Author name: Hayley Dawson

Positioned in a unique part of the world in WA’s Frankland River, the outlook on life is a little different. With around 600 mm annual rainfall, there’s a lot of optimism on this farm. An 80/20 cropping/sheep split has the property expanding rapidly. And at the helm, alongside his brother, is Samuel Beech, who has […]

When you know even from childhood, that you’re going to be farmer – it takes a lot of courage to leave the family property. From boarding school to university and even a career as a spacecraft engineer that takes you around the world. My guest knew that despite all that, he would return to life

Having a good teacher can no doubt shape your life. For some, a great teacher can also inspire the student to become the master. Being an educator in a rural setting is a unique experience from multiple placements, community collaboration and site visits. And what’s even more wonderful, is there’s a chance to really see

Born and raised on the family farm, my guest today has chosen to make a life back where it all started in Wee Waa NSW. After studying, and a corporate career, turns out there was no place like home after all. From cattle, to corn, to cotton, he’s passionate about sustainability and biodiversity, interests that

A childhood on the family farm in Central West NSW is where a fearless agribusiness woman was born. Whether her clients are looking for storytelling strategy, or systems – Brooke Watts is helping rural organisations and communities to realise their dreams. That could be on the speaking circuit, running workshops or youth programs, she is

The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. So, we’ve chosen someone whose passion for agriculture started at a very young age on her family’s grazing property in Queensland. She’s turned that passion into a career with a focus on exceptional land management. To further her skills in the

Farming is often as much about looking after your own patch of land as it is learning from others. Weather extremes and changing seasons can make grazing cattle year-round incredibly difficult. In his quest for answers, former Nuffield Scholar Stuart Tait has travelled to New Zealand, Europe, the UK, North and South America to learn

You have to go back a long way to find the beginnings of this family farm. The year 1880 to be exact when a Mr Charles Coddington dreamt of creating the finest sheep stud in Australia, travelling down-under from England. Now the 5th generation is running with his vision and winning awards along the way.

They’re quirky creatures with super soft fleece, members of the camel family and often unfairly criticised for spitting. Alpacas occupy a unique corner of the agriculture industry. And one central-west New South Wales farm boasts the state’s largest herd. These animals have won the heart of the next generation with young farmer Rubey Williams working