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Beating Around The Bush

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Join Fleur Anderson, Wade Dabinett and their guests as they discuss the week in Agriculture and rural and regional news.

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S3E15 - Our relationship with China, Ag the darling (for now) and revival of community news

May 06, 2020 02:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. GM update - You've heard us talk about this in previous episodes so an update for those playing along - SA GM ban has been officially lifted! hoorah! https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-28/south-australia-to-lift-gm-ban-after-16-years/12193730 POLITICS CHINA! It's all about China this week. Arguably our most important relationship, how its managed through this crisis has nev...

S3E14 BONUS - Globetrotting with Kate Pilcher

April 30, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this bonus episode we follow on from the story on the regional tourism boom and talk with one tourism operator who is looking to capitalise on the hidden gems in rural and regional Australia in their business. Globetrotting is a travel agency devoted to horse riding experiences the world over and they personally test every ride in the saddle themselves. Kate and her husband Steve are both off the land in Rural Qld and have now based their family business in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. ...

S3E14 - World Leaders, Wet Markets, Country Tourism, A Market for Flies and Plant Based Meat

April 29, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. WORLD LEADERS We spoke last week about ‘The Bigger Picture’, Malcolm Turnbull’s memoir - Have you been listening/reading? Wade is waiting for the paperback version , Fleur is listening in on Audible https://www.news.com.au/finance/why-malcolm-turnbull-is-the-talking-dog-of-australian-politics/news-story/082e7ac9eef0be2bd993b856d1b1418f Quotes from article: If someone is going t...

S3E13 - Revisiting Food Security, Ag news and Wade's Top SA Wine Buys

April 22, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Revisiting Food Security ABARES Report: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/publications/insights/australian-food-security-and-COVID-19#irrigated-agriculture-is-important-for-many-reasons-but-domestic-rice-plays-a-modest-role-in-australian-food-security RGA Response: https://www.rga.org.au/Public/Content/News/Media/2019/20200417_ABARES_false%20comfort_COVID-19.aspx Farmonline a...

S2E12 - Food Security and New Economy for Ag

April 15, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett: Food security is the talk of the town this week - and never wasting a crisis. But first...Wade loved this one for obvious reasons! Pyne vs Trump: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/christopher-pyne-donald-trump-has-failed-his-people-in-his-response-to-the-covid19-crisis/news-story/c740306977c023ba747b376a84cc7ea1 Food security 60 Minutes beat up: https://www.9now.com.a...

S3E12 - Food Security and New Economy for Ag

April 15, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett: Food security is the talk of the town this week - and never wasting a crisis. But first...Wade loved this one for obvious reasons! Pyne vs Trump: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/christopher-pyne-donald-trump-has-failed-his-people-in-his-response-to-the-covid19-crisis/news-story/c740306977c023ba747b376a84cc7ea1 Food security 60 Minutes beat up: https://www.9now.com.a...

S3E11 - COVID-19 plus an interview on a story you may have missed.

April 08, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett: We can't avoid it - we talk Corona. We've left one non-Corona story and interview right to the end as a reward for listening to Wade and Fleur bang on! This week the conversation turned Macro. Will this change how we govern forever? It's certainly changed the way we run our businesses (Fleur is a fan of the new dress code - 'Zoom Meeting'!) This tweet charts global numbers and Austra...

S3E10 - Coronavirus & the fast moving situation - as at today. PLUS Bonnie Penfold from Four Daughters Beef

March 25, 2020 02:18 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

They say a week is a long time in Politics, well a day is a long time in the current environment. Things are changing rapdily and impacts are unfolding ahead of us. Wade and Fleur catchup on some things that have caught their eye and check in to see how they are holding up in this crazy world. We also chat to Bonnie Penfold from Four Daughters Beef to catchup on how things are going for them since their appearance and story on Landline a few weeks ago. Stories we cover and items mentioned:...

