Farms Advice Podcast
Episodes
Troy Smith: De-risking your harvest and talking complacency on farms
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the biggest farming podcast in the world. Troy Smith discusses the themes of complacency and the importance of being aware of one's environ...
Nick Crundall: How To Get The Most From Your Harvest
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast with your host Jack Cresswell. In this conversation, Nick Crundall discusses the importance of risk management in ...
From Paddock to Cup: The Domigo Coffee Journey The Oldest Aussie Coffee Plantation
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Stephen Curtis shares his journey into coffee farming with Domega Coffee, discussing the intricacies of coffee producti...
Emily Greer: Find your passion and the rest looks after itself, oh and do your worm test stockies!!!
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Greer has tried a couple of industries and roles but it was a calf being born when she knew that she would find her home in agriculture, specifi...
Mic Fels: From politics to the paddock and everything in between
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of agriculture with Mic Fels as he shares his transformative journey from the fields to the political arena, revealing the secrets...
Farmer Fridays: Deb Gray "I'm really starting to run out of cows."
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast and the Farmer Friday Series. Deb shares her extensive experience in soil science and farming, discussing the impo...
Farms Advice Update
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack shares insights on the evolution of the Farms Advice Podcast, his personal farming journey, and key business lessons learned along the way. He em...
Andre's Light Bulb Moment with Wattz Lighting
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack Cresswell and Andre discuss the importance of lighting in farming, Andre's journey from South Africa to Australia, and the innov...
Bob Musgrave: Droughts, Debt, and Dollars: A Farmer’s Survival Guide with RFCS
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jack Cresswell and Bob Musgrave discuss the evolving landscape of agriculture, focusing on the importance of financial strategie...
Melissa Pagett: Sheep breeding, the importance of youth involvement in the industry, best practices for buying rams
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice Podcast, Jack Cresswell speaks with Mel Padgett from the Dorper Sheep Society about the sheep industry, focusing o...
Cindy Cassidy: A Drought Plan is a Non-Negotiable in Australia
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the crucial role that mindset and strategic planning play in the world of farming. Discover how successful farmers harn...
5 Rules of Successful Farming
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome the Farms Advice Podcast with Jack Cresswell. Welcoming Dennis Voznesenski for his 2nd episode on the podcast to discuss his global farm book ...
Kaitie Nash: First Time Farmer Experiences Drought in First Year
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation of the Farms Advice Podcast, Kaitie Nash shares her journey as a first-time farmer, discussing the challenges and triumphs of tr...
Richard Payne: What Does The Future of UK Farming Look like?
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice podcast, we delve into the intricate relationship between government policies and agriculture. Join us as we explo...
Farmer Fridays with Will Bignell and Sandra Ireson
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer Fridays: Insights from Tasmania to the Hay PlainsJoin us for this month's Farmer Fridays as we explore diverse farming landscapes, from Tasmani...
Bryce Camm: Dialling In Your Enterprise Mix with CAMM Agriculture Group
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice podcast, Jack Cresswell interviews Bryce David Camm, the leader of CAM Agriculture, a fourth-generation family bus...
Dr Paula Gonzalez Rivas: Optimise Cattle Nutrition for Better Performance
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice podcast, Jack Cresswell interviews Paula, a Senior Technical Services Manager at Virbac, who shares her extensive ...
Farmer Fridays: What Does A Farmer, Stock Agent and Farm YouTuber Have In Common?
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode we have Andrew Godde, Jimmy Bain from Inverell and Andrew Nixon from Narrain GrainThis episode is brought to you by Beulah Machine...
Dr Jillian Kelly: Some Strategies For Dry Times "No textbook for drought conditions."
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice Podcast, host Jack Cresswell speaks with Jillian, a veterinarian and consultant, about the challenges and strategi...
Mark Fennell: Managing Dry Conditions in Central Australia
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the biggest farming community in Australia!This episode Mark Fennell discusses the challenges and strategies involved in managing a cattle ...
Clare & Dave Lee: "It's Too Good Not To Share" Farming and Agritourism
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast. This week we have Clare and Dave Lee discussing their experiences at Windy Station, a large agricultural property...
Farmer Fridays with Beulah Machinery: Tim Murray and Craig McGlashan
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Farmer Fridays as we go around the country to find out what's happening in the paddocks and what that may mean for the outcomes in 2025. Th...
Jonathan Weinstock: Navigating Financial Solutions for Farmers
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Farms Advice Podcast, Jack Cresswell and Jonathan Weinstock discuss the evolving landscape of farming and finance in Australia. The...
Broden Holland: Finding Some 1%ers in 2025 Winter Crop
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Farms Advice Podcast, Broden Holland discusses the preparations for the upcoming sowing season, focusing on crop management, equipm...
