Emerge

Nigel Blieschke is the head viticulturist at Torbreck Wines, located in the Barossa Valley in South Australia. The Torbreck plantings in the Barossa are some of the oldest vines in Australia and have some of the most interesting soil types to grow in. Nigel has a keen understanding of the relationship between these soils and the premium vines that grow in them. We discuss the innovative methods he is using to cultivate vines that grow premium grape products for winemakers, and how the humble sheep is helping to revolutionise vineyard management with his unique approach. Please enjoy as we explore what it's like to manage vines that yield amazing fruit with an equally impressive history. Show Notes With thanks to Nigel Blieschke  Learn more here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenton McRae only took up farming a few years ago, but innovation is in Brenton's veins. After a move from Alice Springs to Kadina, South Australia, Brenton took on challenges and opportunities at the same time on his property that led to an award-winning operation involving diverse land usage and income generation. We talk about evaluating opportunities, the importance of community interaction and involvement, and what it takes to get ideas off the ground! Show Notes With thanks to Brenton McRae Learn more here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farming history runs deep through Corbins' veins. His family settled into the Freeling area near the Barossa Valley in South Australia in the 1800s and have been producing high-quality hay ever since. Corbin works on the family farm with 3 generations of other Schusters. Their operations include growing cereal grains, medic and clover seed production, and specialist hay growing and processing. We chat about their decision nearly 17 years ago to invest in a prototype hay processing plant that is now at the core of their domestic hay marketing operation, diversifying farm income, succession planning, community building, and recovery after natural disasters. Please enjoy a very interesting perspective on modern farming. Show Notes With thanks to Corbin Schuster Learn more here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Pegler runs one of the most innovative sheep stud operations in Australia. Embracing new technology as it comes along and a passion for animal genetics, Don is achieving amazing results in animal performance. We talk about how he embraces data collection, analysis, and statistical-based decision making, and how this can power improvement in animal production systems. Show Notes With thanks to Don Pegler Learn more here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Thomas is a work place health and safety expert who has a unique and refreshing take on the subject. Alex tries to promote a practical approach to on-farm safety, and her campaign '#plantaseedforsafety is changing the safety outlook in agriculture for the better. Show Notes With thanks to Alex Thomas Learn more here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Morello is passionate about agriculture. Based in Mildura, VIC, with clients in horticulture, viticulture, and broadacre cropping, Dave is taking a mixed approach to his consultancy, mixing new technologies with old while focusing on sustainability. Show Notes With thanks to Dave Morello Learn more here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lea Hannah from Western Sydney University is a specialist on pollinating insects. We talk the importance of pollinators in tree crops such as almonds, how flowers aren't just flowers, and about the work being done in cooperation with S&W Seed Company on making available floral resources. Show Notes With thanks to Lea Hannah Learn more about S&W Pollinators here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Coe is the man in the know at S&W Seed Company Australia for hybrid crops. We talk plant breeding, the usefulness of hybrid crops, and technologies that are new to Australian agriculture. Show Notes With thanks to Rodney Coe Learn more about S&W Hybrid crops here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Hood from Hello Friday is a digital branding and communications specialist, but also one half of the creative team behind the leading childrens educational brand; George the Farmer, as seen on the ABC and in schools around Australia. On this episode of Emerge, Ben and Tom talk growing up in the country, building an online business in a rural community, and important messages for the youth of today. Show Notes Find out more about Ben Hood and George The Farmer here: https://www.georgethefarmer.com.au/  Learn more about S&W GLT60 Lucerne here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  With thanks to Scott deBruin  Find out more about S&W Seed Co here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott deBruin is the managing director of Mayura Station, a vertically integrated Full Blood Wagyu beef operation in the South East of South Australia. We talk about his award-winning beef brand, elite animal genetics, and what makes a good steak... Show Notes Find out more about Mayura Station and Scott here: http://www.mayurastation.com/ Learn more about S&W Mona Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/  Your Host is Tom Damin  With thanks to Scott deBruin  Find out more about S&W Seed Co here: https://www.swseedco.com.au/      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerge is the new podcast from S&W Seed Company that explores the origins behind great innovations in agriculture in Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.