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Humans of AgricultureGeopolitical turmoil: Vitor Pistoia explains what's going on with grain marketsAs the geopolitical situation shall we say... deteriorates, what impact are overseas conflicts and trade disputes having on Aussie grain markets? Vitor Pistoia, Senior Grains and Oilseeds Analyst for Rabobank, is watching global events closely and joins Oli to explain the resulting market dynamics, as well as the opportunities for canola growers as the Sustainable Aviation Fuels industry gains traction. takeawaysGeopolitical events have a lag effect on grain pricesSustainable aviation fuel is gaining traction but requires clear guidelinesThe balance between food and fuel production is a critical issueFarmers must stay informed about competitor c...2025-07-0720 min
Humans of AgricultureHow can ag advocacy shift from fragmented to future-fit? With Katie McRobert and Tyson CattleIn an increasingly noisy world, how can ag speak with a unified, consistent voice?The changing dynamics of agricultural advocacy in Australia has caught our attention, and we're keen to explore whether industry representation is still 'fit for purpose' in a rapidly shifting political and social landscape. With around 270 farm advocacy bodies in Australia with a combined annual spend of $400-600 million, there's no shortage of voices sticking up for ag. But how effective are they in delivering genuine policy solutions to Government?To open up this conversation, Oli is joined by Katie M...2025-06-1653 min
Humans of AgricultureThanh the Fruit Nerd! Is Social Media the new shop front?It's time to level up our produce game! There are few things more disappointing than biting into a floury apple, or cutting open a bruised avocado... if only we knew what mango to choose based on skin spots, or how to best store pears so they ripen perfectly…That, friends, is the mission of our next guest, Thanh ‘The Fruit Nerd’ Truong.He's put a modern spin on the traditional fruiterer, using his growing social media profile to share entertaining tips on choosing, storing and prepping fruit and veg. Thanh wants consumer...2025-05-261h 10
Humans of AgricultureA look back at EvokeAg 2025 with Harriet MellishEvokeAg is one of the premier events for agrifood tech and innovation, and this year’s edition in Brisbane took things to a new level. In this episode, Oli catches up with Harriet Mellish, General Manager at AgriFutures Australia, to unpack what went into making EvokeAg 2025 a success, the evolving conversations in the agri-tech space, and how the event itself operates like a startup—iterating and improving each year.In this episode, you will hear about:- EvokeAg as a Startup - What Worked in 2025 - Emerging Themes & Industry Conversations - Engaging the Nex...2025-03-2620 min
Humans of AgricultureBert Harris: Building on The Family Legacy in Pineapple FarmingIn this episode of Humans of Agriculture, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with fourth-generation pineapple farmer Bert Harris. From his family's century-long farming legacy in Queensland to the modern-day challenges of growing pineapples, dragon fruit, and pumpkins, Bert shares insights into the evolution of farming, his deep connection to the land, and the future of Australian agriculture.Highlights: – Bert’s family has been growing pineapples for nearly 100 years, adapting to urban expansion and evolving farming techniques.– Labor shortages, unpredictable weather, and shifting market demands shape the realities of farming today.– From hand-harv...2025-03-1038 min
Humans of AgricultureFrom Cow to Cone - Farming for the Best Gelato in the World with Steve & KeeganWhat does world-class gelato have to do with agriculture? A whole lot, as it turns out and a world of flavour! In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Steve Arnold and Keegan Ryan from Gelato Messina, one of Australia's most iconic gelato brands. With over 30 stores across the country, Messina isn’t just about delicious scoops—it’s a vertically integrated food business, growing its own ingredients and sourcing directly from Australian farms. Steve, a former chef-turned-Director of Agriculture, shares how he transitioned from finance and property into farming. Keegan, who bu...2025-03-0326 min
Humans of AgricultureLiz Blair’s partnering Conservation and FarmingFor Liz, it was easy to fall for her now husband with their shared love of nature. It became their dream to purchase their first farm and test out a theory they had in Uni - that agriculture and conservation could live in harmony rather than conflict.In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Liz Blair to discuss how agricultural practices can reframe their relationship with the world around them. Liz grew up in Scotland before moving to Australia where she learned the value of sustainable farming. She and her husband...2025-02-1018 min
Humans of Agriculture“It’s the Olympics for Butchers” two of the worlds best with Luke Leyson and Tom BouchierIt’s 35 degrees in this industrial area of Moorabbin on Melbourne’s fringes. 6 Australian butchers are 3 hours into their final preparations before they head to France and we’ve got the privilege of seeing this closed session! Oli sits down with Luke Leyson and Tom Bouchier, as they prepare to represent Australia at the World Butchers’ Challenge 2025 in Paris. Dubbed the "Olympics of Meat," this high-stakes competition sees teams from around the world showcase their butchery skills, creativity, and teamwork on a global stage.Luke and Tom share their journeys into butchery, the camaraderie and rivalrie...2025-02-0357 min
Rural Leadership UnearthedLeading into 2025There’s a huge amount of symbolism in a new year, and that can bring with it a lot of pressure.
As we mark the start of a year and a new season for the ARLF podcast, Rural Leadership Unearthed, we wanted to give you some inspiration and ideas that we hope will set you up to start the year off in a positive way.
