Dedicated to exploring the latest industry trends, issues and opportunities, and topics of interest, each episode will feature thought-provoking discussions, expert interviews, and real-life experiences shared by industry leaders, innovators, farmers and subject matter experts to promote the benefits of natural capital from an ecological and economic standpoint – and to highlight the work and objectives of the Farming for the Future program.
Recorded at the Natural Capital Summit in Canberra, this episode focuses on the results of the latest phase of research from Farming for the Future, which featured 130 farms and shows a clear correlation between natural capital and farm performance.
In this the final episode of season 1, we end where we started with Program Director Dr Sue Ogilvy, giving a clear and concise explanation of the research findings, explaining how it is possible to establish and quantify the relationship between a farm’s natural capital and its productivity and profitability - and most importantly, how this is only the start for Farming for the Future.
19 Sept 2023
EP 5: Nothing but nature in New York
Featuring special guests Macdoch Foundation CEO, Michelle Gortan and Chairman, Alasdair MacLeod, recorded on the ground from Climate Week in New York City.
When it comes to agriculture and food systems, the time for nature is now and we only have a small window in which to deliver transformative change. That’s the call to arms in this wide ranging and passionate discussion on the importance of natural capital in driving environmental and economic outcomes for Australia, and how the finance and business sectors can better value our natural advantage.
31 Aug 2023
EP 4: The five P’s
The crucial components of measurement for a successful farm business are the five P’s - people, property, production, profit and pecuniary.
Quantifying property to demonstrate its value as part of the five P’s remains an ongoing challenge, a gap that Farming for the Future is looking to fill.
In this episode of the podcast, hear from 3 farm advisors and consultants who discuss the five P’s, the importance of data collection and the crucial role advisors play as part of the wider Farming for the Future family
16 Aug 2023
EP 3: Down on the farm
Boots and hat at the ready, episode 3 of the podcast features Norm and Pip Smith from Glenwood Merinos, an historic wool property in Wellington, NSW.
Glenwood is one of 130 farms contributing data and insights for Farming for Future. This episode, recorded on location at Glenwood, covers not only why this is important but also the history of the farm and why Norm and Pip are committed advocates for Australian agriculture.
31 Jul 2023
EP 2: Research royalty with Dr Liz Heagney and Dr Jim Radford
Episode two of the Farming for the Future podcast features Research Director, Dr Liz Heagney and Principal Research Fellow at the La Trobe Research Centre for Future Landscapes, Dr Jim Radford discussing all things natural capital and its potential to revolutionise Australian agriculture.
26 Jun 2023
EP 1: Quantifying the value of nature in Australian agriculture with Dr Sue Ogilvy
The first episode features Dr Sue Ogilvy, Program Director of Farming for the Future, talking with Matt Peacock from Dentsu Creative PR recorded at the recent Global Food Forum in Melbourne. The episode provides a high-level overview of the world first Farming for the Future program and it's unique role in quantifying the value of nature in Australian agriculture.
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