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Unearthed: The people changing Australian agriculture

AgriFutures Australia
Australian Agriculture
Australia
Laryngeal Neuropathy
Agrifutures Australia
Agrifutures Rural Women's Award
Agrifutures
Horse Racing
Women In Agriculture
Thoroughbred Horses
Varroa Destructor
Habermayer Grading System
Veterinary Assessments
Honey Bee Industry
Agrifutures Chicken Meat Program
Sesame
Industrial Hemp
Ginger
Blue-Green Aphids
Red-Legged Earth Mite
Beekeeping

When big ideas and new opportunities run up against established practices of farming in Australia’s unique environment, there’s tough choices to be made - tune in as we unearth the farmers, scientists and big characters who have found a new path to a more profitable, productive and resilient future for Australian agriculture. “Unearthed: The people changing agriculture” is brought to you by AgriFu... more

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Abby Templeton
Nuffield Scholar studying tissue culture for clean planting material in ginger
Templeton Ginger; Nuffield Scholar funded by AgriFutures
Episode: Ginger and Jive
John Templeton
Grandfather in the ginger farming family; founder figure and ballroom dancer
Templeton Ginger
Episode: Ginger and Jive
Dylan Corner
Subject matter expert on root-knot nematodes from Queensland DPI
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DPI)
Episode: Ginger and Jive
John Lockwood
Managing Director, Goldfield's Honey
Goldfield's Honey
Episode: Bushfires and bees
Ellie Whelan
Representative from Just Meat Protein, CSIRO-backed startup
Just Meat Protein
Episode: Cow collars and meatshakes
Andrew Fraser
Representative from Halter
Halter
Episode: Cow collars and meatshakes
Fiona Mann
Entrepreneur turning canola crop into Block 275 cold-pressed oil
Block 275 Canola Oil (WA)
Episode: Liquid gold: Extracting every drop of value from the farm
Ros Vodusek
Founder of Rich Glen Olives, expanding from olives to a broader food and skincare brand
Rich Glen Olives
Episode: Liquid gold: Extracting every drop of value from the farm
John Harvey
Retiring Managing Director of AgriFutures; former CEO of GRDC
AgriFutures Australia; Grains Research and Development Corporation
Episode: The art of deep listening, with John Harvey

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Michael Thompson
Host of Unearthed; drives conversations on innovation, research-to-practice translation, and industry transformation in Australian agriculture.

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It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top, with Courtney Bailey
Q: What role did mentors and the Horizon Scholarship play in shaping your career trajectory?
Mentors provided practical guidance and inspiration, while the Horizon Scholarship expanded her network and exposed her to research psychology and leadership practices, ultimately guiding her toward Voconiq and Country to Canberra.
It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top, with Courtney Bailey
Q: As a relatively young CEO, what have been some of the hard-won lessons you've learned?
Balancing multiple roles requires clear boundaries and an open dialogue with mentors and your team; authenticity and setting intentional limits help prevent burnout and ensure you can lead effectively without resentment.
Resistance: Lucerne’s fightback against insect pests
Q: Why is cross-regional collaboration important in addressing resistance?
Resistance is not contained to one farm or region; it spreads and affects multiple crops, so coordinated actions and sharing data across regions improve overall effectiveness and extend the useful life of control measures.
Resistance: Lucerne’s fightback against insect pests
Q: How does the time-right model help farmers, and how much difference does it make in practice?
The time-right model helps predict when to apply controls to catch mites before peak egg laying, and field data show it can shift spray timing by about two to three weeks, yielding better control with fewer sprays.
Resistance: Lucerne’s fightback against insect pests
Q: What does the red-legged earth mite prefer to eat and how does that affect management strategies?
The mites feed on a range of pasture and lucerne hosts and tend to stay in the paddock, which means early-season monitoring and timing of interventions are crucial to prevent severe damage before adult populations peak.

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A forward-looking series focused on practical innovation in Australian agriculture, blending research, industry leadership, and on-the-ground perspectives. Episodes commonly center on nutrition, bee health, veterinary science, horse racing, and market dynamics, with heavy emphasis on sustainability, productivity, and resilience. Guests range from university researchers to industry executives and beekeeping and veterinary professionals, often discussing how new science and policy align with commercial viability. The show frequently features programs and initiatives funded by AgriFutures Australia, highlighting collaboration between researchers and practitioners to address real-world agricultural challenges. This combination of rigorous exper... more

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