So, we’ve wrapped up a bit of collective wisdom from some past guests, including Aaron Thomas, Megan McLoughlin, OIi Le Lievre, Melanie Bloor, Liz...2025-01-1520 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...2024-12-1945 min
Humans of AgricultureThe 2024 wrap with James Wagstaff from The Weekly TimesJames Wagstaff reflects on his 20-year career with The Weekly Times, one of the most consumed print news publications among ag folks. It can feel like print is in flux thanks to the shift to digital platforms and indie social media content creators. However, with a focus on quality over quantity, James shares the big stories that have shaped the agricultural space, his life as a journalist, and the readers who keep coming back for more.In this episode, Oli sits down with James Wagstaff, the editor of The Weekly Times. They have a chat about James's...2024-12-1840 min
Humans of Agriculture"Don't Stop," advice from Ultra-Marathon Runner and Meat and Livestock Australia's Managing Director Michael CrowleyUncertainty of reaching the finish line is always on the mind of an ultra-marathon runner like Michael Crowley. But by pushing through, you can make the unbelievable possible. Such is the story for Australian agriculture and the long future ahead of it.In this episode, Oli sits down with Michael Crowley who recently took up the top job with Meat and Livestock Australia. They dive into Michael's history with AG, the time he ran 100 km for mental health, and his dream of passing on a sense of stewardship to the next generation. He's a big-picture guy. As...2024-12-1040 min
Humans of AgricultureResilience through Farming Financing with Richard BrimblecombeWelcome to part 2 of our mini-series, which we partnered with Legacy Livestock to create.Many unforeseen factors can shake up things on the farm. Drought, disease, or uncertain family farm succession are just a few in the mix. So how can folks and ag take a long-term view to prepare for those moments, or pull themselves out of it through the assistance of financing?In episode 2, Oli sits down with Richard Brimblecombe, Legacy Livestock's CEO, to explore the role of financing solutions in supporting Australian farmers. Richard shares insights into the agricultural finance landscape, the...2024-12-0525 min
Humans of AgricultureBuilding a Legacy through Farm Financing with Richard BrimblecombeWe're back with a three-part series that we have partnered with Legacy Livestock to bring to life.Many folks in agriculture have spoken with us about the challenges and rewards of building their dream life. We can empathize with wanting to build a legacy. In this episode Oli shares that dream. He asks how do you bring that dream into reality.In episode 1 we get to know Richard Brimblecombe, CEO of Legacy Livestock. He shares his journey from growing up on a mixed farming property in Queensland to his career in agricultural finance and ultimately...2024-12-0424 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Setting the stage with Oli Le Lievre and Liz BrennanIt’s only a matter of a couple of short months until the doors are opened on evokeAG. 2025 in Brisbane. With a terrific lineup of speakers around four topic threads, it’s going to take a team effort to keep everyone on track - so what better way than to bring in four event emcees!?Liz Brennan, Tim Hunt, Saron Berhane and Oli Le Lievre will not only direct some fabulous conversations, ask the hard questions, but promise authenticity with a splash of showmanship. Our contributor Jayne Cuddihy sat down with Liz and Oli to...2024-11-2031 min
Humans of AgricultureWhat it takes to level up the family farm with South Australian Farmer Alex McGormanIn this episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, host Oli Le Lievre explores the multifaceted operations of a South Australian farm with Alex McGorman. The conversation delves into the history of the farm, the evolution of farming practices, the importance of relationships in agriculture, and the role of family boards and external support in business growth. Alex shares insights on transitioning from a traditional farming mindset to a more business-oriented approach, emphasizing the significance of consistency, adaptability, and good people in achieving success in the agricultural industry.Takeaways:The importance of relationships in agriculture cannot...2024-10-2551 min
Humans of AgricultureQ&A: We're looking for young people with an idea to shape the future of Aussie Ag - Q&A with Natalie BellBack in 2018, Oli was "umm'ing and ahh'ing" about whether to apply for a professional development program, and it was the best thing he's done and today he's still in contact with that group of people!!Ahead of applications closing for the evokeAG Groundbreakers Program on the 2nd of September we wanted to chat with Natalie Bell who was a 2024 Future Young Leader (now known at Groundbreaker).We wanted to hear from her what she got out of the program, what was beneficial for her and why she thinks it's worth throwing your hat in the...2024-08-2015 min
Humans of AgricultureLive Chat "The Next Gen Brekky" join us at Elders Farm Fest with Tom, Maree and MarkWhat's better than 100+ people coming for brekky...we love these events!! And now we're sharing it with you!We had the chance to sit down at Elders Farm Fest with a great crew of people we've had the chance to get to know to discuss all things, the Next Gen in Aussie Agriculture.Join Humans of Agriculture host, Oli Le Lievre as he sits down to interview Queensland Farmer Tom Coggan, Engineer who has returned to farming Mark Porter, and Elders Technical manager and all-round champion for young people Maree Crawford.The panellists...2024-08-1354 min
Rural Leadership UnearthedReframing how we think about farmingOli Le Lievre is the founder of the hugely successful Humans of Agriculture podcast and media business. From suburban Sydney to a career in agriculture, Oli has let his curiosity and passion guide him to the frontline of reshaping the narrative about farming.
Having experienced a range of roles on the land in Australia and overseas, and within the agri-corporate world, Oli has faced-down doubt and inner conflict to start a remarkable movement. It all centres around his conviction that stories are the key to reconnecting people with where food and fibre comes from.
Oli s...2024-03-201h 08
Humans of AgricultureThe Future of Aussie Ag Needs a Plan Bee with Gemma NunnWelcome back to the first episode of the #InTheKnow podcast for 2024! This week, host Oli Le Lievre and Century Orchards Farm Technical Manager Gemma Nunn delve hive-first into the world of bees. Century Orchards farm is based at Loxton in South Australia, on the mighty Murray River. In this episode, Gemma explains the in’s and outs of bee pollination at the 700 hectare almond and 100 hectare pistachio orchard. Century Orchards joined the Bee Friendly Farming Certification Program to help them make sure their bees are as healthy and happy as can be. 2024-01-1917 min
Destination BoardingOli Le Lievre - Seeds of Inspiration: Unearthing the Story Behind Humans of AgricultureYou may have heard of Oli through his wildly successful podcast Humans of Agriculture where he shares the stories of agriculture with the aim of connecting, engaging and inspiring people towards a happier, healthier and more prosperous planet.
He’s definitely on a mission…. Sharing the stories to showcase why the future is in agriculture.
It’s a mission that began with a family that originally came from the land - with childhood holidays spent on his Uncles farm in western Victoria while growing up in Sydney, and broadened as he made mor...2024-01-0841 min
Head ShepherdThe Humans of Agriculture with Oli Le LievreThis week Mark is chatting to fellow podcaster, Oli Le Lievre. Raised in Sydney, Oli’s connection to agriculture was sparked by his family's farming roots in western Victoria, "I'm a city boy who fell in love with agriculture," he says. Oli, in his own words, “attempted” university twice, which changed his trajectory in the industry. “I began to gain exposure to the agribusiness and agriculture value chain aspects,” he explains. “I still had a deep love for farming, but the intricate complexities and pressures within the supply chain caught my attention. My career has taken various turns and has...2023-12-2435 min
Humans of AgricultureThe 3 month window which turned Jack Milbank's world on its head and shaped the pathway forwardWelcome back to the Humans Of Agriculture Podcast with your host, Oli Le Lievre. There is so much to unpack in this episode with Jack Milbank. He's a Father, farmer, Nuffield Scholar, beer maker, cattle breeder and agronomist... Jack reflects on the seismic shifts in Zimbabwe's economy, the loss of his family farm, and the tragic death of his mother, which prompted him to forge a new path in Australia. “Your whole life, you think you're going to do something. For that to suddenly change in a three-month window does make you re-evaluate things pretty quickly. And you...2023-11-1447 min
Profitable Farmer# 126 – Another great Human of Agriculture, Oli Le LievreFarmers can be a humble bunch, perhaps in part a function of a certain ‘tall poppy syndrome’ that exists across our landscape. As a result, as well as the fact that most of us are production-focused and not necessarily marketing-trained, we are not always great at telling our unique stories or promoting our own business ‘brand.’
