Agsolutely Fabulous

In episode 65 of Absolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja reunite in the studio to debrief recent events and station updates after widespread rain. Katja describes preparing for sowing oats and other crops and deciding between strip grazing, harvesting seed, or baling for fodder based on seasonal outlook and feed storage, while both discuss misconceptions about farmers’ intelligence and the constant...

In this episode of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja speaks with Rachel Gordon, a cattle producer near Oberon in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales who runs about 300 breeders with her husband, Andrew, across owned and leased country. They discuss why it’s important to give city kids opportunities in agriculture to bridge the urban–rural divide, including Rach’s experience hosting a motivated Sydn...

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In this episode of Absolutely Fabulous, Katja Williams sits down with Toni Dingle, author of 'Head Over Boots,' to discuss her experiences living on a cattle property, her writing journey, and her passion for gut health. Toni shares her unique insights into rural life, the importance of resilience, and how food impacts mental and physical health. The conversation touches on the challenges of farmi...

Early bird tickets for the Harvest Her Power Conference 2026 close TONIGHT at 11:30pm (Jan 31st) — and Episode 61 of AgFab is full of important updates, industry insights and community wins. In this episode we chat about: • Lamb Ad success and impact • Land development & navigating permits • Early bird ticket reminder • SheFarmer • Gillian’s Mini Me competition update •Thank you to everyone wh...

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#58 Biosecurity Christmas Warning, Robert Irwin Goes Global, Major Solar Farm Fire & 2025 sign off 🎣 Topic 1: Biosecurity Warning — Fishing Over Christmas & Why Imported Bait Is a Serious Risk As everyone gears up for Christmas holidays and families start heading to the river, the lake or the coast for a bit of downtime, we’re kicking off with a crucial biosecurity reminder . Using import...

✨ Episode 57: Q&A – Migraine Update, Farm Marriage Advice, Forgotten Women in Succession + Win Toni’s Rom-Com! Welcome to a jam-packed Agsolutley Fabulous Q&A episode! Today we dive into your questions—from health updates and farm-life realities to conference news, succession support, and even a spicy pre-Christmas pep talk. PLUS: Stay to the end to find out how you can WIN a copy of Toni...

petition - https://tr.ee/ZWatk5lEY- Welcome back to Episode 56 of Absolutely Fabulous , where Gillian and Katja dive into the biggest conversations happening across Australian agriculture right now — from policy battles to rodeo dreams, beef debates, and even a few Christmas gift ideas for the farm-loving women in your life. 🌾 This Week in Agriculture Gillian breaks down: • Key updates from the M...

🌾 Topic 1: Speed Limit Reduction Proposal to 80km A new proposal aims to drop rural road speed limits from 100km to 80km. We break down what this could mean for: Grain haulage and hay transport Emergency response times Rural business productivity Community safety vs. city-based policymaking Will an 80km speed limit help or hinder rural Australia? 🌾 Topic 2: Harvest Complaints Heat Up As harvest...

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53# Are Women Too Emotional to Lead? From Net Zero to the EPBC Act — What’s Really Happening in Australian Agriculture. 💋 First up , they chat about the upcoming Makeup Night Fundraiser — featuring the one and only Alastair, our farm-bingo-host-slash-makeup-queen! Tickets are live now and all proceeds support the Harvest Her Power Conference — empowering rural women and farm families across Austr...

Episode 52 #52 Fact or Fiction: Sheep Hair Fences + The Silent Killer of Family Farms + Bingo Night Cheers! 💡 Topic 1 – Fact or Fiction: Sheep Hair Fencing Can sheep hair really replace fencing? We unpack the viral claim that Australian farmers are using sheep hair as a natural deterrent for kangaroos and a soil-friendly fertiliser. Sustainable solution or bush yarn? ⚠️ Topic 2 – The Silent Kille...

