A Place to Call Home | Stories from Australian Agriculture
A Place to Call Home, hosted by Sam Fryer, is a podcast for the next generation of Australian primary producers. It shares stories, lessons and insights from farmers, industry leaders and rural entrepreneurs building a life on the land. Each episode explores the successes, challenges and decisions that shape agriculture and rural Australia. Guests offer first-hand experience and practical knowledge for anyone looking to build a future in farming.
Episodes
#90: More Than Just Food: Rural Health, Family & Having a Go with Kimmie Cameron The Rural Dietitian
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Kimmie, founder of The Rural Dietitian, who grew up on a sheep and cattle station near Longreach in Western Queensland and now calls the New England region of NSW home.Kimmie shares her journey fro
#89: From Schoolteacher to International Lychee Exporter with Krystal Caton from Lush Lychees
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Krystal Caton, co-owner of Lush Lychees near Rockhampton in Central Queensland and a 2025 Nuffield Australia Scholar.Krystal shares her journey from growing up outside agriculture and working as a schoo
#88: Why Good Workers Aren’t Applying for Your Ag Jobs with Zoe Carter From Agriculture Jobs Auswide
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a resource created to help the next generation of primary producers.In this episode, I sit down with Zoe Carter, a passionate advocate for Australian agriculture and the founder of Agriculture Jobs Auswide.Zoe didn’t grow up in agriculture, but an early interest in the industry eventually took her from working in meat processin
#87: From Digger to Stockman with Jack Blaine
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Jack Blaine, a former Australian Army serviceman, founder of Diggers Cattle Co. and the man behind Diggers to Stockmans, an initiative helping veterans transition into the cattle industry.Jack grew up o
#86: From the Bush to the Brisbane Broncos with Bree Spreadborough
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Bree Spreadborough, Senior Relationship Analyst with Rabobank and NRLW player for the Brisbane Broncos.Bree grew up around agriculture, horses and properties across Central Queensland before studying a
#85: Building B Rural Co. Work Ethic, Innovation and Backing Yourself with Brandon Sigvart
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Sigvart, founder of B Rural Co. A growing rural business built around practical fencing tools, workwear and a strong connection to the bush.Brandon shares his journey from growing up in rural Au
Ag Innovation Series | Innovation Beyond Technology with Josie Copley
Send us Fan MailAG INNOVATION SERIES | Innovation Beyond Technology with Josie CopleyIn the final episode of the Ag Innovation Series, Sam Fryer sits down with Josie Copley from Copley Pastoral to explore what innovation really means in modern agriculture.As part of a fifth-generation family beef business and Brahman seedstock operation, Josie brings a unique perspective to the innovation conversa
Ag Innovation Series | Ceres Tag, Livestock Technology & The Future of Beef Production with Jean Liebenberg
Send us Fan MailAg Innovation Series | Ceres Tag, Livestock Technology & The Future of Beef Production with Jean Liebenberg with Jean LiebenbergIn this episode of the Ag Innovation Series, Sam Fryer sits down with cattle producer and Ceres Tag Business Development Manager Jean Liebenberg to explore what innovation actually looks like in the Australian beef industry.Drawing on his experience as
Ag Innovation Series | Innovation, Agronomy & The Future of Farming with Sam Simons
Send us Fan Mail Ag Innovation Series | Innovation, Agronomy & The Future of Farming with Sam SimonsIn this episode of the Ag Innovation Series, Sam Fryer sits down with agronomist Sam Simons from Poole Ag to explore innovation through the lens of modern farming systems.Working with producers across broadacre agriculture, Sam is on the front line of some of the biggest challenges and opportuni
Ag Innovation Series | Practical Innovation, Mobble & The Next Generation of Agriculture with Will Bucknell
Send us Fan MailAG INNOVATION SERIES | Practical Innovation, Mobble & The Next Generation of Agriculturewith Will BucknellIn this episode of the Ag Innovation Series, Sam Fryer sits down with young producer Will Bucknell from Quambone in north-west New South Wales to explore what innovation actually looks like on the ground for the next generation of Australian agriculture.After growing up on
Ag Innovation Series | Adapting, Innovating & Evolving in Viticulture with Liz Riley
Send us Fan MailAg Innovation Series | Adapting, Innovating & Evolving in Viticulture with Liz RileyIn this episode of the Ag Innovation Series, Sam Fryer sits down with Liz Riley — an independent viticultural consultant and trainer based in the Hunter Valley, as well as sitting on the Plant Health Australia board and a Nuffield Scholar with more than 25 years of experience working across viti
Ag Innovation Series | What Innovation Really Looks Like in Australian Agriculture
