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• Carbon, Capital and Courage: Hugh Killen on the opportunity in Ag’s Next Chapter

  “If we don’t get it right, the opportunity will be given to people post the farm gate. And it’ll happen to farmers again.”Hugh Killen's CV is incredibly impressive, he's spent decades working across the globe in finance and markets, before returning home to work in aussie agriculture.In this chat, we explore Hugh's time in finance, his time leading publicly listed iconic Australian Ag companies, and his mission today at the helm of Impact Ag Australia to help Aussie farmers seize the opportunity in natural capital and regenerative ag systems.  What we cover:00:00 From Farming Roots to Finance03:12 Navigating the Agricultural Landscape05:57 The Value Chain of Agriculture08:53 Resilience in Leadership11:52 Building a Supportive Team14:58 Impact Ag Australia: A New Venture17:48 Defining Regenerative Agriculture21:27 Understanding Soil Health in Regenerative Agriculture25:04 The Risks and Rewards of Soil Carbon Projects27:00 Navigating the Complexities of Carbon Markets30:00 The Future of Agriculture: Transitioning to Regenerative Practices39:00 The Role of Policy and Consumer Awareness in Agriculture40:49 The Importance of Farmer Empowerment and EducationLinks & Resources:Connect with Hugh Killen on LinkedInFollow Humans of Agriculture on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!

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• Do young people need more support to find their career in Ag? Let’s ask Tess Cook

  Tess Cook grew up on her families beef property in Queensland. When she was on stage at evokeAG, she mentioned the challenge and lack of understanding of different career pathways in Ag. Now this is so interesting because it’s being talked about a lot, but talking isn’t solving much - we want to know more to see what we can do! Tess recently moved to Matamata, New Zealand, to begin her career as a vet and we can’t wait to follow her career! 00:00 Tess Cook's Journey to Veterinary Medicine10:08 Challenges in Agricultural Career Pathways16:58 The Future of Agriculture and Workforce SolutionsResources & Contact:Learn more about the Horizon Scholarship and how it supports young people in agriculture.Stay updated with evokeAG and similar industry events.Follow Humans of Agriculture for more inspiring stories from the industry.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!

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• A modern Ag career on the farm and at LAWD with Lauren Roellgen

  We’re sitting down with Lauren Roellgen this week. She wears a few different hats including aa an Associate Director at LAWD, a farmer-in-training on her family farm, and the Chair of the Future Farmers Network. She shares her family’s inspiring journey from Germany to Australia, how they built a successful cotton farming enterprise, and the modern challenges of succession planning, sustainability, and innovation in agriculture.In this episode, you will hear:- Lauren's family journey from Germany to Australia- The Evolution of Tyuna Farming- Her parents becoming Cotton Growers of the Year- Lauren's Career in Agribusiness & the Decision to Return Home- Succession Planning & The Future of Australian Cotton- The Future Farmers Network & Supporting Young People in Ag- Balancing Multiple Roles in AgricultureTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Lauren03:06 The Family Farm and Its Legacy05:51 Transitioning Back to Farming08:48 Career Path and Professional Experience11:52 The Role of Technology in Modern Agriculture15:04 The Impact of Succession Planning18:12 Recognition and Achievements in Cotton Farming21:07 Sustainability and Innovation in Agriculture23:45 Future Farmers Network and Its Evolution27:03 Balancing Multiple Roles in Agriculture30:04 Advice for Future Generations in AgricultureThis episode is in paid partnership with Cotton Australia. Humans of Agriculture retains editorial control of the content. 📢 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend, leave a review, and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]! 

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• A look back at EvokeAg 2025 with Harriet Mellish

  EvokeAg is one of the premier events for agrifood tech and innovation, and this year’s edition in Brisbane took things to a new level. In this episode, Oli catches up with Harriet Mellish, General Manager at AgriFutures Australia, to unpack what went into making EvokeAg 2025 a success, the evolving conversations in the agri-tech space, and how the event itself operates like a startup—iterating and improving each year.In this episode, you will hear about:- EvokeAg as a Startup - What Worked in 2025 - Emerging Themes & Industry Conversations - Engaging the Next Generation - What’s Next for EvokeAg?Chapters:00:00 Post-Event Reflections and Planning Ahead02:46 Feedback and Innovations from EvokeAg 202505:50 Engaging the Next Generation in Agriculture08:53 The Role of EvokeAG in the Agricultural Ecosystem12:05 Evolving Conversations in Agriculture15:04 Looking Ahead: Future Trends and InnovationsFollow Humans of Agriculture on Instagram & LinkedInSubscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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• Aussie Cotton from Farm to Fabric in RB Sellars shirts with Liz Stott and Jim Gall

  This episode is part of our partnership with Cotton Australia, we’re joined by  Liz Stott, a cotton grower and the Deputy Chair of Cotton Australia.She brings a plethora of insights into the industry's innovations, sustainability efforts, and leadership development programs that are defining the Australian Cotton industry. Then, I have a yarn with Jim Gall, CEO of RB Sellars, to discuss why the iconic Australian workwear brand is now incorporating Australian grown cotton into its garments and why this shift isn't just important for Australian growers, but a larger picture around a more sustainable future.This episode is in paid partnership with Cotton Australia. Humans of Agriculture retains editorial control of the content.In this episode, you will hear about:- The Evolution of Australian Cotton - Cotton to Market Initiative - Camp Cotton: Why luxury brands are choosing Aussie cotton. - RB Sellars & "Australian Made" - The Power of Storytelling in Agriculture Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Cotton Industry02:59 Liz Stott's Journey in Cotton Farming05:54 Innovations in Cotton Farming Practices09:02 The Cotton to Market Initiative12:05 Camp Cotton: Bridging Brands and Farmers15:06 Jim Gault's Perspective on Australian Cotton17:54 The Role of RB Sellers in Promoting Cotton21:06 Sustainability and Best Practices in Cotton Farming23:53 The Future of Australian Cotton in Workwear26:58 Storytelling in Agriculture and Brand RepresentationFollow Humans of Agriculture on Instagram & LinkedInSubscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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