Humans of Agriculture

What do people expect from the Dairy industry? James McRae's family have been farming the same land for generations, they're continually learning and evolving. They know that it's important to care for their environment, that they responsibly use water, that their animals are well cared for, and that they are looking at ways to reduce their emissions. Such a privilege to get to spend time with James and his family. Dairy Australia NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Uncertainty is daunting and any business leader knows its so important to reduce the number of variables that are out of your control. For farmers, that list can go on and on.... In the little town of Tilba, Erica knew they needed to have more control and security around their future beyond their most important role, being dairy farmers. So they began processing their milk then came cheese and well - what could be next?!  Check out the video in full on our YouTube Channel: 'Humans of Agriculture'

In the little township of Tilba, Dairy Farming has been helping drive the local economy for generations. Today, Erica Dibden and the team at Tilba Real Dairy plays a vital role in the local economy. 🥛 Employing 30 people across the Farm and Factory 🚛 Their products are sold across the broader NSW Coastal area 💰 Tilba Dairy is crucial in attracting tourists and travellers to Tilba #Partnership: We've been working with the NSW Government, Dairy NSW, and Dairy Australia to gain first-hand insight into the Australian Dairy Industry and share these stories with our audiences and more broadly.

To kick off episode one of our latest series we are sitting down with Darren Thomas, Group Managing Director of Thomas Foods International. Across the series we're showcasing various stories of South Australian's who have faced significant adversity, embraced opportunity, planned for the future and are shaping a more vibrant and prosperous future for their businesses, communities and the industry. It's our hope that through sharing these stories and promoting the Livestock SA AgRi-Silience program we can see an improvement in strategic planning, confidence and long-term resilience for businesses. Check it out via the link below or wherever you find your favourite podcasts! https://lnkd.in/g4V_gJWJ

Automatic milking provides a whole new perspective to Dairy Farming. We recently had the chance to meet Tori from Chittick Dairy on the South Coast of NSW. Find the full video and read the story via the link below: https://lnkd.in/gQEEKu8u

How do robots milk cows? Glad you asked! We recently had the chance to head out to Chittick Dairy and learn more about Automated milking systems.

We love meeting businesses that are working directly with consumers. We caught up with Emma and the team at The Little Big Dairy Co, to find out how they manage consumer preferences in a way that works with their farm and branded dairy products.

In the heart of Dubbo, NSW, a remarkable story unfolds at The Little Big Dairy Co, where Emma Elliott and her father, Steve Chesworth, are not just dairy farmers, but they regard themselves as environmentalists.  Read on and watch the video below:

By the age of 20, Danny Thomas had lived in 20 homes - that ability to meet new people and build rapport would be a vital tool in building his career success. I really enjoyed the chance to understand more about Danny's back story, his childhood connection to Ulupna Island that would become cornerstone to his own Farming interests, the career journey so far, his advice to young people, and the realities of what it takes to be elite in your chosen field. Find the podcast via this link here: https://lnkd.in/gb-vC8nr

Mike Casey believes there is potential for "farmers to build the cheapest electricity system in the world" In his early twenties, Mike saw a gap in his early twenties to better connect graduates to the world of work. That venture with a couple of mates would come to a close in 2019 when they sold the business to SEEK. Looking for a change in his family's life, they headed home to New Zealand, and his expertise in technology and business would be transferred and applied at the cross section of agriculture and energy. Today he has established a fully electric operation and we were lucky enough to have the chance to check out Forest Lodge Orchard in early 2024 and see what is possible - amazingggg!! We cover in this chat: 🤝 The importance of trust in business partnerships 🚀 The importance of luck, tenacity and bravery as an entrepreneur 👣 The challenges and rewards of changing industries and professions 📈 Electrification to reduce costs and improve margins Receiving comments from friends over in NZ like the ones below are amazing! "You uncovered parts of Mike's story I'd never heard" Zanda McDonald Award Rewiring Aotearoa Karin Stark Find this episode on your favourite podcast by searching 'Humans of Agriculture' 🎧