Janine Batters

AgriDetective

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

Hi, I'm Janine Batters producer and host of AgriDetective. I'm an Australian mixed farmer, a communications consultant, former journalist and someone who really wants to build the understanding of the Australian ag industry and its opportunities so we can farm smarter, not harder and be more profitable which I believe can go hand in hand with caring for our environment. I'll discuss with experts in their field the evolving challenges and innovations shaping Australian agriculture. From cutting-edge agronomic research and agtech to workforce management, leadership, finance, nutrient strategies...

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Janine Batters

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Ep. 3: Managing farm finances and keeping your head in the game in a tough season with Dan Toohey 08.12.2025 26:01

In the third episode of AgriDetective, Janine Batters chats with Planfarm Advisory's Farm Business Advisor Daniel Toohey about managing farm finances and keeping your head in the game in a tough season. The information in this episode is general in nature. Before making any decisions—agronomic, financial or otherwise—speak to your own trusted financial and/business advisers. If you loved...

Ep. 2: Pulse Points: Cracking the Code of Lentils with Dr Jason Brand 14.11.2025 35:45

In the second episode of AgriDetective, host— farmer, communications consultant and former journalist—Janine Batters chats with the pulse agronomy expert Dr Jason Brand from Frontier Farming Systems about the benefits, challenges and considerations when producing lentils in Australia. By the end of this podcast you will gain an understanding of lentil: - soil types, - fungicide strategies -d...

AgriDetective Trailer 21.10.2025 0:41

Support the show Find Janine on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-batters-a5083b166/ In the spirit of reconciliation, AgriDetective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. Disclaimer: AgriDetective makes no warranties regarding merchantability, fitness f...

Ep. 1. Nitrogen Innovation at Farmers’ Fingertips 17.10.2025 24:24

“Probably in the medium term, in fact, it's actually the stability of price and the security of supply that are the most, exciting and interesting aspects of our technology. “If you can shorten those supply chains, put fewer links in the supply chains, fewer participants in those supply chains, they're just, less volatile and you know, a wise grower said to me, farming is all about mana...