A Place To Call Home with Sam Fryer
A place to call home podcast is a resources aimed to help the next generation of primary producers in Australia. Throughout the podcast, guest share first hand stories to help guide you onto life on the land as well as Industry experts who share their knowledge to help you on your journey to find A Place To Call Home. Copyright: A Place to Call Home Group 2024
Episodes
G'day and welcome to episode 63 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.
In this episode, Randal shares his unique journey from a city life to becoming a farmer, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of community support, creativity, and resilience in agriculture, especially during tough times like drought and COVID-19.
Randal emphasizes the significance of...
G'day and welcome to episode 62 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.
In this conversation, Paul Martin, CEO and founder of Summer land Camels, shares his journey from traditional cattle farming to establishing a successful camel dairy business. He discusses the challenges posed by drought, the importance of innovative grazing management, and the role of tourism in educating consumers about camel products...
G'day and welcome to episode 61 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.
In this episode, host Sam Fryer speaks with Sophia, a commercial beekeeper with a rich family legacy in the industry.
Sophia shares her journey from a childhood fear of bees to a deep passion for beekeeping, highlighting the importance of pollination in food production and the challenges faced by the industry, including the Varroa mite ...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
In this episode, we bring you the closing keynote from the A Place to Call Home: Next-Gen Ag Forum — a powerful and deeply personal session from Kat Reed on Overcoming Obstacles.
Kat’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and sheer determination. From navigating life’s toughest seasons to finding strength in the face of burn...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
From succession and diversification to mental resilience and innovative farming practices, the conversation dives deep into the realities of building a business, caring for the land, and leading the next generation.
Featuring:
- Mark Vass – Fifth-generation cane farmer from Home Hill, passionate soil-health advocate, and diversifi...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
Callan Solari brought a fresh and practical perspective to the Next-Gen Ag Forum, sharing insights from his work as a veterinarian on how the next generation of producers can lift animal health, welfare, and productivity standards.
Callan shared stories from his veterinary practice that highlighted the difference between reactive a...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
Mark Westcott delivered a powerful and thought-provoking session on succession planning — not just as a business handover, but as a deeply personal and strategic process that shapes the future of families, farms, and communities.
Drawing on years of experience in agribusiness, leadership, and mentoring, Mark explored how successful...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
The Thinking Outside the Box panel showcased four inspiring producers who have stepped away from traditional approaches to agriculture, building unique, profitable, and sustainable enterprises tailored to their passions and environments.
Panel Members
- Jacob Wolki – Wolki Farms
- Kale & Karen Robinson – Goat Producers and former...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
Jacob Wolki is a farmer, business owner, and innovator who’s built a reputation for challenging the status quo. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, Jacob shared how he has created diverse, vertically integrated enterprises — from livestock and market gardening to direct-to-consumer retail — all by reimagining what’s po...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
This panel brought together:
Andrew Cox – Generational Wealth Partners (Investing 101)
Sam Spina – QRIDA (Loans & grants for producers)
Alison Larard – Rural Financial Counselling Service (Tips & tricks for the next generation)
Together they shared practical, no-nonsense advice on building strong financial foun...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
In this practical session, Andrew Cox from Generational Wealth Partners breaks down the fundamentals of investing for the next generation of agricultural producers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your financial strategy, Andrew’s talk provides a clear roadmap for building wealth and securing your future.
Re...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
In this practical and motivating session, Alison Larard from Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) shares her top tips and tricks for the next generation of primary producers looking to build a successful and sustainable future.
Recording Credit:
This episode was captured by Robbie Bolton from Dryland Co.
Check out Dr...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
In this practical and informative session, Sam Spina, Regional Area Manager for North Queensland at the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
Sam shared his insights on how producers can access finance, grants, and support programs to grow their operations.
With years of experience working alongside farmers ...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
This lively and insightful panel discussion, titled "Grains Opportunities in the North," brought together:
- Scott Loughnan: Dryland broadacre cropping & AgForce Grains Board member
- Scott Muller: 4th-generation grain grower from Biloela; AgForce Grains Board VP
- David Jochinke – President of the National Farmers’ Fede...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
In this insightful session, Brennan Leggett delivers a comprehensive Northern Property Market Update, diving deep into current trends, challenges, and opportunities in northern Queensland’s property landscape.
Packed with local wisdom, practical insights, and foresight into what the future may hold for land ownership and growth s...
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.
Tom’s keynote took us back to where it all began — reflecting on his journey from city life to working his way to becoming a full-time producer. His story resonated deeply with many attendees who were moved by Tom’s candid honesty and determination.
We’ve stayed in touch since Episode 1, and it was clear his opening session set th...
Welcome to Episode 60 of A Place to Call Home!
This week, we’re joined by Jared Luhman, a regenerative cattle and crop producer from Minnesota, USA, and the host of the Ranching Returns Podcast. Jared manages 900 acres and 230 Red Angus cows, markets bulls through Pharo Cattle Company, and is passionate about building a profitable, low-input system that supports both land health and family life.
In our first internation...
Welcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home!
This week, we’re joined by Sam Skeat, founder of Regen Ag Asset Management (RAAM)—a business that helps rural producers turn knowledge into action and build more resilient, efficient operations.
Sam’s journey has taken him from running tree-lopping crews and working with NRM groups, to coaching producers through rehydrating landscapes and shifting the way they run their bus...
This week, we chat with Johno Mackay—a cattleman, contractor, and founder of JobSafe Pro, an app designed to make workplace safety easier and more practical for rural businesses.
From starting his first contract mustering job with a broken leg, to building a successful contracting and fencing business across northern Australia, Johno shares the real-life lessons learned from growing a business in the bush.
In this episo...
Welcome to Episode 56 of A Place to Call Home!
This week, we chat with Andrew Cox and Reegen Wass from Generational Wealth Partners, who break down what financial advisors actually do and how they can help farming families and next-generation producers plan, grow, and protect their financial future.
If you’ve ever wondered when to speak to a financial advisor, how to start investing, or what succession planning looks li...
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