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Humans of AgricultureHow to avoid the 'Three-Generation-Curse' with Ben Law the Financial BlokeThe three-generation curse. Perhaps you've heard this ominous phrase before. Farming families know the reality all to well that their land and careers are built over generations. So why is it so common to hear stories of how quickly all that hard work can become undone? And is it possible to avoid this curse? In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, we sit down with Ben Law, a former financial advisor who had enough of the fluff and became "The Financial Bloke" and founder of AgriCoach. Ben shares growing up on a New South Wales cattle farm t...2025-01-2053 min
AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast by The Financial Bloke#89: Telling Our Stories: How Farmers Can Influence and Inspire with Oli Le Lievre - Humans of AgricultureIn this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Oli Le Lievre, the creator of the hugely popular Humans of Agriculture podcast. Oli’s journey—from growing up in the city to falling in love with the bush—has fuelled his mission to bridge the city-country divide through the power of storytelling.Together, Ben Law and Oli tackle the big questions: how can storytelling reshape agriculture’s narrative, build empathy, and foster connection in a world of increasing division? From breaking down misconceptions about life on the land to showing why curiosity is a superpower that can transform relationsh...2024-12-1943 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in Conversation: Ben WhiteMore about this podcast In this episode of the GRDC In Conversation podcast, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Ben White, a highly respected agricultural engineer, researcher, and extension specialist. Ben is known for his work at the Kondinin Group, where he has spent over 20 years testing agricultural machinery, developing cutting-edge research, and providing farmers with practical solutions to improve their operations. The conversation delves into Ben's early life growing up on a sheep and cattle farm, his passion for machinery, and how he transitioned into the grains industry. Ben talks about his work across a...2024-11-0334 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC In Conversation: Ben Single🎙️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Ben Single Ben Single, founder of Single Ag, discusses his journey from studying aerospace engineering to developing a weed mapping system using drones. This GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre explores the importance of controlling chemical-resistant weeds in agriculture and the challenges of implementing new technology on the farm. Ben highlights the role of his family in the business, the need for clear communication and defined roles and the turning point when he decided to commit full-time to Single Ag and the subsequent growth and success...2024-09-1624 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in Conversation: Ben Taylor🎙️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Ben taylor. Ben Taylor returned to the family farm near Condamine in 2000. They operate a structured cropping program in their broadacre operation and have some irrigated country. In the last ~20 years, they have invested heavily in a levelling program to mitigate the impact of Summer storms on their dryland country. In this GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Ben discusses their long-term farming decisions and investment, managing a team and staff, learnings from farming culture in Canada, prioritising work-life balance and his role in establishing a grower group i...2024-05-1343 min
Humans of AgricultureCattle yards, Boardrooms, Floods, Mentors, Leadership and Life with Ben DwyerIn this podcast episode, host Oli Le Lievre chats with Ben Dwyer, who has been influential in shaping businesses and people within the Australian Agricultural industry for more than 30 years.Ben is an extremely down-to-earth person, with a passion for raising cattle and building a good team culture who also holds the position of Chief Operating Officer of Agribusiness for Harvest Road.In 2023, we released a video as part of our This Is Aussie Ag Series, and got to spend time with Ben and the broader team as we explored their Beef, Horticulture and Aquaculture...2023-05-0236 min