Stockyard Sessions

• The Pioneer

  In this episode of Stockyard Sessions, I sit down with Charlie Arnott, an award-winning eighth-generation farmer and advocate for innovative farming practices. We explore Charlie's transformative journey from conventional methods to regenerative farming, highlighting his deep commitment to partnering with nature for sustainable land management. Charlie shares insights on the importance of focusing on controllable factors in farming, the evolution of consumer awareness around food quality, and the role of social media in connecting farmers with their communities. We also discuss his ongoing soil carbon project with Atlas Carbon, detailing its potential benefits for both the environment and agricultural productivity. Join us as we delve into the life of a pioneer in the farming industry, driven by passion and a vision for the future.

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• The Educator

  In this episode of Stockyard Sessions, we sit down with independent plant and soil health educator Joel Williams to explore the connection between healthy soils, resilient farms, and thriving farmers. Drawing on his extensive global experience in soil management and resilient grazing systems, Joel shares practical insights into how biodiversity underpins soil function and why “roots matter more than shoots.” Joel also offers simple, everyday indicators any farmer can use to assess soil health on their property, discusses the growing movement toward soil-centric farming, and shares his thoughts on how education empowers producers to adapt, innovate, and build resilience in the face of climate challenges and evolving market demands. This podcast is brought to you by Atlas Ag – the team behind Atlas Carbon and MaiaGrazing. Atlas Carbon offers Australian livestock producers a market-leading solution for soil carbon projects, merging years of practical experience with scientific know-how and advanced analytics from our grazing management tool, MaiaGrazing.

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• The Grazing Guru

  In this episode of Stockyard Sessions, we catch up with Bart Davidson, Chief Grazing Officer at Atlas Carbon and co-founder of MaiaGrazing. Tune in to hear Bart’s thoughts on evolving grazing trends, using the ‘mathematics of farming' to gain confidence in decision-making, and his view that when it comes to agriculture, “If you eat, you’re involved”. Bart also shares his view on the future of soil carbon measurement and operating with a ‘productivity-first’ mindset, where carbon sequestration is seen as the natural outcome of good management. This podcast is brought to you by Atlas Ag – the team behind Atlas Carbon and MaiaGrazing. Atlas Carbon offers Australian livestock producers a market-leading solution for soil carbon projects, merging years of practical experience with scientific know-how and advanced analytics from our grazing management tool, MaiaGrazing.

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• The Producers

  In this episode of Stockyard Sessions, we meet three producers at different stages of their soil carbon journey. Jared Doyle shares the changes he’s planning and making at Coventry, his family’s 2,300-hectare property, for long-term productivity and resilience. Suzie Ridley reflects on her shift from corporate law to life on the land – and what she's learning along the way – while fourth-generation graziers Scott and Macey Michell discuss balancing productivity with sustainability. This podcast is brought to you by Atlas Ag – the team behind Atlas Carbon and MaiaGrazing. Atlas Carbon offers Australian livestock producers a market-leading solution for soil carbon projects, merging years of practical farming experience with scientific know-how and advanced analytics from our grazing management tool, MaiaGrazing.

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• The Founder

  Welcome! Our first ever Stockyard Sessions episode features a wide-ranging chat with Atlas Carbon Founder and CEO, Ashley Silver. In this episode, Ashley touches on the potential for improving grazing profitability and resilience with soil carbon, and how the Australian carbon market is ripe to support farmers in adopting the latest best practices. She explains what producers should think about when considering a soil carbon project and gives us insight to her global career in sustainable economic development and agriculture, including a four-year stint in Uganda. This podcast is brought to you by Atlas Ag – the team behind Atlas Carbon and MaiaGrazing. Atlas Carbon offers Australian livestock producers a market-leading solution for soil carbon projects, merging years of practical farming experience with scientific know-how and advanced analytics from our grazing management tool, MaiaGrazing.

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