AgVic Talk Podcast
1) Navigating a challenging season with dairy farmer Will McDonald
When two dry seasons hit hard, Bessiebelle dairy farmer Will McDonald faced a make-or-break decision: spend half a million dollars on fodder or rethink his entire approach. In this episode, Will share...Show More
2) Building capacity in farming communities with Michael Gordon and Rob Gordon
In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of resilience—not just as a trait, but as a process of building strength and capacity through adversity. This concept resonates strongly in farming, wher...Show More
3) The power of farmer networks with Simon Lawler and Chris Mirams
This episode explores how joining farmer groups can transform farming businesses and personal well-being. Gippsland farmer Simon Lawler and consultant Chris Mirams share how networks like BetterBeef h...Show More
4) A bushfire recovery story with Matt Zagami
After losing his entire farm to a fire in 2020, Matt Zagami chose resilience by rebuilding and diversifying his business, Avagrow Farms. For him, farming in Australia means facing challenges head-on, ...Show More
5) Planning shelter and shade with John-Paul Murphy and Kylie Macreadie
Providing shade and shelter on your property has multiple benefits for livestock, biodiversity and amenity. Join John-Paul Murphy and Kylie Macreadie to learn more about the how to plant the right tr...Show More
6) Beekeepers vs Varroa: Survival, Support & Strategy with Mike Allerton and Jamie Perry-Meijer
Recreational beekeeper Mike Allerton shares his personal experience with Varroa mite, hive loss, and recovery, while Jamie Perry-Meijer, Resilience Officer Officer for the National Varroa Mite Managem...Show More
7) Embracing CaLD Workers in Victoria's Dairy Industry with Christine Sebire and Jenny Wilson
This podcast episode discusses the engagement of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) workers in the Victorian dairy industry, featuring insights from Jenny Wilson of the Gardiner Foundation a...Show More
8) From the Kitchen Table to the Paddock: Rethinking Farm Safety with Samantha Pritchard
In this Farming Safe and Well episode, we explore how farm safety starts with inclusive inductions—especially for the 1 in 5 Australians affected by dyslexia. Samantha Pritchard shares her journey f...Show More
9) Understanding Q Fever: Protecting Dairy Farmers with Karen McLennan
In this Farming Safe and Well episode, we delve into the topic of Q fever, a disease that is notably prevalent in Victoria, especially in the Gippsland region. Our guest, Karen McLennan from GippsDair...Show More
10) Supporting Children's Mental Health in Rural Areas with Jacquie Lee
In this episode of AgVic Talk, listen to Jacquie Lee from Emerging Minds talk about strategies for supporting children's mental health during challenging times, particularly in rural areas affected dr...Show More