🌾 Topic 1: Speed Limit Reduction Proposal to 80km

A new proposal aims to drop rural road speed limits from 100km to 80km. We break down what this could mean for:

• Grain haulage and hay transport
• Emergency response times
• Rural business productivity
• Community safety vs. city-based policymaking Will an 80km speed limit help or hinder rural Australia?

🌾 Topic 2: Harvest Complaints Heat Up

As harvest ramps up, so do the complaints—dust, noise, trucks, and long hours. We explore:

• Why complaints spike every harvest
• How non-farming neighbours can better understand harvest pressures
• Communication tips to reduce conflict
• The need for policy that supports essential farm operations

🌾 Topic 3: Is the Bull Bat Ban Back on the Table?

The controversial bull bat (nightjar) protection ban is resurfacing. In this segment we cover:

• What the proposed restrictions could mean for graziers
• Impacts on stubble grazing and pasture management
• Wildlife conversations vs. practical land stewardship

🌾 Topic 4: Farmers Band Together as Transmission Company Demands Access

Another week, another transmission company pressuring farmers for land access. We discuss:

• How farmers are uniting to push back
• What rights landholders actually have
• Negotiation strategies
• The growing tension between renewables expansion and agriculture

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18/11/2025 Remember those 80s and 90s glamour shots that made us look ten years older than we were? Makeup artist, farmer and beauty brand sensation is here to make sure it never happens again!

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53# Are Women Too Emotional to Lead? From Net Zero to the EPBC Act — What’s Really Happening in Australian Agriculture.

💋 First up, they chat about the upcoming Makeup Night Fundraiser — featuring the one and only Alastair, our farm-bingo-host-slash-makeup-queen! Tickets are live now and all proceeds support the Harvest Her Power Conference — empowering rural women and farm families across Australia.

🌿 Then things get serious. The ladies unpack the Nationals’ decision to walk away from net zero, what it actually means for Australian farmers, and why it’s more than just a political headline. Gillian breaks down the EPBC Act reforms and the real impact they could have on farming communities and food production.

🏆 Big shout-out to Carol Mudford, founder of sHedway, for winning the AgriFutures Rural Woman of the Year Award! Katja shares how Carol’s work in suicide prevention and mental health support in shearing sheds is transforming rural Australia.

💪 Finally, the big question: “Are women too emotional to lead?” Katja and Gillian unpack this outdated myth with honesty, humour, and lived experience — calling out the double standards and celebrating women’s leadership in farming, business, and community life.

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📅 What ELSE is coming up next

• Forgotten Women in Farm Succession: Breaking the cycle. – Tuesday 16 December 2025 – online
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Episode 52

#52 Fact or Fiction: Sheep Hair Fences + The Silent Killer of Family Farms + Bingo Night Cheers!

💡 Topic 1 – Fact or Fiction: Sheep Hair Fencing Can sheep hair really replace fencing? We unpack the viral claim that Australian farmers are using sheep hair as a natural deterrent for kangaroos and a soil-friendly fertiliser. Sustainable solution or bush yarn?

⚠️ Topic 2 – The Silent Killer of Family Farming Businesses Conflict. Confusion. Control. These three “silent killers” are costing farming families more than they realise. We unpacks how poor communication and unclear succession can destroy even the strongest family operations — and what you can do to protect yours.

🚜 Topic 3 – ANFDs Success Conversations Fresh off the Australian National Field Days, Katja shares conversations from the ground. Its a heated one!

🎉 Topic 4 – Bingo Night Review & Sponsors Thank You It’s not all work and no play! Gillian wraps up with a heartfelt thank-you to sponsors and supporters who made Bingo Night a success. Rural community spirit at its best.

