a career in London’s financial markets to gr...
Episode 74: What's in your bale? Quality transparency and trust with Tim Ford
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Tim Ford, founder of Feed Central and now at the helm of LocalAg, two national platforms transforming how hay, grain, ...
Episode 73: Water trading – Empowering agriculture to thrive amidst scarcity with Tom Rooney
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Tom Rooney, the founder of Waterfind and one of the key players in shaping Australia’s modern water trading system. ...
Episode 72: Fitbit for sheep and getting ROI from agritech with Belinda Lay
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Belinda Lay, a mixed enterprise farmer from Esperance and the mind behind the 'Fitbit for sheep' project. Pioneering o...
Episode 71: How robots can make us better farmers with Andrew and Jocie Bate
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Andrew and Jocie Bate, the farmer-founders behind SwarmFarm Robotics, an Australian agtech company revolutionising the...
Episode 70: SkyKelpie and the rise of drone mustering in Australia with Luke Chaplain
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Luke Chaplain, founder of SkyKelpie, Nuffield Scholar, and drone mustering pioneer, to unpack how off-the-shelf tech is tr...
Episode 69: Farm in your pocket - Rethinking AG investment with Nathan MacPhee
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Nathan MacPhee, a former financial services executive turned agri-entrepreneur, to talk about how a passion for farm...
Episode 68: Family, finance & farming with Wendy Sawyer
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Wendy Sawyer, the powerhouse behind the financial management of one of Dalwallinu’s most successful farm businesses....
Episode 67: The Eckard effect – Simplifying carbon accounting for farming with Dr Richard Eckard
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Richard Eckard, Professor of Carbon Farming at the University of Melbourne and National Program Leader at the Carb...
Episode 66: Market forces shaping agriculture with Matt Dalgleish
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Matt Dalgleish, agricultural market analyst, co-host of the AgWatchers Podcast, and founder of Episode 3, to explore the k...
Episode 65: Shockwaves hit lucerne growers as S&W Seed collapses with Ben Farmer
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Ben Farmer, a lucerne grower and chair of the Executive Committee for Lucerne Australia, to unpack the complexities of the...
Episode 64: The future of ESG in farming with Nuffield Scholar Catherine Marriott
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Catherine “Mazz” Marriott to explore her incredible agricultural journey, from her Nuffield Scholarship experiences to...
Episode 63: Food and fibre traceability and transparency with James Williamson
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with James Williamson from Orijin Plus to dive into the rapidly evolving world of food and fibre traceability. As consume...
Episode 62: Global trade, nuances, and the supply chain with Tim Hunt
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the inspiring career and insightful conversations with Tim Hunt, a distinguished agribusiness advisor whose journey spans mor...
Episode 61: Finding your "Ikigai" in ag with Kevin Bell
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the inspiring career of Kevin Bell, a seasoned farm consultant and rural veterinary surgeon who has dedicated his life to mak...
Episode 60: Episode replay – What you need to know about grain marketing with Ten Tigers
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode replay, we speak to Chris Tonkin about all things grain marketing. Chris grew up on the family farm at Coomberdale in the wheatbelt of...
Episode 59: Hope is not a winning strategy – The AgriCoach Podcast reshare
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our joint CEO, David Egerton-Warburton, sits down in the guest chair for a change with Ben Law from the AgriCoach podcast and dives i...
Episode 58: Fifty years of farm business knowledge with Lachlan Polkinghorne
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the world of farm business management with Lachlan Polkinghorne, a respected farm management advisor with a career spanning ov...
Episode 57: Is growing Australian coffee right for you? With Jos Webber and David Peasley
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Boots Off Log On!, we’re excited to welcome two special guests, farmers Jos Webber and David Peasley. They share their firsthand ...
Episode 56: Incorporating active honey production on your farm with Damian Green
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the fascinating world of beekeeping and sustainable agriculture with Damian Green, founder of Bee Central, in this episode of Boots Off Log ...
Episode 55: The farming game with Bill Malcolm
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Bill Malcolm, a longstanding leader in Australian agricultural economics and education, and Professor at T...
Episode 54: Cultivating a positive money mindset for farmers with Hayley Grosser
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Hayley Grosser from The Abundant Farmer, a money coach with a passion for helping farmers take control of their...
Episode 53: Lab grown meat with George Peppou
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George Peppou, co-founder and CEO of Vow, shares how his innovative food tech startup is transforming the future of meat production. ...
Episode 52: Sustainability and profitability in the beef supply chain with Ben Dwyer
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben Dwyer from Harvest Road Group shares his insights on balancing sustainability and profitability in the beef supply chain. With ye...
Episode 51: Breaking the 3 generation curse with Ben Law
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben Law from AgriCoach shares his extensive experience in wealth and succession planning for farming families. With over 20 years of ...
