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About Off the Land with Rob
"Off The Land is a no-fluff podcast about rural Australian life — farming, hunting, fishing, and the politicians making all of it harder than it needs to be. New episodes whenever something happens worth talking about. Which, unfortunately, is pretty often."
- Publisher
- Rob from Farming and Outdoors
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- society & culture
- Language
- en
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- First episode
- 29 Mar 2026
- Latest episode
- 11 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
11 Sept 2026
Good Mood Edition: Spring on the Farm, Rubicon’s Big Win & Another Transmission Line Bites the Dust
Spring has well and truly arrived on the farm and the mood is good. In this episode: Spring chores, simple pleasures, and why I’m treating this season like the best one in years (despite the El Niño talk) Two recent short videos that hit a nerve – MLA’s new biosecurity demands and Albo’s broken promises The tiny town of Rubicon (pop. 44) that just forced Samsung to abandon a 100 MW solar farm Another quiet win against EnergyCo – 13 km of transmission line cancelled Rural Australia is still fighting, and sometimes we win. Links to the two short videos mentioned are in the description / pinned comment. If you enjoyed this, like, comment, share and subscribe – it genuinely helps. Channels mentioned in the video @TopherField (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCkZ1K4oDMjYJVl5jlL-pZ2A) @chatswithcolesy (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCvf1oDtt1iOcRnjLoCA8ozg) @CancelledThoughts (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCoDMqw0FD9Bl801_Wy9BzOw) @2WorldsCollidePodcast (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCjpLdeHe7J64Pk9Ha5-EG7Q) #Farming #RuralAustralia #Rubicon #EnergyCo #AustralianPolitics
11 Sept 2026
Audio Good Mood Edition: Spring on the Farm, Rubicon’s Big Win & Another Transmission Line Bites the Dust
Spring has well and truly arrived on the farm and the mood is good. In this episode: Spring chores, simple pleasures, and why I’m treating this season like the best one in years (despite the El Niño talk) Two recent short videos that hit a nerve – MLA’s new biosecurity demands and Albo’s broken promises The tiny town of Rubicon (pop. 44) that just forced Samsung to abandon a 100 MW solar farm Another quiet win against EnergyCo – 13 km of transmission line cancelled Rural Australia is still fighting, and sometimes we win. Links to the two short videos mentioned are in the description / pinned comment. If you enjoyed this, like, comment, share and subscribe – it genuinely helps. Channels mentioned in the video @TopherField (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCkZ1K4oDMjYJVl5jlL-pZ2A) @chatswithcolesy (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCvf1oDtt1iOcRnjLoCA8ozg) @CancelledThoughts (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCoDMqw0FD9Bl801_Wy9BzOw) @2WorldsCollidePodcast (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCjpLdeHe7J64Pk9Ha5-EG7Q) and thanks to @BackyardBothy (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCrFZGCMp5DT_KX_Vc2xSaCQ) for enlightening me to the Rubicon situation. #Farming #RuralAustralia #Rubicon #EnergyCo #AustralianPolitics
16 Aug 2026
From EPBC Chaos to Carbon Credits: What’s Happening to Australian Farming | Off the Land with Rob EP10
Description (ready to paste): Off the Land with Rob – Episode 10 Four stories this week that every Australian who eats should hear. The EPBC Act changes that have effectively killed the old continuous-use exemption. Clearing regrowth, putting in firebreaks, controlling scrub near watercourses — a lot of the basic work that keeps a place running now needs Canberra’s permission. Farmers are pulling projects because the risk and paperwork are too high. More water being bought out of the Murray-Darling. Productive farms lose reliability, towns hollow out, and the cost flows all the way to the supermarket shelf. Tasmania’s biggest farm, Rushy Lagoon, sold to a UK-managed trust. Thousands of hectares of dairy and beef country are being turned into pine plantation for carbon credits — helped along by Australian taxpayer money through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Local buyers who wanted to keep it farming were locked out. A proper good-news story from the Liverpool Plains. Local farmers growing a crop on unused council land and putting every dollar of profit back into local kids through scholarships, schools, sport and support. Over $450,000 so far. We’re watching good country get taken out of production while the people who grow the food are told to “adapt”. Food doesn’t grow on pine trees or paperwork. If this hit home, hit like, smash subscribe and share it with someone who still works the