🎧 Tune in for:

• A myth-busting start to your week
• Practical insight into navigating family business dynamics
• Field Day highlights and rural community celebration

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AgFab #51: Biosecurity Alert – Khapra Beetle in Woolies Nappies + Farm-Life Q&A for Women In Ag

Urgent Biosecurity Alert: Khapra Beetle Found in Nappies

• A recall advisory for Little One’s Ultra Dry Nappy Pants – Walker Size 5 (42 pk) sold at Woolworths Orange, after larvae of the pest Khapra Beetle were discovered.
• Key safety instructions for anyone who bought the product:
  1. Don’t use them.
  2. Don’t throw them away (including the packaging).
  3. Don’t return them.
• Instead:
  • Double-bag using plastic bags and seal with tape.
  • Freeze if possible.
  • Call 1800 798 636 or visit Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at agriculture.gov.au/report for next steps.
• Why this is critical: The Khapra beetle is a serious pest of stored grain and dry foods, and is not currently present in Australia.
• We discuss what this means for rural producers, biosecurity risks, and what farm households should know.

🗣 Q&A Segment

We tackle listener questions:

• “Subsistent farming – is that like hobby-farming or homesteading for self-sufficiency?”
• “Katja, I saw you at the Warren Open Gardens weekend with your kids. You were smiling the whole time—how do you do it? I left mine at home because I can’t bear having them with me on a ‘me-day’!”
• “Looking for work-pants for the harvest contract and WHS says they have to be cotton or denim. Jeans will be too hot? What recommendations do the AgFabs have?”
• “Hi ladies, new listener here (so that makes me a new AgFab!). My daughter is about to sit her Year 12 exams and wants to go a year up north and has applied to many stations in the NT. She’s my only child and I want to go visit while she’s up there. What’s the etiquette for visiting a station? When she gets a job my plan is to ask the station when we can ‘give’ but what can I plan in advance of asking?”
• “Gillian what do you do about your Brumbies on station?”

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Agsolutley Fabulous Turns 50! Rural Health Gaps, Deforestation & Rural Realities

We’ve hit 50 episodes! 🎉 That officially puts Agsolutley Fabulous in the top 25% of podcasts worldwide, with only 8.5% ever reaching this milestone. Thank YOU for listening, sharing, and growing this incredible community of rural women, farm families, and ag lovers right across Australia.

In this week’s episode, Katja Williams and Gillian Fennell celebrate the journey so far and dig into some of the big conversations shaping life in the bush — from women’s health to government policy and environmental challenges.

💬 This Episode Covers:

1️⃣ 50 Episodes Strong A huge thank you to every listener who’s tuned in, left a review, or shared an episode. Your support has helped us reach more rural women and give voice to those living and working in agriculture.

2️⃣ YouTube Community Tab Unlocked! We’ve just unlocked the community tab on our YouTube channel — which means we can now post polls, behind-the-scenes updates, and sneak peeks. Make sure you’re subscribed so you can vote on future episode topics!

3️⃣ Ag Fab Q&A: Deforestation & Government Policy We unpack the complex history of government decisions around deforestation, what it means for farmers today, and how environmental policy has shaped Australian agriculture.

4️⃣ Rural Health Reality Check A sobering statistic — women living in remote areas can die up to 12 years earlier than those in cities. We talk about why, what needs to change, and how rural communities continue to support one another through challenges.

5️⃣ Farm Contractors & the Dam Fine Print When a farm contractor was fined over dam works, it sparked questions about regulation, compliance, and common sense in agriculture. We break down what happened and what it means for other producers.

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Livestock Truck Collisions with Train | Vegan Supermarket Protest | Are Farmers Judged for Not Diversifying? | Agsolutley Fabulous Ep.49

Welcome back to Episode 49 of Agsolutley Fabulous! We’re inching toward the big 5-0 and we couldn’t have done it without YOU — our amazing rural and ag-loving community.

This week we cover a mix of hard-hitting news and thought-provoking topics:

🚛 Topic 1: Full Livestock Truck Collision A devastating accident involving a full livestock truck colliding with a train — we unpack what happened, the impact on those involved, and the ripple effects for the wider farming and transport community.

🌹 Topic 2: Vegans Laying Roses in Supermarkets Viral footage shows vegan activists laying roses in the meat section of major supermarkets. We talk about what this means for the ag industry, how farmers feel about these protests, and the importance of respectful conversations around food production.

