Sally Bethune is the co-owner of Bethune Lane Dairy with her husband Paul at Lake Boga in Northwest Victoria. Bethune Lane Dairy is a large-scale dairy farm with on-farm milk and cheese processing. 

In this episode, Sally discusses how Bethune Lane Dairy has changed, from the lessons learnt during the Millennium Drought to expanding into on-farm milk and cheese production in 2020. She shares how they navigated the challenges of changing their operation and why new projects are important to them.



Resources and links:
Bethune Lane Dairy website
Bethune Lane Dairy on Facebook
Bethune Lane Dairy on Instagram



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.

Sally Bethune is the co-owner of Bethune Lane Dairy with her husband Paul at Lake Boga in Northwest Victoria. Bethune Lane Dairy is a large-scale dairy farm with on-farm milk and cheese processing. 
In this episode, Sally discusses how Bethune Lane Dairy has changed, from the lessons learnt during the Millennium Drought to expanding into on-farm milk and cheese production in 2020. She shares how they navigated the challenges of changing their operation and why new projects are important to them.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bethunelanedairy.com.au/">Bethune Lane Dairy website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BethuneLaneDairy/">Bethune Lane Dairy on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bethunelanedairy/">Bethune Lane Dairy on Instagram</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>
 
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.

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 a diverse range of people in the Australian ag industry: from the farmers and community leaders who are shaping the future of rural Australia to innovators and entrepreneurs who are pioneering new approaches and technologies in agriculture. You'll be inspired hearing their stories … and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Bendigo Bank Agribusiness.

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 a diverse range of people in the Australian ag industry: from the farmers and community leaders who are shaping the future of rural Australia to innovators and entrepreneurs who are pioneering new approaches and technologies in agriculture. You'll be inspired hearing their stories … and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Bendigo Bank Agribusiness.

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

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Churning challenges into triumphs: The evolution of Bethune Lane Dairy

Mark Wootton is the Owner-Operator of Jigsaw Farms with his wife, Eve. Jigsaw Farms is a carbon-neutral sheep, cattle, and agroforestry farm near Hamilton.

In this episode, Mark explains how integrating sustainable practices such as agroforestry and biodiversity in 2010 has transformed Jigsaw Farms. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining carbon neutrality, understanding the carbon market, and the future of sustainable agriculture.

This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Mark. Join us for the next episode, where Mark shares more lessons he learnt on the carbon-neutral journey.



Resources and links:


Jigsaw Farms 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.

Mark Wootton is the Owner-Operator of Jigsaw Farms with his wife, Eve. Jigsaw Farms is a carbon-neutral sheep, cattle, and agroforestry farm near Hamilton.
In this episode, Mark explains how integrating sustainable practices such as agroforestry and biodiversity in 2010 has transformed Jigsaw Farms. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining carbon neutrality, understanding the carbon market, and the future of sustainable agriculture.
This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Mark. Join us for the next episode, where Mark shares more lessons he learnt on the carbon-neutral journey.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.jigsawfarms.com.au/">Jigsaw Farms website</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.

Field notes from the future: Inside one of Australia’s first carbon-neutral farms

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:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://mundimundibash.com.au/home/">Mundi Mundi Music Festival website</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.

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.

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