Talking Aussie Farming

Talking Aussie Farming

Hosted by Jonathan Weinstock of FarmCap, this podcast dives deep into the heart of Australia’s agricultural sector. 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. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 26, 2026 42 mins

What does the latest Federal Budget really mean for Australian farmers, regional communities and the future of agriculture?


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.


Joining us are Bec Lindert, a third-generation farmer, strategic advisor and policy advocate with AgForce Queensl...

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In this episode of Talking Aussie Farming, we sit down with Stephanie Trethewey — founder of Motherland and 2024 Australian of the Year — to unpack an inspiring journey of resilience, reinvention and impact in rural Australia.


Steph shares her remarkable path from professional women’s tennis to television journalism, before falling in love with a farmer and embracing life in agriculture and rural Australia. What began as her own...

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In this episode of Talking Aussie Farming, we sit down with Harrison Stewart — a senior investment specialist at Prime Value Asset Management.


Did you know around 70% of Australia’s milk production is consumed domestically? Harrison brings that stat to life as we unpack the real economics behind Australia’s dairy industry.


From growing up with family farms to now overseeing one of the country’s leading commercial dairy portfo...

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In this episode, we sit down with Dave McKeon from the Adelaide Hills — a farmer at heart and one of the most influential voices in Australian agribusiness. As President and Chair of Agribusiness Australia and Head of Thomas Elder Sustainable Agriculture, Dave brings a rare blend of grassroots perspective and national leadership.


We dive into the real-world impact of his work advocating for farmers and regional communities at th...

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Crikey! In this episode, we chat with Simone Kain, the award-winning creator of George the Farmer from Penola, South Australia.


George the Farmer is an Australian educational platform that teaches and inspires kids about where their food and fibre come from—delivered in a fun, engaging, and entertaining way. What started as a simple idea has grown into a national success story, spanning books, videos, music, TV, and ev...

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Farming in Ukraine during war time. In this episode we are joined by Oleksandr Dmytriyev, Country Leader of Corteva Agriscience direct from Kyiv, Ukraine. We dive deep into the challenges and opportunities that Ukrainian farmers face and make comparisons with Australian farming.

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In this episode we are joined by Cassidy Johnston, a first generation cattle rancher from Colorado USA. Cassidy serves in the gap between the ranch and the table, oozes passion for agriculture and is a strong advocate for young farmers who are critical for future food production. We compare many aspects of the beef industry between Australia and the USA, find out her favourite steak and even discuss farmer wants a wife USA!

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We talk with Danny Thomas from LAWD, Australia’s leading agricultural real estate agent who continues to transact the most expensive farmland in the country - talking all things career, markets and more.

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Sarah Gorman is a founder, investor, and advisor who champions authenticity and impact in entrepreneurship. As Head of Marketing and founding team member at fintech DAS, she also represents Spaeth Communications in Asia Pacific and supports women-led and climate tech ventures, having built and backed innovative companies since launching her first global agency at 25.

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Bianca Tarrant is the co-founder of Our Cow. An inspiring young farmer turned ecommerce entrepreneur with a paddock to plate, grass fed ‘meat in a box’ subscription service across Australia while delivering a fair price to farmers

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Stephen Commadeur is a corporate agribusiness specialist who provides strategic advisory, transactional advisory (sell-side, buy-side and capital raising) and restructuring services to his broad client base.

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Dwain Duxson grew up on a 7000 acre family farm in Victoria and is an agribusiness enthusiast and co founder of Farm Tender, Delay Pay and The Farmers Club - a daily publication for farmers.

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Ed Delves grew up in Griffith and is a specialist horticultural valuer and agribusiness expert for Jones Lang LaSalle with a passion for Australian agriculture.

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