Beste Humans Of Agriculture podcaster (2024)

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Agriculture at Airports “I never thought I'd be chatting on an agriculture podcast.” with Nick Bloor 28:46

3d ago28:46

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“I never thought I'd be chatting on an agriculture podcast.” Founder and CEO of IVM Group, Nick Bloor describes his business as having a mission to improve people's lives through plant science. At only 19 years old, Nick founded his first business in vegetation management space. To us, Nick’s work is pretty mind-blowing. And he is so humble in how …

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The Tom and Mick Show with Justin ‘Oaky’ Oakenfull 22:26

8d ago22:26

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Welcome back to the Tom and Mick Show! In this episode they are joined by special guest - Justin Oakenfull, from Elders at Inverell and recently the 2024 National Young Auctioneer Of The Year! Key Topics: Justin's journey in the auctioneering and livestock industry Market trends and predictions in the livestock industry Justin's pump-up routine and…

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Letting consumers 'subscribe' for their eggs with Sarah Sivyer 56:11

10d ago56:11

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To describe Sarah Sivyer as worldly and business savvy would be absolutely under-selling her. Sarah describes herself as a ‘serious data nerd’ and a ‘serious business model nerd’. After sitting down with her to record the podcast, we believe it and love it! “I'm going to sound a bit wacky, I just love excellent businesses.” Sarah has some incredibl…

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A future in the family business and Industry Opportunities for Nancy Crawshaw- 2024 Zanda McDonald Award winner (NZ) 23:11

17d ago23:11

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This week we're sitting down with Nancy Crawshaw, the New Zealand winner of the Zanda McDonald Award. Nancy shares her journey in agriculture and the importance of connection to the land. She discusses the multi-generational impact in agriculture and the responsibility of caring for the land for future generations. Nancy talks about her experiences…

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Let’s get to know the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award Winner Tessa Chartres 21:22

24d ago21:22

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Tessa Chartres is the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award winner for Australia, in this episode she sits down with host Oli Le Lievre to chat about her background, her role as the General Manager of Business Development at Murray Irrigation Limited (MIL). She highlights the impact of the drought on regional communities and the importance of long-term thinkin…

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It has been 4 years since the first HOA episode was released! This is a HOA update with Oli and Milly 21:25

1M ago21:25

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We're about a quarter of the way through 2024 (HOW?!) and we thought it was time to give our Community a bit of an update. It's almost exactly 4 years since the release of our first ever podcast, and there's been almost 250 podcasts since then which feels HUGE. In that time so much has evolved as we continue to grow and adapt. A quick shout out to …

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"My Eyesight is Failing Every Day, but I think my Vision is Getting Stronger" with Mark Peart 53:21

1M ago53:21

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Mark Peart believes that purpose should drive a business, closely followed by Profit. It's a concept that may take a bit to digest, however, Mark's views are that with profit, the opportunity to do good can continue for a longer term. Mark has had an extraordinary career, in his early 30s he decided the dream job and life he was living was not nece…

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In The Know: This is the Tom and Mick Show with Jimmy Blain 11:37

1M ago11:37

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This is the Tom and Mick Show! In this episode they are joined by special guest - cattle buyer Jimmy Blain, AKA 'Bull Train'. They cover the following: What keeps Jimmy occupied day-to-day Cattle market trends and weather impact Sheep and wool markets Market outlooks and predictions What podcasts Jimmy listens to on the road…

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“I'd like to be a farmer, can you teach me?” The moment that defines Hamish Marr’s career 38:22

1M ago38:22

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Hamish Marr has been in the room for some of New Zealand Agriculture’s key discussions, yet the moment that he is most proud of and one that has defined his life more than any other was when a young boy asked him if he could teach him to be a farmer. Several years on from that initial conversation, Hamish continues to mentor and coach Fergus on his…

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Fishing for Answers and Debunking Aquaculture. "3 Billion people rely on Seafood" - at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Roberta Marcoli 20:42

