Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this episode, we bring you the closing keynote from the A Place to Call Home: Next-Gen Ag Forum — a powerful and deeply personal session from Kat Reed on Overcoming Obstacles. Kat’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and sheer determination. From navigating life’s toughest seasons to finding strength in the face of burnout, big decisions, and unexpected setbacks, she shares pra...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. From succession and diversification to mental resilience and innovative farming practices, the conversation dives deep into the realities of building a business, caring for the land, and leading the next generation. Featuring: Mark Vass – Fifth-generation cane farmer from Home Hill, passionate soil-health advocate, and diversified business owner.John Board – From diesel fitter to full-time...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Callan Solari brought a fresh and practical perspective to the Next-Gen Ag Forum, sharing insights from his work as a veterinarian on how the next generation of producers can lift animal health, welfare, and productivity standards. Callan shared stories from his veterinary practice that highlighted the difference between reactive and proactive management — and how small changes can deliver...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Mark Westcott delivered a powerful and thought-provoking session on succession planning — not just as a business handover, but as a deeply personal and strategic process that shapes the future of families, farms, and communities. Drawing on years of experience in agribusiness, leadership, and mentoring, Mark explored how successful succession is built on open communication, clear expectati...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. The Thinking Outside the Box panel showcased four inspiring producers who have stepped away from traditional approaches to agriculture, building unique, profitable, and sustainable enterprises tailored to their passions and environments. Panel Members Jacob Wolki – Wolki FarmsKale & Karen Robinson – Goat Producers and former Butcher 2 Go owners.Kylie Stretton – Life on red HillRecordin...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Jacob Wolki is a farmer, business owner, and innovator who’s built a reputation for challenging the status quo. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, Jacob shared how he has created diverse, vertically integrated enterprises — from livestock and market gardening to direct-to-consumer retail — all by reimagining what’s possible in agriculture. Jacob’s story is a reminder that the ...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. This panel brought together: Andrew Cox – Generational Wealth Partners (Investing 101) Sam Spina – QRIDA (Loans & grants for producers) Alison Larard – Rural Financial Counselling Service (Tips & tricks for the next generation) Together they shared practical, no-nonsense advice on building strong financial foundations, seizing opportunities, and navigating challenges in agric...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical session, Andrew Cox from Generational Wealth Partners breaks down the fundamentals of investing for the next generation of agricultural producers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your financial strategy, Andrew’s talk provides a clear roadmap for building wealth and securing your future. Recording Credit: This episode was captured by Robbie Bo...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical and motivating session, Alison Larard from Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) shares her top tips and tricks for the next generation of primary producers looking to build a successful and sustainable future. Recording Credit: This episode was captured by Robbie Bolton from Dryland Co. Check out Dryland’s work and follow on Instagram: @drylandco or at Their w...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical and informative session, Sam Spina, Regional Area Manager for North Queensland at the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). Sam shared his insights on how producers can access finance, grants, and support programs to grow their operations. With years of experience working alongside farmers and agribusinesses, Sam broke down the available...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. This lively and insightful panel discussion, titled "Grains Opportunities in the North," brought together: Scott Loughnan: Dryland broadacre cropping & AgForce Grains Board memberScott Muller: 4th-generation grain grower from Biloela; AgForce Grains Board VPDavid Jochinke – President of the National Farmers’ Federation, grain producer & strong advocate for Australian agricult...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this insightful session, Brennan Leggett delivers a comprehensive Northern Property Market Update, diving deep into current trends, challenges, and opportunities in northern Queensland’s property landscape. Packed with local wisdom, practical insights, and foresight into what the future may hold for land ownership and growth strategies in the region. Recording Credit: This e...
Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Tom’s keynote took us back to where it all began — reflecting on his journey from city life to working his way to becoming a full-time producer. His story resonated deeply with many attendees who were moved by Tom’s candid honesty and determination. We’ve stayed in touch since Episode 1, and it was clear his opening session set the tone, drawing genuine conversation and connection ac...
Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 69 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast In this episode, Nathan Cleesby shares his journey from a non-agricultural background to founding Living Water Aquaculture, focusing on red claw farming. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he encountered, the importance of collaboration and research, and his approach to raising capital. Nathan emphasizes the significance of investing in knowledge and building a supportive team to achieve long-term su...
Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 68 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Sally Edwards, a dedicated steer trader from Taroom. Sally shares her experiences growing up in agriculture and the pivotal moments that led her to leave the family business. She candidly discusses the emotional challenges of this transition and how she and her husband successfully built their own thriving steer trading business. Through resilience and adapta...
Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 67 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. Join Sam Fryer as he sits down with Adam and Jacynta Coffey to explore their incredible journey from Tasmania to the Northern Territory. Discover how they navigated the challenges of agriculture, embraced opportunities, and built a life centered around resilience and growth. In this episode we chat about Embrace opportunities as they arise, even if they don't look perfect.Building resilience in agriculture is ...
Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 66 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this episode, Kristie Lisle shares her journey from a mining career to becoming a full-time primary producer in agriculture. She discusses her early life in agriculture, the challenges and sacrifices made while building a contracting business, and the importance of setting goals. Kristie emphasizes the significance of infrastructure development, technology adoption, and effective communication in ach...
Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 65 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this conversation, Nathan MacPhee shares his journey from a successful career in finance to founding Invest inya Farmer, a platform that allows urban investors to support agricultural production without owning land. He discusses the importance of understanding the agricultural landscape, the unique investment model that mitigates risk for farmers, and the emotional connection urban investors develop w...
Send us a text *It's school holidays so we have a special intro and outro for the podcast. G'day and welcome to episode 64 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this episode, Stuart Austin shares his journey in agriculture, discussing his experiences from managing large farms to his aspirations of owning land and cattle. He emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, mental health awareness in rural communities, and the shift towards regenerative agriculture. Stuart also introduces h...
Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 63 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this episode, Randal shares his unique journey from a city life to becoming a farmer, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of community support, creativity, and resilience in agriculture, especially during tough times like drought and COVID-19. Randal emphasizes the significance of building a community around farming and the impact of a Community S...