Farming in Bungaree, Victoria.

Marks story is about innovation, hard work, and a true passion for farming. Mark’s journey began in the paddocks, where he started life on the farm, then an apprenticeship in town and later to a Queensland station – before ultimately returning to the generations-old family farm.

We hear about growing seed potatoes, cover crops, a large scale robotic dairy barn and much more.

A fascinating chat with Mark.

In Part Two of our deep dive into biodiversity on farms, we explore the delicate balance between farm production and environmental preservation, highlighting the vital role farmers play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

We’ll also look into the growing pressures from environmental markets, the carbon footprint of agriculture, and the magic that happens when diverse habitats come together.

And, of course, we’ll throw in a few quirky, off-the-wall questions along the way!

I sit by a creek with Dr. Mason Crane as we discuss how the landscape may have looked before European settlement, the role of dingoes, and the modern challenges posed by kangaroo numbers.

Mason shares his insights on biological control and how maintaining strong biodiversity can boost wool, milk, and lambing production by up to 20%.

Join us for a fascinating conversation about the past, present, and future of farm ecosystems.

At just 23 years old, Mia Stephenson is already making waves in the agricultural world. We hear about her Bachelor of Agricultural Science, her upcoming Honors project, and why nitrogen is the reason we’re growing legumes.

Mia has such an interesting story to tell. Growing up on the northern Sydney beaches, with family farming in Ireland, studying Ag at CSU and gaining hands-on experience on a sheep and cropping farm. 

This girl’s got a 'can’t knock it till you try it’ attitude.

On today’s adventure, we’re heading back to The Farm Mudgegonga, for an update.

Our guide for this tour is the one and only, 94-year-old Mary Brewer. 

Mary is driving the Kubota, and she’s a bit of speedster… We catch up with team members and have a laugh.

It's a special place where the spirit of community, nature and resilience thrives.

A must listen. 

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Reuben’s family’s care farm

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Holbrook Landcare Network is leading the charge in agriculture, conservation and community.

CEO Dr. Alison Southwell shares many exciting projects like the Southern Pygmy Perch Program, innovations in ag, 

and the work around acidic soils and liming.

We also explore the role of soil chemistry, the importance of perennial pastures, and environmental markets. 

Being a good environmental steward goes hand in hand with being a great farmer—creating resilient systems for the future.

We head north of Holbrook, NSW, where Dr. Alison Southwell and her husband are cropping and running Merinos.

We’re joined by Alison, a woman with an incredible depth of knowledge and expertise. 

We’ll dive deep into the importance of getting deeper-rooted grasses into our farming systems, and why agriculture needs a 'systems approach' to thrive. 

We’ll talk about of soil profiles, no-till and no-herbicide.

Why groundcover is a key priority, and the dream of perennial pastures across the entire farm.

Alison also gives us an inside look at the challenges of growing fine wool. 

In Part two with Mason we talk about his fat lamb enterprise, and selling direct to the local butcher. 

How fencing off an area can look like a giant hay stack and be a great back up in dry times. 

Plus, we learn about managing conservation on private land.

We even hear about making tea from weeds.

In this episode we talk to Dr Mason Crane, a clever ecologist.

We hear about balancing farm production with biodiversity, and how a healthy environment can boost farm yields by up to 20%.

We explore natural solutions like using acacia bushes to reduce parasites in sheep, plus tackling worms naturally.

So, join us as we chat all things ecology, sustainability, and how Mason is helping both nature and farming thrive.

Judy Frankenberg, at Warrangee, a Red Angus Stud in southern New South Wales. 

Judy’s career spans decades of groundbreaking work, particularly in environmental conservation.

She’s not only known for her pioneering environmental efforts but also for her passion for educating the next generation.