2M ago20:42

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From Italy and French Polynesia to New Zealand and Australia, Roberta Marcoli has committed herself to research in aquaculture. Roberta’s energy is infectious and we learnt so much about the ocean and the world under the sea, how it has evolved to where it is today and how it can help shape the future. Roberta understands how communities around the…

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The opportunity starts in the dirt - we’re at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Katia Taylor 14:32

2M ago14:32

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Katia Taylor was always passionate about making a difference in the environment and climate. She initially began studying politics at University, but soon decided that she could have far more impact through science. And for Katia, agricultural science is the biggest platform to have the influence she wants to have in the world. She is now a Postdoc…

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Our Robotics Guy gives a Cooking class at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Guy Coleman 21:53

2M ago21:53

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Guy Coleman entered the evokeAG. stage and started handing around ANZAC biscuits his Mum had made. He was also holding his Grandmother’s 27th edition Country Women's Association cookbook. And then he started talking about open source weed technology. He explains that open source technology means that a fundamental idea is available for everyone to …

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From the orchestra to the Global Tea Trade. At evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Sam Lambert 17:29

2M ago17:29

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Long before Sam Lambert was immersed in agriculture, he was an aspiring musician and studied economics in Canberra. Now, Sam is the Co-Founder of zenGate Global where they believe everyone should have equal access to technology and innovation. They work with different ag markets around the world to deliver supply chain resilience solutions, like in…

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The road less travelled to get liquid gold “you have to do it differently” with Fiona and Liam Mann 37:29

2M ago37:29

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In today’s episode, Oli chat’s with Fiona and Liam Mann from Eradu in Western Australia. Their journey into the space of Agriculture and farming today is as creative as it is inspiring. Both raised on farms, Liam originally from Scotland, moved to Australia for a harvest season in 2004 and never left after meeting his neighbour's daughter, Fiona. T…

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"It's not a risk, it's an adventure" we're at evokeAG. with Future Young Leader Natalie Bell 13:17

2M ago13:17

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Natalie Bell's grandma told her, "It's not a risk, it's an adventure". Natalie has lived by that since growing up in Sydney and shifting to a career immersed in Australian livestock. Natalie has since founded Hylo Ag, designed to repurpose plastics used in cattle ear tags. We sat down with Natalie at evokeAG. 2024 after her Future Young Leader pres…

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140 years of history and the next generation embraces the evolution at Pine Hill with Ted Langley 29:56

2M ago29:56

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“You've just got to be there, in the discussion, because something will trigger something and make you think, and I think that's the best thing.” 18 months ago, tragedy struck at the Langley’s property at Pine Hill in South Australia. After suffering a medical episode, Ted Langley’s brother would pass away. After 30 years in partnership, the succes…

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In The Know: Blooming with Curiosity for Flowers with Liv Coutts 26:03

2M ago26:03

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This year, Australians are expected to spend almost $465m on flowers for Valentine's Day (Australian Retailers Association, 2024)… We had some questions and wanted to know more. Are the flowers imported or locally grown? What’s the process to get them from soil to the markets? What trends are occurring and what are consumers wanting? How is flower …

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Making your own Opportunity, with Martin Lovegrove 46:10

2M ago46:10

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“If you can see it, you can be it” - Marty Lovegrove There’s some conversations that leave you with a smile, they’re raw and real and people that do extraordinary things while not taking it all too seriously. Marty Lovegrove is definitely one of those people! As a kid, Marty wanted to be a shearer – just like his Dad. As a youngen he’d dream about …

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In The Know: February Update Rural Real Estate with Col Medway 13:51

2M ago13:51

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Welcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast! This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD, to get across the latest trends and happenings in the Aussie Rural Real Estate market. We last caught up with Col in October 2023, he was busier than eer and the market was slowing. So let’s find out what’s the latest…

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Family, Community and Overcoming Barriers “Once I accepted that, my life changed forever” with Nigel Corish 55:48

2M ago55:48

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Nigel Corish was born with Cerebral Palsy, living with a disability has shaped much of his life outlook and amongst the challenges, it has fostered a need to be adaptive and think outside the box, you could say, it’s even a superpower. Nigel has an impressive feat of accomplishments to his name, from Cotton Grower of the Year, Young Australian Farm…