Send us Fan MailAG INNOVATION SERIES | INTRODUCTIONwith Sam Fryer & Alice ArmitageWelcome to the first episode of the Ag Innovation Series — a new collaboration between Pandaemonium and A Place to Call Home.In this introductory conversation, Sam Fryer and Alice Armitage unpack what innovation in agriculture actually means beyond the buzzwords. From drones and AI to genetics, data collection, s
#84: A Different Take on Succession with Tamara Finger
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Tamara Finger, owner and manager of TF2 Grazing Company, a beef breeding operation recently relocated to Theodore in Central Queensland.Tamara shares a powerful and practical story of succession done di
#83: From New Entrant to Advocate: Educating the Next Generation of Producers with Amanda Burchmann From JAB Agri Solutions
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Buchmann from JAB Agri Solutions, based in Southeast Queensland.Amanda is a passionate advocate for the red meat and broader agricultural industry, focused on bridging the gap between industry kn
#82: Succession, Scale & Seedstock with Lindsay Barlow from Triple B Brangus
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Barlow from Triple B Brangus, based in Dingo, Central Queensland.Lindsay and his family have built a highly regarded Brangus stud from the ground up, producing bulls for both southern and northe
#81: Starting a Farm from Scratch with Seamus O’Connor from O’Connor Agriculture
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Seamus O’Connor from O’Connor Agriculture, based across the Calliope and Boyne Valley regions west of Gladstone in Queensland.Seamus and his wife Hannah are building a diversified farming business runni
#80: From Music Festivals to Farming with Mark Vass
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Mark Vass, a fifth-generation cane farmer from the Burdekin in North Queensland.Mark’s journey into agriculture hasn’t been a straight line.Starting out as a boilermaker, Mark spent time working across
#79: Finding a Way Back to Farming with Nick Holliday from Belvedere Farm.
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Nick Holliday from Belvedere Farm.Nick and his wife Brydie are building a diversified farming business producing grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork and eggs, selling their products direct to consumers.
#78: Feedlots, Fitness & Building a Life in Agriculture with Teek Carmichael
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Teek Carmichael, based around Condamine in Queensland, who somehow manages to wear a few different hats across agriculture, business, fitness, and community.Teek works in finance with Business and Rural
#77: Dream Big, Plan Smart: Finance in the Bush with Brecken Curtis from Seasoned Finance
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I sit down with Brecken Curtis — rural finance specialist, business owner, investor, and long-time Longreach local.Brecken originally moved west for what was meant to be a two-year stint in banking… and more than 20 years later, he’s still there — having built a career in agricultural finance and stepped out to
#76: You Can’t Produce Beef, Without Leaf with Ross Newman from Pasture to Prosperity
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I sit down with Ross Newman — pasture agronomist, problem solver, decision-making coach, and lifelong learner based in Rockhampton.Ross works with beef producers across Queensland helping them solve the problems consuming their pasture systems — and more importantly, coaching them to make smarter decisions in th
#75: Building Connection in Regional Australia with Mia Ryan from Howdy
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I sit down with Mia Ryan — founder of Howdy, a community-focused app designed to help young people connect in regional Australia.While studying at university, Mia stepped into the world of tech and entrepreneurship, building an app in an industry she’d never worked in before.From training horses to pitching inve
#74: Grass, Cattle & Customers: Building an Ag Businesses with Charlie Thurgate
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I’m joined by Charlie Thurgate, a 24-year-old cattle producer based in Tamworth, New South Wales — and someone who genuinely wears a lot of hats.Charlie’s story is one of resilience, responsibility, and having a crack. From stepping into management at a young age, to building his own trucking business, surviving
#73: How Embracing Nature's Wisdom Transformed a Farmer’s Life and Land with Tim Lee
Send us Fan MailG’day and welcome to Episode 1 of Season 7 of the A Place to Call Home Podcast.To kick off Season 7, I’m joined by Tim Lee.I first heard Tim speak at the Young Beef Producers Forum in Roma, and you honestly could’ve heard a pin drop in the room. The way he shared his story stuck with me, and I knew it was a conversation I wanted to bring to the podcast.Tim’s journey has taken him f
#72: Fit-For-Purpose Farming with Jacob Wolki from Wolki Farms
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 72 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastToday I’m joined by Jacob (Jake) Wolki, a mixed-enterprise farmer from Woomargama in southern New South Wales. Jake and his wife Ann run a 60-hectare home block with Nguni cattle, Berkshire pigs, laying hens, honey, an orchard and a stack of little side enterprises – all feeding into their on-farm butchery and
