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Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

Angie Asimus

Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story is hosted by television presenter and journalist, Angie Asimus and is powered by the National Farmers Federation. It’s dedicated to connecting our wonderful farmers with health conscious consumers and ethically minded shoppers. Together, we can all learn more about the food we eat and the fibre we wear. This is your exclusive look behind the farm gate. As a country girl herself, Angie knows you'll love what you hear. From the freshest produce, to carbon neutral wool. What about female shearers and farms that give more to the land than they take in the battle against climate change? Is it possible to drought and flood proof your business through diversification so prices don’t fluctuate so much at the supermarket? We tackle the most common misconceptions about life on the land and have many laughs along the way with some of the most memorable characters you could ever meet. Partnered with Australian Farmers

101 - Leading the Way
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  • 101 - Leading the Way

    Being a farmer often means being your own boss. It can involve long days spent alone. Given that, it’s very easy to stay in your own lane. Jamie Pepper’s ‘lane’ is sheep and cattle farming in Victoria. But he’s stepped outside his comfort zone in many ways. He’s a leader in the industry, with a place on the National Farmers Federation Young Farmers’ Council – a role that’s taken him to the other side of the world. He’s also openly gay and shares his story in the hope it may help others. To learn more, Jamie Pepper joins me now to discuss:

    Jamie’s favourite place on his sheep and cattle farm. Generally his day starts with checking animals, which is has a crucial role in his daily routine. The farming life is in Jamie’s DNA and he always had a long-term goal to be a farmer. Jamie’s role on the NFF’s Young Farmers’ Council which, ultimately lead to him going to COP 28 in Dubai last year. Jamie shares his experience and what he learnt meeting young farmers from around the world. Jamie’s perception of Australian farmers on a global scale. His experience representing the sector in Berlin this year and the opportunities that arose from this. Leadership is important to Jamie and he says, “It was engrained in me as a kid, that it’s important to give back and to do what you can.” Jamie is openly gay and has spoken about this very generously so others can be themselves. Becoming an advocate in the agricultural space and his desire to encourage anyone. who What Jamie loves most about life on the land. A common misconception about farming. Jamie’s most unexpected experience over the last few years. His ultimate dream for the future.

     

    We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.

     

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    Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn

    Connect with Jamie on Instagram

     

     

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    Sat, 11 May 2024 - 32min
  • 100 - Outback Ringer

    Mum, wife and bull catcher are roles you don’t often see on the same resume. But my guest today does all three in the Northern Territory. Liz Cook is an outback ringer, which means she wrangles feral cattle for a living. Bull catching can be a lucrative business with hundreds of thousands of wild bulls and buffalo wandering remote properties across the country unclaimed. It is tough, it’s dangerous and it’s isolated. To learn more about this high stakes world, Liz Cook joins me now to discuss:

    Liz is based on Bauhinia (bo-hin-ya) Downs Station and, her favourite place on the land. The distance is vast, for some perspective, the closest shop Darwin is more than 10 hours away. Originally from New Zealand, Liz shares how she became a ringer in outback Australia. Liz and her husband, lease land for the right to catch feral bulls and ultimately are able to make a living that way. We’re given a picture of how the feral buffalo, cattle and wild horses got there and, why there is a need to catch them. The environmental impact of these feral cattle herds is huge, particularly in our National Parks where they roam free. These animals have never seen humans before and therefore can be quite dangerous and, the best-case scenarios for capturing them. These animals need to be in good condition if Liz is going to then raise and then sell them. She shares how they define these characteristics. The community is in need of this service, and Liz explains who they contract to. What Liz loves most about this lifestyle. The most unexpected thing to happen in her time as an Outback Ringer. A common misconception about her work. The ultimate dream for the future for Liz and her family.

    We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.