S3E9 - 6 stories you may have missed while hearing about COVID-19

March 18, 2020 01:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Our top non-COVID19 stories 1.Cotton Open House https://cottonaustralia.com.au/news/australian-cotton-industry-opens-its-doors-for-community-engagement-day 2. MDB Basin Report https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-03-16/murray-darling-basin-report-reveals-yawning-gap-winners-losers/12058948 3.Rabo Confidence report released https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/rural-confidenc...

S3E8 - ABARES, Ag's hidden secret, the flu that stopped the nation and a new approach to water challenges

March 11, 2020 01:15 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness: ABARES Updates: https://twitter.com/TimNeale1/status/1231551025951100930 Climate change already hurting farmers bottom line: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6661002/climate-change-already-hurting-farmers-bottom-line/ Drought was an opportunity not a crisis: https://twitter.com/afsnsw/status/1235384622545960960?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etwee...

S3E8 - ABARES, Ag’s hidden secret, the flu that stopped the nation and a new approach to water challenges

March 11, 2020 01:15 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness: ABARES Updates: https://twitter.com/TimNeale1/status/1231551025951100930 Climate change already hurting farmers bottom line: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6661002/climate-change-already-hurting-farmers-bottom-line/ Drought was an opportunity not a crisis: https://twitter.com/afsnsw/status/1235384622545960960?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etwee...

IWD BONUS - A Special IWD Panel Chat

March 08, 2020 03:01 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

This week we have booted the blokes and have 3 amazing rural women joining Fleur Anderson as guests on this special edition of BATB to mark International Women’s Day. Guests: Airlie Landale - Farm Table Simone Kain - George the Farmer & Hello Friday Jo Palmer - Pointer Remote Roles Fleur Anderson - Rural Business Collective Among the many things the ladies talk about in this episode here are some of the things they have mentioned and their choices for their IWD Dinner Party: Simone’s ...

S3E7 - BOM, Bottled OJ, Fodder, Jacinda & Sea Lake Selfies

March 04, 2020 08:45 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness: Surely the BOM hasn't got it wrong?! https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/6654388/bom-defends-summer-dry-forecast-in-spite-of-wet-spell/?cs=4770 Bottled OJ under threat https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-02-26/orange-juice-in-bottles-under-threat-in-australia/12001156 Politics: Only a quarter of water for fodder program delivered https://www.abc.net.au/news/20...

S3E6 - EvokeAg, Auctions Plus record, Water harvesting ban lifted, and Rain Guilt

February 26, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness: Auctions Plus breaks their monthly listings record https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-04-11/cattle-auction-website-auctionsplus-breaks-monthly-listings/8434234 Politics: Water harvesting ban lifted https://www.smh.com.au/national/water-harvesting-ban-lifted-after-direct-pleas-from-farming-lobby-boss-20200220-p542u2.html Community: Rain Guilt. Story on ABC Wes...

S3E5 BONUS - Live from EvokeAG 2020 - Agitators Panel

February 25, 2020 01:21 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

Special Bonus episode where we let you sneak peek (or relive) inside Agrifuture's EvokeAg 2020 Conference in Melbourne this week. We bring you the Agi-tators Panel, facilitated by Barry Cassidy and a star studded panel: Bill Hurditch - The Fifith Estate Jack Cowin - Hungry Jacks John Henderson - AirTree Ventures Rachel Neumann - Amazon Web Services

S3E5 - The land of leasing, Bundaberg Rum blunder, Big news for the community of Kimba and BATB Giveaways!

February 19, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness The land of leasing? Leasing trend set to rise when drought breaks https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/listings-drought-to-trigger-surge-in-farmland-leasing-20200207-p53ypo Bundaberg Rum blunder? https://www.facebook.com/388056525306104/posts/615099685935119/ Community Big news for the community of Kimba https://indaily.com.au/news/2020/02/13/kimba-nuclear-dum...