#71: From Property Management to App Development with Megan and Andrew Miller
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 71 of the A Place To Call Home Podcastn this episode, Sam Fryer interviews Andrew and Megan Miller about their journey in agriculture, their experiences with HerdXL, and their aspirations for land ownership. They discuss the challenges and lessons learned from managing properties, the development of the HerdXL app, and the importance of financial l
#70: Navigating the Future of Agricultural News: Insights with Jon Condon from Beef Central
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 70 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastJoin us as we explore the evolving landscape of agricultural media with Jon Condon, founder of Beef Central. With decades of experience, Jon shares his journey from traditional journalism to digital innovation, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing the beef industry today. Discover how quality co
#69: From Surfing to Aquaculture with Nathan Cleasby
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 69 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastIn this episode, Nathan Cleasby shares his journey from a non-agricultural background to founding Living Water Aquaculture, focusing on red claw farming. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he encountered, the importance of collaboration and research, and his approach to raising capital. Nathan emphas
#68: Resilience and Rebuilding, Life and Land with Sally Edwards
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 68 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastIn this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Sally Edwards, a dedicated steer trader from Taroom. Sally shares her experiences growing up in agriculture and the pivotal moments that led her to leave the family business. She candidly discusses the emotional challenges of this transition and how she and h
#67: Building Dreams: A Path to Agricultural Success with Adam and Jacynta Coffey
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 67 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.Join Sam Fryer as he sits down with Adam and Jacynta Coffey to explore their incredible journey from Tasmania to the Northern Territory. Discover how they navigated the challenges of agriculture, embraced opportunities, and built a life centered around resilience and growth.In this episode we chat aboutEmbrace
#66: Building Moonkan Park: Land, Legacy, and Long-Term Thinking with Kristie Lisle
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 66 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this episode, Kristie Lisle shares her journey from a mining career to becoming a full-time primary producer in agriculture. She discusses her early life in agriculture, the challenges and sacrifices made while building a contracting business, and the importance of setting goals. Kristie emphasizes the sign
#65: Investing in Agriculture: A New Model for Success with Nathan MacPhee from Invest Inya Farmer
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 65 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this conversation, Nathan MacPhee shares his journey from a successful career in finance to founding Invest inya Farmer, a platform that allows urban investors to support agricultural production without owning land. He discusses the importance of understanding the agricultural landscape, the unique investme
#64: Breaking the Mold: Stuart Austin on Audacious Agriculture and Finding Your Way
Send us Fan Mail*It's school holidays so we have a special intro and outro for the podcast.G'day and welcome to episode 64 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this episode, Stuart Austin shares his journey in agriculture, discussing his experiences from managing large farms to his aspirations of owning land and cattle. He emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, mental health
#63: Building a Farming business, Making an impact and Creating communities with Randal Breen from Echo Valley Farm
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 63 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this episode, Randal shares his unique journey from a city life to becoming a farmer, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of community support, creativity, and resilience in agriculture, especially during tough times like drought and COVID-19. Randal emp
#62: Innovating Agriculture: The Camel Dairy Revolution with Paul Martin from Summer land Camels
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 62 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this conversation, Paul Martin, CEO and founder of Summer land Camels, shares his journey from traditional cattle farming to establishing a successful camel dairy business. He discusses the challenges posed by drought, the importance of innovative grazing management, and the role of tourism in educating con
#61: Tales from the Bee Drover with Sophia Croker.