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The Guardian of the Vines: "Nature has a profound impact on our passions" with Nigel Blieschke 34:19

3M ago34:19

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Did you know Australia has some of the oldest vines in the world? Nigel Blieschke is a 2023 Syngenta Growth Award winner in the Sustainability, Advisor category. In this episode, Nigel shares his journey from childhood in the Flinders Ranges to becoming a leader in viticulture, addressing challenges in the industry, and providing insights into the …

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An Entrepreneur Championing Rural Australia: “The Regions have the Solutions to the Worlds Problems” with Julia Spicer 54:37

3M ago54:37

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I am so excited to share this episode with you. Julia Spicer is one of those people you meet and you instantly feel like you’ve known them for years. She’s a true champion and advocate for rural Australia, the people within these communities and is eager to see innovation unlocked and enabled. Believing that rural communities needed vibrant and via…

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From Cotton Fields to Fashion: A Journey of Adaptation and Sustainability with Sam Coulton 1:03:35

3M ago1:03:35

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When it comes to things synonymous with visiting a farm, a tour is right up there. Sam Coulton takes great pride in it, so much so, that within his business he has established a dedicated crew to lead farm tours to support the education and understanding on their cotton farm near Goondiwindi. The Coulton family have incredible ties in farming. From…

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The Californian Family Pivotal to Shaping Australia’s Cotton Industry with James Kahl 1:08:16

3M ago1:08:16

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Over 60 years ago, an American farmer would be reading the American Farm Bureau magazine. Unbeknown to him at the time, it was a moment that would prove pivotal in the development of Australia’s cotton industry, and Australian agriculture would never look the same again… Growing up in Wee Waa, the Kahl family were at the centre of the development o…

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The Future of Aussie Ag Needs a Plan Bee with Gemma Nunn 16:32

3M ago16:32

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Welcome back to the first episode of the #InTheKnow podcast for 2024! This week, host Oli Le Lievre and Century Orchards Farm Technical Manager Gemma Nunn delve hive-first into the world of bees. Century Orchards farm is based at Loxton in South Australia, on the mighty Murray River. In this episode, Gemma explains the in’s and outs of bee pollinat…

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Legacy in Farming with Fritz Bolten 39:48

3M ago39:48

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This episode with Fritz Bolten is our very first “Mother - Son” duo for the Humans Of Agriculture podcast! We sat down with Fritz's Mother, Frauke Bolten-Boshammer, about two years ago. They both have incredible stories, as a family and as individuals. We talk about farming in Kununurra. The wet season. Succession and handing over the reigns, even …

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Dave interviews Oli about all things Humans of Agriculture 37:13

3M ago37:13

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In August last year, Oli had the chance to sit down with David Egerton-Warburton for their podcast Boots off Log on! We thought we'd share the chat as, we thought it'd give a little bit more context behind Humans of Agriculture and why it started. We're back to regular episodes from next week and we can't wait to bring you more extraordinary storie…

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Happy New Year!! We're back on the 17th of Jan! 2:31

4M ago2:31

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Despite Oli getting it very wrong... we are definitely back on Wednesday the 17th of Jan (not the 18th)... Between now and then we are running around Northern NSW, next week we have a little special episode which will give you a bit of insight into the behind Humans of Ag and what summarises what we would love to see HOA become this year... See you…

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"From that point I decided Agriculture was something I had a real passion for" with Nick Crundall 39:57

5M ago39:57

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This week we are sitting down with Nick Crundall the CEO of Market Check a specialist grain marketing advisor. Nick grew up in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, his connection to agriculture was fairly minimal however today, he's determined to show kids just like him, the careers and opportunities in agriculture. Initially he wanted to be a real estate age…

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The 3 month window which turned Jack Milbank's world on its head and shaped the pathway forward 47:48

5M ago47:48

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Welcome back to the Humans Of Agriculture Podcast with your host, Oli Le Lievre. There is so much to unpack in this episode with Jack Milbank. He's a Father, farmer, Nuffield Scholar, beer maker, cattle breeder and agronomist... Jack reflects on the seismic shifts in Zimbabwe's economy, the loss of his family farm, and the tragic death of his mothe…

