Talking Aussie Farming
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Podcast Overview
<p>Hosted by Jonathan Weinstock of FarmCap, this podcast dives deep into the heart of Australia’s agricultural sector. </p><br><p>Each episode features candid conversations with farmers, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping the future of food and farming. From regenerative practices and agri-tech breakthroughs to the challenges of climate resilience and global trade, Jonathan brings insightful dialogue and practical perspectives straight from the paddock to the boardroom.</p><br><p>Whether you’re a producer, investor, or simply curious about where your food comes from, Talking Aussie Farming offers an engaging window into the people and ideas driving Australian agriculture forward.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 10, 2026
Lachlan Campbell – Understanding Australia's Water Markets
<p>In this episode of <strong>Talking Aussie Farming</strong>, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Australian water markets with Lachlan Campbell, Executive Manager of Rivco. Rivco manages approximately $300 million of water assets across the Murray-Darling Basin and is one of Australia's leading providers of water entitlement leasing solutions for farmers and irrigators.</p><br><p>Lachlan shares his expertise as a Chartered Accountant and agribusiness professional, taking us through the history and evolution of water entitlements in Australian agriculture, why water markets exist, and the critical role they play in supporting productive farming businesses.</p><br><p>We explore the economics behind water markets, the key drivers of water market pricing, and how investors and farmers think about portfolio strategy. We discuss which agricultural sectors are most dependent on secure water access, the debate between owning versus leasing water entitlements, and how changing regulations are shaping the future of the industry.</p><br><p>The conversation also examines government water buybacks, the long-term outlook for water markets, and how developments in global agricultural regions—including California's almond industry—could influence Australian water demand and investment trends.</p><br><p>And, in true Talking Aussie Farming fashion, we even discover whether Lachlan prefers tap water or sparkling water!</p><br><p>Whether you're a farmer, agribusiness professional, investor, or simply curious about one of Australia's most unique and important asset classes, this episode provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing water markets today.</p><br><p><img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f3a7/32.png"> Tune in now to gain a deeper understanding of the asset that underpins Australian agriculture: water. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f4a7/32.png"><img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f1e6_1f1fa/32.png"><img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f33e/32.png"></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 3, 2026
The Art of Storytelling in Agriculture with Oli Le Lievre
<p>In this episode of Talking Aussie Farming, we dive deep with Oli Le Lievre, founder of Humans of Agriculture — one of Australia’s leading storytellers in agriculture, driven by curiosity, connection and a passion for people.</p><br><p>Having hosted more than 500 powerful conversations and stories from across the country, Oli shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Sydney to becoming a powerful voice connecting the entire sector through storytelling.</p><br><p>We explore the passion behind Humans of Agriculture, the importance of human connection in farming, and Oli’s vision to help shape a better planet by unlocking health, happiness, and prosperity through food and fibre production.</p><br><p>Oli also reflects on some of his most memorable interviews, the impact those conversations have had, and why storytelling plays such a critical role in the future of Australian agriculture.</p><p>Along the way, we chat about:</p><p>• Oli’s path into agriculture and the curiosity that sparked it</p><p>• The future of Australian farming and agribusiness</p><p>• Oli’s favourite country pub</p><p>• How Humans of Agriculture is evolving into a talent and storytelling platform helping agribusinesses showcase their people, stories, and opportunities — creating something others genuinely want to be part of</p><br><p>A great conversation filled with insight, optimism, and a genuine passion for Aussie agriculture 🌾🎙️</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 26, 2026
From Parliament to Paddocks: Unpacking the Federal Budget for Aussie Farmers and Families
<p>What does the latest Federal Budget really mean for Australian farmers, regional communities and the future of agriculture?</p><br><p>In this special Talking Aussie Farming panel episode, we cut through the political spin and unpack the key budget measures impacting Australian agriculture, family farms and rural businesses.</p><br><p>Joining us are Bec Lindert, a third-generation farmer, strategic advisor and policy advocate with AgForce Queensland, and Anton Phillips-Chantelois, CFO of DelayPay, Australia’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later provider for farmers.</p><br><p>Together, we break down the budget’s winners and losers, explore what changes could mean for farm profitability and succession planning, and discuss why food security and supporting the next generation of farmers should remain national priorities.</p><br><p>We also dive into the rationale behind many of agriculture’s unique tax and financial concessions designed to help farmers manage volatile incomes, seasonal risk and significant capital investment requirements.</p><br><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>The major Federal Budget announcements affecting agriculture</p><p>What was included — and what was left out</p><p>Fuel, fertiliser and rising input costs</p><p>Infrastructure investment and regional development</p><p>Capital gains tax, discretionary trusts and negative gearing</p><p>The implications of changes to major infrastructure projects, including Inland Rail</p><p>Why policy advocacy matters for rural Australia</p><p>The future of food security and attracting the next generation into farming</p><br><p>Whether you’re a farmer, agribusiness professional, investor or simply interested in the future of Australian agriculture, this episode provides a practical, jargon-free guide to understanding the policies shaping our industry.</p><br><p>Tune in for a conversation that takes the Federal Budget from Parliament to the paddock. 🌾🎙️</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Talking Aussie Farming?
<p>Hosted by Jonathan Weinstock of FarmCap, this podcast dives deep into the heart of Australia’s agricultural sector. </p><br><p>Each episode features candid conversations with farmers, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping the future of food and farming. From regenerative practices and agri-tech breakthroughs to the challenges of climate resilience and global trade, Jonathan brings insightful dialogue and practical perspectives straight from the paddock to the boardroom.</p><br><p>Whether you’re a producer, investor, or simply curious about where your food comes from, Talking Aussie Farming offers an engaging window into the people and ideas driving Australian agriculture forward.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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