The magnificent seven
The Magnificent Seven Agwatchers Podcasts
While Episode 3 is our serious business venture, we have a hobby side gig called the Agwatchers Podcast. This month marks our four year anniversary so for those that haven’t yet had the “pleasure” of listening in or are relatively new subscribers here is a list of a few of my most favourite episodes for you to catch up on (in no particular order).
Ukraine & Agriculture
A live recording on Twitter spaces podcast from Ukraine as the Russian invasion starts. We have a live talkback discussion about the Invasion of Ukraine by Russia. We invited Elena Neroba and Masha Belikova, both grain analysts living in Ukraine to let us know how they are. We also talk to a whole bunch of different folk about the ongoing situation in Ukraine and its impact. Switter, Yeti, Stefan Meyer (and his wife), Simon McDougall and Brett Hosking. (Sound quality not great at points as it is live and during an invasion, but audible.)
The Great Fuel Crisis of 2022
Fuel prices have gone through the roof – but is there a larger, more structural issue looming? We have a chat with John Blackburn AO, former Air Vice-Marshal and Deputy Chief of the RAAF. John has been working investigating supply chains as a part of Australia’s national security. In this discussion, we find out how much at risk our fuel supply chain is (along with many other products).
Two Bob’s Worth – Bob Katter MP
We chat with Australia’s current longest-running federal minister Bob Katter, from far north Queensland. We hear Bob’s views on ethanol, farm labour, land clearing laws and much more.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/170-two-bobs-worth/?i=1000612576738
Carbon Cowboys
“I’d rather die than sell carbon credits.” At the ABARES conference, we listened to Fiona Conroy, a livestock producer from near Geelong, discuss her farm and environmental markets (namely carbon). In this presentation, Fiona discussed points never usually mentioned in reference to carbon markets – the risks that farmers face in selling credits. We thought we would get her onto the podcast to have a chat about her views.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/158-carbon-cowboys/id1519923844?i=1000603557909
It’s a bugs life
We have a chat with Olympia Yarger, CEO of Goterra. A company turning food waste into fertilizer and food/feed. Olympia is was the Australian of the year for ACT in 2023, and has a species of fly named after her. In this very lighthearted podcast we chat about everything from waste removal, animal feed and fertilizer shortages, and crossfitters use of cricket powder………
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-bugs-life/id1519923844?i=1000648012539
Rusted on Agriculture
We have a chat with political and rural journalist Gabrielle Chan about a whole range of topics from rural change and leadership to country politics. Gabrielle is the author of ‘Rusted Off’ and a coming book titled ‘Why you should give a f*ck about farming’.
The facts on FMD
We talk to Mark Schipp, the Australian Chief Veterinarian Officer. In this podcast we go through the facts about FMD (and LSD/Varroa mite). Are we prepared? Are feral pigs a risk? Do footbaths work? Do we need to ban Bali trips? What is the compensation? What is the risk? What are the controls in place? and a few other topics.