Taking this further, globally, there seems to be an ever-increasing gap and misunderstanding between the food consumer and the farmer producer.
Simply, there are so many great Australian agricultural stories that need to be shared and so man...2023-08-3051 min
Humans of AgricultureInclusivity & Confidence in Ag with Beck UnderwoodRebecca (or Beck) Underwood was on our "Women in Agriculture" panel back in March, 2023. Your host, Oli Le Lievre found the conversations with Beck really insightful, so he decided to sit down with her again to chat about how she has progressed her career, how she has grown in confidence and her ideas around inclusivity in agriculture.A highly regarded agribusiness professional with over 20 years’ experience in Australian agribusiness, Beck is currently the National Sustainability Field Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions. Based in Albury, Beck is passionate about providing profitable and sustainable agricultural solutions to Australian farmers. Sh...2023-08-2230 min
Boots Off Log On!™Episode 32: From paddock to podcast — Oli Le Lievre’s Ag journeyHaving dedicated himself to giving voices to all the humans of agriculture, it's now time to give Oli Le Lievre a voice of his own – who is Oli Le Lievre?
Join us on this captivating episode as we delve into the personal journey of Oli Le Lievre, the visionary behind Humans of Agriculture (HOA). Through heartfelt conversations, Oli shares his inspiring path into the world of agriculture, the challenges he overcame, and the evolution that led to the creation of the acclaimed podcast. We explore how Oli's experiences as a jackaroo in Australia and Canada shaped his pr...2023-08-1452 min
Humans of AgricultureIn The Know: Fleece to Fashion with Wool Broker Samantha WanJoin host Oli Le Lievre as he chats with Samantha (Sam) Wan, an Australian wool broker based in Melbourne. There's something about wool that gets people so energised and Sam is no exception. This episode was recorded from the Hamilton Sheepvention, so we hope you're forgiving of some faint background noise! While recording, Oli was huddled around a heater while Sam was nice and warm in her Elders water-proof woollen jacket!!Episode Highlights:Sam's journey from a non-agricultural background and what sparked her passion for woolAn insight into international wool markets and the global appreciation for...2023-08-1014 min
Humans of AgricultureIn The Know: Innovations in Lice Treatment with Dr Jane MorrisonOral lice treatment?! No matter what wool length?! We’re listening… Traditionally, sheep are treated for lice through a backline at the time of shearing. With a new oral treatment product on the market, your host Oli Le Lievre got curious and asked some questions of Dr Jane Morrison:What does it take to get a new product to market?How do farmers benefit from using the new oral lice treatment?How does the oral product work and how long is it effective for?How long are the withholding periods for meat and wool? And of course, we we...2023-08-0317 min
Humans of AgricultureBuilding a Global Business from the Uni dorm with Jack LaurieIn this episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, host Oli Le Lievre is joined by co-host Milly Nolan for the first time! Milly is mates with our guest and knew he would make a ripper episode, so we teed it up while we were all in Armidale together. Introducing Jack Laurie, 5th generation cattle farmer and founder of Breeder Genetics. With a profound love and passion for cattle, breeding, data and genetics, Jack's whole life has been dedicated to the sector. At the ripe age of 20, Jack established Breeder Genetics after spending time in America and C...2023-08-0145 min
Humans of Agriculture8 hours from the Top of the World with Trent ThorneBefore you listen to this ep, go back and listen to "The Agri Lawyer taking on Mount Everest with Trent Thorne" if you haven't already!Trent Thorne has returned from his attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Host, Oli Le Lievre sits down with him to reflect on his incredible journey and the raw decision to turn-back, only ~8hr from the top. Below is an exert from Trent after he decided to listen to his body:"But it still immediately stung for the obvious reasons… Because I knew that my one sho...2023-07-2545 min
Humans of AgricultureIn The Know: Quarterly Rural Real Estate with Col MedwayWelcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast.This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD, to get across the latest trends and happening in the Aussie Rural Real Estate market.We cover:Current trends is rural real estateChanging dynamics of Aussie ag and what that means for farmers and investors alikeThe role of livestock farming and mixed farming in carbon sequestration efforts Market outlook for the remaining 6 months of 2023
This week we’re wrapping up our series in partnership with Bayer Crop Sci...2023-07-2019 min
Humans of AgricultureChief Hope Officer AKA - Julia JonesJulia "Chief Hope Officer" Jones is an absolute straight-shooter. Your host, Oli Le Lievre, was fortunate enough to meet Julia earlier in 2023. They have become friends and he fondly calls her JJ.From across the ditch, JJ has been, "married to agriculture for 20years". She is a wealth of experience in finance, markets, sustainability and agriculture. In this episode JJ gives a raw account of how her self-assured, authentic self wasn't always so... And at times it worked against her. We dive into JJ's journey of self-discovery, the challenges she faced, and the emerging opportunities a...2023-07-1845 min
Humans of AgricultureIn The Know: Carbon Shortcuts episode 4 of 4! 🤝In the fourth and final episode of Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon pick Professor Richard Eckard’s brain one last time about all things carbon in agriculture.It has been a learning journey for all the challenges and opportunities in addressing carbon emissions within agriculture. The carbon series may be concluding, however, it serves as a starting point for ongoing conversations and deeper exploration of carbon-related issues (and opportunities) in agriculture. This final episode wraps up with a focus on the following: The ‘trans...2023-07-1422 min
The Aussie Ag UpdateCarbon Shortcuts: episode 4 of 4!In the fourth and final episode of Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon pick Professor Richard Eckard’s brain one last time about all things carbon in agriculture.It has been a learning journey for all the challenges and opportunities in addressing carbon emissions within agriculture. The carbon series may be concluding, but it serves as a starting point for ongoing conversations and deeper exploration of carbon-related issues (and opportunities) in agriculture. This final episode wraps up with a focus on the following: The ‘trans...2023-07-1321 minThe Aussie Ag UpdateCarbon Shortcuts: A Q&A with Ruminati Co-Founder & Farmer Bobby MillerIn this BONUS episode of Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, host Oli Le Lievre is joined by Bobby Miller, farmer and co-founder of Ruminati. Ruminati is an online emissions calculator helping producers across Australia track and validate on-farm climate action across the supply chain."Farmers are at the forefront of climate change and have a critical role to play in reducing emissions and building a sustainable future." - Bobby MillerJoin us as we explore the origins of Ruminati, how it works, the challenges faced by farmers, and the...2023-07-0713 min
