Beating Around The Bush

Beating Around The Bush episodes:

• 05.06.2020

  S3E15 - Our relationship with China, Ag the darling (for now) and revival of community news

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. GM update - You've heard us talk about this in previous episodes so an update for those playing along - SA GM ban...

  
• 04.30.2020

  S3E14 BONUS - Globetrotting with Kate Pilcher

  In this bonus episode we follow on from the story on the regional tourism boom and talk with one tourism operator who is looking to capitalise on the hidden gems in rural and regional Australia in their business. Globetrotting is...

  
• 04.29.2020

  S3E14 - World Leaders, Wet Markets, Country Tourism, A Market for Flies and Plant Based Meat

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. WORLD LEADERS We spoke last week about 'The Bigger Picture', Malcolm Turnbull's memoir - Have you been listening/reading? Wade is waiting for the paperback version...

  
• 04.22.2020

  S3E13 - Revisiting Food Security, Ag news and Wade's Top SA Wine Buys

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Revisiting Food Security ABARES Report: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/publications/insights/australian-food-security-and-COVID-19#irrigated-agriculture-is-important-for-many-reasons-but-domestic-rice-plays-a-modest-role-in-australian-food-security RGA Response: https://www.rga.org.au/Public/Content/News/Media/2019/20200417_ABARES_false%20comfort_COVID-19.aspx Farmonline article about SunRice's local supplies.... https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6703353/sunrice-weighs-up-local-supply-security-options-as-vietnam-bans-sales/ A good summary from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/17/research-debunks-claim-australia-may-face-coronavirus-food-shortages Some other news in Ag: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-16/coronavirus-foreign-investment-crackdown-sparks-warning-farmers/12150292 https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-15/sa-vintage-2020-grape-yields-down-quality-exeptional/12138146 Wade's Top SA Wine...

  
• 04.15.2020

  S3E12 - Food Security and New Economy for Ag

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett: Food security is the talk of the town this week - and never wasting a crisis. But first...Wade loved this one for obvious...

  
• 04.08.2020

  S3E11 - COVID-19 plus an interview on a story you may have missed.

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett: We can't avoid it - we talk Corona. We've left one non-Corona story and interview right to the end as a reward...

  
• 03.25.2020

  S3E10 - Coronavirus & the fast moving situation - as at today. PLUS Bonnie Penfold from Four Daughters Beef

  They say a week is a long time in Politics, well a day is a long time in the current environment. Things are changing rapdily and impacts are unfolding ahead of us. Wade and Fleur catchup on some things that...

  
• 03.18.2020

  S3E9 - 6 stories you may have missed while hearing about COVID-19

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Our top non-COVID19 stories 1.Cotton Open House https://cottonaustralia.com.au/news/australian-cotton-industry-opens-its-doors-for-community-engagement-day 2. MDB Basin Report https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-03-16/murray-darling-basin-report-reveals-yawning-gap-winners-losers/12058948 3.Rabo Confidence report released https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/rural-confidence-survey/ 4.The new Barbecue https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-14/american-style-low-and-slow-barbecue-australian-meat-market/12021048 5.Effluent powered dairy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-09/effluent-powered-dairy-proposed-to-target-baby-formula-market/12034690 6.Graincorp demerger https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6681637/graincorps-new-boss-flies-in-as-shareholders-vote-for-new-era/?cs=4699 Shoutout to Bindi Turner for my twitter chuckle...

  
• 03.11.2020

  S3E8 - ABARES, Ag's hidden secret, the flu that stopped the nation and a new approach to water challenges

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness: ABARES Updates: https://twitter.com/TimNeale1/status/1231551025951100930 Climate change already hurting farmers bottom line: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6661002/climate-change-already-hurting-farmers-bottom-line/ Drought was an opportunity not a crisis: https://twitter.com/afsnsw/status/1235384622545960960?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Politics: Call for Agriculture to take a stand on...

  
• 03.08.2020

  IWD BONUS - A Special IWD Panel Chat

  This week we have booted the blokes and have 3 amazing rural women joining Fleur Anderson as guests on this special edition of BATB to mark International Women's Day. Guests: Airlie Landale - Farm Table Simone Kain - George the Farmer & Hello...

  
• 03.04.2020

  S3E7 - BOM, Bottled OJ, Fodder, Jacinda & Sea Lake Selfies

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness: Surely the BOM hasn't got it wrong?! https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/6654388/bom-defends-summer-dry-forecast-in-spite-of-wet-spell/?cs=4770 Bottled OJ under threat https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-02-26/orange-juice-in-bottles-under-threat-in-australia/12001156 Politics: Only a quarter of water for fodder program delivered https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-28/only-a-quarter-of-water-for-fodder-delivered-to-farms/11979452 Community: Jacinda Adern burns ScoMo while he...