Episode 50: You are not your farm with Jack Owen
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Jack Owen, a farmer and author, shares his unique journey from the fields to the world of self-improvement literature. Jac...
Epiosde 49: Smart risk taking in the Australian farming game with Eric Nankivell
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Eric Nankivell, an experienced farm consultant, shares his journey in the agricultural sector and the unique challenges an...
Episode 48: Data driven farm management with Justin Webb from AgriWebb
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Justin Webb to learn about his journey from the world of hedge funds to the fields of agritech. In this episode, Justin sh...
Episode 47: Don't be a price taker this season with Nathan Cattle from Clear Grain Exchange
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive into the world of grain markets with Nathan Cattle, a seasoned expert and manager at Clear Grain Exchange. Nathan shares inval...
Episode 46: Episode replay – Power of budgets with Natalie Egerton-Warburton
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Natalie Egerton-Warburton, joint-CEOs of Agrimaster, discuss the vital role budgets play in maintaining healthy cash flow a...
Episode 45: Future of ESG and capturing value in the Aussie AG supply chain with Georgie Aley
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive into the world of agribusiness with Georgie Aley, National Sector Lead for Consumer Goods and Agribusiness at KPMG. Georgie di...
Episode 44: Family, farming & business with Agrimaster CEOs – Humans of Agriculture reshare
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're changing things up a bit. A while back, we had a chat with Oli Le Lievre from Humans of Agriculture, and we thought it would be...
Episode 43: The Aussie farmer who introduced the world to chia seeds with John Foss
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on an insightful journey into the world of sustainable agriculture and plant-based foods with John Foss, a visionary entrepreneur and fourth-g...
Episode 42: Are you wasting your time farming? With Ram K. Savana
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 Disclaimer Alert! 🌟 Yes, our podcast title might be provoking, but it's all about sparking thoughtful conversations. We're here to add value t...
Episode 41: Business skills are now the secret to farm business success with Pete Newman
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode as we sit down with Pete Newman, a seasoned consultant from Planfarm based out of Geraldton, Western Australia. Pete brings...
Episode 40: Farming is no longer a man's game with Erin Gorter
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by the remarkable Erin Gorter, a true trailblazer in rural leadership. Erin's journey from a farm girl in Mobrup, WA, t...
Episode 39: Why AgriFutures is starting the big carbon farming conversation with John Harvey
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the reasons behind AgriFutures' pursuit of answers in the realm of carbon sustainability in this thought-provoking conversation with John Har...
Episode 38: How the way you think determines your financial success with Chris Wheatcroft
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please be advised that this episode goes on for longer than usual. Embark on this episode with Chris Wheatcroft, a fifth-generation Australian farmer ...
Episode 37: Farmers for Climate Action — Championing change with Natalie Collard
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Natalie Collard, the newly appointed CEO of Farmers for Climate Action. Natalie has an extraor...
Episode 36: The secret to Andrew Fowler’s farm business success — Good people & great culture
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring and enlightening conversation, we sit down with Andrew Fowler, a prominent figure in the world of agriculture, a Nuffield Scholar, a...
Episode 35: Taking the Australian wool industry international with Stuart Adams
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Agrimaster in Supporting RMHC WA — Make a donation Attend the Quorum Cocktail Party Fundraiser for RMHC WA (sponsored by Agrimaster) — Get Ti...
Episode 34: SPECIAL EPISODE Adam Gilchrist — Philanthropist, beyond the bat and gloves
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, where we take a departure from our usual topics to shed light on something of utmost importance — the c...
Episode 33: Navigating farming's evolution with Jack Creswell, the podcasting farmer
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Jack Creswell, the driving force behind Farms Advice, a podcast committed to fostering knowledge exch...
Episode 32: From paddock to podcast — Oli Le Lievre’s Ag journey
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having dedicated himself to giving voices to all the humans of agriculture, it's now time to give Oli Le Lievre a voice of his own – who is Oli Le L...
Episode 31: Episode replay - The Unbreakable Farmer’s remarkable journey
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we take a step back to revisit one of our most inspiring conversations: "The Unbreakable Farmer" with Warren Davies. Our podc...
Episode 30: Navigating succesion - Insights for family farm business with Stuart Wesley
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Stuart Wesley, the principal consultant at Oasis People and Culture. Renowned for his expertise in culture developme...
Episode 29: Boosting your farm’s profitability - Key strategies revealed with John Francis
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we have a special guest, John Francis, a highly experienced farm business advisor hailing from Wagga Wagga in New South Wales. Joh...
Episode 28: The challenge of finding and retaining employees in farming with John Boote
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast, where we delve into the challenges that farm businesses face in Australia, particularly in finding and retaining employee...
Episode 27: Unveiling the complex world of Agtech with Sarah Nolet
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Sarah Nolet sheds light on the topic of Agtech and its impact on the agricultural industry. She begins by discussing how Agte...