Humans of AgricultureIn The Know: Carbon Shortcuts Episode 3 of 4!Welcome to episode 3 of “Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture”, where hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon uncover more key learnings shared by Professor Richard Eckard, the expert in carbon. The discussion revolves around the opportunities for farmers on their land and sheds light on unexplored areas of the agricultural supply chain. They also answer audience questions and discuss the industry's progress in reducing its carbon footprint.Agricultural supply chain carbon targets and reduction actions The differing roles between the private and government sectorsThe differ...2023-07-0731 minThe Aussie Ag UpdateCarbon Shortcuts episode 3 of 4 with Prof. Richard EckardWelcome to episode 3 of “Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture”, where hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon uncover more key learnings shared by Professor Richard Eckard, the expert in carbon. The discussion revolves around the opportunities for farmers on their land and sheds light on unexplored areas of the agricultural supply chain. They also answer audience questions and discuss the industry's progress in reducing its carbon footprint.Agricultural supply chain carbon targets and reduction actions The differing roles between the private and government sectorsThe differ...2023-07-0630 min
Humans of AgricultureStories: Sitting down with our newest team member Milly NolanIt's not everyday that we have someone new to the team and it's definitely not everyday where you get to sit down with them for a podcast episode and find out more about who they are, what drives them and what impact they want to make on agriculture.Fortunately for us, in her second week in the job after travelling to Sydney to an Ag Careers Expo Milly Nolan and host Oli Le Lievre got to sit down to chat about the first couple of weeks. We cover:Milly's early memories of agriculturethe decision points i...2023-07-0455 min
Humans of AgricultureIn The Know: Carbon Shortcuts Episode 2 ✌️ of 4In this episode of, Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon are joined by Professor Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne. The discussion revolves around the different types of carbon markets, the distinction between offsetting and insetting, and the emergence of biodiversity credits. The difference between the Voluntary and Compliance MarketsThe different Participants and Trades in each marketThe revenue potential and investment required to be involved in carbon projectsand Shifting focus from Carbon to the emergence of Biodiversity and understanding the emerging opportunityThis series i...2023-06-3026 min
Humans of AgricultureIn The Know: Carbon Shortcuts Episode 1☝️ of 4In this episode, Oli Le Lievre and Samantha Noon embark on a journey to explore the carbon space in Australian agriculture. They are joined by Professor Richard Eckard, a renowned expert in climate and agriculture, to shed light on key concepts like carbon neutrality and net zero. The conversation covers Australia's emission reduction goals, the choice of baseline years, and the differences between net zero and carbon neutral. Across this series we aim to demystify the carbon space and shed light on the challenges and opportunities it presents.Key areas covered:Understanding Australia's e...2023-06-3028 minThe Aussie Ag UpdateCarbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture (Episode 2 of 4)In this episode of, Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon are joined by Professor Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne. The discussion revolves around the different types of carbon markets, the distinction between offsetting and insetting, and the emergence of biodiversity credits. The difference between the Voluntary and Compliance MarketsThe different Participants and Trades in each marketThe revenue potential and investment required to be involved in carbon projectsand Shifting focus from Carbon to the emergence of Biodiversity and understanding the emerging opportunityThis series i...2023-06-2925 min
Humans of AgricultureFrom Farm Life to Fashion and the big Screen while managing Dyslexia with Leila McDougallIn this episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with guest Leila McDougall. Leila shares her unique journey from a small town called Walcha in New England to her involvement in various creative pursuits, including being Miss Australia, acting, producing, and writing. Leila reflects on her unconventional resume, attributing it to her love for creativity and the interconnectedness of different skills. As the discussion delves into agriculture, Leila explains how her fascination with fashion stemmed from the Australian wool Fashion Awards and her family's involvement in the wool industry. 2023-06-2740 minThe Aussie Ag UpdateCarbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture (Episode 1 of 4)In this episode, Oli Le Lievre and Samantha Noon embark on a journey to explore the carbon space in Australian agriculture. They are joined by Professor Richard Eckard, a renowned expert in climate and agriculture, to shed light on key concepts like carbon neutrality and net zero. The conversation covers Australia's emission reduction goals, the choice of baseline years, and the differences between net zero and carbon neutral. Across this series we aim to demystify the carbon space and shed light on the challenges and opportunities it presents.Key areas covered:Understanding Australia's emission re...2023-06-2327 minThe Aussie Ag UpdatePreview of Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie AgricultureWelcome to the Quick Preview of Humans of Agriculture's Carbon Shortcuts.In this episode, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon, chat about what has got them curious about the Carbon space. With the global focus and interest in Carbon and Carbon emissions it's certainly an area getting lots of attention, investment, science and interest.💡 The series is designed to raise awareness and be a conversation starter rather than providing specific advice.👨🏫 Professor Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne is interviewed as an industry leader to discuss the complexities of the carbon market and its impact and o...2023-06-2205 min
Humans of Agriculture"If not you then who?" This is Clancy Mackay's ExtraOrdinary Story (Part 2)Welcome back to part 2 of the Clancy Mackay story.If you missed Part one, you better go back and listen to our previous episode!In Part 1 of this chat, Oli Le Lievre and Clancy Mackay covered Clancy's childhood in the NT, moving to Goondiwindi and becoming a bit of a "wildcat", rodeoing in the USA, flying mustering helicopters and the impact of his father's death.Just some of the things Oli and Clancy's chat about in Part 2:Using challenges as stepping stones to overcome obstacles in his life and the importance of n...2023-06-2030 min
Humans of AgricultureThis is Clancy Mackay's ExtraOrdinary Story (Part 1)It's one of the most powerful conversations we've had to date. Clancy Mackay... a bush kid who grew up in the scrub of the Northern Territory. A teenager that 'played up a bit', however it's been his love of the land, of animals and of his family that have persevered. In Part one of this chat, Host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Clancy Mackay a current student at Marcus Oldham. At the ripe old age of 27, Clancy Mackay has decades of wisdom on top of his shoulders and real life lessons that have led him down t...2023-06-1359 min
Humans of AgricultureBuilding a community back in the bush with Em Armstrong"If you had said to me in year 12, or at uni, or even when I was living and working in Sydney in the ag world, that I would have my own business as an online yoga instructor, I'd probably laugh at you."The definition of fun and bubbly, Em Armstrong grew up on a sheep farm on the Hay Plains in NSW, where she loved the freedom of the wide-open spaces (cue Dixie Chicks), riding bikes and having a family “beach holiday" at the irrigation channel playing mermaids.“I think you look back on it now...2023-06-0646 min
Humans of Agriculture10 minutes with a ‘plant doctor’ in the North with Tom WhiteWhile at the Northern Australian Food Futures Conference, host Oli Le Lievre sat down with Tom White, an agronomist for Elders in Katherine. Originally from Toowoomba, Tom has a real love of plants and has wanted to be an agronomist since doing work experience at B&W Rural...during a drought. They discuss:How he made the move to Elders Katherine after turning down the job for thinking he was “too green”, but now says that you’ve got to “learn to be uncomfortable”.Tom sheds light on the role of an agronomist, describing i...2023-05-3011 min