  
• 02.26.2020

  S3E6 - EvokeAg, Auctions Plus record, Water harvesting ban lifted, and Rain Guilt

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness: Auctions Plus breaks their monthly listings record https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-04-11/cattle-auction-website-auctionsplus-breaks-monthly-listings/8434234 Politics: Water harvesting ban lifted https://www.smh.com.au/national/water-harvesting-ban-lifted-after-direct-pleas-from-farming-lobby-boss-20200220-p542u2.html Community: Rain Guilt. Story on ABC Western Qld on FB about Rain Guilt. Talk about...

  
• 02.25.2020

  S3E5 BONUS - Live from EvokeAG 2020 - Agitators Panel

  Special Bonus episode where we let you sneak peek (or relive) inside Agrifuture's EvokeAg 2020 Conference in Melbourne this week. We bring you the Agi-tators Panel, facilitated by Barry Cassidy and a star studded panel: Bill Hurditch - The Fifith Estate Jack Cowin...

  
• 02.19.2020

  S3E5 - The land of leasing, Bundaberg Rum blunder, Big news for the community of Kimba and BATB Giveaways!

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness The land of leasing? Leasing trend set to rise when drought breaks https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/listings-drought-to-trigger-surge-in-farmland-leasing-20200207-p53ypo Bundaberg Rum blunder? https://www.facebook.com/388056525306104/posts/615099685935119/ Community Big news for the community of Kimba https://indaily.com.au/news/2020/02/13/kimba-nuclear-dump-laws-hit-parliament/ Shoutouts 30K Giveaway! We cracked...

  
• 02.12.2020

  S3E4 - Cabinet reshuffle, Water sharing woes, Will Canavan cross the floor? and Coronavirus threat

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Politics Cabinet Reshuffle: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2020/02/06/nationals-cabinet-reshuffle-2020/ Will Canavan cross the floor?: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/matt-canavan-reserves-right-to-cross-floor-against-coalition/news-story/4ed6c102bb30f47832b031785fd0daed Agribusiness Water sharing woes: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/nsw-victoria-anger-as-queensland-farmers-get-their-fill-of-water/news-story/66a2068eb58d2285efd091c3165852ce Community Coronavirus threat: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-09/coronavirus-death-toll-surpasses-sars/11947010 Shout-out: to Engage & Create Consulting launching their Engage Course and offering Listeners a discount! Being...

  
• 02.05.2020

  S3E3Bonus - Nationals leadership - an interview with Sue Middleton

  This week's BATB bonus episode: Nationals leadership - an interview with Sue Middleton. Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/ Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.au This is...

  
• 02.05.2020

  S3E3 - Bridget McKenzie #sportrort, cattle market spike and restocking plans, Lamb Ad arrives and who got the rain?!

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness Spike in the cattle market on the back of some green pick? https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6607057/sharp-rain-induced-spikes-the-cattle-market-story-for-2020/ Widespread rain - this weeks it was SA and Vic's turn https://www.theland.com.au/story/6609065/rain-band-delivers-over-sa-vic/?cs=4937 Politics Batter Up...

  
• 01.29.2020

  S3E2Bonus - Grace Brennan's Australia Day Address

  This week's BATB bonus episode brings you the Australia Day Address from Grace Brennan. Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/ Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.au This...

  
• 01.29.2020

  S3E2 - Climate Change Leadership, Where's my Lamb? Ad, Change the date? and rural Australia Day honours.

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. We give our views on Climate Change and more importantly Climate Change Leadership https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/climate-change/bloodcurdling-insanity-real-reason-sco... Where is the Australia Day lamb Ad MLA? Australia Day - change...

  
• 01.22.2020

  S3E1 - Gina's Red Meat Levy Plan, Demand for non-mulesed wool, Bushfire coverage and fundraising, New community initiatives, Shout outs and feedback

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness Gina's Red Meat Levy Plan: https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6573636/big-red-meat-levy-payers-put-forward-new-industry-reform-plan/ https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6577841/hancock-alternative-red-meat-plan-gathers-support/?cs=4707 The demand for non-mulesed wool from the fashion industry isn't welcomed by producers putting uneccesary pressure on practice change...

  
• 12.18.2019

  S2E17 - Swine fever protection boost, Dairy code of conduct and IOD relief.