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome to episode 61 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this episode, host Sam Fryer speaks with Sophia, a commercial beekeeper with a rich family legacy in the industry. Sophia shares her journey from a childhood fear of bees to a deep passion for beekeeping, highlighting the importance of pollination in food production and the challenges faced by the industry,
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Overcoming Adiversity with Kat Reed
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.In this episode, we bring you the closing keynote from the A Place to Call Home: Next-Gen Ag Forum — a powerful and deeply personal session from Kat Reed on Overcoming Obstacles.Kat’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and sheer determination. From navigating life’s toughest seasons to
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen Panel with Mark Vass, John Board and Caitlyn Donaldson
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.From succession and diversification to mental resilience and innovative farming practices, the conversation dives deep into the realities of building a business, caring for the land, and leading the next generation.Featuring:Mark Vass – Fifth-generation cane farmer from Home Hill, passionate so
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen Practices with Calllan Solari
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.Callan Solari brought a fresh and practical perspective to the Next-Gen Ag Forum, sharing insights from his work as a veterinarian on how the next generation of producers can lift animal health, welfare, and productivity standards.Callan shared stories from his veterinary practice that highligh
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen and Succesion with Mark Westcott
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.Mark Westcott delivered a powerful and thought-provoking session on succession planning — not just as a business handover, but as a deeply personal and strategic process that shapes the future of families, farms, and communities.Drawing on years of experience in agribusiness, leadership, and me
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Thinking outside the box panel session with Jacob Wolki, Kylie Stretton and Kale and Karen Robinson
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.The Thinking Outside the Box panel showcased four inspiring producers who have stepped away from traditional approaches to agriculture, building unique, profitable, and sustainable enterprises tailored to their passions and environments.Panel MembersJacob Wolki – Wolki FarmsKale & Karen Rob
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Thinking outside the box with Jacob Wolki
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.Jacob Wolki is a farmer, business owner, and innovator who’s built a reputation for challenging the status quo. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, Jacob shared how he has created diverse, vertically integrated enterprises — from livestock and market gardening to direct-to-consumer
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Getting your finances right, panel session with Alison Larard, Andrew Cox and Sam Spina
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. This panel brought together:Andrew Cox – Generational Wealth Partners (Investing 101)Sam Spina – QRIDA (Loans & grants for producers)Alison Larard – Rural Financial Counselling Service (Tips & tricks for the next generation)Together they shared practical, no-nonsense advice on building
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Get Started Investing with Andrew Cox
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical session, Andrew Cox from Generational Wealth Partners breaks down the fundamentals of investing for the next generation of agricultural producers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your financial strategy, Andrew’s talk provides a clear roadmap for buildi
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Tips and Tricks for the next generation with Alison Larard from RFCS
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical and motivating session, Alison Larard from Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) shares her top tips and tricks for the next generation of primary producers looking to build a successful and sustainable future.Recording Credit:This episode was captured by Robbie Bolton f
The Next Gen Ag Forum: QRIDA Grants & Loans: How to set yourself up for success with Sam Spina
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical and informative session, Sam Spina, Regional Area Manager for North Queensland at the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). Sam shared his insights on how producers can access finance, grants, and support programs to grow their operations.With years of
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Grains Opportunities in the North with David Jochinke, Scott Muller, Scott Loughnan & Ruth Thompson