The Aussie Ag UpdateUnveiling Australian Grain Opportunties in Vietnam Julia Hausler (Grain Growers)In this episode of the "In The Know On the Go" podcast, host Oli Le Lievre is joined by Julia Hausler, Director at GrainGrowers, to discuss their recent trip to Vietnam and the opportunities for Australian grain growers in the Vietnamese market. Julia shares insights from their visit, including interactions with customers, suppliers, and policymakers, as well as their participation in the Australian grains industry conference. They delve into the growing demand for grains in Vietnam, the importance of sustainability and profitability, and the need for market education and supply chain improvements to remain competitive. Julia highlights...2023-05-2612 min
Humans of AgricultureFrom IT to Turkeys Nests and how Bela Farbas transitioned from Tech to AgricultureIn this episode, Host Oli Le Lievre chats with Bela Farbas the Founder and CEO of 4Zero Technologies (Bela will do a better job of explaining what this is in the podcast).Bela shares his journey from his early days in Yugoslavia to his current (and unique) role in the agricultural industry and how it gives him “that warm and fuzzy”. What Bela and Oli chat about:Bela’s upbringing in a farming town in Yugoslavia before moving to Deniliquin NSW and how it laid the foundation for his lat...2023-05-2331 min
The Aussie Ag UpdateThe latest in Weather Matters with Karl LijndersIn this episode, host Oli Le Lievre chats with Karl Lijnders and gets the latest updates on weather conditions across Australia and what the implications might be for farmers and crop production.What’s discussed:Rainfall Patterns: Karl provides an overview of rainfall conditions across different regions. Who’s getting the rain and who needs it.El Nino: The Indian Ocean Dipole has shifted, resulting in cooler sea surface temperatures and less moisture, while the Pacific Ocean is cooling down on the eastern side of Australia. (Again, Karl predicts a drier and hotter seco...2023-05-1810 min
Humans of AgricultureNo degree 🤔 no worries for Callan DaleyHe's a hard man to get hold of, often travelling Australia and to various locations around the world. At the age of just 24, Callan Daley is playing a key role as the Business Development Lead for MEQ Probe. Callan joins host Oli Le Lievre to chat about the journey from Queensland farm kid to the juggle of uni and ultimately finding his feet in a growing start up business, right back home in agriculture. A few of the other things Callan chats about:All the places he’s been with work of l...2023-05-1640 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: David "DJ" JochinkeToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with David "DJ" Jochinke.DJ is the vice president of the National Farmers’ Federation, third generation grain and livestock farmer and an incredibly passionate advocate for the agriculture industry. This conversation feels like one motivational pep talk and we hear all about his education journey, why he cares so much about the work he does and the incident that inspired him to live life to the fullest.GRDC in Conversation is a limited series of the GRDC Podcast. It features in depth, long-form interviews with growers and other ex...2023-05-1534 min
Humans of AgricultureIt's one year fulltime so Sasso and Oli sit down for a chatWell it's one full year since host Oli Le Lievre took the plunge from the day job and pursued the dream of Humans of Agriculture fulltime. We're not a full blown team so as all normal podcasts do, Oli sat down with his sister and housemate Sass to chat about the journey over the past 12 or so months. To change it up,. Sass took over the hosting role and asked Oli a few questions. In this conversation you'll hear about:The past year and all that’s come with leaving a full...2023-05-0940 min
Unewsual by Bromley-Lynch46 | Sam has an AFL team dilemma. A quiz with Humans Of Agriculture's founder Oli Le Lievre
Humans of Agriculture founder Oli Le Lievre joins us for a tough quiz.
Sam doesn't know who he barracks for...
Plenty of kind hearted banter on this ep.
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GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Ann McNeillToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Ann McNeill.A semi-retired soil scientist Ann started life in the UK, spent time in Syria working in dryland agriculture, and landed in Australia where she’s done a lot of work and research with farmers to help improve their crops. She has fascinating stories about research, her pathway into academia and the love she found along the way – have you ever gone for the same job as your partner? Ann has... and it’s interesting to hear how she navigated it. GRDC in Conversation is a limited...2023-05-0855 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...2023-05-0237 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in Conversation: Lou FlohrToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Lou Flohr. Lou is a mixed cropping and livestock farmer running her enterprise alongside her parents and partner in Lameroo in the Southern Mallee of South Australia. With three young children, family is a huge part of Lou’s life, as is her commitment to ensuring women are represented in the ag sector and support for them encouraged. She is a member of the GRDC Southern Panel and deeply cares about agriculture and the people in it. She is truly inspiring. GRDC in Conversation is a limited seri...2023-05-0148 min
Humans of AgricultureUsing adventure to shift conversations around the environment with Tim JarvisTim Jarvis is an adventurer, explorer, environmental scientist, documentary filmmaker and global speaker.In February of 2023, Host Oli Le Lievre had the chance to sit down with Tim at EvokeAg, a global Agrifood Tech event that was held in Adelaide. What was fascinating about Tim was his approach to use storytelling from his first hand experiences in some of the most remote and isolated parts of the world to convey important messages about the environment and climate change to people and organisations all around the world.As part of all the other things h...2023-04-2530 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Harm van ReesToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Harm van Rees.Harm’s story starts in the Netherlands where he was raised until he was 14. Then his father got an engineering job in Australia, bringing the family with him. When his dad got another job back in the UK, Harm was not ready to leave. He studied science and biochemistry which took him all around the world, and when he got back to Australia, he headed to Victoria’s high country to study cattle grazing, but that’s only the beginning. Harm was a touchstone for no till f...2023-04-2455 min
The Aussie Ag UpdateThe Quarterly Rural Property Update with Col Medway from LAWDWelcome back to the In The Know On the Go Podcast.This week, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Col Medway, Senior Director at LAWD, to get across the latest trends and happening in the Aussie Rural Real Estate market.We cover:The outlook for 2023 and where the capital is coming fromThe changes in the past 6 months to the rural property marketAdvantages for international institutional investors with current exchange ratesImportance for land stewardship and ownership in the property marketThe Global Agricultural investing conference in New York from April 3-5 2023-04-0616 min
Humans of AgricultureCommunity led farm ownership with Stephen FisherWhile we were at the Australian Dairy conference, our host: Oli Le Lievre, had the chance to sit down with Stephen Fisher to hear his story. At the age of 16 Stephen turned down an opportunity to return to the family farm, some 20 years later Stephen decided it was time to make a return to farming and took numerous opportunities in share farming before realising the opportunity he could have in taking back farm ownership and growing the wealth and opportunity for those in his local community through agriculture investment.