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Swine Fever protection boost: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-11/funding-boost-quarantine-to-prevent-african-swine-fever-arrival/11787948 Dairy Code of Conduct: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-13/dairy-code-of-conduct-launched/11796000 Rabo Quarterly confidence survey: https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/rural-confidence-survey/ Indian Dipole signals positive outlook: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6540816/finally-iod-relief-on-its-way/ Lambing rates highest in decade: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-13/lambing-rates-best-in-a-decade-as-cluster-fences-bring-new-life/11796200 Mooch and Wombats Dustillery: https://instagram.com/hannah.m.mcnulty?igshid=1uh7k07cfxljp Skye Manson's new...

  
• 12.11.2019

  S2E16 - WA Carbon win, Milk levy bust on Coles and Farm Income protection talks.

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Carbon Farming win for WA: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-04-20/carbon-farming-approval-for-western-australian-pastoralists/9672784 Milk levy bust on Coles: http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6531830/make-it-a-20clitre-milk-levy-after-coles-caught-skimming-millions/ Hail storm damage for SA stone fruit: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-10/tonnes-of-hail-damaged-fruit-mulched-after-fruit-fly-fears/11774092 Get it together Telstra: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-09/telstra-outages-causing-major-issues-across-regional-australia/11780446 Farm income protection scheme being discussed...

  
• 12.04.2019

  S2E15 - Ord Water cuts, cheap fodder, illegal fish trade, protests and mangoes.

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Graziher Up Late: See images from the Cloncurry event Fleur spoke about on the Rural Business Collective Instagram and Facebook stories and feeds....

  
• 11.27.2019

  S2E14 - Recaps, National Agday, Boots & Bow Ties Gala, Thankful4farmers and Why farmers aren't using Apps

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Recaps: AWI Election exposes an industry divide: https://www.sheepcentral.com/awi-election-result-exposes-ongoing-wool-industry-divide/ Mengniu - first Bellamys and now a whole suite of Aussie Dairy brand: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/china-s-mengniu-dairy-reaches-600m-deal-to-acquire-australian-drink-brands-20191125-p53drb.html National Ag Day celebrated...

  
• 11.20.2019

  S2E13 - New low for public debate, Creative genius at rural Co, AWI AGM, Smallest cotton crop in a decade and Let there be gin!

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Bushfires response new low for public debate: https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/australia-the-land-of-firstrate-people-and-thirdrate-leaders/news-story/b15eedf7321a1e6a97940d3e94039100 Creative genius on the rural Co merger: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-12/landmark-and-ruralco-merge-to-form-nutrien-ag-solutions/11693846 AWI AGM raises questions on governance: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-16/wool-industry-battles-go-to-the-board-room/11686774 Smallest cotton crop...

  
• 11.15.2019

  S2BONUS - with Will Wilson from Calliope Cattle Company

  This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Will Wilson from Calliope Cattle Company talking Bush Fires. 12 months ago Will was in the position many are in right now surrounded by bushfires threatening his property and livestock...

  
• 11.13.2019

  S2E12 - Second round drought funding announced and Fires sweeping the eastern states

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Second round drought funding announced: https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/future-drought-fund Fires sweeping the eastern states: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6485447/climate-change-doesnt-cause-fires/ https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/hippies-of-nimbin-admit-bush-got-too-wild/news-story/1e3f1e8ba1d37505439889459fde822a https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/nsw-queensland-bushfire-emergency-most-dangerous-week-in-our-history/news-story/45d62d1277ff67cced5540f37af21f23 Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/ Beating...

  
• 11.06.2019

  S2E11 - Rain in the regions, Fake Meat and Blockchain, Backpacker Rural Visa nightmares and Wind Farms - not in my backyard

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Rain in the regions: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-03/western-nsw-welcomes-the-rain/11667436 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/rain-brings-relief-from-fires-drought/news-story/0fd9a60071a531a0d6c60103bc81459c Fake Meat and Blockchain: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-03/blockchain-detecting-beef-fraud-in-australian-exports-to-china/11662950 https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6467450/global-food-trends-are-your-business-beef-industry-told/?cs=4785 Backpacker Rural Visa nightmares: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-10-30/federal-court-rules-backpacker-tax-invalid/11653928 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-04/working-in-australia-for-$3-an-hour-on-working-holiday-visa/11661846 Wind Farm - not in my backyard: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-01/wind-farm-rejection-leaves-clean-energy-advocates-baffled/11649366 Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and...