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. This lively and insightful panel discussion, titled "Grains Opportunities in the North," brought together:Scott Loughnan: Dryland broadacre cropping & AgForce Grains Board memberScott Muller: 4th-generation grain grower from Biloela; AgForce Grains Board VPDavid Jochinke – Presid
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Northern Property Market Update with Brennan Leggett
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this insightful session, Brennan Leggett delivers a comprehensive Northern Property Market Update, diving deep into current trends, challenges, and opportunities in northern Queensland’s property landscape. Packed with local wisdom, practical insights, and foresight into what the future may
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Finding a Place To Call Home with Tom Cosentino
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Tom’s keynote took us back to where it all began — reflecting on his journey from city life to working his way to becoming a full-time producer. His story resonated deeply with many attendees who were moved by Tom’s candid honesty and determination.We’ve stayed in touch since Episode 1, and it
#60: More Than Profit: Ranching for Land, Lifestyle & Legacy with Jared Luhman from Ranching Returns Podcast
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 60 of A Place to Call Home!This week, we’re joined by Jared Luhman, a regenerative cattle and crop producer from Minnesota, USA, and the host of the Ranching Returns Podcast. Jared manages 900 acres and 230 Red Angus cows, markets bulls through Pharo Cattle Company, and is passionate about building a profitable, low-input system that supports both land health and
#59: Turning Knowledge into Action with Sam Skeat from RAAM
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home!This week, we’re joined by Sam Skeat, founder of Regen Ag Asset Management (RAAM)—a business that helps rural producers turn knowledge into action and build more resilient, efficient operations.Sam’s journey has taken him from running tree-lopping crews and working with NRM groups, to coaching producers through rehydrating landscapes an
#58: Workplace Safety and Real-World Lessons from the Bush with Johno Mackay from JobSafe Pro
Send us Fan MailThis week, we chat with Johno Mackay—a cattleman, contractor, and founder of JobSafe Pro, an app designed to make workplace safety easier and more practical for rural businesses.From starting his first contract mustering job with a broken leg, to building a successful contracting and fencing business across northern Australia, Johno shares the real-life lessons learned from growing
#57: Money Matters: Building Wealth on the Land with Andrew Cox and Reegan Wass from Generational Wealth Partners
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 56 of A Place to Call Home!This week, we chat with Andrew Cox and Reegen Wass from Generational Wealth Partners, who break down what financial advisors actually do and how they can help farming families and next-generation producers plan, grow, and protect their financial future.If you’ve ever wondered when to speak to a financial advisor, how to start investing,
#56: Selling the family farm and creating your own path with Travis Parry
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 56 of A Place to Call Home. This week, we chat with Travis Parry, who shares his journey in agriculture—from agisting country to building a successful Speckle Park stud. He also opens up about selling the family farm, navigating succession, and how he’s using social media to grow his business and connect with consumers. In this episode, we discuss:Selling the fam
#55: From Selling Firewood to Natural Sequence Farming with Stuart McWilliam from Blackbird and Beast
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we chat with Stuart McWilliam from Black Bird and Beast—a self-taught regenerative farmer and Natural Sequence Farming contractor whose story is all about backing yourself and building from the ground up.With no ag background, Stuart went from running a firewood business and arborist crew to buying his first cattle without a
#54: Lets talk about "Agistment" with David and Sarah Birchmore from Agistment.net
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 58 of A Place to Call Home!This week, we chat with David and Sarah Birchmore, who share their journey in agriculture, the role agistment has played in growing their business, and how they’ve built an off-farm income stream to create more opportunities.In this episode, we discuss:How agistment has helped expand their operationChallenges and benefits of leasing cou
#53: How to create "A Place To Call Home" while working full time with Nick Holland
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 53 of A Place to Call Home.This week, we chat with Nick Holland, who shares his journey to land ownership while working full-time and the lessons he's learned along the way.In this episode, we discuss:Building a real estate portfolioNavigating family succession in agricultureAgisting and leasing country while building a herdHow building equity can support fa