🎙️ Topic 3: Sally’s Question – Are Farmers Being Judged for Not Diversifying? Inspired by Clarkson’s Farm, listener Sally asks:

“Do city viewers think farmers can just switch enterprises overnight?” We share our take on farm diversification, the real costs and timeframes, and why diversification isn’t as simple as it looks on screen.

🐝 Topic 4: Varroa Mite Reaches Victoria Biosecurity alert! The Varroa mite has now been detected in Victorian hives. We look at what this means for local beekeepers, pollination services, and future honey production.

🤠 Topic 5: For Ringers in Need – Grant Access We shine a spotlight on an incredible initiative supporting ringers and ag workers doing it tough.

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Join us for a night of fun, laughter and community at the Harvest Her Power Virtual Bingo Night - all from the comfort of your own home!

This exciting online event will bring together people from across Australia for an evening of connection and entertainment while raising funds to support the Harvest Her Power Conference - a movement dedicated to empowering women in agriculture at all stages of their journey.

What to Expect:

• Fast-paced interactive bingo rounds with fabulous prizes to be won
• Exclusive discount codes and vouchers from generous businesses across Australia
• Plenty of laughs, surprises and the chance to connect with others from around the country
• A feel-good way to support both regional women and regional small businesses

Every ticket purchased will help us continue the work of Harvest Her Power - equipping women in agriculture with the skills, confidence and community they need to thrive. Join us to support the women who keep our farms, families and communities strong.

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In this week’s episode of Agsolutley Fabulous (AgFab), Katja and Gillian dive into the hot topics shaking up rural Australia right now:

🔥 Topic 1 – Backburning vs. Goat Power Should we rethink fire safety this season? Instead of risky backburns, could grazing goats be the safer, smarter way to reduce fire fuel loads and protect communities?

📰 Topic 2 – Family Before Headlines Why waiting too long to act on tough decisions can cost more than money. We talk about farm families, crisis moments, and how to protect your loved ones before your story becomes tabloid news.

🎤 Topic 3 – Live From the NSW Dairy Conference Natasha drops us a voice note from the conference floor—insights, takeaways, and the big conversations shaping the future of the dairy industry.

💰 Topic 4 – Debt Recovery & The Urban–Rural Divide We unpack a confronting article on forced farm sales, digging into how financial pressure is handled, and why bridging the city–country understanding matters now more than ever.

👉 Q&A Segment – Your questions, our honest answers.

If you’re passionate about agriculture, rural life, and the future of Aussie farms, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

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🎙️ AgFab Ep. 46 | Drought Forum, Heifer Show, Climate Conference + Who Should Speak at Ag Events?

Welcome back to Agsolutley Fabulous – your go-to ag podcast for rural news, events, and honest conversations about Australian agriculture.

This episode covers: 🌾 Federal Drought Forum Update – Gillian brings the inside scoop straight from the recent national discussions. What’s being promised, and how does it stack up for farmers on the ground? 🐮 National All Breeds Heifer Show – highlights, industry buzz, and how these events are shaping the next generation of cattle breeders and young handlers. 🌱 Farmers for Climate Action Conference – review of the 2025 event MC’d by Kirsten Diprose, who also joins us on the podcast to share her insights and key takeaways. ❓ AgFab listener Q&A: Why are non-farm speakers at agriculture events? With the NFF AgriFutures Exchange Conference on the Gold Coast featuring Billy Slater, Gillian (on the organising committee and a speaker herself) gives her perspective. We also chat about UK ag influencer Olly Harrison’s visit and what international voices bring to the table.

🔥 Key talking points:

• Drought preparedness and what policy changes might mean for your farm
• Why cattle shows matter for the future of agriculture
• Farmer-driven climate conversations and Kirsten’s conference highlights
• Do we need more industry experts – and fewer celebrity names – at ag forums?

💌 Get involved: We want to hear from YOU! Keep sending your articles, reels, and questions through so we can feature them on the podcast.

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