This week we’re wrapping up our ser...2023-04-0446 min
The Aussie Ag UpdateFull Fat is Back, SA lovesss Flavoured milk & all things diary with John DroppertIn this episode of the "In the Know on the Go" podcast, Host Oli Le Lievre is joined by John Droppert from Dairy Australia talks about the Australian dairy industry. We cover:The conversation moves to the trends in the Australian dairy industry over the last 12 months. The latest report released by Dairy Australia shows a decrease of about 4-6% in total milk supply. John says this is a longer-term trend than just one season. Milk production peaked in 2012, and since then, there have been several factors that have contributed to the decline. These include milk pr...2023-03-3011 min
Humans of AgricultureFamily at the heart of Four Daughters with Molly & Bonnie PenfoldWelcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast, this week host Oli Le Lievre sits down with the one half of the Four Daughters. Bonnie and Molly Penfold are back in the family beef business and their brand, Four Daughters.In this episode, we chat about both of their early influences in and around agriculture, the support and encouragement from their parents for each of them to pursue a career outside of agriculture, what they learnt from their time as guest podcast hosts and the challenges and opportunities in running a direct to consumer...2023-03-2840 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB: Career agility with Dr Penny SchulzThis week we bring you another evokeAG x Humans of Agriculture collaboration podcast, with Oli Le Lievre.Oli chats with Dr Penny Schulz, the owner of a beef and sheep farm in Field, in the Coorong region of South Australia, who never thought she'd end up working in ag.Fast forward a few decades and Penny has become a champion for the sector - researcher, university lecturer, industry advocate, agritech entrepreneur and most recently, evokeAG Steering Committee member. Penny is a previous winner of the Rural Women’s Award (South Australia, 2014) and has a P...2023-02-1734 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB: Repurposing waste for global impact with Julia & Jordy KayThis week we bring you another evokeAG x Humans of Agriculture collaboration podcast, with Oli Le Lievre. Oli catches up with Julia and Jordy Kaye, the founders of greatwrap, a Victorian based startup creating a biodegradable alternative to petroleum based plastic wraps using potato waste to replace plastic cling wrap in kitchens and on industrial pallets.The circular economy business has attracted serious interest from investors, raising a $24 million Series A round in July 2022, including an $11 million equity portion. The funding has helped great rap to launch into us and scale up production in Australia...2023-01-1648 min
Beyond the Farm GateThe stories of agriculture you need to hear [BEST OF SERIES]Original publish date: Tue 09 Nov 2021. Oli Le Lievre is the Founder of Humans of Agriculture, a modern media company that aims to strengthen the connection between the food and fibre system, as well as the broader community, by making agriculture more relatable. In this episode, Oli shares his journey, from growing up in Sydney, to jackarooing, before completing his studies at Marcus Oldham College. He shares his interest in the future of rural and regional Australia, and how Humans of Agriculture is on a mission to share 10,000 stories of people that represent the diverse and...2022-12-1937 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Yannik HellerToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Yannik Heller. Yannik grew up in the Wimmera region of western Victoria. At 16 he left school and headed to Denmark to work on a family friend's farm. A year later he was back with some unique experiences and life skills under his belt. With a view to drive big tractors, he got work on a farm in Nhill and has stuck with agriculture ever since. Now he finds himself in Tasmania working on the other side of the fence in the farm services sector. GRDC in Conversation is...2022-12-1845 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Jenny DavidsonToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Dr Jenny Davidson. After briefly considering medicine as a career path, Jenny decided treating sick plants was the better choice for her. As a pulse pathologist she has spent the past 3 decades with SARDI helping the grains industry, witnessing the industry change from a focus on field peas to the pulse diversity seen across Australian farms today. In 2021, she 'retired' but that didn't stop her. She spent this year travelling across South Australia interpreting the research results from SARDI projects as a consultant, and there's no doubt more to c...2022-12-1146 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Jeanette LongToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Jeanette Long. Astoundingly, until 1992, women weren't allowed to officially name their occupation as 'farmer' in Australia. It was in this era, with change emerging and an increasing recognition of women's roles in farming, that Jeanette Long began working in agriculture. Jeanette's role as facilitator, trainer, coach, business partner and farmer has seen her put people first across her varied career roles and communication with them at the heart of that. She is a champion for helping others succeed and a tireless advocate for learning. GRDC in Conversation is...2022-12-0439 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Bill LongToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Bill Long. Bill is a farm consultant, but a farmer 'first and foremost' calling it one of the most satisfying careers anybody could ever have, despite its ups and downs. He's seen and worked with some of the best farmers in Australia and flown himself around the country in his Cessna airplane. His interest in how people make decisions led him and his wife Jeanette to develop a training program, and he's even composed a song about wild radish!GRDC in Conversation is a limited series of t...2022-11-2756 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB: Farming insects and lifelong lessons with Olympia YargerThis week we bring you another evokeAG x Humans of Agriculture collaboration podcast, with Oli Le Lievre. Oli catches up with waste warrior and insect farming pioneer, Olympia Yarger, the CEO and Founder of Goterra, an agritech startup using robotics and black soldier flies to turn food waste into a protein source, used as animal feed and a nutrient-dense fertiliser.Earlier this month, Olympia was announced as the 2023 ACT Australian of the Year for her contributions in dealing with climate change. Goterra’s food management system has processed more than 35,000 tonnes of waste and saved mor...2022-11-2757 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Chris PrestonToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Chris Preston.In the 1980s Chris spent three years studying biofuels in the USA before returning to Australia to work in weed research at The University of Adelaide. Thirty years later, Chris is still on the job tackling the ever-evolving problem of understanding and managing herbicide resistant weeds. A challenge that has seen him explore the problem from different angles, but always with an ear close to the ground listening to what farmers and advisors have to say to guide him and his research team.GRDC in...2022-11-2054 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Peter HaymanToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Peter Hayman.As Principal Scientist, Climate Applications, at the South Australian Research and Development Institute