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A Place to Call Home | Stories from Australian Agriculture

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A Place to Call Home , hosted by Sam Fryer , is a podcast for the next generation of Australian primary producers, sharing the stories, lessons and insights from people building a life on the land. Through honest conversations with farmers, industry leaders and rural entrepreneurs , each episode explores the journeys behind agriculture — the successes, the challenges, and the decisions that shape life in rural Australia. Guests share first-hand experiences from across the industry, along with practical knowledge to help guide those looking to build their future in agriculture and find a place...

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#53: How to create "A Place To Call Home" while working full time with Nick Holland 28.03.2025 45:11

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 53 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we chat with Nick Holland, who shares his journey to land ownership while working full-time and the lessons he's learned along the way. In this episode, we discuss: Building a real estate portfolio Navigating family succession in agriculture Agisting and leasing country while building a herd How building equity can su...

#52: Building a Sustainable business with Simone and Harry from Bush Agribusiness 21.03.2025 41:26

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 52 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we chat with Simone Parker and Harry Evan from Bush Agribusiness , where they share valuable insights on how consultancy can elevate your agricultural business. In this episode, we discuss: The Business Edge course and its impact Key findings from the Australian Beef Report What top producers are doing to stay ahead How co...

#51: Journey to growing Apples in Orange with Iain McLennan 14.03.2025 53:32

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 51 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we chat with Iain MacLennan, who shares his exciting journey into the apple industry and what it’s like stepping into a completely new field. In this episode, we discuss: Transitioning into a new industry Growing apples in Orange and what that looks like day-to-day Working in a family business Diversifying assets for long-...

#50 Creating a life on farm and overcoming adversity with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce. 07.03.2025 1:08:52

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 50 of A Place to Call Home Podcast. In this milestone episode, we chat with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce , where they share their inspiring journey to land ownership and their incredible resilience in overcoming adversity. In this episode, we dive into: Their journey into real estate investing Building their business to become full-time producers T...

#49: Going from no cows to feeding the world with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow 28.02.2025 1:04:37

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 49 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we sit down with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow , who shares her inspiring journey in creating a standout business that connects consumers directly with Australian farmers. In this episode, we dive into: Bianca's path to land ownership Overcoming significant challenges and disasters The journey from paddock to plate Buil...

#48: What is carbon? with Khory Hancock 22.11.2024 52:14

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 48 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Khory Hancock, who will take us on a deep dive into the world of carbon. Throughout this episode we chat about - Carbon, what is it? - ACCU, what does it mean. - What are the different carbon project methods - Why is there such a focus on carbon right now - The part that agriculture can play in changing the world....

#47: Creating something of your own, while in a family business with Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise 15.11.2024 41:57

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 47 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise. Throughout this episode we cover a range of topics and hear from Mel about her journey to creating Rural Women's Exercise. We also chat about - Coming into a family business - Some of challenges that she faced and how she overcame them - The importance of exer...

#46: Getting into the Pasture Raised Egg business with Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs 08.11.2024 40:28

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 46 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs and we chat about her land ownership journey as well as all things chickens and pasture raised eggs. We also chat about - Her journey working in the mines - Share investing - Building up their real estate investments - Buying a piece of land - Starting a pasture raised egg...

#45: Having a "Farm Life Plan" with Claudia Bryant from Farm Life Plan 01.11.2024 40:34

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 45 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Claudia Bryant from the Farm Life plan, throughout the chat we cover a range of topics including. - Growing up in a failed succession plan - Working with in agribusiness - Side Hustles Vs Business - Creating a business - What Claudia has learnt from teaching primary producers and people creating a place to call ho...

#44: Livestock are what they eat with Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition 25.10.2024 52:26

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 44 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition and we talk about all things animal health and nutrition. As well as, - Growing up on a property - Her Journey to becoming an animal nutritionist - Why animal nutrition is so important - What you should look our for in your business - How can you improve you livestock bu...

#43: Working hard to create "A Place To Call Home" with Luke Neill 18.10.2024 26:56

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 43 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Luke Neill, who shares his story to finding A Place to Call Home. Throughout the episode we will hear Luke talk about his journey so far as well as. - Building a career in Mining and Gas - Purchasing Real estate - What he would have done differently looking back - Purchasing a property - Finding the right business...

