AgWatchers

Startups vs corporates

This podcast was recorded live on stage at EvokeAg. In this podcast, we have Sarah Adams, GM of Global Strategy and New Ventures for Gallagher, and Dr Guy Coleman, a researcher and innovator currently working at the University of Copenhagen. 
In this podcast, we discuss where innovations will come from, whether from small start-ups or big corporations. 
 
*Please note the sound quality is not the best due to being recorded on stage and Matt having a microphone malfunction. 

AgWatchers X EP11: Tariffs Times

In this podcast we talk about the new tariffs announced over the weekend and due to go into action as of tomorrow. 

The two food groups - wine and lamb

This podcast was recorded live on stage at EvokeAg*, so if you didn't make it to the event, you don't miss out. This podcast was a discussion of geopolitics and how the industry should respond. We had Rachel Triggs, the chair of Women in Wine and Will Barton, CEO of Gundagai Lamb up on the stage for a chat. *Due to being onstage, the sound quality is not the best. 

Weather stations and Cows for Cambodia

We have a chat with Leighton Wilksch of Agbyte. We discuss the possibilities and the value that farmers get from localised weather information through having IoT-enabled weather stations on the farm. We also learn about the signal that allows weather stations to continue working on 4G, whilst all our other services seem to fail. 
 
We then talk about his Cows for Cambodia trip, which he is running in September, a charity event where you get to learn about farming in Cambodia, and also give something back to those who are more in need. If you want more info follow this link 

Genetics: Improving efficiency and creating 6 legged lambs.

We chat with Alastair Rayner, an independent beef extension officer. In this podcast we discuss the using genetics to improve efficiency in a herd, but also a secondary benefit, reducing emissions. 
A really interesting discussion, with strong linkages back into farm profitability. 

'On an even Kealy' with Emma Kealy MP.

On this podcast, we have Emma Kealy MP, the deputy leader of the Victorian National Party, and shadow minister for agriculture and mental health. 
We discuss the recent heatwave, fires, the CFA levy, renewables and a whole lot more. 

AgWatchers X EP10: The new A$138 million bill for ag from the government.

Our fortnightly market update. We talk about grains, cattle, sheep and the new change in who pays for export certifications from the government. 

Australian agriculture hitting new highs

On todays podcast, we have a chat with Jared Greenville of ABARES. In this discussion we discuss the 100bn target, the value of ag, the risks to ag and the new updates on the Australian crop. 
We also discuss the March ABARES conference, which we recommend attending - either online or in person. Find out about the conference by clicking below:https://www.agriculture.gov.au/event/abares-outlook

When you Whish upon a senator.

The AgWatchers podcast is an open platform for different views, and we have had politicians from most of the major parties. This week, we have Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, the Greens senator for Tasmania. Peter holds the Greens portfolio for agriculture. 
In this podcast, we discuss competition in agriculture, ACCC changes, net zero, his favourite politicians, and a range of other topics. 
Peter comes from a farming background and has qualifications in Economics and a career in banking and finance. 

AgWatchersX EP9: Trump-XI.

Our fortnightly market update. We talk about grains, cattle, sheep and wool - and the new Trump deal. 

AgWatchersX EP8: Farmers aid, cattle exports, grains holding

Our fortnightly market update, brought to you by Sproutag. We talk about the state of the grain markets, the potential for aid for US farmers, beef and sheep exports. 

The pests invading Australia

In this podcast, we have Jack Gough, the CEO of the Invasive Species Council. We learnt a lot from this podcast about the various species invading Australia, how to control them, and the strength of the hunting lobby. 
 

AgWatchersX EP7: Biofuels bonanza (for grain and livestock), beef/sheep prices rocketing higher

Our fortnightly market update. We talk on this podcast about the livestock industry trending higher, the sheep ships no longer coming and the impact of the new biofuels announcement from Albo on the grain and livestock sectors. 

Who represents farmers in Parliament?

We had a chat with Tyson Cattle, who runs his own consultancy (Salmon Haven), but for years has been behind the scenes in the agripolitical space. 
Tyson is undertaking a Nuffield project, which aims to review advocacy strategies in the agricultural industry. Tyson is independent, like EP3, and provides us with a good update on what is happening, where we are excelling, and where we are falling short as an industry. 

AgWatchersX EP6: Why are grain prices low, grain fed beef on the rise

Our fortnightly market update, supported by SproutAg.  
You can also visit our new grain trading simulator, which can be found here
You can visit the SproutAg website by clicking here

Chief of farming, Mushroom farming and beef wellingtons

We have a chat with Georgia Beattie, Australia's largest organic mushroom farmer. We talk about a range of topics from whether the government should have a Chief Farmer, growing mushrooms and the impact of the beef wellington trial on the mushroom sector. 

AgWatchers X5: Canadian Canola Cancelled, Livestock going gangbusters

Our fortnightly market update, supported by SproutAg.  
You can also visit our new grain trading simulator, which can be found here
You can visit the SproutAg website by clicking here

Fighting Drought, protesting policy and more with John Bennett

As the final in our series talking with presenters/panellists from the Future Ag Expo, we have John Bennett on for a chat. A great discussion where we talk about how to fight drought, the protest in Victoria and a whole lot more. 
Remember to register for the future ag expo by clicking here

Roleplaying, personalities and sales

In the lead-up to the future ag expo, we have a chat with Georgia Stormont. Georgia is a sales coach, and provides advice to companies on how to approach their relationships with farmers. In this podcast we talk about personalities, we do a roll play, and a whole lot more. 
Make sure to get organised for the future ag expo by clicking here

AI Explosion

AgWatchers and Episode 3 have been at the forefront of AI for years, as you all know. It turns out that you can do more than make images from it. We talk to Future Ag Expo presenter Lachie Vogt, who is the founder of Algorithm, an AI developer for agriculture.As usual we talk about a range of topics, both serious and (mostly) not so serious. We also bring back our old intro music after requests from multiple listeners who missed it.Links below:https://futureagexpo.com.au
https://www.aigorithm.com.au