  
• 11.05.2019

  S2Bonus - Buy From The Bush

  The Buy From The Bush campaign on Instagram and Facebook has gained almost 80,000 followers in just over two weeks and is injecting much needed enthusiasm and cash flow into rural areas in drought. Founder Grace Brennan tells us where...

  
• 10.30.2019

  S2E10 - Glyphosate, Bee Brokers, Exit plans, Rainman and #buyfromthebush

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. WA Minister says we need a Plan B: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-25/farmers-risk-losing-markets-over-glyphosate-use-ag-minister-says/11640460 Bee Broker is a busy guy: https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-27/bee-brokers-send-bees-south-to-pollinate-almond-orchards/11631108?pfm=sm Exit Plans for farmers part of NFF Strategy: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6452901/exit-strategy-for-drought-hit-farmers-part-of-nff-policy/?cs=5375 #buyfromthebush praise: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-24/buy-from-the-bush-social-media-campaign/11630358 Follow Us: Join the...

  
• 10.23.2019

  S2E9 - Brexit: where it's at and what we need to know, ABC tabloid coverage of leadership challenge, Flow on effects of natural disasters and Regen Ag - is it a fad?

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Brexit: where it's at and what we need to know: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/crucial-day-for-brexit-as-commons-votes-on-boris-johnsons-timetable/news-story/d872ce38c7a534016647eab61af0bb6c https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/trade-minister-slams-julia-gillard-over-postbrexit-trade-deal-comments/news-story/2336404db59a817900aee0222e21a0f2 ABC tabloid coverage of leadership challenge: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-22/national-party-senior-mps-back-deputy-leader-bridget-mckenzie/11626314 Regen Ag - is it a fad?:...

  
• 10.17.2019

  S2BONUS - with National Farmers Federation's (NFF) Fiona Simpson

  This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Fiona Simpson the chair of the National Farmers Federation (NFF). In this interview we chat with Fiona about the launch of the 'Telling our story' initiative and the film 'Communicating...

  
• 10.16.2019

  S2E8 - NFF launches campaign, Anna Bligh warns Ag shortage and Warning on water trade.

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. NFF launches campaign: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/farmers-take-fight-to-green-activists-with-10year-plan/news-story/e93fc88f6d220222c38b24bd30e1dd6a Anna Bligh warns Ag shortage: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/anna-bligh-dampens-nff-100bn-ambition/news-story/10da987f07ecfd9ef1ca4e05600c8679 Warning on water trade: https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-14/warning-water-trade-restrictions-could-harm-some-irrigators/11597884?pfmredir=sm Guest this week: Thank you to our special guest this week...

  
• 10.11.2019

  S2E7 - Flocking to the rock, Wool drops, Pork at risk and Hometown living fail.

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Wool market drops like a stone, African swine fever is less than 700km away, The last chance to climb the rock has...

  
• 10.10.2019

  S2BONUS - AgCommunicators Deanna Lush

  This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Deanna Lush from AgCommunicators. In this interview Fleur talks to Deanna about how we tell our stories in agriculture and the importance of messaging with some gold tips and tricks...

  
• 10.02.2019

  S2E6 - Morrison uses UN speech to slam Australia's climate change critics, 'It's only getting harder': feds reboot drought social support and United Landmark-Ruralco execs on national Q&A roadshow tou

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Morrison uses UN speech to slam Australia's climate change critics, 'It's only getting harder': feds reboot drought social support and United Landmark-Ruralco...

  
• 09.25.2019

  S2E5 - Live sheep trade resumes in WA, Droughted communities talk Day Zero, RDC Review announced and Cotton won't use any 'new water' in SA.

  This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Live sheep trade resumes in WA, Droughted communities talk Day Zero, RDC Review announced and Cotton won't use any 'new water' in...

  
• 09.18.2019

  S2E4 - Bellamys deal delivers the drama, RWA shines light on untapped potential in the bush, Fake meat isn't the problem, and Ag startup recognised on world stage.

  This week in your rural news Bellamys deal delivers the drama, RWA shines light on untapped potential in the bush, Fake meat isn't the problem, and Ag startup recognised on world stage. These are your stories this week, I am...

  
• 09.13.2019

  S2E3 - Bob Katters brown bag, concerns over Reef Regs, the APVMA and drama over science in 60 minutes.