AgFab #51: Biosecurity Alert – Khapra Beetle in Woolies Nappies + Farm-Life Q&A for Women In Ag Urgent Biosecurity Alert: Khapra Beetle Found in Nappies A recall advisory for Little One’s Ultra Dry Nappy Pants – Walker Size 5 (42 pk) sold at Woolworths Orange, after larvae of the pest Khapra Beetle were discovered. Key safety instructions for anyone who bought the product: Don’t use them. Don’...

Agsolutley Fabulous Turns 50! Rural Health Gaps, Deforestation & Rural Realities We’ve hit 50 episodes! 🎉 That officially puts Agsolutley Fabulous in the top 25% of podcasts worldwide, with only 8.5% ever reaching this milestone. Thank YOU for listening, sharing, and growing this incredible community of rural women, farm families, and ag lovers right across Australia. In this week’s episode,...

Livestock Truck Collisions with Train | Vegan Supermarket Protest | Are Farmers Judged for Not Diversifying? | Agsolutley Fabulous Ep.49 Welcome back to Episode 49 of Agsolutley Fabulous! We’re inching toward the big 5-0 and we couldn’t have done it without YOU — our amazing rural and ag-loving community. This week we cover a mix of hard-hitting news and thought-provoking topics: 🚛 Topic 1: Full...

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In this week’s episode of Agsolutley Fabulous (AgFab) , Katja and Gillian dive into the hot topics shaking up rural Australia right now: 🔥 Topic 1 – Backburning vs. Goat Power Should we rethink fire safety this season? Instead of risky backburns, could grazing goats be the safer, smarter way to reduce fire fuel loads and protect communities? 📰 Topic 2 – Family Before Headlines Why waiting too lo...

🎙️ AgFab Ep. 46 | Drought Forum, Heifer Show, Climate Conference + Who Should Speak at Ag Events? Welcome back to Agsolutley Fabulous – your go-to ag podcast for rural news, events, and honest conversations about Australian agriculture. This episode covers: 🌾 Federal Drought Forum Update – Gillian brings the inside scoop straight from the recent national discussions. What’s being promised, and ho...

This week in rural Australia, tensions flared as furious farmers confronted Jacinta Allan at the Bush Summit in Ballarat, with the Prime Minister also facing backlash. Farmers are also cheering on stronger border security measures, while the Federal Government has announced an extra $1 billion in drought loans , extending support well beyond 2026. Plus, a truck fire carrying steak bursts into flam...

From Paddock to Plate: Traceability, Freight & Farmer Scams This week we’re diving into a jam-packed episode of AgFab that covers everything from freight and meat traceability to love scams in the bush. Topics we cover in Ep 44: 🚛 National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy 2025 – What it means for farmers, truckies, and getting produce from paddock to plate. 📞 Telecommunications Industry Omb...

BONUS Episode - Crazy Food Trends, Australia’s New Tourism Ad, Subscriptions in Farming & More! This week on Agsolutley Fabulous (AgFab) Ep 43 , we’re diving into the wild, the weird, and the wonderful—from social media’s craziest food trends to Australia’s brand-new international tourism campaign . Did the ad really hit the mark, or did it miss the spirit of the outback? We also tackle a Q&am...

.42# AWiA Conference Wrap 🐑, Rural Health Fight After Bush Dad’s Death, Ag Dept Staff Sackings, Raw Milk Myths, Glow-in-the-Dark Roads & $20M FMD Vaccine. 🔥 This Week on AgFab: Rural Voices, Big Issues, and Bright Ideas! In this episode, Katja and Gillian cover the big stories shaking Australian agriculture right now: 1️⃣ AWiA Conference 2025 – Highlights, key takeaways, and the conversation...

🎙️ Episode 41 – From Disturbing Farm Footage to UFOs in the Paddock: What’s Going On?! This week on The Ultimate Farm Wife , we're diving into the headlines causing ripples across rural Australia—and beyond. 🚨 Topic 1: Broken Hill Horror A Broken Hill man has been sentenced after uploading extremely distressing animal abuse content to social media. We unpack the legal and emotional fallout, and w...