#52: Building a Sustainable business with Simone and Harry from Bush Agribusiness
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 52 of A Place to Call Home.This week, we chat with Simone Parker and Harry Evan from Bush Agribusiness, where they share valuable insights on how consultancy can elevate your agricultural business.In this episode, we discuss:The Business Edge course and its impactKey findings from the Australian Beef ReportWhat top producers are doing to stay aheadHow consultancy
#51: Journey to growing Apples in Orange with Iain McLennan
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 51 of A Place to Call Home.This week, we chat with Iain MacLennan, who shares his exciting journey into the apple industry and what it’s like stepping into a completely new field.In this episode, we discuss:Transitioning into a new industryGrowing apples in Orange and what that looks like day-to-dayWorking in a family businessDiversifying assets for long-term sec
#50 Creating a life on farm and overcoming adversity with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce.
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 50 of A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this milestone episode, we chat with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce, where they share their inspiring journey to land ownership and their incredible resilience in overcoming adversity.In this episode, we dive into:Their journey into real estate investingBuilding their business to become full-time producersThe impa
#49: Going from no cows to feeding the world with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 49 of A Place to Call Home.This week, we sit down with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow, who shares her inspiring journey in creating a standout business that connects consumers directly with Australian farmers.In this episode, we dive into:Bianca's path to land ownershipOvercoming significant challenges and disastersThe journey from paddock to plateBuilding a st
#48: What is carbon? with Khory Hancock
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 48 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Khory Hancock, who will take us on a deep dive into the world of carbon.Throughout this episode we chat about- Carbon, what is it?- ACCU, what does it mean.- What are the different carbon project methods- Why is there such a focus on carbon right now- The part that agriculture can play in changing the world.- What s
#47: Creating something of your own, while in a family business with Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 47 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise. Throughout this episode we cover a range of topics and hear from Mel about her journey to creating Rural Women's Exercise.We also chat about- Coming into a family business- Some of challenges that she faced and how she overcame them- The importance of exercise f
#46: Getting into the Pasture Raised Egg business with Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 46 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs and we chat about her land ownership journey as well as all things chickens and pasture raised eggs.We also chat about- Her journey working in the mines- Share investing- Building up their real estate investments- Buying a piece of land- Starting a pasture raised egg business
#45: Having a "Farm Life Plan" with Claudia Bryant from Farm Life Plan
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 45 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Claudia Bryant from the Farm Life plan, throughout the chat we cover a range of topics including.- Growing up in a failed succession plan- Working with in agribusiness- Side Hustles Vs Business- Creating a business- What Claudia has learnt from teaching primary producers and people creating a place to call home.You
#44: Livestock are what they eat with Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 44 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition and we talk about all things animal health and nutrition. As well as,- Growing up on a property - Her Journey to becoming an animal nutritionist- Why animal nutrition is so important- What you should look our for in your business- How can you improve you livestock business
#43: Working hard to create "A Place To Call Home" with Luke Neill
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 43 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Luke Neill, who shares his story to finding A Place to Call Home.Throughout the episode we will hear Luke talk about his journey so far as well as.- Building a career in Mining and Gas- Purchasing Real estate- What he would have done differently looking back- Purchasing a property- Finding the right business model-
#42: Some Tricks and Tips to get started investing with Nat and Kahlia Mickan from Invest Out West Podcast.
