Yarns From the Paddock Podcast by AgForce Queensland

Locusts aren’t just a nuisance—they’re a real threat to Queensland agriculture. In this episode, we sit down with Belinda Callanan, a leading voice in biosecurity and pest management, to unpack what producers need to know as we head into a high-risk year.

🎧 This episode is essential listening for landholders, agribusiness operators, and anyone living on the land.

🔗 Important Resources

• Managing Locusts in Queensland – FutureBeef<...

After eight years leading one of Queensland’s most influential agricultural organisations, Mike Guerin is wrapping up his time as CEO of AgForce. In this reflective episode, we sit down with Mike to look back on the wins, challenges, and lessons that have shaped his leadership—and the organisation.

We discuss:

• What first drew him to the role and his early vision
• Major policy wins and moments of transformation
• Navigating change in a...

Farm 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 Australia
• Ruth Thompson,  AgForce Grains policy Director and Chair of Farm Safe Australia

Tog...

Mandatory 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, s...

Fire 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...

In 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 adoption
• How soil carbon fits into the future of ag and carbon mark...

In 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 practices
• How regen ag fits alongside conventional systems
• What barriers are holding producers back
• Entry-level pract...

In 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 about
• What carbon baselining actually means
• How carbon impacts business decisions in real grazing operations
• The risks, expectations, and opportunities in supply chains and policy
• Where producers can start without getting ove...

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 ...

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. The...

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 Valuer John Moore

John will talk about what rises have occurred, cover the impacts of those rises plus the services available as an AgForce member.

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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 Young Producers Councils Chair Clare Nugent.

Throughout episode we will be chatting about where the future sits with young producers in Australia.

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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 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.

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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 General President of AgForce Shane McCarthy and AgForce CEO Michael Guerin to Kick off the year ahead.

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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 ...

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.

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G'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 ...

G'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 th...

G'day and welcome to another episode of Yarns from the Paddock by AgForce Queensland.

On today's episode we catch up with Russell Lethbridge from Werrington Cattle Company to chat about what he is doing on farm to improve his animals welfare and the businesses bottom dollar.

We cover

• Russell's history with AgForce and also MLA
• His Passion for animal welfare and what he has learnt
• How focusing on an...