land. Drop your thoughts in the comments — I read them. Be safe out there. #OffTheLand #AustralianFarming #EPBC #MurrayDarling #FoodSecurity Australian farming, EPBC Act, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, farm red tape, land clearing rules, continuous use exemption, Murray Darling Basin, water buybacks, irrigation, Rushy Lagoon, Tasmania farm sale, carbon credits, ACCU, pine plantation, farmland to forestry, food security Australia, cost of living, regional Australia, Liverpool Plains, Farming for Kids, Quirindi, Charles Hill, Off the Land with Rob, Australian farmers, primary producers, ag politics, country Australia, farm policy Australian farming, EPBC Act, Murray Darling, water buybacks, carbon credits, Rushy Lagoon, food security, farm red tape, Off the Land, regional Australia
14 Jun 2026
One Nation Raises $3.6 Million in a Week – Liberals Finally Wake Up? + Biggest Shooting Event Ever | Off The Land EP9
What a week in Australian politics! One Nation’s “Fire the Liar” donation drive smashes $3.6 million after Albo’s $27 call. Tony Abbott backs preference deals with Pauline Hanson, Angus Taylor leaves the door open, and the Liberals are in full soul-searching mode. Plus a huge good news story: Adelaide Pistol & Shooting Club just hosted the biggest practical shooting event in Australian history — over 650 competitors, the largest in the southern hemisphere. Channel update, troll strategy, plebiscites, and more. Support the channel 👇
14 Jun 2026
One Nation Raises $3.6 Million in a Week – Liberals Finally Wake Up? + Biggest Shooting Event Ever | Off The Land EP9 audio
What a week in Australian politics! One Nation’s “Fire the Liar” donation drive smashes $3.6 million after Albo’s $27 call. Tony Abbott backs preference deals with Pauline Hanson, Angus Taylor leaves the door open, and the Liberals are in full soul-searching mode. Plus a huge good news story: Adelaide Pistol & Shooting Club just hosted the biggest practical shooting event in Australian history — over 650 competitors, the largest in the southern hemisphere. Channel update, troll strategy, plebiscites, and more. Support the channel 👇
7 Jun 2026
Rob for PM 75yo Shoots Intruder – NO Charges! Castle Law Now + Defund The ABC
The Torrington home invasion has set a powerful precedent. 75-year-old Keith Blessing defends himself and his wife against a violent intruder who stabbed them both — and police have laid zero charges. This is exactly why Australia needs strong Castle Law protections nationwide. In this video, I lay out the full plan: Stronger Castle Law so law-abiding Aussies can protect their families in their own home without being treated like criminals. A powerful new Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Bureau to drain the swamp — investigating politician rorts, stopping government waste, and creating a taskforce to smash fraud in the NDIS, welfare system, and Indigenous programs. Target: recover 75% of all improper payments. If I were Prime Minister, this is exactly where I would start — secure homes for families, clean up government, and make sure taxpayer money actually helps the people who need it. It’s also time to Defund the ABC — stop forcing Australians to pay for biased, taxpayer-funded propaganda. Australia deserves better. Real leadership that puts everyday Aussies first. If you support Castle Law, cleaning up government waste, and putting Australia First — smash the LIKE button, drop a comment with your thoughts, and share this video. What’s your #1 priority? Castle Law? Defund the ABC? Anti-Corruption Bureau? Let me know below! Rob for PM — real solutions for real problems. These are the links to the camera and audio gear used to make this video Dji Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/4ufCFM8 Canon EOS R10 https://amzn.to/4uoc5Rk DJI mini mic 2 https://amzn.to/494nCwM Surge protected power boards with usb abd usbc ports https://amzn.to/4djXO2c This link is to my new Everyday carry, EDC, Permanent match https://amzn.to/4diWAUO
29 May 2026
BOM Gets It Wrong Again! Rain Saves Farms + Victorian Farmer Wins Court Battle Off The Land Ep 7
G’day folks! Welcome back to Off The Land.In this episode we break down the latest rain across NSW — the BOM called for below average again, but Tamworth has already smashed 50.6mm with more on the way. Another miss by the Bureau, thankfully.We also celebrate a big win for Victorian farmers: Greg Baldwin from Gre Gre had his charges dropped after standing up to the government over transmission lines on his property.Then we get stuck into Albo’s Capital Gains Tax changes — why many farmers are calling it a Death Tax by stealth and how it could cost families hundreds of thousands (or millions) when handing farms to the next generation.We cover the ongoing fuel and fertiliser crisis that’s forcing farmers to cut back planting, and finish on a positive note with Linda Widdup — 2026 Victorian Local Hero and founder of Aussie Hay Runners — and her incredible volunteer network helping farmers through tough times.Straight talk from the farm gate. No spin.✅ Drop a comment with your thoughts on the CGT changes✅ Like if you’re sick of the BOM forecasts✅ Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episodehttps://farmersfightback.com#AustralianFarmers #offtheland These are the links to the camera and audio gear used to make this videoDji Osmo Action 5 Prohttps://amzn.to/4ufCFM8Canon EOS R10https://amzn.to/4uoc5RkDJI mini mic 2https://amzn.to/494nCwM
