In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, I share key takeaways from my recent trip to Chile for the International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit. From automation in dairy farms to the rise of hazelnut and wine industries, I discuss what makes Chile an emerging player in global agriculture. Learn how technology and innovation are shaping its dairy and crop sectors. Listen now on all major platforms! 

Meet the guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paul Windemuller is an agripreneur, 2024 Nuffield Scholar, and host of the ‘AgCulture Podcast’. With over a decade of experience in dairy and agribusiness, he’s the founder of Open Sky Agribusiness and Dream Winds Dairy, where he drives innovation through automation and technology. Paul holds a degree in Agricultural Business from Michigan State University and dairy expertise from Lincoln University.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:10) Chile dairy overview

(08:59) Agricultural diversity

(11:03) Automation trends

(13:32) AI in dairy

(14:20) Global innovation

(15:12) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this special re-run episode of the AgCulture Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Aidan Connolly, President of AgriTech Capital. Aidan explores how AI and advanced technologies are reshaping agriculture, sharing his insights on innovations such as robotics, precision farming, and data-driven tools that are changing the way farms operate. Tune in to learn how these advancements are helping the industry become more sustainable, more efficient, and better equipped to handle labor challenges!

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Meet the guest: ⁠Aidan Connolly is President of AgriTech Capital, a global agri-tech executive, investor, author, and academic with decades of leadership in innovation, artificial intelligence, and agribusiness strategy. His career spans executive roles at Alltech, McKinsey & Company, and IFAMA, with expertise in digital transformation, supply chains, and global agricultural development. Discover Aidan Connolly's book The Future of Agriculture, now available in 4 languages! 📚 Get your copy

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:12) Career journey

(05:03) Passion for innovation

(10:06) Role of AI

(14:01) Data quality issues

(15:29) Future workforce

(35:23) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Brandon Panebianco, Technical Manager at Living Water Aquaculture in North Queensland, shares how his team is redefining Red Claw crayfish production through innovation, sustainability, and research partnerships. He discusses challenges in hatchery management, improving survival rates, and building a scalable aquaculture model. Learn how emerging aquaculture ventures are reshaping modern farming. Listen now on all major platforms!

Meet the guest: Brandon Panebianco is the Technical Manager at Living Water Aquaculture in Townsville, Australia. With over a decade of experience across multiple aquaculture species, including barramundi, tropical rock lobsters, and crayfish, Brandon focuses on optimizing hatchery performance and sustainable production systems. His leadership is helping redefine how aquaculture integrates with modern agribusiness.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:13) Red Claw production

(05:11) Species management

(07:50) Market development

(12:39) Hatchery innovation

(22:08) Sustainability practices

(26:24) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Daniel Carson, founder of Mīti and Alps2Ocean Foods, shares how New Zealand’s beef industry can transform dairy byproducts into sustainable, high-value protein. He explains the science behind turning non-replacement calves into nutrient-dense food while reducing carbon emissions and supporting farmers. Learn how innovation, data, and collaboration are reshaping red meat for a global market. Listen now on all ajor platforms! 

Meet the guest:

Daniel Carson is the founder of Mīti and Alps2Ocean Foods in New Zealand, where he leads efforts to redesign the beef value chain through sustainability and technology. His work focuses on converting surplus dairy calves into nutrient-dense, low-carbon protein products while supporting animal welfare and farmer profitability.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:44) Dairy calf challenge

(08:15) Low-carbon ingredient model

(11:25) Data and traceability

(14:35) Industry pushback

(20:31) Technology integration

(38:20) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Ali Cox, founder of Noble West, explains how branding and marketing are reshaping the agriculture industry. She shares insights on bridging the gap between farmers and consumers, rethinking commodity marketing, and how social media trends are changing food demand. Learn practical lessons from real brand success stories and discover what strategies farmers can adopt to thrive. Listen now on all major platforms!

Meet the guest:

Ali Cox is the founder of Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy focused on agriculture and food ingredients. A fifth-generation farmer from California’s Central Valley, she combines her deep roots in farming with expertise in modern marketing. She works with clients on branding, consumer engagement, and sustainability practices to strengthen the future of food.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:06) Food branding gaps

(08:31) Consumer perception

(12:17) Marketing commodities

(15:35) Brand success stories

(25:49) Consumer trends

(36:30) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, I share stories and takeaways from a recent trip through the Pacific Northwest and beyond, visiting some of the country’s most distinctive farming regions. From the rolling wheat fields of Washington’s Palouse to Idaho’s onion valleys and the vast apple orchards of Washington, I look at the history, infrastructure, and water systems that helped these industries grow. Tune in for the connections between crops, culture, and innovation that continue to shape U.S. agriculture. Available now on all major platforms!

