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Yarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandFarm Safety is No Joke: What the Data Really Says with Ruth Thompson from AgForce Queensland and Kerri-Lynn Peachey from AgHealth AustraliaFarm safety isn’t just a talking point — it’s life and death. With agriculture still ranked as one of the deadliest industries in Australia, this episode dives into the data to uncover the truth behind the headlines.To mark Farm Safety Week, we’re joined by:Kerri-Lynn Peachey, Farm Safety Research Manager and WHS Auditor at AgHealth AustraliaRuth Thompson, AgForce Grains policy Director and Chair of Farm Safe AustraliaTogether, they unpack the real risks faced on farms, the behaviours and activities driving serious incidents, and the systemic challenges we need to confront to make mean...2025-07-2129 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandEmissions Reporting in Agriculture: Mandate or Misstep? with Mike Guerin, AgForce CEO & Mark Collins, AgForce Sustainability ChairMandatory emissions reporting is heading for Australian agriculture—but are producers ready? And more importantly, is the policy?In this episode, we speak with Mike Guerin, CEO of AgForce, and Mark Collins, AgForce Policy Director, to unpack what’s really going on behind the headlines. Together, they outline AgForce’s public stance, the inconsistencies in government policy, and why rushing into compliance without the right tools, support, and consultation could do more harm than good.We discuss:What Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions actually mean for farmersThe unintended ways producers could get caught...2025-07-0736 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandOn the Frontline: Tackling Fire Ants with Ken CunliffeFire ants aren’t just a backyard nuisance—they’re one of Queensland’s most dangerous invasive pests, threatening agriculture, native ecosystems, and public safety.In this episode, we sit down with Ken Cunliffe, a dedicated rural advocate and key leader in the fight against fire ants. As a member of the AgForce Biosecurity Committee and a strategic contributor to the Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program, Ken brings deep insight into the challenges, victories, and urgency of the response.We discuss:Ken’s journey and what drives his passio...2025-06-2318 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandScaling Regenerative Agriculture: Policy, Profit & the Path Forward with Terry McCosker from RCS and Carbon LinkIn Part 2 of our conversation with Terry McCosker—Founder of RCS and Carbon Link—we step back and explore what it will take to scale regenerative agriculture across Australia. From incentives and carbon markets to policy and producer mindsets, Terry provides a roadmap for progress.In this episode, we cover:The most effective finance and incentive tools for regen adoptionHow soil carbon fits into the future of ag and carbon marketsKey soil health indicators for producers to focus onHow rotational grazing compares with traditional carbon farmingThe government’s role in enabli...2025-06-0924 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandRegenerative Agriculture: The Why, The What & The How with Terry McCosker from RCS and CarbonLinkIn this episode of Yarns from the Paddock, we’re joined by Terry McCosker, founder of RCS and Carbon Link, to explore the foundations of regenerative agriculture—what it is, why it matters, and how producers can get started without sacrificing profitability.Terry unpacks:Why landholders should consider regenerative practicesHow regen ag fits alongside conventional systemsWhat barriers are holding producers backEntry-level practices that deliver quick winsHow to communicate the value of regen ag to scepticsWhether you’re curious, cautious, or committed, this episode offers grounded, practical advice from one of...2025-05-2621 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandCarbon: What Producers Need to Know with James HendersonIn this episode of Yarns from the Paddock, we’re joined by James Henderson, a northern cattle producer and strong advocate for carbon awareness on-farm.We unpack:What the Carbon Farming Outreach Program is all aboutWhat carbon baselining actually meansHow carbon impacts business decisions in real grazing operationsThe risks, expectations, and opportunities in supply chains and policyWhere producers can start without getting overwhelmedWhether you’re just starting to think about carbon or looking to strengthen your understanding, James brings a clear, practical view from the paddock....2025-05-1214 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandSustainability Reporting: Burden or Opportunity?G’day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by AgForce CEO Mike Guerin to unpack one of the big conversations in ag right now—sustainability reporting.With new frameworks and reporting obligations being introduced, it’s easy to see why many producers might see it all as more red tape. But as Mike explains, this isn’t just an imposition—it could be a real opportunity for producers to lead the conversation and showcase the environmen...2025-04-2822 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandAg Education - Not Just A Buzz Word.G'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Angela Haupt and Lisa Bullas from Calvary Christian Collage, Louise Nicolas from Home Hill SHS and Kelly Skews (Boonah SHS.This episode will follow on from the Food, Fibre & Agricultural Educators Conference. Where a panel of teachers spoke about their school initiatives and challenges. They also spoke about what are schools doing to engage students. If you have enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with friends and family.2025-04-1429 min
Rural Queensland Today with Ben DobbinShane McCarthy, General President AgForce Queensland (8 April)Qld AgForce General President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about the issues in rural Queensland2025-04-0807 min
The BriefingHollywood legend dies + mass evacuations from floodingAfternoon Headlines: Thousands of residents across outback Queensland evacuated and Val Kilmer star of Top Gun and Batman dead at 65. Deep dive: Thousands of people have been evacuated and more than 100,000 livestock are dead, as the worst flooding in 50 years hits outback Queensland. The disaster has devastated farming communities and is expected to disrupt meat supplies across the country and force up prices. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by general president of AgForce Shane McCarthy and senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury to find out about the impact this breaking nat...2025-04-0212 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandA land valuations update with John MooreG'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by AgForce Valuer John MooreJohn will talk about what rises have occurred, cover the impacts of those rises plus the services available as an AgForce member.If you have enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with friends and family.For more information, be sure to check out the AgForce website.Home · AgForce · Advancing Rural Queensland (agforceqld.org.au)2025-03-3123 min
