Sharing the most inspiring stories from gate to plate
We talk to people involved in every avenue of the food & fibre network. From fresh farm crops, dairy products and different types of meat, right through to the clothes you wear on your back.
COWS, TRIATHLONS & A GIRL WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH FARMING
When Daisy Higgs was younger, she never thought she'd end up falling in love with farming. Fast forward a few years and she is now the manager of an 180-cow dairy operation in the Waikato, and has numerous Dairy Industry award titles under her belt. Oh, and did I mention she competes in triathlons?!
This episode has a focus on careers in agriculture.
LUCERNE, BOOKS & ONE VERY RESILIENT FARMER
In 1999 Doug Avery was in a bad way. The Marlborough sheep and beef farmer was barely coping, personally and financially, after his local area encountered eight years of straight drought. It wasn't a case of overnight success with Doug, but fast forward to today and Doug will tell you the last 20 years have made all of the challenges worth it. In 2017, Doug wrote his first book 'The Resilient Farmer' as a way to reach out to fellow farmers who were going through tough times. Book #2 is due out July 2022 - so watch this space!
This episode has a focus on mental health.
HEREFORDS, BANKING & A MAN WITH MANY STRINGS TO HIS BOW
Sam Tipping is a man with many strings to his bow. His career began with a gap year to Canada, starting his own fencing contracting business, and breeding a Hereford Stud to now working as an Agribusiness Partner with BNZ.
This episode has a focus on careers in agriculture.
DAIRY, RUGBY & A NEW ZEALAND YOUNG FARMERS TITLE
James Robertson is one of those people who is always on the go. He's driven, ambitious, and has a sense of drive like no other. James works as a Technical Assistant in the Co-operative Affairs of Fonterra and is heavily involved with many different projects.
In 2019, James was crowned as the 51st FMG Young Farmer of the Year at an age of just 22, making him the competitions youngest ever winner.
This episode has a focus on careers in agriculture.
ALTERNATIVE SNACKS, FABA BEANS & A LEFT FIELD IDEA
Angus Woods is the owner of Left Field Foods. Left Field products are grown and manufactured in the town of Goondiwindi, which is located 350 km south-west of Brisbane.
Angus' family started farming at Billa Billa in the 1950s. What started off as a grain and live stock farming operation has now evolved into a diversified vertically integrated agribusiness from ‘Farm to Bag’. The Woods family business is now into its 3rd generation with the 4th generation not far away. The business is now comprised of five properties spanning approximately 14,000 hectares.
This episode is a gate to plate story.
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We are always looking for inspiring tales from the field and beyond. If you or someone you know has a story that you think is worth sharing, please get in touch!
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