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Ducks on the PondOpportunities in Agtech and Sustainability - Sarah Nolet and Ebony GreavesWe are hearing more and more about the use of agtech for precision farming tech, for water level monitoring, soil carbon accounting, and so much more. So where do you even start? And is it even worth the time and effort? In this episode we look at how you can better engage with these emerging technologies - whether that’s on farm, as an investor, or getting involved in the industry itself. In the future, we can also expect more regulations around sustainability, whether that’s in the form of carbon accounting or another form of environmental gover...2025-04-2350 min
The Online Prosperity ShowThe Secrets of Successful Rural Podcasts with Kirsten DiproseWelcome to The Online ProsperityShow—I'm your host, Prosper Taruvinga! Today’s guest is Kirsten Diprose,founder of Rural Podcasting Co., living on a sheep and cropping farm nearCaramut, Victoria—with three camels and two ostriches! After a successful ABC journalismcareer, Kirsten traded city life for the farm when she married a farmer. Struggling to fit her career into rural life,she pivoted into storytelling, launching Rural Podcasting Co. to help ruralcommunities share their stories. In just 18 months, her businesshas thrived. She also co-hosts Du...2025-04-0345 minDucks on the PondTackling the big, complex issues in agriculture - Catherine Marriott and Kirsten DiproseAgriculture isn’t just the act of growing crops or tending to the animals, as the dictionary likes to define it. And it's how outsiders can see it too. A bloke with his sheep and cows. Rather, agriculture is a complex system, that impacts and is impacted by a variety of things from government regulation, people, climate change, business, politics etc. And it's also integrated with family systems too (including, women and children!).Therefore stepping into the space of advocacy on an issue in agriculture, can often feel difficult. I am delighted to bring on C...2025-03-051h 06Ducks on the PondTwo Smart Blondes - for Lovers of Film, TV, News and Pop Culture! Feat. Leila McDougall and Kate Atkinson (Sea Change, Wentworth)New podcast alert! If you're into film, TV, pop culture, the media, and what it actually means for us, then you'll love Two Smart Blondes. Kirsten Diprose (who you know from Ducks on the Pond!) is hosting with film-maker Leila McDougall. Each week they also bring on a special guest, who has insight into the media/film world.The first episode has just dropped and we get the inside goss on the AACTA awards, how the new Bridget Jones movie will translate to a modern audience and chat about the new Netflix series, Apple Cider Vinegar. Is it...2025-02-1116 minDucks on the PondPaving the way for more women in country footy - Tara McGrath-West and Bec MalseedChances are, when you were growing up, the idea of becoming a professional female footballer or even a female footy umpire for men’s games… was simply impossible. But NOW, it is. And that’s awesome. However it’s throwing up a few issues; such as how can women achieve pay parity with the men? How can we ensure women are safe playing the game (acknowledging that women’s bodies are different to men’s bodies)?In this episode we meet two passionate pioneers of women’s footy. Yes, we cover both AFL and NRL (whatever ‘footy’...2025-01-2246 minDucks on the PondHow to turn your career skills into a business - Rebecca Saunders and Paige CrossIf you’ve spent a decade or more building a professional career - the idea of starting a business might seem out of reach. But you have plenty of skills already, in fact you are probably REALLY good at a couple of things… that people will actually pay you for. In this episode, hear from two rural women who talk about how you can use your established skills, networks and passion to start a business. All you need to do is plug the gaps in your knowledge. (And work pretty bloody hard).*Rebec...2025-01-0853 min