Anne Bennett is the Marketing Communications Manager of Ashgrove Cheese in northern Tasmania. Ashgrove Cheese is a vertically integrated dairy farm owned and operated by the Bennett family for over a hundred years.

With more farmers embracing sustainable production than ever, the Bennetts have announced their next step forward in reducing their carbon footprint: eco-milk. Eco-milk is fresh milk produced with lower carbon emissions.

In this episode, Anne discusses the evolution of Ashgrove and why businesses must be willing to adapt to an ever-changing world. She digs into why Tasmania is the perfect environment for Ashgrove, how it reduced its carbon emissions through experimentation, and the future of eco-friendly dairy.



Resources and links:
Ashgrove Cheese website



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Anne Bennett is the Marketing Communications Manager of Ashgrove Cheese in northern Tasmania. Ashgrove Cheese is a vertically integrated dairy farm owned and operated by the Bennett family for over a hundred years.
With more farmers embracing sustainable production than ever, the Bennetts have announced their next step forward in reducing their carbon footprint: eco-milk. Eco-milk is fresh milk produced with lower carbon emissions.
In this episode, Anne discusses the evolution of Ashgrove and why businesses must be willing to adapt to an ever-changing world. She digs into why Tasmania is the perfect environment for Ashgrove, how it reduced its carbon emissions through experimentation, and the future of eco-friendly dairy.
 
Resources and links:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ashgrovecheese.com.au/">Ashgrove Cheese website</a></li>
</ul>
 
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a></li>
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Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you'll hear from farmers who've survived challenges like fire, flood, and drought; farmers who run innovative and unique agribusinesses; and farmers who are balancing work and family in rural Australia. You'll be inspired hearing their stories, and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Rural Bank.

Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you'll hear from farmers who've survived challenges like fire, flood, and drought; farmers who run innovative and unique agribusinesses; and farmers who are balancing work and family in rural Australia. You'll be inspired hearing their stories, and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Rural Bank.

Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture.

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Kelp-fed cows: The eco-friendly solution to greener dairy farming

John Blore is a Grazier on Belmont Station at Silverton near Broken Hill. Belmont Station is a fully operational sheep and goat farm that regularly hosts some of the biggest celebrities in Aussie music including Missy Higgins, Birds of Tokyo, The Angels, Kasey Chambers, and more.

In this episode, John shares how he balances his farming operation with hosting the massive Mundi Mundi Music Festival, which drew 14,000 attendees this year alone. He also explains how diversifying his farm brought Hollywood knocking as a filming location for the latest Mad Max film.



Resources and links:


Mundi Mundi Music Festival website



Connect:


Rural Bank website


Rural Bank on Facebook


Rural Bank on Twitter


Rural Bank on LinkedIn


Rural Bank on YouTube



In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

John Blore is a Grazier on Belmont Station at Silverton near Broken Hill. Belmont Station is a fully operational sheep and goat farm that regularly hosts some of the biggest celebrities in Aussie music including Missy Higgins, Birds of Tokyo, The Angels, Kasey Chambers, and more.
In this episode, John shares how he balances his farming operation with hosting the massive Mundi Mundi Music Festival, which drew 14,000 attendees this year alone. He also explains how diversifying his farm brought Hollywood knocking as a filming location for the latest Mad Max film.
 
Resources and links:
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://mundimundibash.com.au/home/">Mundi Mundi Music Festival website</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

Mutton to mosh pits: The unexpected rural host of Australia's biggest music makers

This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Brent Finlay. In the last episode, Brent shared how one conversation sparked a decade-long leadership journey. He opened up about the importance of advocating for farmers domestically and internationally and what he learned from the experience.

In this episode, Brent shares how he got involved with RELA, an organisation committed to generating renewable energy. He explains how he helps farmers negotiate the best deal if renewable energy firms and mining companies come knocking to establish projects on the farm.



Resources and links:


RELA website


Brent Finlay on LinkedIn



Connect:


Rural Bank website


Rural Bank on Facebook


Rural Bank on Twitter


Rural Bank on LinkedIn


Rural Bank on YouTube



In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Brent Finlay. In the last episode, Brent shared how one conversation sparked a decade-long leadership journey. He opened up about the importance of advocating for farmers domestically and internationally and what he learned from the experience.
In this episode, Brent shares how he got involved with RELA, an organisation committed to generating renewable energy. He explains how he helps farmers negotiate the best deal if renewable energy firms and mining companies come knocking to establish projects on the farm.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://rela.com.au/">RELA website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-finlay-811b01b9/?originalSubdomain=au">Brent Finlay on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

Elemental farming: Negotiating the best deal for an on-farm renewable energy project

Brent Finlay is an Agricultural Advocate and Farmer from Southeast Queensland. Throughout his career, Brent has served as President of AgForce in Queensland, President of the National Farmers’ Federation, and on the board of the World Farm Organisation in Rome.

In this episode, Brent discusses his journey from his farm to becoming a leader in the agricultural space. He shares a few of his achievements and what he learned as the head of AgForce and the National Farmers’ Federation.

This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Brent. Join us for the next episode, where Brent shares how he became involved with RELA and the work he does to help farmers negotiate when approached by the energy sector.



Resources and links:


Brent Finlay on LinkedIn



Connect:


Rural Bank website


Rural Bank on Facebook


Rural Bank on Twitter


Rural Bank on LinkedIn


Rural Bank on YouTube



In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

Brent Finlay is an Agricultural Advocate and Farmer from Southeast Queensland. Throughout his career, Brent has served as President of AgForce in Queensland, President of the National Farmers’ Federation, and on the board of the World Farm Organisation in Rome.
In this episode, Brent discusses his journey from his farm to becoming a leader in the agricultural space. He shares a few of his achievements and what he learned as the head of AgForce and the National Farmers’ Federation.
This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Brent. Join us for the next episode, where Brent shares how he became involved with RELA and the work he does to help farmers negotiate when approached by the energy sector.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-finlay-811b01b9/?originalSubdomain=au">Brent Finlay on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

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