https://www.prettypodchttps://www.prettypodcasts.com/ asts.com/ Joining stock camps in north-west Queensland is about as tough as it gets, let alone holding your own there as a teenager. It kick-started a career in agriculture that has since spanned the country. For now, a pause, managing Elverton Pastoral in Blessington, Tasmania. And they say farmers wear many hats, so a mechanics apprenticeship, dog handling skills, courses in low stress stock handling and grazing management have all prepared young talent William Lyon for his current role. To learn more, William Lyon joins me now.

• His favourite place on the farm in Tasmania is driving around with his dogs and working the land.
• A typical day for William involves managing priority jobs, overseeing shearing and a lot of forward planning.
• With both parents having agricultural experience, he grew up in a diverse farming environment.
• William has pursued extensive professional development, taking on varied roles to learn as much as possible.
• This year he was welcomed into the National Agricultural Leadership Program run by the NFF, which included several days in Canberra focusing on leadership, self-profiling, personal development and a tour of Government House.
• William’s dedication to growth and contribution to the industry helped him stand out for the program.
• He has received multiple scholarships and continues to expand his knowledge, always eager to explore every avenue in agriculture.
• For anyone considering a career in the industry, William credits podcasts and mentors as key to his success and development.
• What he loves most about working on the land is working livestock with his dogs, even in the cold.
• The most unexpected thing to happen to William while working in this role.
• A common misconception about farming is that it’s like what’s shown on TV, with many underestimating the hours it takes.
• William’s ultimate dream for the future.

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.


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Tariffs are a bit of a buzz word right now. But what do they really mean for our farmers? The answer is – they can be good and bad. Who better to break it down for us than Julia Hausler. She runs a successful family farm, and holds influential roles within industry body GrainGrowers. Julia is a tireless advocate for economic and social opportunities in her part of the world, Victoria’s Wimmera region. To learn more Julia joins me now.

• Julia’s favourite place on the family farm is the creek, as it transforms throughout the years.
• She assists with the marketing, logistics, HR, financial planning and day-to-day running of the business.
• With a background in economics, Julia began her career after university and has since worked across four production areas.
• She believes the grain sector is currently facing major issues including global disruption and climate variability.
• Julia breaks down the complexities of tariffs, including the impacts of the Trump Tariffs and how they affect Australian farmers.
• She explains how everything farmers produce ultimately links back to the supply chain and trade agreements.
• She shares the situations where tariffs aren’t always bad and how Australia works around them depending on climate and production.
• Julia discusses Australia’s supply chain issues and the improvements that could be made in transport and logistics.
• She touches on the introduction of low carbon liquid fuel and the volume of Australian goods sent overseas.
• What Julia loves most about working on the land.
• The most unexpected thing to happen to Julia was surviving stepping on a brown snake.
• A common misconception about working on the land in Australia.
• Julia’s ultimate dream for the future.
  

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A love of food can most certainly take you anywhere, but perhaps an unlikely destination is a remote Northern Territory cattle station. It’s a path down which former Brisbane café owner Wendy Cox has ventured. For those of us who haven’t been lucky enough to try her recipes, she generously shares photos of the sizeable spreads she prepares for the cowboys and girls. To learn more about Wendy’s Cooking Adventures, the lady herself joins us now.

• Wendy’s favourite place on the station is Telstra Hill, where you can see for miles and enjoy amazing sunsets.
• She traded café life in Brisbane for station life in the Northern Territory.
• A typical day starts at 4:30am, feeding up to 45 people, chatting with them and cooking.
• Wendy only came for a short stay in the Northern Territory and never left. The red dirt is well and truly under her skin.
• In March 2024, Wendy arrived at the historic Tipperary Station and shared how she went about securing her spot there as head cook.
• The number of people she cooks for fluctuates between customers, guests and staff, but on average for a meal she has 20 people.
• Her favourite recipes are the classic belly fillers like ham and cheese toasties, and she loves watching everyone connect over food.
• Wendy started writing after moving to the station and is now working on a cookbook called ‘From Cafés to Cattlestation.’
• She’s had some adventures, from seeing baby crocodiles to meeting famous actors.
• What Wendy loves most about life on the land is the people.
• The most unexpected thing to happen since starting her outback cooking adventures.
• A common misconception about her work is the budget she has to work with.
• Wendy’s Ultimate Dream for the future

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.


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