18 May 2026
Off the land Ep6 Broken Promises – When “My Word is My Bond” Turns Out to Be a Lie
Albanese promised dozens of times – “My word is my bond” – that negative gearing and capital gains tax changes were off the table. Then the budget hit. In this episode I break down what the changes really mean for renters, young buyers, mum & dad investors, and why this could lead to corporate-owned housing ghettos. Plus a roundup of other broken promises on power bills, immigration, transparency and more. Honest chat from rural Australia. Drop your thoughts below – what should we talk about next? Like & share if you’re sick of the lies! These are the links to the camera and audio gear used to make this video Dji Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/4ufCFM8 Canon EOS R10 https://amzn.to/4uoc5Rk DJI mini mic 2 https://amzn.to/494nCwM Surge protected power boards with usb abd usbc ports https://amzn.to/4djXO2c This link is to my new Everyday carry, EDC, Permanent match https://amzn.to/4diWAUO Albanese broken promises, my word is my bond, capital gains tax changes 2026, negative gearing reform, CGT discount cut, Labor budget reaction, Australian housing crisis, rental prices increase, generational equity, Anthony Albanese lies, power bills $275 promise, ISIS brides Australia, Anika Wells travel rorting, immigration Australia 2026, Off the Land with Rob, rural Australia podcast, politics Australia, vote below the line, mum and dad investors, Blackrock property Australia
18 May 2026
off the land Ep6 Broken Promises – When “My Word is My Bond” Turns Out to Be a Lie Audio
Albanese promised dozens of times – “My word is my bond” – that negative gearing and capital gains tax changes were off the table. Then the budget hit. In this episode I break down what the changes really mean for renters, young buyers, mum & dad investors, and why this could lead to corporate-owned housing ghettos. Plus a roundup of other broken promises on power bills, immigration, transparency and more. Honest chat from rural Australia. Drop your thoughts below – what should we talk about next? Like & share if you’re sick of the lies!
1 May 2026
"Shall Not Be Abridged" – The Fight for Water Rights in the Murray-Darling | Off The Land Ep 5
In this hard-hitting episode of Off The Land Podcast, we expose the growing Water Wars in Australia as farmers battle the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) and the controversial Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Episode 5 takes a deep dive into the devastating impact of water buybacks, strict water allocations, and heavy-handed water management policies that are leaving once-productive farms barren and drought-ridden. Australian farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin are facing an existential crisis as their water rights are increasingly restricted, threatening their livelihoods, regional communities, and Australia’s food security. We discuss how the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan has failed many irrigation communities, caused massive environmental and economic damage, and sparked widespread anger across rural Australia — from the Riverina to the Victorian border and beyond. Is the Murray-Darling Basin Authority overreaching? Are farmers’ property rights and water entitlements being slowly stripped away? And why do so many feel their fundamental right to water is being abridged? This episode covers the real stories from the land: dried-up rivers, cracked earth on family farms, dying rural towns, and the growing fight for water rights in Australia. We explore the tension between environmental goals and the survival of Australian agriculture, and ask the tough questions about government bureaucracy versus the people who actually grow our food. "Shall Not Be Abridged" — when water becomes the new battleground, Australian farmers refuse to go down without a fight. If you care about Australian farming, food security, property rights, rural Australia, or the future of agriculture in this country, this is an episode you cannot miss. 🎙️ Off The Land Podcast – Real voices from the land. 👉 Like, comment, and share if you stand with Australian farmers.What do you think — should farmers have stronger water rights in the Murray-Darling Basin?
