Episode 17 - Paul Ryan and his family's inventions in the Farm Machinery space
Paul Ryan had a very interesting upbringing. You see, his dad, Austin, was one of the greatest Farm Machinery inventors and innovators we have seen in this country. So much so that Austin got an OAM for his services to the Broadacre Cropping industry.The business was Ryan Farm Machinery, or RFM for short, which many of you will know. Paul explains what it was like growing up with an old man who thought outside the box. Someone whose mind was often elsewhere in inventor mode. Paul said he was often up at 3 am, and they would find him down in the workshop designing.He did some brilliant, ahead-of-its-times stuff, which Paul relays in this interview.Paul himself has continued the family tradition and is an inventor through his own business, Ryan NT (short for No-Till).Ryan NT is a growing business that sells retrofitted Tynes, Discs, Guage and Press Wheels into the Australian Broadacre Cropping market. They are just starting to sell some decent volumes into other Cropping countries.This is a fascinating story of a family who has achieved so much. I hope you enjoy. End of message. Our sponsors are The Farmers Club, which is a free and subscription-based email newsletter chock for Farming and Ag news, info and stories. It comes out 6 mornings a week at 5 am Eastern. Go to www.thefarmersclub.com.au and sign up for free.Our co-sponsor is our sister business Farm Tender, which is an online buying and selling marketplace for Farmers and associated Ag businesses. Go to www.farmtender.com.au for more.
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Episode 16 - Jim Hoffmann a Hay industry innovator and pioneer
I'm very excited about this podcast with Hay industry stalwart Jim Hoffmann. It's business wisdom on steroids. There are so many takeaways for those involved in Ag or business in general.Jim, through the business he started, Green & Gold Contracting, was one of the pioneers and innovators of the domestic Hay industry as we know it today.There have been so many changes in the Hay game over the years, and we go through and unpack some of those advancements one by one.Jim designed the Green & Gold business model around Contract Baling for a Farmer, buying the Hay off that Farmer, freighting it, and selling it to a customer. This model has served him very well over the years. He heeded the words of an old mentor right at the start. The mentor said this: "The only way to make money out of Trucks is you need to own what's on the back of the Truck". The rest is history.This one is a ripper. End of message.Our sponsors are The Farmers Club, which is a free and subscription-based email newsletter chock for Farming and Ag news, info and stories. It comes out 6 mornings a week at 5 am Eastern. Go to www.thefarmersclub.com.au and sign up for free.Our co-sponsor is our sister business Farm Tender, which is an online buying and selling marketplace for Farmers and associated Ag businesses. Go to www.farmtender.com.au for more.
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Episode 15 - Will Abbott on how he turned a Homestead into a Hotel
The Homestead on Mount William Station, Willaura (Vic), is like the many magnificent old-world Homesteads dotted around the Western District of Victoria. Many have become burdens to their owners because of the expense of upkeep; they are pretty much money pits. Will Abbott and his three siblings had a unique succession outcome, which saw Will end up with the Homestead. So, what do you do when you own a prominent slice of Pastoral history? You turn it into a Hotel. And what a magnificent Hotel it is. A banker by trade, Will outlined how his left field venture came to fruition and what his future plans are. It’s a great listen, and if you are looking for a getaway treat, I can thoroughly recommend Mt William Station. Enjoy. End of message.Our sponsors are The Farmers Club, which is a free and subscription-based email newsletter chock for Farming and Ag news, info and stories. It comes out 6 mornings a week at 5 am Eastern. Go to www.thefarmersclub.com.au and sign up for free.Our co-sponsor is our sister business Farm Tender, which is an online buying and selling marketplace for Farmers and associated Ag businesses. Go to www.farmtender.com.au for more.
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Episode 14 - Andrew Sloan on his much-respected career as an Auctioneer
Andrew Sloan was an Auctioneer with Dalgety originally, which became Landmark and then Nutrien before he retired a few years back.Andrew talks about his rise through the ranks and the many techniques he used to use. From breathing methods to his detailed before-sale research to his ability and emphasis to know who all the buyers were, and with a dash of humour for entertainment purposes, Andrew excelled at his craft for many decades. He was fully respected throughout the Sheep and Cattle Stud Stock game.He also wasn't afraid to veer outside the box and do Auctions outside of Sheep and Cattle; this included Alpacas when that industry was in its halcyon days.And we also talk about the restaurant venture......It's a great story of someone who excelled at his career of choice and was able to work out what the client/customer wanted and needed.We hope you enjoy. End of message.Our sponsors are The Farmers Club, which is a free and subscription-based email newsletter chock for Farming and Ag news, info and stories. It comes out 6 mornings a week at 5 am Eastern. Go to www.thefarmersclub.com.au and sign up for free.Our co-sponsor is our sister business Farm Tender, which is an online buying and selling marketplace for Farmers and associated Ag businesses. Go to www.farmtender.com.au for more.
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Episode 13 - Warren Davies chats to our Farm Tender staff about mental health
Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer, does a lot of podcasts and talks to groups and individuals on the subject of mental health.Warren spoke to our Farm Tender staff recently, as our team are collectively speaking to hundreds of Farmers every day. Sometimes, those conversations can be tricky; by that, I mean some people are doing it tough, and we provide an ear for them to talk to. This can affect our staff, so getting Warren in for a chat was a great initiative by our MD Megan Ruyg, whose voice you will hear in the podcast. This is not an interview-style podcast; in this one, you will hear Warrens's own powerful story. He also has some valuable tips for those who are helping people with mental health issues. There are also tips and tools for those who are doing it tough right now. Take a listen, and if you feel it might help someone, please pass it on. Look after yourself. End of message.Our sponsors are The Farmers Club, which is a free and subscription-based email newsletter chock for Farming and Ag news, info and stories. It comes out 6 mornings a week at 5 am Eastern. Go to www.thefarmersclub.com.au and sign up for free.Our co-sponsor is our sister business Farm Tender, which is an online buying and selling marketplace for Farmers and associated Ag businesses. Go to www.farmtender.com.au for more.
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