Salt of the Earth, Farm Stories

14/12/2024

**New Podcast Episode: Conservation Champion!**

In this new episode, we sit down with Peter Barnes to discuss the remarkable discovery of human remains over 40,000 years old. We also explore the challenges and rewards of managing Ned’s Corner Station, a vital conservation property.

A thought-provoking conversation with a true gentleman, deeply passionate about both history and nature.

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11/12/2024

This Friday, we speak with the incredible Peter Barnes near Mildura. His dedication to conservation and love for the country is truly extraordinary.
A true gentleman.
Don't miss it!

07/12/2024

Farming in SA with Trevor Crawford.
Clever farming and a healthy outlook.
Legend!
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04/12/2024

⭐️Episode preview⭐️

This Friday, we continue our chat with the inspiring Crawford family. Trevor Crawford talks with us about the importance of healthy soil. It’s an underground community that we need to learn more about.

Loved this chat with Trevor, can’t wait to share it with you Friday.

03/12/2024

⭐️Episode flashback ⭐️ A favourite of our listeners is this beautiful chat with Judy Brewer. We chat with Judy about the special bond she shares with the animals of her farm.

Stream now on your favourite podcast app. Link to Spotify in comments below.

29/11/2024

Published today…!
Uncle David Wandin is a Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder managing a farm north of Melbourne.

We learn about his passion for cultural teaching and learning as well as his farm practices.

His care for country shines bright.

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27/11/2024

Episode sneak peak……!
I’ve learnt so much from Indigenous Elder Uncle Dave Wandin. We discuss his deep connection to Country and his identity, as well as his passionate work teaching others how to care for the land. Uncle Dave is currently managing a farm just north of Melbourne.

In this episode, we dive into fascinating topics like mosaic burning and bush tucker—insights I found truly eye-opening. It's a great episode that you won’t want to miss. Be sure to tune in this Friday!

26/11/2024

Flash back to episode 7 when we hear from Mary Brewer. The city girl who turns country very quickly in the hills of Mudgegonga.
My friend Mary turns 94 today. Happy birthday Mary.
Love this episode!

23/11/2024

A cracking episode with Luke Crawford just released!

Discover how the innovative cropping methods he is using are not only keeping the soil healthier, but enriching it with Nitrogen, naturally.

I had a great day with Luke and his family. Listen now on all major podcast platforms. Link to Spotify in comments below.

20/11/2024

This Fridays release comes from SA. Luke Crawford talks about their clever cropping method.
Can’t wait to publish this one.

17/11/2024

Flashback to Larakoona, Part 2, when we spoke with Marcus Richardson about enhancing farm dams. We learn about the benefits for agriculture, water quality and biodiversity.

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15/11/2024

Published today.
A chat with Holly Crawford from Jamestown in SA.
Holly is driving positive change to the landscape.
Large scale plantings to enhance biodiversity, carbon sequestration and cropping benefits.
Loved this conversation with Holly.
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13/11/2024

This week we head to SA and meet an amazing family on a cropping farm. On Friday we publish our chat with Holly about life on the farm and making big environmental changes. Can’t wait to release this episode.

12/11/2024

Flashback to episode 13 when we spoke to Dave McAuley the man that can make water run uphill!

In this episode, we explore the clever techniques Dave uses to slow down water movement, effectively reducing erosion and preventing surface soil loss on farms.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Dave’s handy work first-hand and know you will find this chat as intriguing as I did!

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09/11/2024

Table Top Angus.
Jessica and Tim Scott have built a successful Angus Stud and Commercial Beef Breeding Operation.
We talk genetics, genomics, embryo transfer and more.
Congrats to these two champions.
Enjoy this podcast!

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06/11/2024

South Australia podcast trip.
Captured feeding time from motel window at Burra.

01/11/2024