#42: Some Tricks and Tips to get started investing with Nat and Kahlia Mickan from Invest Out West Podcast. 11.10.2024 54:49

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 41 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Nat and Kahlia Micken from Invest Out West Podcast, to chat about all things investing and getting started. We will also chat about - Their Journey to Land ownership - Going through succession - Money Mindset - Getting started investing - Why they invest out west - What they have learnt along the way...

#41: What is ESG and how will it affect your land ownership journey with Ana Almeida from TNQ Drought Hub 04.10.2024 38:21

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 41 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Ana Almeida from Tropical North Queensland Drought Hub. Throughout we will be chatting all about ESG and how it will affect your land ownership journey. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Ana's journey to Australia - What does ESG stand for and what does it mean? - Why is it important conv...

#40: Creating "A Place to Call Home" during a crisis with Tam Michalek 27.09.2024 58:44

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 40 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Tam Michalek. Tam was one of youngest people to ever have a live export licence in Australia and throughout this journey we chat all about live export and her journey to finding A Place to Call Home. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Finding her place to Agriculture - Moving to WA - Working in...

#39: Going from five head to a cattle station with Kylie Stretton 20.09.2024 57:43

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 39 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Kylie Stretton from Red Hill Station. This is a great episode for anyone looking to chase that dream of owning a cattle station. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Growing up in the bush - Working in Agriculture - Raising kids in Rural Australia - Building an asset and paying off debt - Buidlin...

#38: Creating a legacy through the Lachlan Hughes Foundation with Phillip Hughes. 13.09.2024 30:50

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 38 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Phillip Hughes from the Lachlan Hughes Foundation . Throughout this Episode we chat about. - The Hughes journey towards regenerative agriculture - The difference it has made in their business - The lasting legacy of Lachlan Hughes - The history of the Lachlan Hughes Foundation - What does the program...

#37: Carless, Bookless, Moneyless, Homeless, Restless, but not Hopeless with Alice Mabin 06.09.2024 57:20

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 37 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this Episode we chat to Alice Mabin from Al Mabin Photography and Agrishots . This is a great episode and we cover a range of topics. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Growing up in New Zealand - Overcoming a Horse riding accident - Moving to Australia - Working in Agriculture and Agirbusiness right across the globe...

#36: What to do when looking to buy a property with Brennan Leggett from Preston Rowe Paterson North Queensland 10.05.2024 53:03

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 36 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Brennan Leggett from Preston Rowe Paterson. Through this episode we chat about the dos and don'ts when is comes to going to a property inspection. We will also chat about - Changing your thoughts about what a "starter block" looks like - What you should thinking about before looking ar...

#35: Succession tips from Mark Westcott from Rural Succession Solutions 03.05.2024 49:50

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 35 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Mark Westcott from Rural Succession Solutions, and you guessed it, we are chatting about all things succession planning. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Marks journey to becoming a Succession planner - Why suc...

#34: Creating your own slice of paradise with Brad Inglis from Sturt Plains Brahmans 26.04.2024 53:55

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 34 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Brad Inglis from Sturt Plain. Succession has been a big topic this season and today we chat about what its like coming into a family business and working through the process. Throughout this Episode we also chat about....

#33: Paving your own way and continuing a legacy with Callan Solari from Tropical Vets 19.04.2024 1:03:25

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 33 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Callan Solari from Tropical Vets. We cover a range of topics in this conversation. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - His connection to Brahmans - Continuing a family legacy - Becoming a Vet - Becoming a partner...

#32: Taking over the reins with Hamish Brett from Brett Cattle Company. 12.04.2024 41:09

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 32 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Hamish Brett from Brett Cattle Company. This was a great conversation, and we covered a wide range of topics. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Working in a family business - Going away to become a Vet - Starti...

#31: Finding his own way after succession with Ashley Kirk 05.04.2024 40:58

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 31 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Ashley Kirk from Rockley Brahmans. We cover a range of topics on this podcast, and I am very grateful for Ashley being so open and generous while sharing his experiences. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Going...

#30: How to build a successful team around you with Alissa Herman from Golden Triangle Group 29.03.2024 45:26

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 30 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on todays episode we chat to Alissa Herman from Golden Triangle Group. This is a great a conversation for anyone wondering how to build a successful team around them. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Alissa's Journey to Golden Triangle Grou...

#29: Going from repairing smashed cars to fulltime beef producer with Adam Turner from Springhill Beef 22.03.2024 42:20

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 29 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on todays episode we chat to Adam Turner from Springhill beef. This is a cracker of a conversation for anyone looking to become a fulltime producer and stuck in the transition phase. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Running a hail damage repair...