Beyond the Farm Gate

Mar 10 2025 81 ep. 27 mins 797
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Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you’ll hear from a diverse range of people in the Australian ag industry: from the farmers and community leaders who are shaping the future of rural Australia to innovators and entrepreneurs who are pioneering new approaches and technologies in agriculture. You'll be inspired hearing their stories … and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Bendigo Bank Agribusiness.

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Movie magic and mental health: Behind the scenes of Just A Farmer

Mar 10 2025 27 mins  
Leila McDougall is a Farmer and the writer and star of the film Just A Farmer. Just A Farmer follows Alison, a mother who is left to care for her children, an alcoholic father-in-law, and a failing farm alone following the death of her partner by suicide. In this episode, Leila shares her inspiration for writing Just A Farmer and discusses the process of making a movie. She explain

Fighting for the future: How empowering women changed rural Australia

Feb 24 2025 31 mins  
Alana Johnson AM is a Founding Member of Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA). For over thirty years, Alana has dedicated herself to advancing gender equality, empowering communities, and advocating for change in rural Australia. In this episode, Alana opens up about how free university tuition in the seventies led her to a life of advocating for equality and reflects on how the

Crazy little thing called glove: How FarmHER Hands can help prevent melanoma

Feb 10 2025 24 mins  
Angie Nisbet and Shona Larkin are sisters and Co-founders of FarmHER Hands. FarmHER Hands offers stylish and practical UPF50+ sun protection gloves for women, men, and children. In this episode, Angie and Shona explain how their experiences with sun damage and skin cancer led them to create FarmHER Hands. They share their passion for agriculture, innovation, and community and how t

Green across the board: Using regenerative practices on a free-range pig farm

Jan 27 2025 15 mins  
Jason Hagan is a Farmer at McIvor Farm Foods with his wife and business partner, Belinda. Jason and Belinda operate a regenerative free-range pig farm and have recently introduced sheep and cattle into their regenerative model. In this episode, Jason shares how McIvor Farm Foods approaches regenerative practices and why they bring in steam-treated green waste from Melbourne. He als

From the Wimmera to Canberra: Balancing running a farm with ag advocacy

Jan 13 2025 27 mins  
David Jochinke is a Farmer in the Wimmera and President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF). The NFF is the peak national body representing and advocating for farmers and the agricultural industry in Australia. In this episode, David discusses his experiences as a farmer and how they inform his ability to serve as the head of the NFF. He shares his insights about leader

From bankers to broadcasters: Meet the hosts of Beyond the Farm Gate

Dec 30 2024 27 mins  
We’re doing something slightly different to round out 2024 on Beyond the Farm Gate! In this episode, Zali introduces Matt and Helen as they all discuss how their experiences brought them to host the podcast. They share why ag matters to them, the lessons Matt has learnt by running a farm with his wife, how Helen and Zali both embraced lives in different countries, and they an

Chasing the dream and choosing to farm

Dec 16 2024 35 mins  
Quentin and Renee Mooney are the husband and wife duo behind Mt Mooney Simmentals in Culburra, South Australia. Mt Mooney Simmentals is a family-owned and operated cattle stud focused on producing tough, healthy cattle. In this episode, Quentin and Renee explain why they breed Simmentals and where they think the breed is headed. They also share their journey of buying their farm, h

Don’t miss the forest for the trees: The role of vegetation in carbon sequestration

Dec 02 2024 24 mins  
This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Mark Wootton. In the last episode, Mark shared his journey with carbon-neutral farming and why he became an early adopter in Australia. In this episode, Mark explains the role of vegetation in carbon sequestration and the challenges involved in trying to achieve net-zero targets. He emphasises ongoing efforts towards methane and ca

Field notes from the future: Inside one of Australia’s first carbon-neutral farms

Nov 18 2024 26 mins  
Mark Wootton is the Owner-Operator of Jigsaw Farms with his wife, Eve. Jigsaw Farms is a carbon-neutral sheep, cattle, and agroforestry farm near Hamilton. In this episode, Mark explains how integrating sustainable practices such as agroforestry and biodiversity in 2010 has transformed Jigsaw Farms. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining carbon neutrality, understanding th

Mutton to mosh pits: The unexpected rural host of Australia's biggest music makers

Nov 04 2024 27 mins  
John Blore is a Grazier on Belmont Station at Silverton near Broken Hill. Belmont Station is a fully operational sheep and goat farm that regularly hosts some of the biggest celebrities in Aussie music including Missy Higgins, Birds of Tokyo, The Angels, Kasey Chambers, and more. In this episode, John shares how he balances his farming operation with hosting the massive Mundi Mundi