Farming for the Future: Embracing Change
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice Podcast, host Jack Cresswell discusses the importance of improving oneself as a farmer to enhance farm productivit...
Easy Conversations = Hard Life. Hard Conversations = Easy. Successful Farm Succession with Tony Catt
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast. This episode is partnered with Catapult Wealth and Tony Catt joins us for a deep dive in farm succession and punc...
Farmer Fridays with Rodney Wright
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Farmer Fridays on the Farms Advice Podcast. This episode is brought you by Beulah Machinery https://beulahmachinery.com.auIn this episode o...
Michael Katz: Understanding Renewables On Farm
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack Cresswell and Michael Katz discuss the concept of high-performance farming, focusing on the integration of renewable energy proj...
Tylen Wallace: From Cattle to Content He's Not Caught Walking
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Tylen Wallace shares his journey from a young cattle farmer to a social media influencer in the agricultural sector. He discusse...
Recruiting On Farm with Drover Ag
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice podcast, Jack and John Boote discuss the evolving landscape of agricultural recruitment, emphasising the importanc...
Sophie Bell: Farming Ireland
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jack and Sophie discuss various aspects of farming in Ireland, including Sophie's personal journey in agriculture, the challenge...
Ian Boyd: Farming In The Cotswold Country Side. Sustainability, Clarkson Farm, Agritourism and The Next Generation Taking Over
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice podcast, Ian Boyd shares his journey of transforming his family farm in the Cotswolds into a wildlife-friendly and...
Steph Schmidt: High Performance Mindset and "Striking Whilst The Iron Is.... Cold"
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode for 2025!! Welcome back to the Farms Advice podcast, hosts Jack Cresswell and Steph Schmidt delve into the complexities of high perf...
The Year of Farming in Review 2024
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice Podcast Isa is asking the questions.Jack and Isa reflect on the past year in farming and the podcast, discussing p...
Harvest Catch Up and Review with John Carmody
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, John Carmody shares insights into his farming journey, the challenges and successes of his YouTube channel, and the intricacies ...
Harvest Update
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice Podcast, host Jack Cresswell discusses the current state of farming in Australia, focusing on the challenges and o...
Nasir Khan: Finding The Money In Farming with Rural Financial Counsellor
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nasir Khan, a rural financial counsellor, shares his background growing up on a farm in Pakistan and his journey to Australia. He discusses the challe...
Dennis Voznesenski: Is The Farm Industry Ready For A War?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast. In this conversation, agricultural economist Dennis Voznesenski discusses the dynamics of wheat production in Aus...
Farm Yarns: Richard Hayes
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Farm Yarns episode with Richard HayesFollow to keep the conversation flowingFollow Jack on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cressy__/ and...
Richard Hayes: Establishing Clovers & Creating Your Own Seed Insurance
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode with Richard Hayes. You're in for a long one. He is a researcher in agricultural science, discussing his work on pastur...
Farm Yarns: John Hill
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Farm Yarns conversation, Jack interviews John Hill, who runs an AgriTech business with his brothers. They discuss various topics including Joh...
John Hill and the value of camera's in agriculture
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast, we’re ambitiously naïve so we’re here learning our way through the farming life. On today’s episode you ca...
Farm Yarns: Tess and Bill Lawless
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farm Yarns has been brought back to the home of podcast farming on Farms Advice Channel. Listen to Bill and Tess Lawless the grandfather and granddaug...
Tess & Bill (Pa) Lawless : Farming Over The Years With Family
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farms Advice Podcast talks to Bill and Tess Lawless, farming in Victoria Australia with the family. It's unreal to have both different generations on ...
Day 27: I just want meat that taste like real meat
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the August Challenge where we podcast every day. Nearly anyway.The conversation revolves around the labelling of meat products and the disc...
Day 10: What I've Learnt From Not Drinking
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G'day and welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast August Challenge. Whether you're doing it yourself or just following along. This is a challenge for myse...
Day 9: LambEx 2024 Recap
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Farms Advice podcast discusses the LambEx conference and its key takeaways for Day 9 of the August Challenge. The conference covered topics such a...
Day 7: How To Get The Most Out of Events As Farmers
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack shares his tips on how to get the most out of farming events. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with people before the ...
Day 6: What Can Farmers Take From The Olympics?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode Jack discusses the concept of setting goals in farming and drawing inspiration from the Olympics. It explores the idea of setting four-yea...
Day 5: My Top 7 Apps for Farming
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack shares his most used apps for farming and daily life. He starts with Apple Podcasts, which he uses to gain knowledge and have a ...
Day 4: A Letter To The Agriculture Minister
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack reflects on the importance of consistency and work ethic, drawing from his experience as a young football player. He then transi...
Day 3: A Mile Wide and an Inch Deep
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#AugustChallengeIn this episode, Jack discusses his August challenge of doing a podcast episode every day. He talks about upcoming events and updates ...