of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Peter works to identify climate risks to agriculture and develop R&D partnerships to help. From growing up in Japan, to studying ag science in Sydney, Peter's career path is an interesting one that has seen him seek to make science useful at the centre.GRDC in Conversation is a limited series of the GRDC Podcast. It features in depth, long-form interviews with growers a...2022-11-1359 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Mark MerrettToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Mark Merrett.Mark is a sixth-generation farmer from Kaniva in western Victoria where his family runs a mixed operation of winter cropping and sheep. Mark always wanted to become a farmer but he's also a natural communicator. His Merrett Contracting YouTube videos have been viewed thousands of times and they're helping to connect people from around the world with farm life.GRDC in Conversation is a limited series of the GRDC Podcast. It features in depth, long-form interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry. It...2022-11-0627 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Kate BurkeToday's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Kate Burke.Kate’s working career has seen her in roles as an agronomist, a commercial manager, author and a cereal chemist. Living in Echuca, Victoria, she now runs her own consulting business Think Agri, providing corporate investors access to astute, experience-based advice when considering agri-investment decisions.GRDC in Conversation is a limited series of the GRDC Podcast. It features in depth, long-form interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry. It aims to help growers explore research outcomes and ideas through a different perspective. In...2022-10-3048 min
GRDC PodcastGRDC in conversation: Barry MudgeGRDC in Conversation is a limited series of the GRDC Podcast. It features in depth, long-form interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry. It aims to help growers explore research outcomes and ideas through a different perspective.Barry's 45-year career has seen him combine his on-farm experience with his business acumen to help farm businesses build resilience in risky environments. His work has taken him from his family farm in Port Germein, SA, to working to support the adoption of conservation agriculture practices in north Africa and India. Interviewer Oli Le Lievre – pre...2022-10-2446 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB Humans of Agriculture: Leadership in agriculture and mastering the art of balance with Anna SpeerThis week we bring you another evokeAG x Humans of Agriculture collaboration podcast with Oli Le Lievre.We hear from Anna Speer, the Managing Director of Woolworths' red meat business, Greenstock about what it's like working at the forefront of innovation and managing red meat supply chains during a pandemic – with agility top of mind. We learn about the importance of bringing people together, communication, and mentorship – and how work-life balance helps Anna drive meaningful change for the agrifood industry. We're also excited to announce, Anna Speer will be a speaker at the AgriFut...2022-08-0349 min
TradeMutt RadioTradeMutt Radio - Oli Le LievreOli Le Lievre from Humans of Ag join Dan and Ed to talk all things regional Australia. We touch on the Foot and Mouth outbreak risking Australia's Bio Security, what lead Oli to leave his high flying corporate gig and take on Humans of Ag full time as well as how he is helping bridge the divide between city and country, paddock to plate.2022-07-2659 min
Australian Simmentals - 50 years in the makingJohn Hopkins - Wormbete SimmentalsJoin host Oli Le Lievre as he explores 50 years of the Simmental Association in Australia. In 2022, The Australian Simmental Association is celebrating 50 years. In this podcast series we'll be chatting with some of the people who have shaped the breed from the very first calves, to some of the most well-recognised studs and industry leaders. Gaining an insight into the people behind the breed and understanding what are some of the opportunities for those in the industry today and the next generation.Welcome to the first interview and I’m really excited that I’m sitting down with...2022-07-1432 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB: Humans of Agriculture with Mike LeeThis week we bring you another Humans of Agriculture x evokeAG. podcast, as part of our collaboration series with Oli Le Lievre. Here Oli speaks with Mike Lee, a global food futurist based in the US, about the possibilities of our future food system and what that may look like in five to 25 years – and how better connections between farmers and consumers is key to agricultural prosperity. As Co-Founder of Alpha Food Labs – a food innovation company that helps other companies create innovation strategies and new products that are better for people, planet, and palate – and Foun...2022-06-0149 min
Humans of AgricultureRejection from the Champion, A Tree in the house & Galah takes flight with Annabelle HicksonAnnabelle Hickson hails from just down the road from where our host, Oli Le Lievre grew up.Annabelle landed her dream job straight out of uni working for the Australian newspaper, her work fascinated her and she certainly landed on her feet.That was until she met 'the farmer'. The story took a turn and Annabelle found herself in Moree, with a lot of journalism skills but with an inability to get work.Annabelle's rejection subsequently turned into opportunity as she began blogging, then wrote a book titled 'A tree in the house...2022-05-3151 min
Humans of AgricultureFarming, Family, Mental Health and Taking Opportunities with James KnightWelcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast hosted by Oli Le Lievre.This week we sit down with James Knight, a farmer located at The Sisters down in South West Victoria.- James shares his story from City boy who fell in love with agriculture (and subsequently a country girl!)- James' story takes twist and turns through university, finding his feet, returning back to his wife's family property and then the need to head off again.- This conversation talks about mental health and the times where James found...2022-05-2450 min
Humans of AgricultureThe day to day reality achieves the dreams with David KininmonthWelcome back to another week of the Humans of Agriculture podcast.This week, Oli Le Lievre sits down with David Kininmonth the manager at Mount Hesse a 8,000 acre Sheep operation in Winchelsea in South West Victoria.One of the coolest parts of this chat is, Dave was actually one of the very first people to give Oli a go in farming and over nearly (crazy to think) the past 20 years, Dave has been a mentor and provided opportunities and a sounding board for Oli in agriculture.In the chat, Dave shares some of...2022-05-1746 min
Humans of AgricultureFind Your Passion and Go For It with Stephen O'BrienWelcome back to another episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, hosted by Oli Le Lievre. This week we sit down with Stephen O'Brien the CEO of Mort & Co. Stephen's a fourth generation flour miller and baker, his early career was with Defiance milling in Toowoomba. Stephen knows the value in teamwork, as one of 9 children it was instilled in him at a pretty early age and followed him onto his pursuits as a rugby union player. Stephen had bigger aspirations than working as a trainee and at the age of 26 decided that he would head to university to...2022-03-2937 min
