Mary O’Brien is the Founder and CEO of Are You Bogged Mate? Are You Bogged Mate? is an organisation committed to spreading mental health awareness in the bush with a focus on helping rural men experiencing depression.

In this episode, Mary tells the story behind Are You Bogged Mate? She discusses the work the organisation is undertaking in rural communities, their upcoming programs and plans for the future, and she highlights the importance of pouring your heart out and letting people in.

If you need mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636



Resources and links:
Are You Bogged Mate website
Apply for the next ‘Bogged Brakes’ session here
Mary O’Brien 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.

Mary O’Brien is the Founder and CEO of Are You Bogged Mate? Are You Bogged Mate? is an organisation committed to spreading mental health awareness in the bush with a focus on helping rural men experiencing depression.
In this episode, Mary tells the story behind Are You Bogged Mate? She discusses the work the organisation is undertaking in rural communities, their upcoming programs and plans for the future, and she highlights the importance of pouring your heart out and letting people in.
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://areyouboggedmate.com.au/">Are You Bogged Mate website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/bogged-brakes">Apply for the next ‘Bogged Brakes’ session here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-o-brien-aybm/?originalSubdomain=au">Mary O’Brien 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

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Getting unbogged: The importance of mental health support in the bush

Kelly Pearce is the Director of the Western Australia Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC). WAARC focused on solving tomorrow’s problems today by undertaking research, development, and extension projects catering to the unique landscape of Western Australia.

In this episode, Kelly shares her career highlights after 30 years in the farming research space. She explains the mission of  WAARC, and how they intend to improve outcomes for farmers in WA. She also discusses the importance of collaboration and cultivating new talent in the agricultural research sector.



Resources and links:
Western Australia Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) website
Western Australia Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) on LinkedIn
Kelly Pearce 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.

Kelly Pearce is the Director of the Western Australia Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC). WAARC focused on solving tomorrow’s problems today by undertaking research, development, and extension projects catering to the unique landscape of Western Australia.
In this episode, Kelly shares her career highlights after 30 years in the farming research space. She explains the mission of  WAARC, and how they intend to improve outcomes for farmers in WA. She also discusses the importance of collaboration and cultivating new talent in the agricultural research sector.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waagresearch.org.au/">Western Australia Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wa-agricultural-research-collaboration/">Western Australia Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-pearce-45255546/">Kelly Pearce 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.

Stop, collaborate, and listen: The benefits of collaborative farming research

Kim Kiss is the Owner of Grassland Poultry in Central NSW. Together with her husband Bryan, they operate a free-range poultry farm using regenerative farming practices.

In this episode, Kim discusses why they chose a path of sustainable, regenerative farming practices and how that has impacted their operation. She also emphasises the importance of animal welfare and how focusing on creating a healthy environment. She explains how everything, from the soil to the treatment of the animals, leads to tastier chickens.



Resources and links:
Grassland Poultry 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.

Kim Kiss is the Owner of Grassland Poultry in Central NSW. Together with her husband Bryan, they operate a free-range poultry farm using regenerative farming practices.
In this episode, Kim discusses why they chose a path of sustainable, regenerative farming practices and how that has impacted their operation. She also emphasises the importance of animal welfare and how focusing on creating a healthy environment. She explains how everything, from the soil to the treatment of the animals, leads to tastier chickens.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://grasslandpoultry.com.au/">Grassland Poultry 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.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner: How regenerative farming practices result in better chickens

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.

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