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 41 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.On this episode we chat to Nat and Kahlia Micken from Invest Out West Podcast, to chat about all things investing and getting started.We will also chat about- Their Journey to Land ownership- Going through succession- Money Mindset- Getting started investing- Why they invest out west- What they have learnt along the way- Investi
#41: What is ESG and how will it affect your land ownership journey with Ana Almeida from TNQ Drought Hub
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 41 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.On this episode we chat to Ana Almeida from Tropical North Queensland Drought Hub. Throughout we will be chatting all about ESG and how it will affect your land ownership journey.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- Ana's journey to Australia- What does ESG stand for and what does it mean?- Why is it important conversati
#40: Creating "A Place to Call Home" during a crisis with Tam Michalek
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 40 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.On this episode we chat to Tam Michalek. Tam was one of youngest people to ever have a live export licence in Australia and throughout this journey we chat all about live export and her journey to finding A Place to Call Home.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- Finding her place to Agriculture- Moving to WA- Working in Live
#39: Going from five head to a cattle station with Kylie Stretton
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 39 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.On this episode we chat to Kylie Stretton from Red Hill Station. This is a great episode for anyone looking to chase that dream of owning a cattle station.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- Growing up in the bush- Working in Agriculture- Raising kids in Rural Australia- Building an asset and paying off debt- Buidling a rela
#38: Creating a legacy through the Lachlan Hughes Foundation with Phillip Hughes.
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 38 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.On this episode we chat to Phillip Hughes from the Lachlan Hughes Foundation.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- The Hughes journey towards regenerative agriculture- The difference it has made in their business- The lasting legacy of Lachlan Hughes- The history of the Lachlan Hughes Foundation- What does the program cover -
#37: Carless, Bookless, Moneyless, Homeless, Restless, but not Hopeless with Alice Mabin
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 37 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.On this Episode we chat to Alice Mabin from Al Mabin Photography and Agrishots. This is a great episode and we cover a range of topics.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- Growing up in New Zealand- Overcoming a Horse riding accident- Moving to Australia- Working in Agriculture and Agirbusiness right across the globe- Startin
#36: What to do when looking to buy a property with Brennan Leggett from Preston Rowe Paterson North Queensland
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 36 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.On this episode we chat to Brennan Leggett from Preston Rowe Paterson. Through this episode we chat about the dos and don'ts when is comes to going to a property inspection.We will also chat about- Changing your thoughts about what a "starter block" looks like- What you should thinking about before looking around
#35: Succession tips from Mark Westcott from Rural Succession Solutions
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 35 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Mark Westcott from Rural Succession Solutions, and you guessed it, we are chatting about all things succession planning.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- Marks journey to becoming a Succession planner- Why successi
#34: Creating your own slice of paradise with Brad Inglis from Sturt Plains Brahmans
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 34 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Brad Inglis from Sturt Plain. Succession has been a big topic this season and today we chat about what its like coming into a family business and working through the process.Throughout this Episode we also chat about.- C
#33: Paving your own way and continuing a legacy with Callan Solari from Tropical Vets
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 33 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Callan Solari from Tropical Vets. We cover a range of topics in this conversation.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- His connection to Brahmans- Continuing a family legacy- Becoming a Vet- Becoming a partner in his
#32: Taking over the reins with Hamish Brett from Brett Cattle Company.
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 32 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Hamish Brett from Brett Cattle Company. This was a great conversation, and we covered a wide range of topics.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- Working in a family business- Going away to become a Vet- Starting his
#31: Finding his own way after succession with Ashley Kirk
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 31 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Ashley Kirk from Rockley Brahmans. We cover a range of topics on this podcast, and I am very grateful for Ashley being so open and generous while sharing his experiences.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- Going thro
#30: How to build a successful team around you with Alissa Herman from Golden Triangle Group
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 30 of A Place To Call Home Podcast.G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on todays episode we chat to Alissa Herman from Golden Triangle Group. This is a great a conversation for anyone wondering how to build a successful team around them.Throughout this Episode we chat about.- Alissa's Journey to Golden Triangle Group- W