Humans of AgricultureJust back yourself with Lily BinghamG'day and Welcome back! We're straight back into it after a few days on the Darling Downs in Southern Queensland, and we can't wait to share what we were up to with you soon!While we were up there we sat down with a few different people from Mort & Co, and the first one we're excited to share our podcast with is Lily Bingham.Lily is the Feed Commodity Officer and as she says, without knowing much about beef, has certainly found a business and area she's passionate about.Lily shares t...2022-03-2224 min
Humans of AgricultureThe Food Dilemma with Mike LeeWelcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast, I'm your host Oli Le Lievre. Mike Lee came onto the stage at EvokeAg 2020 and I think he captured the minds, eyes, and ears of everyone in the auditorium. Mike’s job, is as a futurist, he works with some of the largest organisations globally to help them see what our food system may look like in the next 5-25 years. Today, Mike and I chat a little bit about his journey, from his upbringing in Detroit to starting his own dining experiences. Today as the founder of The Future Market an...2022-03-1550 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB: Humans of Agriculture with John HarveyWe’re excited to launch our first-ever Humans of Agriculture x evokeAG. podcast collaboration series with Oli Le Lievre.Throughout this series, we’ll shine a light on the people – from all walks of life – who make our global agrifood system so vibrant. We hear their stories of innovation, their diverse backgrounds, what drives them, and why shaping the future of food is so rewarding.Join us for Oli's first deep-dive conversation with John Harvey, AgriFutures Australia’s Managing Director about his career in agriculture from Sydney to Wagga Wagga, his unwavering focus on connecting the dots b...2022-03-1041 min
Humans of AgricultureSubmarines and soils with Charlie PerryG’day and Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast.I’m your host Oli Le lievre and it’s a pleasure to bring another incredible story to you.Our next guest is the 2022 Australian Zanda McDonald Award winner, Charlie Perry grew up on his family's property 'Trent Bridge', however made the decision after school to pursue a corporate role working as a Management consultant for Ernst & Young. Charlie's work saw him working on significant government and infrastructure projects of national significance and those skills have followed him into his current role within the family busine...2022-03-0850 min
Humans of AgricultureYou'll always be a farmer but you're not the farm with Grace McLeodG’day and Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast.I’m your host Oli Le lievre and it’s a pleasure to bring another incredible story to you.I had seen her light-hearted ways via her Instagram channel, she definitely is a bit of a larrikin, and based off the response i got after sharing just a tiny snippet of this episode with you, I reckon there’s a few of you out there that are Grace McLeod Fans as well.Today's episode covers Grace’s story from a young loving farm kid to an...2022-03-0151 min
Humans of AgricultureShowing what agriculture has to offer with John HarveyJohn Harvey is a household name to many in the Agriculture industry, he's the current Managing Director the Agrifutures and during his time at the helm, the organisation has continued to innovate and support emerging ideas, concepts and industries in Australian Agriculture.John Harvey is another test case, it doesn't matter where you're from or what your background is.. a career in agriculture can provide incredible opportunities for you.John has spent the vast majority of his career in what he calls 'an optimistic space' helping connect ht edots between Innovation, commercialisation and Research and...2022-02-2242 min
Beyond the Farm GateThe stories of agriculture you need to hearOli Le Lievre is the Founder of Humans of Agriculture, a modern media company that aims to strengthen the connection between the food and fibre system, as well as the broader community, by making agriculture more relatable. In this episode, Oli shares his journey, from growing up in Sydney, to jackarooing, before completing his studies at Marcus Oldham College. He shares his interest in the future of rural and regional Australia, and how Humans of Agriculture is on a mission to share 10,000 stories of people that represent the diverse and vast opportunities in agriculture. 2021-11-0836 min
RawAg PodcastEpisode 28: Oli Le Lievre - Agricultural EnthusiastOli Le Lievre is the Content Marketing Manager at AuctionsPlus and the Founder of Humans of Agriculture. His career to date has seen him working in a variety of roles ranging from farm management, to fresh produce export, corporate agribusiness advisory to agtech startups. Oli is passionate about increasing consumer awareness, showcasing career opportunities in agriculture to the next generation and believes that innovative people and ideas will deliver solutions for businesses and communities to thrive. Oli takes on these tasks in his day to day role as well as through his...2021-10-1246 min
Humans of Agriculture48: HoA "Finding my why" with Oli Le LievreThis episode looks to do things slightly differently. After reaching the one year milestone of Humans of Agriculture and sharing more than 50 stories of people via the podcast, the opportunity presented for Oli to sit down with Jacqui Payne (JP) about some of the takeaways from these conversations, what led to the concept of Humans of Agriculture, and find out a bit more about Oli.
This episode coincides with the announcement of the Australian Rural Leadership Program, in which, Oli is incredibly excited to have received the alumni scholarship. You can find out more about the program...2021-04-1355 min
Future Farmers Network (FFN)Episode 13: Robyn AldersEpisode 13 of the FFN ‘Mentor of the Month’ see’s Vice-Chair Oli Le Lievre sit down with Robyn Alders. Robyn was born and raised on a grazing property on the Southern Tablelands of NSW and for over 30 years, has worked closely with smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia as a veterinarian, researcher and colleague. She’s Honorary Professor with the Development Policy Centre within the Australian National University, a Senior Scientific Advisor with the Chatham House Centre on Global Health Security and is our mentor in Timor Leste with a program focused on improving nutrition. Listen to how want to becom...2021-01-3148 minHumans of Agriculture29: HoA "Pointing to where you want to go" with Fiona BairdG'day and welcome to episode 29 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. I'm your host Oli Le Lievre and today we're sitting down with Fiona Baird. A few months ago Hugh Dawson said, 'Oli you've gotta chat to Fi'. Fi's an incredibly impressive person, I've never met her in person yet I feel like I already know her. Her journey potentially comes across as someone who was always destined for agriculture but jumping the Tasman she initially came to Australia as a make up artist before a life changing event led her to close her eyes, put her finger on...2020-10-0650 minHumans of Agriculture22: HoA "Have you tried Green Eggs (and Ham)?" with Kate and Ollie WarnerI couldn't help myself but throw in a Dr Seuss quote!
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. I'm your host Oli Le Lievre to anyone new.
We've got an exciting week ahead for you. We’ve got today's podcast and later in the week you better jump on our Instagram @humansofagriculture_ to see us release our first feature video with today's guests.
Since the beginning I've said I wanted to understand more about our food and fibre system from the people involved in it, each week we've featured people from all over and this week it's awesome to...2020-08-1123 min