S3E4 - Cabinet reshuffle, Water sharing woes, Will Canavan cross the floor? and Coronavirus threat

February 12, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Politics Cabinet Reshuffle: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2020/02/06/nationals-cabinet-reshuffle-2020/ Will Canavan cross the floor?: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/matt-canavan-reserves-right-to-cross-floor-against-coalition/news-story/4ed6c102bb30f47832b031785fd0daed Agribusiness Water sharing woes: https://www.theaustralian.c...

S3E3Bonus - Nationals leadership - an interview with Sue Middleton

February 05, 2020 05:55 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

This week's BATB bonus episode: Nationals leadership - an interview with Sue Middleton. Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/ Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.au This is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.com Hosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947...

S3E3 - Bridget McKenzie #sportrort, cattle market spike and restocking plans, Lamb Ad arrives and who got the rain?!

February 05, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness Spike in the cattle market on the back of some green pick? https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6607057/sharp-rain-induced-spikes-the-cattle-market-story-for-2020/ Widespread rain - this weeks it was SA and Vic’s turn https://www.theland.com.au/story/6609065/rain-band-delivers-over-sa-vic/?cs=4937 Politics Batter Up - Bridget McKenzie it's your turn! https://www.th...

S3E2Bonus - Grace Brennan's Australia Day Address

January 29, 2020 03:46 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

This week's BATB bonus episode brings you the Australia Day Address from Grace Brennan. Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/ Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.au This is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.com Hosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947...

S3E2 - Climate Change Leadership, Where's my Lamb? Ad, Change the date? and rural Australia Day honours.

January 29, 2020 03:45 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. We give our views on Climate Change and more importantly Climate Change Leadership https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/climate-change/bloodcurdling-insanity-real-reason-sco... Where is the Australia Day lamb Ad MLA? Australia Day - change the date? Australia Day awards. Congratulations to these contributors to Agriculture and rural communities on the AM Member of the ...

S3E1 - Gina’s Red Meat Levy Plan, Demand for non-mulesed wool, Bushfire coverage and fundraising, New community initiatives, Shout outs and feedback

January 22, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness Gina’s Red Meat Levy Plan: https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6573636/big-red-meat-levy-payers-put-forward-new-industry-reform-plan/ https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6577841/hancock-alternative-red-meat-plan-gathers-support/?cs=4707 The demand for non-mulesed wool from the fashion industry isn’t welcomed by producers putting uneccesary press...

S3E1 - Gina's Red Meat Levy Plan, Demand for non-mulesed wool, Bushfire coverage and fundraising, New community initiatives, Shout outs and feedback

January 22, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Agribusiness Gina’s Red Meat Levy Plan: https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6573636/big-red-meat-levy-payers-put-forward-new-industry-reform-plan/ https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6577841/hancock-alternative-red-meat-plan-gathers-support/?cs=4707 The demand for non-mulesed wool from the fashion industry isn’t welcomed by producers putting uneccesary press...

S2E17 - Swine fever protection boost, Dairy code of conduct and IOD relief.

December 18, 2019 23:45 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Swine Fever protection boost: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-11/funding-boost-quarantine-to-prevent-african-swine-fever-arrival/11787948 Dairy Code of Conduct: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-13/dairy-code-of-conduct-launched/11796000 Rabo Quarterly confidence survey: https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/rural-confidence-survey/ Indian Dipole signals posit...

S2E16 - WA Carbon win, Milk levy bust on Coles and Farm Income protection talks.

December 11, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Carbon Farming win for WA: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-04-20/carbon-farming-approval-for-western-australian-pastoralists/9672784 Milk levy bust on Coles: http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6531830/make-it-a-20clitre-milk-levy-after-coles-caught-skimming-millions/ Hail storm damage for SA stone fruit: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-10/tonnes-of-ha...

S2E15 - Ord Water cuts, cheap fodder, illegal fish trade, protests and mangoes.

December 04, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Graziher Up Late: See images from the Cloncurry event Fleur spoke about on the Rural Business Collective Instagram and Facebook stories and feeds. https://www.instagram.com/ruralbizcollective/ #stayinthebush - check out where Fleur was recording from this week - Longreach's Saltbush Retreat https://saltbushretreat.com.au/ Keep an eye on the 'smashable lager' that is Longtrail lager...

