Harvestable by AgriDigital

AgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid is joined by Daniel McNaught Managing Director of McNaughts in the eighth episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. McNaughts have grown from a simple fertiliser distribution business with a few trucks to a highly diversified and integrated business including grain trading, grain storage and freight. Daniel takes us through the journey to find a synergy across business operations that maximises utilisation and chats candidly about regulatory complexities squeezing innovation opportunity in freight.

AgriDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Jane Reid of The Gathered Green in the seventh episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. Based at Crowther, Jane is a mother, farmer and founder bridging the gap between locally sourced certified organic/biodynamic produce, and the local regions. After experiencing a health crisis of her own and with a previous career as an Occupational Therapist, Jane explored the impact that food has on our health and wellbeing. In this episode she shares tips for staying healthy over the harvest period when stress and sleep deprivation peaks. From meal tips to tricks that ensure you get quality rest - Jane's insights are practical and actionable by us all! 

AgriDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Michael Shanahan of Shanahan Group in the sixth episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. Michael is a sixth generation  farmer from Freeling South Australia who has returned to the family farm after forging a successful career in advertising. An advocate for streamlining operations in order to scale, he shares insights into how his family's business has approached generational change and tech adoption. 

AgrDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Pat O'Shannassy of Grain Trade Australia in the fifth episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. Grain Trade Australia (GTA) are a representative group for the grain supply chain, working with the big end of town down to independent businesses operating on farm. Pat joins us to discuss how farmers can get value from GTAs work and the state of the grain supply chain as we head into another bumper harvest. 

AgriDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Brad Jones of Bungulla Farming in the fourth episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. This harvest Bungulla farming 200km east of Perth has 10,000 hectares of planted crop from wheat to oaten hay. Brad shares his journey into being an early adopter of agtech and the value this has unlocked for his family operation.

AgriDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Leonie O'Driscoll of Evofarm Agribusiness Solutions in the third episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. With a genuine love of practical farming and passion for finance, Leonie has forged a career largely in commodities and the supply chain. Leonie shares insights on how tech can add real value in the paddock to plate supply chain for all farmers.

AgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid is joined by Alex Low of Chester Commodities in the second episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. With a wealth of experience in commodity markets, Alex provides insight into the dynamics behind current market conditions and what we can expect into harvest. 

AgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid kicks off the first episode of our 12 part mini-series in the lead up to harvest this year. Ben is joined by Sam Heagney of South Bunarba Agriculture at Mungindi. With over 20 years of history between them, they discuss Sam's introduction to agriculture, influence in the social media world and key insights when it comes to employing labour on farm.