Day 2: The 6 Best Pieces of Advice I've Received
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack shares the best advice he has received from various sources. The advice includes starting now, taking action, asking questions, ...
Day 1: 3 Things That Shocked Me Moving Back To Family Farm
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farms Advice August Challenge to post an episode a day throughout the month. Let's see what we can get up to and we want you to do the same. Tag us in...
August Challenge and Your Invited
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast. This is our challenge episode where Jack will be podcasting each day of August to challenge himself and for you t...
Will Jones: Moulding The Futures of Australian Agriculture, Off-Farm Income To Support The Farming Dream, Mentors, Making A Product That Doesn't Rely On Droughts & Your Farm Chats
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will Jones, owner of Outback Poly Products, shares his journey from a farming background to starting his own business. He discusses the challenges of ...
Pilar Pascual: Farming in Spain, Social Media for Farmers and Challenges in Retaining Family Farms
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AgriPilar is a young farmer from Spain who is involved in both her family's pistachio farm and her boyfriend's farm. She studied agricultural engineer...
Jason Schulz: Sheep Winning The Hearts and Minds at LambEx 2024
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Farms Advice Podcast, Jack and Jason Schulz discuss the upcoming LambEx conference 7th-8th August and the current state of the sheep industry....
Broden Holland: Returning to the family farm and chasing the 1%ers in farming
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's Farms Advice poddy episode with Broden Holland, a farmer from Young ish.. and Jack Cresswell the host of Farms Advice. They dis...
Blair Davis: Off-farm income, Soil Health and Growth at the Heart
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Farms Advice Podcast we have Blair Davis, a young farmer, sharing his family history, farming operations, regenerative farming appr...
Mark Mortimer: Data-Driven Decision-Making in Sheep Farming
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you subscribe to Farms Advice? Share it with a mate. This episode is a gem for those on and off farm with Mark Mortimer. A proud sheep geek. The ...
"Don't Drop the F-bomb" Discussing and Managing Finance and Money as a Farmer Redefining Wealth with Hayley Grosser
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley Grosser, a farming business and finance coach, discusses the importance of mindset and goal-setting in managing finances as a farmer. She empha...
Jack Owen: "Why isn't anyone talking about it?" Find out what the top 5% of farmers do
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Owen, author of the book 'You Are Not Your Farm', discusses his journey in Australian agriculture and the inspiration behind his book. He shares ...
Market Access, Live Export, Language used and Consumers. Challenges and Opportunities Support and Resources for Sheep Producers with CEO Bonnie Skinner
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Skinner, CEO of Sheep Producers Australia, discusses her non-traditional pathway into the sheep industry and the role of her organisation in re...
Emma Leonard: "Agtech needs to be developed to be 9X the value". Finding what works for you on farm within the digital landscape.
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast we we chat everything farming and DIGITAL AG is top of the agenda today. Emma Leonard, an expert in digital agricu...
Carmen Quade: "Know your numbers and what they mean". Improve your office skills and it'll change your outcomes on farm.
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Farms Advice episode, Carmen discusses the importance of budgeting and forecasting in agricultural businesses. She highlights the gap in busin...
Get The Most From Your Ewe Lambs with Sally Martin
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farms Advice podcast, host Jack interviews Sally Martin about the Optimizing New Lamb Joining Outcomes project. They discuss th...
Do Farmers Look Fat In This? Ben Wundersitz and the Fat Farmers Journey
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first full episode for the Farms Advice Podcast. This is the 5th season and it's going to be a great one. Make sure you subscribe ...
Let's Go Farming in 2024
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G'day and welcome to the first episode of 2024 and let's go farming!A round up of what happened in 2023 and what is to come in 2024. Only 50% of you h...
Advocating from Central Australia with Gillian Fennell
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farms Advice Podcast this week is with the Queen of Twitter, Gillian Fennell. Coming from South Australia she is pretty well smack bang in the middle ...
Behind the Harvest 2023 with Grain Producers Australia
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year's harvest hasn't followed on from last years crop so here's an update from Grain Producers Australia CEO Colin Bettles and Northern Director...
Searching For Gems in Farm Finance with Deb Purvis
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Farms Advice podcast. Today's episode we talked to Deb Purvis from Purvis Financial. This is a great episode going into how you ca...
Rain, Hail or Shine – seize tax opportunities for your business with Scott Smith
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rain, Hail or Shine – seize tax opportunities for your businessThis episode topic will cover high or low income years can present opportunities for ...
How To Become A High Performance Farmer Starting With Culture with Stuart Wesley
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farms Advice Podcast is lucky to get Stuart Wesley on again with an add on of the previous episode about people and culture and how it impacts farms a...
