Jack Jordan-Hill is a Product Specialist for CLAAS LEXION harvesters in Australia. Jack has travelled the world because of ag, from delivering product presentations in Europe to harvesting grain in the United States. But his love of ag started at home, in Victoria, as a child on his family farm.

In this episode, Jack shares the opportunities afforded to him by a career in agriculture and why he loves it. He also opens up about a devastating and life-changing loss, and how it has shaped him into the man he is today.



Mental health support:

If you need mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
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Resources and links:
Jack Jordan-Hill on LinkedIn



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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.

Jack Jordan-Hill is a Product Specialist for CLAAS LEXION harvesters in Australia. Jack has travelled the world because of ag, from delivering product presentations in Europe to harvesting grain in the United States. But his love of ag started at home, in Victoria, as a child on his family farm.
In this episode, Jack shares the opportunities afforded to him by a career in agriculture and why he loves it. He also opens up about a devastating and life-changing loss, and how it has shaped him into the man he is today.
 
Mental health support:
If you need mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Lifeline: 13 11 14</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636</li>
</ul>
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-jordan-hill-37804a217/?originalSubdomain=au">Jack Jordan-Hill on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
 
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.

Beyond the Farm Gate

BTFG - Beyond the Farm Gate

The power of resilience and embracing life in agriculture

Sheena Carter is a Development Officer at NSW DPI focusing on Dairy Farm Business Management. Claire Waterman is a Program Manager in the Farm Business Economics branch of Agriculture Victoria.

Sheena and Claire have a wealth of ag industry experience and have worked within the dairy industry for over a decade. They recently released a collaborative study about the economics of Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feeding systems for dairy farmers.

In this episode, Sheena and Claire explain the key findings from their study and what they mean for dairy farmers who want to introduce TMR feeding systems into their operations. They also discuss their predictions for the Australian dairy industry.



Resources and links:
Dairy Australia report ‘Turning Motivational Drivers Into Profit - Total Mixed Ration’
Dairy Australia website
NSW DPI website
Agriculture Victoria website



Connect:
Rural Bank website
Rural Bank on Facebook
Rural Bank on Twitter
Rural Bank on LinkedIn
Rural Bank on YouTube



Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

Sheena Carter is a Development Officer at NSW DPI focusing on Dairy Farm Business Management. Claire Waterman is a Program Manager in the Farm Business Economics branch of Agriculture Victoria.
Sheena and Claire have a wealth of ag industry experience and have worked within the dairy industry for over a decade. They recently released a collaborative study about the economics of Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feeding systems for dairy farmers.
In this episode, Sheena and Claire explain the key findings from their study and what they mean for dairy farmers who want to introduce TMR feeding systems into their operations. They also discuss their predictions for the Australian dairy industry.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/resource-repository/2023/10/02/intensive-farm-systems-economics">Dairy Australia report ‘Turning Motivational Drivers Into Profit - Total Mixed Ration’</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/">Dairy Australia website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/">NSW DPI website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/">Agriculture Victoria website</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
 
Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

What Total Mixed Ration feeding systems can do for your dairy operation

John Clohesy is a fourth-generation farmer with a broadacre cropping and livestock operation near Sea Lake in Victoria. He is also the Chair of the Royal Hotel Co-op.

In this episode, John explains how his farming operation has changed over the years and how evolving technology has influenced his business. He also opens up about the circumstances that led the Sea Lake community to become joint owners in several business ventures in town, including a hardware store and the local pub. He highlights how they've kept the businesses running, the tourists coming, and the young people in town.



Resources and links:
Royal Hotel website



Connect:
Rural Bank website
Rural Bank on Facebook
Rural Bank on Twitter
Rural Bank on LinkedIn
Rural Bank on YouTube



Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

John Clohesy is a fourth-generation farmer with a broadacre cropping and livestock operation near Sea Lake in Victoria. He is also the Chair of the Royal Hotel Co-op.
In this episode, John explains how his farming operation has changed over the years and how evolving technology has influenced his business. He also opens up about the circumstances that led the Sea Lake community to become joint owners in several business ventures in town, including a hardware store and the local pub. He highlights how they've kept the businesses running, the tourists coming, and the young people in town.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.royalhotelsealake.com.au/">Royal Hotel website</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
 
Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

Why this farmer rallied his community to buy the local pub

Guy Webb is the Global Agronomic Lead at Loam Bio. Loam Bio is undertaking significant agricultural, microbial, and climate science research and development to improve farms by removing excess carbon from the atmosphere and returning it to agricultural soil, resulting in healthier, more productive farms while fighting climate change.

In this episode, Guy reveals the evolution of Loam Bio and how their products can improve farming systems. He also opens up about the future of Loam Bio and his predictions for the carbon industry in Australian agriculture.



Resources and links:
Loam Bio website
Guy Webb on LinkedIn



Connect:
Rural Bank website
Rural Bank on Facebook
Rural Bank on Twitter
Rural Bank on LinkedIn
Rural Bank on YouTube



Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

Guy Webb is the Global Agronomic Lead at Loam Bio. Loam Bio is undertaking significant agricultural, microbial, and climate science research and development to improve farms by removing excess carbon from the atmosphere and returning it to agricultural soil, resulting in healthier, more productive farms while fighting climate change.
In this episode, Guy reveals the evolution of Loam Bio and how their products can improve farming systems. He also opens up about the future of Loam Bio and his predictions for the carbon industry in Australian agriculture.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.loambio.com/">Loam Bio website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-webb/?originalSubdomain=au">Guy Webb on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
 
Any opinions, estimates, and projections in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not take into account your personal circumstances.

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