  This week in your rural news; Bob Katter and his brown paper bag, the Great Barrier Reef Regs Bill puts blanket restrictions on Qld farmers, 60 minutes goes for drama over science. Links A true story https://www.atruestory.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/atruestoryqld/ 60 minutes https://www.9now.com.au/60-minutes/2019/extras/clips/clip-ck0ancxmt001j0qpooh7tfbug https://www.croplife.org.au/media/media-releases/60-minutes-tv-program-on-glyphosate-discussion-must-be-based-on-facts-and-science/ https://www.graincentral.com/news/wa-farmers-condemn-60-minutes-portrayal-of-glyphosate/ Reef Regs https://agforceqld.org.au/reef-regs-impacts#what https://www.qff.org.au/presidents-column/balance-needed-reef-policies/ Antarctic Warming https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-06/rare-weather-event-over-antarctica-drives-hot-outlook/11481498 APVMA Review https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/McKenzie/media-releases https://southburnett.com.au/news2/2019/09/06/ag-chemical-laws-to-be-reviewed/ Reach out...

  
• 09.04.2019

  S2E2 Asparagus, Mulesing, Visible Farmer, MD Water Market, US eyes on Mt Isa

  Top End asparagus farm begin harvest of relentless harvest https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-04-20/asparagus-the-answer-for-quarantined-north-queensland-property/9670740 Wool growers turn to freezing as retailers go cold on controversial mulesing https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-01/freezing-alternative-to-mulesing-winning-over-wool-growers/11465632 Visible Farmer project https://www.visiblefarmer.com/ The southern water market hits millennium levels and debate heats up, Wade talks with Alister Walsh from Duxton Water...

  
• 08.27.2019

  S2E1 - GM Ban, Brazil's beef entry, VALE Tim Fischer, Milk Price disruptor

  S2E1 This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. 1. GM Ban lifted in SA a big win for science and economics. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/sa-business-journal/sa-farmers-permitted-to-grow-genetically-modified-crops-but-moratorium-remains-on-kangaroo-island/news-story/b3eb517e33eb4ef4b51123a8fe46056a 2. Beef Industry contemplates what Brazil's entry into Indonesia might...

  
• 10.26.2018

  Natalie Dale, Creator of Blade Active

  Natalie speaks with Fleur Anderson as she prepares to launch her heartfelt business Blade Active to the world in an Indiegogo Crowd Funding Campaign on Friday 5th October 2018.

  
• 07.02.2018

  Sophie Walsh from White Top Venues

  RBC's Fleur Anderson chats to Sophie Walsh- one half of the dynamic duo that run White Top Venues. www.whitetopvenues.com.au Sophie and her husband Josh have had a series of 'pinch me' moments since they quit their day jobs and stared their...

  
• 05.29.2018

  Beef Australia 2018 Pitch in the Paddock

  Beef Australia hosted the inaugural Pitch in the Paddock during the 2018 event- putting eight startups on stage to pitch to not just a panel of judges but a room full of industry heavyweights. Jayne Cuddihy and Fleur Anderson spoke...

  
• 05.15.2018

  Airlie Trescowthick from The Farm Table

  Airlie Trescowthick is the founder of The Farm Table https://farmtable.com.au/about-us/- an online platform bringing together the Australian agricultural industry's knowledge and connecting farmers. Rural Business Collective's Fleur Anderson spoke to Airlie during her recent national roadshow about why she started the...

  
• 03.11.2018

  Russ Broad from Koorca

  When you call 000 in an emergency, it usually takes a minute for the operator to establish your location. But two Charters Towers graziers have developed a phone app that essentially eliminates that, giving you the ability to get help...

  
• 02.25.2018

  Living by your values with Chantal Masters

  Here's a sneaky and incredibly interesting preview into our next 30 Day Challenge. Chantal Masters is a psychologist with RuralSky- Realise Your Potential, and has a unique insight into the stresses and challenges of rural and regional business owners and...

  
• 02.04.2018

  Succession Planning with John Moor from RCS

  Fleur Anderson talks to John Moor- the Team Leader of the Resource Consulting Service (RCS) Succession and Continuity Planning Service. John has a lifetime of knowledge of practical solutions and ideas for succession planning. As part of the sixth generation on...

  
• 01.28.2018

  AgTech17- What will a farm look like in five years?

  Build it, use it, profit. The catch cry from AgTech17 (https://chdc.com.au/agtech17/)- a forum showcasing the innovation at the intersection of agriculture, machinery and technology. This podcast showcases a number of developers, industry leaders and farmers- who not only use the technology...

  
• 01.14.2018

  Mel Davies from The Loch Brewery and Distillery

  Mel Davies from The Loch Brewery and Distillery talks to RBC's Jayne Cuddihy. Mel and her partner Craig Johnson were living the corporate high life in Melbourne's inner city, but after a chance encounter with a single malt whiskey it all...