27 Apr 2026
Off the land EP4 Powerlines in my backyard audio podcast
Off the Land — Ep. 4: Reckless Renewables — An Affected Farmer’s PerspectiveIn this episode I share our firsthand experience with a proposed high-voltage transmission corridor through our farm and the toll the renewables rollout can take on rural landholders. From a single envelope pegged to our cattle grid to compulsory-acquisition threats, misleading compensation, bungled consultation, and the risk of massive decommissioning bills — this is the local context those shiny brochures don’t show. I walk through the meetings, the broken promises, the numbers, and why we finally breathed a sigh of relief when the route was moved — but only so another community could face the same fight.If you value on‑the‑ground perspective on energy projects, watch the video for the receipts (emails, brochures, maps) and decide: greater good or mansplain to the countryside? Leave a comment with your view — agree or disagree — and please like, subscribe, and consider buying me a coffee link/folder]Music / Credits:• Produced by Off the Land• Episode research and footage: Rob• Thanks for watching — stay safe out there. Below are the links to my cameras and microphones Dji Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/3QhZ3pO Canon EOS R10 https://amzn.to/4887JVH DJI mini mic 2 https://amzn.to/42fYpLU This is my new everyday carry on the farm Permanent match https://amzn.to/4tmXDbZ My contact is FarmingAndOutdoors@mail.com
27 Apr 2026
Off the Land Ep4 - Powerlines in my backyard
Off the Land — Ep. 4: Reckless Renewables — An Affected Farmer’s PerspectiveIn this episode I share our firsthand experience with a proposed high-voltage transmission corridor through our farm and the toll the renewables rollout can take on rural landholders. From a single envelope pegged to our cattle grid to compulsory-acquisition threats, misleading compensation, bungled consultation, and the risk of massive decommissioning bills — this is the local context those shiny brochures don’t show. I walk through the meetings, the broken promises, the numbers, and why we finally breathed a sigh of relief when the route was moved — but only so another community could face the same fight.If you value on‑the‑ground perspective on energy projects, watch the video for the receipts (emails, brochures, maps) and decide: greater good or mansplain to the countryside? Leave a comment with your view — agree or disagree — and please like, subscribe, and consider buying me a coffee. All camera gear and sources are linked in the description. Support / Links:• Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/farmingabdoutdoors Credits:• Produced by Off the Land• Episode research and footage: Rob• Thanks for watching — stay safe out there.Below are the links to my cameras and Osmo Action 5 https://amzn.to/3QhZ3pOCanon EOS R10 https://amzn.to/4887JVHDJI mini mic 2 https://amzn.to/42fYpLU This is my new everyday carry on the farmPermanent match https://amzn.to/4tmXDbZ My contact is FarmingAndOutdoors@mail.com https://buymeacoffee.comFarmingAndOutdoors Patreon @Farming&Outdoors renewables,transmission lines,energy infrastructure,farmers rights,compulsory acquisition,landowner rights,New England REZ,renewable energy controversy,community consultation,energy company,transmission corridor,powerlines on farmland,environmental impact,renewables Australia,rural Australia,farm life,land compensation,property acquisition,energy policy,grid infrastructure,decommissioning costs,tower removal,civil consultation,community reference group,NEREZCRG,off the land,podcast episode,real stories,agriculture vs renewables,rural protest,energy developer failings
10 Apr 2026
Australia First Off The Land Ep 3 Australia first
Sick of being pissed on and told it's raining? In Episode 3 of Off The Land we say enough is enough. We don't care that you're offended. We don't want to change our culture anymore. Australia is a Christian country with its own way of life — not a third-world shithole. Why are we bending over backwards while borders leak, NDIS fraud runs rampant, fuel excise money disappears, and politicians like Peyman push their own agendas? We break down the fuel price rort, government waste (hello $25 million flagpole), suicidal empathy, triplicated departments, and why it's time for Australia First representatives. Plus some good news from the land: Northern NSW grain growers are celebrating a bumper harvest around Walgett with strong yields feeding the nation. Raw, unfiltered Aussie farming & straight talk from the paddock. No apologies. No SJW nonsense. Drop your government fraud stories in the comments — I'll look into them. 👍 Like | 🛎 Subscribe | Share with every fed-up Aussie
10 Apr 2026
Australia First Off The Land Ep 3