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HOA Radio: Oli & Milly chat - do we call it MOLY? 30:16

5M ago30:16

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Welcome to the Humans Of Agriculture Radio! Oli and Milly sit down for a chat in this episode called... 'Moly'... 2023 has been HUGE and we have so much that we want to share with our Community. We chat about the insights from our Community Survey, mental health, Careers In Agriculture and touch on what have been some of our favourite podcasts thro…

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Careers In Agriculture: Looking for a Station Manager at Minderoo with Ben Dwyer 14:31

6M ago14:31

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For this weeks Friday episode, we're switching things up and drawing attention to our Careers In Agriculture channel that you might not be so familiar with! Oli recently sat down with Ben Dwyer, Chief Operating Officer - Agribusiness at Harvest Road Group to find out about their latest job opportunities. The team are on the lookout for several staf…

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The Performer: “It’s been a huge journey to loving myself”. This is Bryce Ives 1:01:59

6M ago1:01:59

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Bryce Ive's story is as colourful as Bryce himself. We have something to learn from all of our conversations on the Humans Of Agriculture podcast, but this chat is especially special and enlightening. Bryce grew up a 'naughty boy' who was in trouble just as often as he was successful. He adored arts and performance, staging Shakespeare productions …

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In The Know: Weather Matters - El Niño, Fires, and Harvest Updates with Karl Lijnders 15:35

6M ago15:35

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Random unpredicted rainfall in some parts of Australia with bushfires in other areas, El Niño declaration across the media and some very early winter crop harvesting... The Humans Of Agriculture team got thinking - what on earth is happening to the weather? So, we got in the expert - Karl Lijnders from Weather Matters for a chat with Oli. Karl got …

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I think Erica Halliday could be the Chief of Optimism 44:05

6M ago44:05

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Erica Halliday embodies optimism. Her upbeat nature is genuinely infectious, even when she is talking about some really difficult periods for her, her family and the business. Erica and her husband Stu run Ben Nevis Angus Stud, a 5th generation family business situated in Walcha, New South Wales. Erica is a natural storyteller who believes in bring…

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In The Know: Senator the Hon Murray Watt Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 21:23

6M ago21:23

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Who better to help us get 'In The Know' than with our Minister for Agriculture himself! Before getting the gig, Minister Murray Watt said to the Prime Minister, "I'd be really keen to take on agriculture, it has issues that I care about. I was really keen to write maintain some sort of portfolio that kept me connected to rural and regional Australi…

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Cattle, Consumers, and Carbon Neutral goals with Jason Strong 1:04:49

6M ago1:04:49

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How does a person become the Managing Director (MD) of one of the biggest Agricultural Research & Development Corporations in the country? Well, Jason Strong accredits a lot of his success and career progression to judging livestock. For him, that’s just about where it all began! With an arguably unrivalled love for cattle, livestock and agricultur…

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In The Know: Family Business with Catherine Sayer 18:15

6M ago18:15

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Your host, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Catherine Sayer for this weeks In The Know On The Go episode. They touch on the following: Catherine's background, including her role as the former CEO of Food South Australia and her transition to leading the Family Business Association (FBA) The significance of family businesses in Australia, both economica…

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Rural Life, Farming and Community Involvement with Sandra Ireson 37:56

6M ago37:56

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This weeks guest is Sandra Ireson, a seventh generation farmer from the Snowy Mountains! But she now finds herself on the Hay Plains with her husband and family. We first came across Sandra's work through her involvement in the Hay Inc Rural Education Program. About 10 years ago, Sandra and a few others started the program designed to bring city ki…

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In The Know: Quarterly Rural Real Estate with Col Medway 16:27

6M ago16:27

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Welcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast! This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD, to get across the latest trends and happening in the Aussie Rural Real Estate market. We cover: Australian agribusiness trends and factors impacting the industry El Nino's impact on the land market and sentiment Rural…