S2E14 - Recaps, National Agday, Boots & Bow Ties Gala, Thankful4farmers and Why farmers aren't using Apps

November 27, 2019 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Recaps: AWI Election exposes an industry divide: https://www.sheepcentral.com/awi-election-result-exposes-ongoing-wool-industry-divide/ Mengniu - first Bellamys and now a whole suite of Aussie Dairy brand: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/china-s-mengniu-dairy-reaches-600m-deal-to-acquire-australian-drink-brands-20191125-p53drb.html National Ag Day celebrated on November ...

S2E13 - New low for public debate, Creative genius at rural Co, AWI AGM, Smallest cotton crop in a decade and Let there be gin!

November 20, 2019 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Bushfires response new low for public debate: https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/australia-the-land-of-firstrate-people-and-thirdrate-leaders/news-story/b15eedf7321a1e6a97940d3e94039100 Creative genius on the rural Co merger: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-12/landmark-and-ruralco-merge-to-form-nutrien-ag-solutions/11693846 AWI AGM raises questions on governan...

S2E13 - Bushfires response new low for public debate, Creative genius on the rural Co merger, AWI AGM raises questions on governance, Smallest cotton crop in a decade and Let there be gin!

November 20, 2019 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Bushfires response new low for public debate: https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/australia-the-land-of-firstrate-people-and-thirdrate-leaders/news-story/b15eedf7321a1e6a97940d3e94039100 Creative genius on the rural Co merger: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-12/landmark-and-ruralco-merge-to-form-nutrien-ag-solutions/11693846 AWI AGM raises questions on governa...

S2BONUS - with Will Wilson from Calliope Cattle Company

November 15, 2019 02:46 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Will Wilson from Calliope Cattle Company talking Bush Fires. 12 months ago Will was in the position many are in right now surrounded by bushfires threatening his property and livestock and 12 months on he has some interesting perspectives to share. Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/ Beating Around the Bush is the...

S2E12 - Second round drought funding announced and Fires sweeping the eastern states

November 13, 2019 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Second round drought funding announced: https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/future-drought-fund Fires sweeping the eastern states: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6485447/climate-change-doesnt-cause-fires/ https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/hippies-of-nimbin-admit-bush-got-too-wild/news-story/1e3f1e8ba1d37505439889459fde822a https://www.theaustralian.com.au/...

S2E11 - Rain in the regions, Fake Meat and Blockchain, Backpacker Rural Visa nightmares and Wind Farms - not in my backyard

November 06, 2019 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Rain in the regions: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-03/western-nsw-welcomes-the-rain/11667436 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/rain-brings-relief-from-fires-drought/news-story/0fd9a60071a531a0d6c60103bc81459c Fake Meat and Blockchain: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-03/blockchain-detecting-beef-fraud-in-australian-exports-to-china/11662950 https://www.queenslandc...

S2Bonus - Buy From The Bush

November 05, 2019 11:01 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

The Buy From The Bush campaign on Instagram and Facebook has gained almost 80,000 followers in just over two weeks and is injecting much needed enthusiasm and cash flow into rural areas in drought. Founder Grace Brennan tells us where her idea came from, how she's keeping up with demand and hopes for the future of the campaign. Follow #buyfromthebush on Instagram Follow #buyfromthebush on Facebook

S2Ep11Bonus - Buy From The Bush

November 05, 2019 11:01 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

The Buy From The Bush campaign on Instagram and Facebook has gained almost 80,000 followers in just over two weeks and is injecting much needed enthusiasm and cash flow into rural areas in drought. Founder Grace Brennan tells us where her idea came from, how she's keeping up with demand and hopes for the future of the campaign.