R.M.Williams OUTBACKFighting for a seat at the table for producers: AgForce's Mike Guerin's life-long leadershipThe peaks and troughs of a life in leadership have prepared Mike Guerin well for his role as CEO of Queensland's AgForce where he spearheaded the case to save the Great Artesian Basin from mining interests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-2337 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandThe Future of AG with Clare NugentG'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the Young Producers Councils Chair Clare Nugent.Throughout episode we will be chatting about where the future sits with young producers in Australia.If you have enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with friends and family.For more information, be sure to check out the AgForce website.Home · AgForce · Advancing Rural Queensland (agforceqld.org.au)2025-03-1716 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandPolicy Priority Setting with Michael Allpass AgForce General Manager, Policy and AdvocacyG'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the General Manager of Policy and Advocacy Michael Allpass.Throughout episode we will be diving deep in AgForce's policy setting, the upcoming meeting in Emerald and the advisory committee and the role they play in AgForce.If you have enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with friends and family.For more information, be sure to check out the AgForce website.Home · AgForce · Advancing Rural Queensl...2025-03-0318 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandKicking off 2025 with AgForce General President Shane McCarthy and CEO Michael GuerinG'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the General President of AgForce Shane McCarthy and AgForce CEO Michael Guerin to Kick off the year ahead.If you have enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with friends and family.For more information, be sure to check out the AgForce website.Home · AgForce · Advancing Rural Queensland (agforceqld.org.au)2025-02-2426 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandEnd of year wrap up with AgForce General President Shane McCarthy and CEO Michael Guerin.G'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the new General President of AgForce Shane McCarthy and AgForce CEO Michael Guerin to wrap up the year it has been.And what a year 2024 has been, in AgForce's 21st year it has certainly been one to remember.Throughout out the episode Shane and Mike will also look at what is on the horizon for 2025 for AgForce and Agriculture in Queensland.If you have enjoyed this episode, be sure to s...2024-12-0245 minRural Queensland Today with Ben DobbinMike Geurin, CEO Agforce - Biosecturity (26th November)AgForce CEO Mike Geurin talks to Ben about the tick and fire ant threats in Queensland2024-11-2608 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandGeneral President handover with Shane McCarthy and Georgie Somerset.G'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the new General President of AgForce Shane McCarthy and the outgoing President Georgie Somerset. This episode is great look behind the curtain of what it takes to be the president of AgForce Queensland.If you have enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with friends and family.For more information, be sure to check out the AgForce website.Home · AgForce · Advancing Rural Queensland (agforceqld.org.au)2024-11-1824 min
A Place To Call Home with Sam Fryer#47: Creating something of your own, while in a family business with Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's ExerciseSend us a textWelcome to Episode 47 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise. Throughout this episode we cover a range of topics and hear from Mel about her journey to creating Rural Women's Exercise.We also chat about- Coming into a family business- Some of challenges that she faced and how she overcame them- The importance of exercise for a healthy mind and body- Creating something of her own, while working in a family...2024-11-1541 min
A Place To Call Home with Sam Fryer#46: Getting into the Pasture Raised Egg business with Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage EggsSend us a textWelcome to Episode 46 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs and we chat about her land ownership journey as well as all things chickens and pasture raised eggs.We also chat about- Her journey working in the mines- Share investing- Building up their real estate investments- Buying a piece of land- Starting a pasture raised egg business, and working with chickens- What she has learnt starting...2024-11-0840 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandGrowing strong plant biosecurity partnerships to protect our cropping and livestock industriesG'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Katherine Delbridge, CEO of the Australian Feed Federation, and Sarah Corcoran, CEO of Plant Health Australia, to explore how Australia is strengthening its biosecurity partnerships to protect our cropping and livestock industries. Together, we discuss what’s working well, the pressing threats to our biosecurity system, and areas that could be simplified to improve compliance and support responsible operators. Join us for an insightful conversation on safeguarding Australia's agriculture.f you have enjoye...2024-11-0433 minRural Queensland Today with Ben DobbinBrendan Taylor, AgForce Grains President – Queensland harvest report (31st October)AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the Queensland harvest which is heading into its final stages2024-10-3107 min
A Place To Call Home with Sam Fryer#44: Livestock are what they eat with Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd NutritionSend us a textWelcome to Episode 44 of A Place to Call Home.This week we chat to Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition and we talk about all things animal health and nutrition. As well as,- Growing up on a property - Her Journey to becoming an animal nutritionist- Why animal nutrition is so important- What you should look our for in your business- How can you improve you livestock business- Her journey towards finding "A Place to Call Home"2024-10-2552 minYarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce QueenslandAgForce Queensland Agricultural Conference Wrap up with Georgie SomersetG'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.On today's episode we catch up with AgForce President Georgie Somerset. Throughout the episode we do a wrap up of AgForce Queensland Agricultural Industry Conference held in Brisbane.Throughout the episode we chat about the key speakers, panel session highlights and also some of the key message that come across over the 2 days.If you have enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with friends and family.For more information, be sure to check out the...2024-10-1443 min
Beyond the Farm GateFrom Outback Queensland to Italy: Spotlighting Aussie ag on the world stageBrent Finlay is an Agricultural Advocate and Farmer from Southeast Queensland. Throughout his career, Brent has served as President of AgForce in Queensland, President of the National Farmers’ Federation, and on the board of the World Farm Organisation in Rome. In this episode, Brent discusses his journey from his farm to becoming a leader in the agricultural space. He shares a few of his achievements and what he learned as the head of AgForce and the National Farmers’ Federation. This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Brent. Join us for the next epis...2024-10-0726 min