Meet the host:

Paul Windemuller is an agripreneur, 2024 Nuffield Scholar, and host of the ‘AgCulture Podcast’. With over a decade of experience in dairy and agribusiness, he’s the founder of Open Sky Agribusiness and Dream Winds Dairy, where he drives innovation through automation and technology. Paul holds a degree in Agricultural Business from Michigan State University and dairy expertise from Lincoln University.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:18) Hop production

(07:48) Hazelnut valley

(09:30) Onion industry

(13:25) Trip takeaways

(18:59) Water and irrigation

(24:16) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, fifth-generation dairy farmer Bryan Leuthold from Tillamook, Oregon, opens up about the realities of farming in one of the most unique dairy regions in the U.S. He shares how his family farm has evolved, the benefits and challenges of cooperative farming with Tillamook Creamery, and the environmental stewardship practices shaping the future of the valley. Explore how technology, tradition, and sustainability come together. Listen now on all major platforms!

Meet the guests:

Bryan Leuthold is a fifth-generation dairy farmer from Tillamook, Oregon, where he manages his family farm alongside his wife, children, and grandparents. His operation reflects both the tradition of Oregon dairying and the adoption of modern technology, including robotic milking systems and sustainable nutrient management.

Dr. Kate Lott is the Director of Farm Engagement at Tillamook County Creamery Association, where she works closely with member farms to support animal health, sustainability, and cooperative growth. With a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University and over a decade of experience in food animal veterinary practice, she combines technical expertise with farmer-focused solutions.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: Dr. Kate Lott

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:08) Cooperative history

(05:12) Grass-based dairying

(09:43) Environmental stewardship

(20:21) Robotic milking

(27:06) Regional challenges

(34:53) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Justin Wells, US Country Manager at Halter, explains how virtual fencing and smart collars are reshaping beef cattle management in the United States. He shares Halter’s US rollout strategy, team-building approach, and the tech behind real-time containment and automated shifts. Learn how producers are capturing ROI through tighter grazing, labor savings, and better pasture use while planning for long-term soil and forage gains. Listen now on all major platforms!

Meet the guest: Justin Wells is the US Country Manager at Halter, where he leads the company’s expansion and adoption of virtual fencing for beef cow calf operations. Drawing on experience in the US Marine Corps and scaling tech startups, he focuses on pasture performance, rotational grazing, and producer profitability. Hear how this technology supports productivity and sustainability.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(05:38) US expansion

(07:34) Team building

(16:13) Virtual fencing

(19:13) Cow algorithm

(23:03) ROI drivers

(36:45) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Claire Taylor, founder of Agvocacy Consulting and Nuffield Farming Scholar, shares how immersive global experiences can reshape agricultural leadership and resilience. She discusses the origins and mission of Unstoppable World, a new initiative combining mental health, leadership, and global learning. Explore how farmers can rethink influence, connection, and well-being across the sector. Listen now on all major platforms!

Get to know more about Unstoppable World- a start-up focused on advancing global conversations around mental health in agriculture and equipping leaders with practical tools for resilience and leadership: https://unstoppablenow.world/

Meet the guest:

Claire Taylor is a Nuffield Farming Scholar and founder of Agvocacy Consulting, based in New South Wales, Australia. With a rich background in media and international agricultural exploration, she supports agricultural businesses in effective communication, leadership development, and fostering social license. Claire’s global insights help drive change in mental health, food systems, and industry storytelling.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:45) Global agriculture perspective

(07:12) Resilience in agriculture

(08:03) Food security contrasts

(13:27) Mental health advocacy

(16:52) Leadership development tools

(32:53) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Lisa Portas, a 2025 Nuffield Scholar and agribusiness director from New Zealand, explores the shifting economics of strong wool. She unpacks why synthetic fibers disrupted the market, what makes value-added wool promising again, and how infrastructure and accreditation could transform the sector. Discover how global travel is shaping her thinking on regenerative farming and supply chain reinvention. Listen now on all major platforms!

Meet the guest:

Lisa Portas is a director, former farm operator, and a 2025 Nuffield Scholar based in New Zealand’s Wairarapa region. With over a decade of leadership in agribusiness diversification, she focuses on value chains, wool innovation, and export development. Her current research explores how strong wool producers can regain profitability through direct supply chains, farm-level practices, and global accreditation strategies.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:48) Strong wool economics

(07:00) Infrastructure decline

(10:12) Wool market innovation

(14:09) Government policy shifts

(18:20) Merino vs. strong wool

(24:04) Closing thoughts

Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.

Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.