In this episode of Talking Aussie Farming, we sit down with Nigel Pannett, Managing Director of Compass Agri Australia. Nigel is an experienced finance and agribusiness professional who learned the ropes of farming in New Zealand before bringing those lessons across the Tasman.

We explore how Nigel and his team have spent the past decade developing a $120 million dairy asset into a profitable agricultural portfolio acrss 7 farms. Based in southern Tasmania, the operation now runs a herd of 5,500 milking cows and is underpinned by strategically important water assets.

Nigel shares what he loves about the dairy industry, the challenges of operating at scale and how technology is helping farmers improve productivity, efficiency and animal management.

Whether you’re a farmer, investor or simply interested in the business of agriculture, this episode offers a fascinating look inside one of Australia’s significant dairy portfolios.

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In this episode of Talking Aussie Farming, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Australian water markets with Lachlan Campbell, Executive Manager of Rivco. Rivco manages approximately $300 million of water assets across the Murray-Darling Basin and is one of Australia's leading providers of water entitlement leasing solutions for farmers and irrigators.

Lachlan shares his expertise as a Chartered Accountant and agribusiness professional, taking us through the history and evolution of water entitlements in Australian agriculture, why water markets exist, and the critical role they play in supporting productive farming businesses.

We explore the economics behind water markets, the key drivers of water market pricing, and how investors and farmers think about portfolio strategy. We discuss which agricultural sectors are most dependent on secure water access, the debate between owning versus leasing water entitlements, and how changing regulations are shaping the future of the industry.

The conversation also examines government water buybacks, the long-term outlook for water markets, and how developments in global agricultural regions—including California's almond industry—could influence Australian water demand and investment trends.

And, in true Talking Aussie Farming fashion, we even discover whether Lachlan prefers tap water or sparkling water!

Whether you're a farmer, agribusiness professional, investor, or simply curious about one of Australia's most unique and important asset classes, this episode provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing water markets today.

Tune in now to gain a deeper understanding of the asset that underpins Australian agriculture: water.

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In this episode of Talking Aussie Farming, we dive deep with Oli Le Lievre, founder of Humans of Agriculture — one of Australia’s leading storytellers in agriculture, driven by curiosity, connection and a passion for people.

Having hosted more than 500 powerful conversations and stories from across the country, Oli shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Sydney to becoming a powerful voice connecting the entire sector through storytelling.

We explore the passion behind Humans of Agriculture, the importance of human connection in farming, and Oli’s vision to help shape a better planet by unlocking health, happiness, and prosperity through food and fibre production.

Oli also reflects on some of his most memorable interviews, the impact those conversations have had, and why storytelling plays such a critical role in the future of Australian agriculture.

Along the way, we chat about:

• Oli’s path into agriculture and the curiosity that sparked it

• The future of Australian farming and agribusiness

• Oli’s favourite country pub

• How Humans of Agriculture is evolving into a talent and storytelling platform helping agribusinesses showcase their people, stories, and opportunities — creating something others genuinely want to be part of

A great conversation filled with insight, optimism, and a genuine passion for Aussie agriculture 🌾🎙️

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