S2E10 - Glyphosate, Bee Brokers, Exit plans, Rainman and #buyfromthebush

October 30, 2019 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. WA Minister says we need a Plan B: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-25/farmers-risk-losing-markets-over-glyphosate-use-ag-minister-says/11640460 Bee Broker is a busy guy: https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-27/bee-brokers-send-bees-south-to-pollinate-almond-orchards/11631108?pfm=sm Exit Plans for farmers part of NFF Strategy: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6452901/exi...

S2E9 - Brexit: where it's at and what we need to know, ABC tabloid coverage of leadership challenge, Flow on effects of natural disasters and Regen Ag - is it a fad?

October 23, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Brexit: where it's at and what we need to know: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/crucial-day-for-brexit-as-commons-votes-on-boris-johnsons-timetable/news-story/d872ce38c7a534016647eab61af0bb6c https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/trade-minister-slams-julia-gillard-over-postbrexit-trade-deal-comments/news-story/2336404db59a817900aee0222e21a0f2 ABC tabloid coverage ...

S2BONUS - with National Farmers Federation's (NFF) Fiona Simpson

October 17, 2019 01:15 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Fiona Simpson the chair of the National Farmers Federation (NFF). In this interview we chat with Fiona about the launch of the 'Telling our story' initiative and the film 'Communicating our story into broader audiences'. Guest this week - Fiona Simpson from the National Farmers Federation (NFF). Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbu...

S2E8 - NFF launches campaign, Anna Bligh warns Ag shortage and Warning on water trade.

October 16, 2019 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. NFF launches campaign: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/farmers-take-fight-to-green-activists-with-10year-plan/news-story/e93fc88f6d220222c38b24bd30e1dd6a Anna Bligh warns Ag shortage: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/anna-bligh-dampens-nff-100bn-ambition/news-story/10da987f07ecfd9ef1ca4e05600c8679 Warning on water trade: https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-1...

S2E7 - Flocking to the rock, Wool drops, Pork at risk and Hometown living fail.

October 11, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Wool market drops like a stone, African swine fever is less than 700km away, The last chance to climb the rock has people flocking to Uluru and Is living in your hometown a fail? Wool market drops like a stone: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6425405/wool-market-drops-like-a-stone/ African swine fever is less than 700km away: https://amp.abc.net.au/article/11571822 The last cha...

S2BONUS - AgCommunicators Deanna Lush

October 10, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Deanna Lush from AgCommunicators. In this interview Fleur talks to Deanna about how we tell our stories in agriculture and the importance of messaging with some gold tips and tricks that she has learnt through her study and work in this area and her Churchill Fellowship at the Centre for Food Integrity in the US. Guest this week - Deanna Lush from AgCommunicators Follow Us: Join the Rural Business Collective community and jo...

S2E6 - Morrison uses UN speech to slam Australia's climate change critics, 'It's only getting harder': feds reboot drought social support and United Landmark-Ruralco execs on national Q&A roadshow tour:

October 02, 2019 02:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Morrison uses UN speech to slam Australia's climate change critics, 'It's only getting harder': feds reboot drought social support and United Landmark-Ruralco execs on national Q&A roadshow tour. Morrison uses UN speech to slam Australia's climate change critics: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-26/scott-morrison-un-speech-slam-australias-climate-change-critics/11549154 'It's onl...

S2E5 - Live sheep trade resumes in WA, Droughted communities talk Day Zero, RDC Review announced and Cotton won't use any 'new water' in SA.

September 25, 2019 02:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Live sheep trade resumes in WA, Droughted communities talk Day Zero, RDC Review announced and Cotton won't use any 'new water' in SA. Live sheep trade resumes in WA: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6400168/relief-in-the-west-as-live-sheep-trade-resumes-to-the-middle-east/ Droughted communities talk Day Zero: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/droughthit-towns-left-to-bite...

S2E4 - Bellamys deal delivers the drama, RWA shines light on untapped potential in the bush, Fake meat isn't the problem, and Ag startup recognised on world stage.