Sick of being pissed on and told it's raining? In Episode 3 of Off The Land we say enough is enough.We don't care that you're offended. We don't want to change our culture anymore. Australia is a Christian country with its own way of life — not a third-world shithole. Why are we bending over backwards while borders leak, NDIS fraud runs rampant, fuel excise money disappears, and politicians like Peyman push their own agendas?We break down the fuel price rort, government waste (hello $25 million flagpole), suicidal empathy, triplicated departments, and why it's time for Australia First representatives.Plus some good news from the land: Northern NSW grain growers are celebrating a bumper harvest around Walgett with strong yields feeding the nation.Raw, unfiltered Aussie farming & straight talk from the paddock. No apologies. No SJW nonsense.Drop your government fraud stories in the comments — I'll look into them.👍 Like | 🛎 Subscribe | Share with every fed-up AussieMy contact is FarmingAndOutdoors@mail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/FarmingAndOutdoorsPatreon @Farming&Outdoors
10 Apr 2026
Off The Land with Rob Ep 2 18 million hectares for carbon
Australia’s own government modelling shows that to hit net zero, we’re on track to lock up **18 million hectares** of farmland into carbon sequestration projects by 2050. That’s three times the size of Tasmania. In this episode of Off The Land, I break down what this actually means for farmers, food production, regional communities, and the future of real agriculture in Australia. From ABARES reports to the reality on the ground — are we sacrificing productive land for green targets that deliver little real climate benefit? Who really profits from this? And what happens to Australian food security when prime agricultural country gets turned into carbon sinks? If you care about farming, food, and the Australian bush — this one matters. Drop a comment: Should farmers be forced into carbon projects, or is this a voluntary choice that’s turning into a land grab? 👉 Watch Episode 1: [Link to Ep1 if you have it] Support independent farming voices — like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk from the land. #AustralianFarming #CarbonFarming #NetZero
30 Mar 2026
Off The Land Ep 2, 18 Million Hectares Locked Up: How Carbon Projects Are Killing Australian Agriculture
Australia’s own government modelling shows that to hit net zero, we’re on track to lock up **18 million hectares** of farmland into carbon sequestration projects by 2050. That’s three times the size of Tasmania. In this episode of Off The Land, I break down what this actually means for farmers, food production, regional communities, and the future of real agriculture in Australia. From ABARES reports to the reality on the ground — are we sacrificing productive land for green targets that deliver little real climate benefit? Who really profits from this? And what happens to Australian food security when prime agricultural country gets turned into carbon sinks? If you care about farming, food, and the Australian bush — this one matters. Drop a comment: Should farmers be forced into carbon projects, or is this a voluntary choice that’s turning into a land grab? Support independent farming voices — like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk from the land. #AustralianFarming #CarbonFarming #NetZero
29 Mar 2026
Off the land ep1 this week in the news
G'day, this is Off The Land with Rob – real talk from a NSW cattle farmer about rural Australian life. Fish prices have doubled right before Easter because diesel costs are crushing commercial fishers at the worst possible time. Families are copping it at the shops for Good Friday prawns and flathead. It's not politics – it's just maths. In Episode 1 I also cover: • Government boasting a record $100 billion farm output… while quietly pushing to lock up millions of hectares of productive farmland for carbon trees • The massive surge in "illegal tree clearing" complaints and the ridiculous red tape hitting farmers • Good news? Nearly 1 in 2 Gen Z city kids are thinking about moving to the regions (with a dry reality check from the bush) No fluff. Just straight rural reality – farming, fishing, hunting, and the policies making it all harder than it needs to be. If you're sick of inner-city rules destroying food production and property rights, this is for you. Drop your comments below: → What’s actually hurting your farm or business the most right now? → Fuel rebates for fishers – good idea or not? → Carbon farming and land use credits – working or should they be binned? Share this with a mate in the bush or someone in the city who needs a reality check. New episodes drop whenever something big happens in rural Australia. 👉 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next one. #OffTheLand #RuralAustralia #AustralianFarming Keywords: fish prices easter, diesel crisis fishing, australian agriculture 2026, carbon farming australia, tree clearing laws, gen z moving regional, nsw farmer podcast, rural australia podcast
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