     

    Links:

    Angie Asimus

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    Partnered with Australian Farmers 

    Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram 

     

    WATCH ‘Outback Ringer’ in iView

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    Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 23min
  • 99 - Working Dogs

    If you’re a dog lover, you’d be no stranger to the impressive intelligence, agility and loyalty of working dogs. But these special animals gained a whole new fan club with the hit TV series Muster Dogs. Today I speak with the owner of star pup Gossip. There is a lot to breeding these amazing canines that are so highly sought after on farms that some are worth a small fortune. Happily, for those of us who don’t own one, Teesh Grey from Pilbara Working Dogs photographs life on her outback station for us all to enjoy. We discuss:

    Teesh’s favorite place on the land. Working dogs weren’t always her thing and she shares how she started. The most famous of Teesh’s dogs is Gossip who had a starring role in Muster Dogs. Teesh gives us an update on how she is going now. Working dogs are so valuable to farmers often doing the work of several people. The Australian record for a working dog is $50 000 and Teesh explains why this is actually a good investment. The most common working dogs are border collies and kelpies and, Teesh’s preferred breed. In her spare time Teesh is a photographer taking gorgeous photos of the kelpies. What she loves most about life on the land. The most unexpected thing to happen in the running of the station. A common misconception about working with dogs on the land. Teesh’s ultimate dream for the future

    We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus

     

    Links:

    Angie Asimus

    Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram

    Partnered with Australian Farmers 

    Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram 

     

    Pilbara Working Dogs

     

     

     

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    Sat, 13 Apr 2024 - 23min
  • 98 - Citrus For Days

    The humble orange finds its way into most fruit bowls at some stage during the year. We know it’s a powerhouse for immune boosting Vitamin C. But there’s so much more to citrus than many of us know. What better way to find out than with a farmer who grows 14 different varieties. And for a fruit that is usually purchased for its flesh, not its skin, why then is preventing blemishes such a big investment? To learn more, Michael Arnold from South Australia’s Pyap Produce joins me to discuss:

    Michael’s favourite place on the citrus orchard near Loxton in South Australia’s Riverland. The history of the family farm as Michael’s father used to be a dairy farmer and bought the place about 20 years ago. He is growing 7 types of oranges, 5 varieties of mandarins and 2 lemon varieties and, the advantage of having such depth in the orchard. Some of the varieties are not just orange in colour but red and pink and, Michael explains how we arrive at these different colours. Outside of colour, different varieties of citrus produce different vitamins, separate from the commonly known Vitamin C. Despite the fact that most of us throw away the peel of citrus, Michael shares why he has invested so heavily in technology to stop blemishes. Harvesting citrus is conducted by hand and the skill required to become a citrus picker. What Michael loves most about life on the land. Common misconceptions about citrus and his work The most unexpected thing to happen in the citrus business. Michael’s favorite way to eat his fruit. The ultimate dream for the future.

     

    We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.

     

    Links:

    Angie Asimus

    Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram

    Partnered with Australian Farmers 

    Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram 

     

     

    South Australia’s Pyap Produce

     

     

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    Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 27min
  • 97 - Just A Farmer

    ** Trigger Warning** 

    In this episode, we do talk about suicide, which can be distressing. If you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org or for 24 hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14.

    Leila McDougall wears many hats – not just an Akubra. As well as being a farmer, she’s a mother, a teacher, a writer, producer, actor and former Miss Australia. Most recently she’s harnessed all those skills to become a mental health advocate in a self-funded film called ‘Just a Farmer’ which is currently being shown in regional cinemas. Her motivation is to inspire a better conversation around mental health, with her young children at the heart of what she does. To learn more Leila McDougall joins me now to discuss:

    Leila’s favourite place on her farm in Victoria’s west. ‘Just A Farmer’, the movie is beautifully shot but, also has a powerful message behind it. As a teacher, Leila decided on making a film rather than a documentary based on her own experience of what people engage with. The film has a great cast, including the wonderful Robert Taylor among others and, she shares what was it like to work with such a team. Leila wrote, produced and starred in the film -  she plays a newly widowed mother of two, left in the care of an alcoholic father in law. If the viewer was to take home one message what Leila would want that to be? “Just talk”. The trailer ends on this quote: “An Australian farmer dies by suicide every 10 days. Farming – the most important job in the world.” This powerful statistic and how it shows a real problem laid bare – and Leila shares what motivated her to share this message. Growing up in the country and now living on a farm, she imparts her wisdom and git to her children. There are so many hard things about farming and the film tackles a lot of that – isolation, debt, shame and, how ‘just talking’ can make the difference. Leila’s favourite thing about this life on the land. The most unexpected thing to happen in the making of the movie. The most common misconception about farmers. The ultimate dream for the future.

    We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.

     

    Links:

    Angie Asimus

    Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram

    Partnered with Australian Farmers 

    Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram 

     

    Just A Farmer

     

     

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    Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 26min
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