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In The Know: Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean (Ep 2 of 2) - Better Business Series 18:33

7M ago18:33

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It's just about a wrap for our Better Business Series! This Part 2 episode with Ed Bradley & Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean will round out the series. If you haven't already, go back and listen to all of our previous incredible guests: Mitchell Highett, Grace Brennan and Phil Cloros. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Bea and Ed, dis…

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Family, Business, and Perspectives with Agrimaster co-CEO's David and Natalie Egerton-Warburton 1:01:48

7M ago1:01:48

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In agriculture we often have husband and wife duos on the farm, but not so often in Agribusiness! So we're stoked to have had the opportunity to chat to co-CEO's - David and Natalie Egerton-Warbuton from Agrimaster. Together, they established the software development company in 2001 and have since began raising their family in Western Australia. Th…

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In The Know: Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean (Ep 1 of 2) - Better Business Series 23:25

7M ago23:25

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Our Better Business Series is coming to a close with final guests Ed Bradley & Bea Litchfield from Hazeldean. In Part One, we delve into the history of Hazeldean, a long-standing agricultural enterprise founded in 1865. Bea and Ed provide insights into their unique backgrounds and how they have each established themselves within the business. Famil…

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The Chef Taking Red Meat from the BBQ to the Royals with Sam Burke 38:56

7M ago38:56

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Sam Burke has invited Oli and all listeners to his place for a BBQ and we're holding him to it! Sam's career spans over 30 years in the culinary world. From his early days as a milkboy to becoming a corporate chef, Sam has gained valuable lessons from every part of his career progression. He is now the Corporate Chef and Foodservice Business Develo…

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In The Know: Crafting Mongrel Boots with Phil Cloros (Ep 2 of 2) - Better Business Series 22:31

7M ago22:31

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Welcome to episode six of the Better Business series and our second with Phil Cloros from Mongrel Boots. In the first part of our chat, we explored Phil's background and his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the family business, especially in the context of generational differences and workforce challenges. In this second part,…

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Career Paths From Texas to the Territory with Liv Thompson 18:03

7M ago18:03

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In this episode, Oli chats with Olivia (Liv) Thompson, a Director at LAWD. Liv's early years were spent on Northern Territory cattle stations, and she recently came full circle by selling one of those stations as a real estate agent. Although Liv's career began in real estate, she took a detour to Texas, USA, working as a cutting horse trainer. Thr…

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In The Know: Crafting Mongrel Boots with Phil Cloros (Ep 1 of 2) - Better Business Series 23:51

7M ago23:51

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We're half way through the Better Business Series! Here is episode five with Phil Cloris from Mongrel Boots as our guest. In this episode, we dive into Phil's journey with Mongrel Boots, a fifth-generation Australian shoe business founded in 1930. We explore how Phil, alongside his family members, has worked to maintain the family values and ethos …

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The Global Business That Started on a Fence Post with Ned and Lachie 41:27

7M ago41:27

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This week Oli had two guests join him on the Humans of Agriculture Podcast! Lachie Knight and Ned Olsson from Clipex met up with Oli during the 2023 AgQuip Field Days. Clipex is a family business which started in manufacturing a solution for fencing and then expanded into other livestock handling equipment. They now have businesses across the globe…

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In The Know: Buy From The Bush with Grace Brennan (Ep 2 of 2) - Better Business Series 25:17

7M ago25:17

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Better Business series and our second with Grace Brennan, Founder and CEO of Buy From The Bush. Your host, Oli Le Lievre and Grace discuss various aspects of Grace's journey in building and growing her impactful business. Grace shares insights about the role of vulnerability, utilising outsourcing, the importance of admi…

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Crafting Culture and a Lifetime of Learnings with Anthony Lee 44:52

8M ago44:52

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In a past life, Anthony Lee has scrubbed dishes, flipped burgers, varnished boats, worked on ski fields and spent time as a postman... Now, Anthony is the CEO and Director at family business, Australian Country Choice (ACC), a beef, cattle and food processing company. Anthony first came onto Oli’s radar following his speech at the EKKA Brekkie in 2…

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