September 18, 2019 04:17 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

This week in your rural news Bellamys deal delivers the drama, RWA shines light on untapped potential in the bush, Fake meat isn't the problem, and Ag startup recognised on world stage. These are your stories this week, I am Fleur Anderson, and this is Beating Around The Bush. Agrifutures Rural Womens Award - 202 Applications are open now https://www.agrifutures.com.au/people-leadership/rural-womens-award/ Check out 2019 Winner Jo Palmer’s business Pointer Remote Roles https://pointerrem...

S2E3 - Bob Katters brown bag, concerns over Reef Regs, the APVMA and drama over science in 60 minutes.

September 13, 2019 00:25 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

This week in your rural news; Bob Katter and his brown paper bag, the Great Barrier Reef Regs Bill puts blanket restrictions on Qld farmers, 60 minutes goes for drama over science. Links A true story https://www.atruestory.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/atruestoryqld/ 60 minutes https://www.9now.com.au/60-minutes/2019/extras/clips/clip-ck0ancxmt001j0qpooh7tfbug https://www.croplife.org.au/media/media-releases/60-minutes-tv-program-on-glyphosate-discussion-must-be-based-on-facts-and-s...

S2E2 Asparagus, Mulesing, Visible Farmer, MD Water Market, US eyes on Mt Isa

September 04, 2019 00:32 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Top End asparagus farm begin harvest of relentless harvest https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-04-20/asparagus-the-answer-for-quarantined-north-queensland-property/9670740 Wool growers turn to freezing as retailers go cold on controversial mulesing https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-01/freezing-alternative-to-mulesing-winning-over-wool-growers/11465632 Visible Farmer project https://www.visiblefarmer.com/ The southern water market hits millennium levels and debate heats up, Wade ta...

S2E1 - GM Ban, Brazil's beef entry, VALE Tim Fischer, Milk Price disruptor

August 27, 2019 23:28 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

S2E1 This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. 1. GM Ban lifted in SA a big win for science and economics. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/sa-business-journal/sa-farmers-permitted-to-grow-genetically-modified-crops-but-moratorium-remains-on-kangaroo-island/news-story/b3eb517e33eb4ef4b51123a8fe46056a 2. Beef Industry contemplates what Brazil’s entry into Indonesia might mean for them https://www.beefcentral.com/trad...

Natalie Dale, Creator of Blade Active

October 26, 2018 00:03 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Natalie speaks with Fleur Anderson as she prepares to launch her heartfelt business Blade Active to the world in an Indiegogo Crowd Funding Campaign on Friday 5th October 2018.

Sophie Walsh from White Top Venues

July 02, 2018 02:34 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

RBC's Fleur Anderson chats to Sophie Walsh- one half of the dynamic duo that run White Top Venues. www.whitetopvenues.com.au Sophie and her husband Josh have had a series of 'pinch me' moments since they quit their day jobs and stared their own  business- now catering to not just Australian celebrities, but have recently hosted the Royal Family as well. 

Beef Australia 2018 Pitch in the Paddock

May 29, 2018 11:55 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Beef Australia hosted the inaugural Pitch in the Paddock during the 2018 event- putting eight startups on stage to pitch to not just a panel of judges but a room full of industry heavyweights. Jayne Cuddihy and Fleur Anderson spoke to Jess Webb from Beef Australia, Heidi Smith from Allquotes Direct, Nick Dyer from Fluxx, Chris Balazs from Farmgate MSU, Frank Wooten, Vence Corp, Jordy Kitchske, MEQ Probe, Ben Ven Delden, Head of AgTech and Markets at KPMG, Glen Richards, veterinary physician,...

Airlie Trescowthick from The Farm Table

May 15, 2018 23:26 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Airlie Trescowthick is the founder of The Farm Table https://farmtable.com.au/about-us/– an online platform bringing together the Australian agricultural industry’s knowledge and connecting farmers. Rural Business Collective’s Fleur Anderson spoke to Airlie during her recent national roadshow about why she started the business, and the kind of information farmers and industry representatives are able to access. Airlie has also launched The Farmer Exchange http://ag.farmtable.com.au/exchang...

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