Chaser Bins Can Do What?? New Tech coming to harvests with Melody Labinsky
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farms Advice Podcast episode this weeks jumps into a little bit of harvest technology and what has changed within tractors with PLM Manager for ANZ Ne...
What's Happening For Grain Producers with Colin Bettles and Barry Large
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode for the week to get your grain updates of what's happening with Grain Producers Australia chair Barry Large and also CEO Colin Bettles...
Farm Yarns with Alissa Herman
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the farmers club where we talk a little it of farming and then a little bit more. This is the Farm Yarns episode where we find out about Al...
Are You Loyal To Your Bank? with Alissa Herman
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is in the agri-finance series that we are compiling to give you the answers you may or may not of asked yet. You'll get a lot out of this Farms A...
Farm Yarns with Sophia Benedetti
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This a farm yarn to find out about the person behind the audio. Know of a good Farm Yarn you want to say? For everything else, there's farmsadvice.com...
How livestock finance is working for producers with Sophia Benedetti
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the agri-finance series it's now a party. With Jack and Sophia kicking it off and you listening we're able to get some great information an...
Stockmate for livestock producers with Chris Hinks
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode which is including in the Agtech August, highlighting different types of agtech that works for different types of farming oper...
Taking the emotion out of our soils this Agtech August with Hayden Hollis
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the farms advice podcast is with Hayden Hollis. For the month of August we've been highlighting agtech that are improving the way that...
Have You Talked About Succession Yet ? with Simon Boyd
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the tax return...returns with succession what we will talk about on this episode with Simon Boyd.Check them out byfields.com.auFollow to keep t...
Farm Yarns with David Edgerton-Warburton
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Farm Yarns with with David Edgerton-Warburton. The length has increased so that must mean that this podcast is getting better right? Let us know ...
Mastering Your Farm Management with David Egerton-Warburton
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Farms Advice is with the Agtech August month where we highlight different technologies that will improve the way you run your farm. It...
Farm Yarns with Hamish Munro
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday if you're reading this right now!On this Farm Yarns we're joined by Hamish Munro. Like all of our guests there is a lot that makes up a p...
Pairtree Intelligence Improving How Farmers Read and Use Data Layers with Hamish Munro
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month is Agtech August where we discover leading start ups and established businesses who have improved the daily routines of farmers across Aust...
Lesson: Why Do You Farm? Have You Asked Yourself This Yet with Stuart Wesley
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why Do You Farm? Have you asked yourself that this week or even this lifetime? To know why we're doing it is important and to know why others are doin...
Have you got Gorse Weed? It Could Be Costing You with Christina Boon
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice podcasts with Jack Cresswell. On today's episode, we're talking with Christina Boon who is on the task force for Gorse Wee...
Farm Yarns with Paula Doran
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Doran joins Jack for a great conversation. Share it with your matesHave a farm yarn you want to tell? Let us knowFollow to keep the conversation...
How To Hire An Employee On-Farm In 2023 with Paula Doran
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode titled "Pioneering Hiring Efficiency in Agriculture with Paula Doran" we delve into the remarkable journey of Paula Doran, hailing fro...
Farm Yarns with Wendy Mayne
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Farm Yarn with Wendy Mayne from Texas Angus. Find out what drivers her and also who the person is behind the audio. www.farmsadvice.com.auFo...
How It's Done in Texas... Angus with Wendy Mayne
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Wendy Mayne, a dedicated cattle farmer along with her husband Ben from Texas Angus. Join us...
Driving Innovation and Building a Sustainable Workforce: Insights from Case IH Australia and New Zealand's General Manager
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Case IH Australia and New Zealand with their General Manager Aaron Betts. Join us as we delve int...
Resolving producers problems on-farm with agtech solutions with Ben Baghurst
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
G'day farmers. This is a great episode where we dive into agtech solutions and how they're working to solve your problems on-farm. Farmers2Founders ar...
Shit, I missed our anniversary... 3 years of Farms Advice
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice podcast. This is our little recap for the last three years. We actually forgot it as we always tell other farmers to refle...
Small to Mid Tractors That Pack a Punch and 100 Years of Farmall with Seamus McCarthy
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we're into our 7th one with the team at Case IH ANZ team. Seamus McCarthy joins me for the great episode talking about small to mid ra...
Kimo Estate: Where Agritourism Meets A Global Audience with David Ferguson
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast, where we delve into the world of agriculture, sustainability, and innovation. We are thrilled to be speaking with...
Thriving Off 45ac with Fine Wine and Agritourism with Peter Mortimer
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode we talk with Bulldogs legend Peter Mortimer about his life after footy and how he got into vineyards. A create drop of wine was h...
Returning To Farm After Footy with Daniel Mortimer
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks Farms advice episode we speak to former footy player Daniel Mortimer. As he's returned to the family farm, Mortimer Wines. This is a great ...