Episode 26: Farming beyond family - How to employ people successfully with Danielle McNamee
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we'll be addressing one of the biggest challenges facing farm businesses today: employing people. As farm...
Episode 25: Rejuvenating rural communities with Sam Marwood
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we have the pleasure of speaking with Sam Marwood, the co-founder of Cultivate Farms. Founded with his go...
Episode 24: The Unbreakable Farmer with Warren Davies
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this inspiring journey as we delve into the remarkable story of Warren Davies, also known as "The Unbreakable Farmer." Our conversation tod...
Episode 23: The economic and agricultural outlook for 2023 with Stefan Vogel
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Stefan Vogel, the General Manager of Rabo Research in Australia and New Zealand. We are discus...
Episode 22: Diversity in agriculture with Simone Cameron
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Simone Cameron, Director of Regions and Projects for NT Farmers. Simone is a teacher and an agronomist who is a passionat...
Episode 21: Building horticultural business capacity with Bronson Gledhill
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Bronson Gledhill about growers’ innovative business improvements and benchmarking programs to help them in the race to ...
Episode 20: Succession and empowering the next generation with Jill Fotheringhame
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Jill Fotheringhame about how she and her husband Keith grew their farm from a small sheep and wheat farm in the late 1980s to the large an...
Episode 19: What you need to know about Grain Marketing with Ten Tigers
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris grew up on the family farm at Coomberdale in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. He’s been immersed in the grains industry since 1995 and has ...
Episode 18: Accounting firms can successfully migrate to advisory with Profitable Partners
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob needs little introduction to the accounting firms of Australia, as he has been working to help improve the profit of accounting firms for nearly 3...
Episode 17: Essential wills and estate planning insights with HHG Legal Group
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you require help regarding wills and estate planning, Janene Bon, Special Counsel of HHG Legal Group, will be your best solution. As grim as it is,...
Episode 16: Wealth management and stockbroking with Ord Minnett
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dowerin Field Days are always filled with excitement, the hustle and bustle of the crowd. This particular episode is recorded at Dowerin Field Days 20...
Episode 15: Understanding Australia's soaring farmland prices with Agrarian Management
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our host David is joined by the founder of Agrarian Management, Paul McKenzie, focusing on the topic of conversation at every rural g...
Episode 14: The impact of biosecurity on your bottom line with NT Farmers
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is joined by Paul Burke, CEO of NT Farmers. Paul has been a passionate agricultural advocate for over 20 years, from representing Agforce...
Episode 13: Lean in with David Egerton-Warburton
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being in the farm business is not for the faint of hearts. For those outside the profession, it's easy to assume the operation/production side of the ...
Episode 12: How Karradale Farms achieved two expansions in one decade with Agrimaster
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is joined by two special guests, Anna-Lisa Newman and David Neve, long-term users of Agrimaster share their personal journey into farming...
Episode 11: Agtech pioneer Kent receives OAM for Agrimaster Software
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode is joined by the founder and writer of Agrimaster, Kent Egerton-Warburton, who has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Aus...
Episode 10: Navigating through fluctuating market conditions in 2022/2023 with Planfarm
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2021 was a record-breaking year for Australian farmers. Despite the changes within the market and the new set of challenges brought on by the COVID-19...
Episode 9: Future of country towns in Australia with WAFarmers
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's population is on a rising trajectory, estimated to be almost 26 million, and of those, only 4 million live in rural and regional Australia...
Episode 8: Alternative family farming model with DB Ag
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll introduce you to Matt Dart from DB Ag. Matt has been involved in the agriculture sector for 20 years. Matt held the position of...
Episode 7: Land management with Rabobank
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the Facey Group mini-series collaboration, our hosts David and Kelly are joined by Ian Donaldson, Manager of the Real Estate ...
Episode 6: Duty of care with Bailiwick Legal
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of the industry, understanding the laws that you’ll be operating under is essential. As part of the continuous collaboration with the Fac...
Episode 5: Carbon farming opportunities for your farm business with Green Collar
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carbon farming is a terminology that we are all familiar with, but it’s an area where we lack an in-depth understanding. As part of the Facey Group ...
Episode 4: Get budget ready for your farm business with Facey Group
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of a special five weeks collaboration with the Facey Group. Today, our host, David, will be interviewed by Kelly Pea...
Episode 2: Succession planning with Byfields
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Hayes is a Manager within the Agribusiness division in one of Western Australia's largest accounting firms Byfields Business Advisors. Jack has o...
Episode 3: Importance of farm management systems with Agribusiness Concepts
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll hear Mark’s perspective on the importance of implementing an industry-specific management accounting system as opposed to ...
Episode 1: Power of budgets with Natalie Egerton-Warburton
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this very first episode, we’ll introduce you to a special guest, Natalie Egerton-Warburton. Together with David, we’ll take you back to the ver...