In this episode, Western Victorian dairy farmer Rachael McGrath speaks to Dairy Australia’s National People Lead, Mick Fuller, about workplace safety and the connection with mental wellbeing.

Rachael opens up about her past experience with a workplace incident, and how it has shaped her attitude towards farm safety and her own view on seeking support. Leading to a personal drive to help increase mental health awareness in agriculture, Rachael also shares her advice for farmers on how to navigate challenges and where to find support.

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes that may be upsetting for some of our listeners. If this does raise personal issues for you, there is help and you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit Beyond Blue: beyondblue.org.au 

Related links: 

Home - Rural Aid - Supporting Rural Communities

BetterHelp 

In this episode, Western Victorian dairy farmer Rachael McGrath speaks to Dairy Australia’s National People Lead, Mick Fuller, about workplace safety and the connection with mental wellbeing.
Rachael opens up about her past experience with a workplace incident, and how it has shaped her attitude towards farm safety and her own view on seeking support. Leading to a personal drive to help increase mental health awareness in agriculture, Rachael also shares her advice for farmers on how to navigate challenges and where to find support.
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing <a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>
Trigger warning: This episode contains themes that may be upsetting for some of our listeners. If this does raise personal issues for you, there is help and you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit Beyond Blue: <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">beyondblue.org.au </a> 
Related links: 
<a href="https://www.ruralaid.org.au/">Home - Rural Aid - Supporting Rural Communities</a>
<a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/">BetterHelp </a>

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Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.

Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.
Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.
Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod delivers industry advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

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Farm safety: Mental health and wellbeing

“I’m not only looking at hazards for the adults on farm – I am also now looking out for these hazards for not only my children, but those of my staff and the friends who come to visit.”   

Hear from South Australian dairy farmer Jen Stolp, who speaks to Dairy Australia’s National People Lead Mick Fuller about how she and her husband keep their children safe when running a business that is also their backyard.  

Jen outlines the policies and procedures their business has in place to create a safe workplace and culture on their farm.  

For tools to build and maintain your safety system for children in the workplace, visit Visitors, Children and Traffic | The People in Dairy  

Related resources  

Farm Safety Manual | The People in Dairy 

Farm safety starter kit | The People in Dairy 

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au 

&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not only looking at hazards for the adults on farm &ndash; I am also now looking out for these hazards for not only my children, but those of my staff and the friends who come to visit.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hear from South Australian dairy farmer Jen Stolp, who speaks to Dairy Australia&rsquo;s National People Lead Mick Fuller about how she and her husband keep their children safe when running a business that is also their backyard.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Jen outlines the policies and procedures their business has in place to create a safe workplace and culture on their farm.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For tools to build and maintain your safety system for children in the workplace, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://thepeopleindairy.org.au/farm-safety/manual/visitors-children-and-traffic/">Visitors, Children and Traffic | The People in Dairy</a> &nbsp;
Related resources&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://thepeopleindairy.org.au/farm-safety/manual/">Farm Safety Manual | The People in Dairy</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://thepeopleindairy.org.au/farm-safety/farm-safety-starter-kit/">Farm safety starter kit | The People in Dairy</a>&nbsp;
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing <a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>&nbsp;

Farm safety: Protecting kids, staff and visitors

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Eliza Redfern and Helen Quinn sit down to dissect the December Situation and Outlook report and Dairy Farm Monitor Project (DFMP) results.

The pair discuss the impact seasonal conditions had on DFMP results in Victoria and New South Wales, as well as the key challenges and opportunities ahead of the upcoming season.

To read the full reports and results, visit Industry Reports | Dairy Australia.

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au 

In this episode, Dairy Australia&rsquo;s Eliza Redfern and Helen Quinn sit down to dissect the December Situation and Outlook report and Dairy Farm Monitor Project (DFMP) results.
The pair discuss the impact seasonal conditions had on DFMP results in Victoria and New South Wales, as well as the key challenges and opportunities ahead of the upcoming season.
To read the full reports and results, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/industry-reports">Industry Reports | Dairy Australia</a>.
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing <a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>&nbsp;

Situation and Outlook – December 2024

This episode is part of a series that focuses on Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive horticultural and field pest that was detected in Australia in 2020.

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Principal Entomologist, Dr Melina Miles, has been investigating FAW since it arrived in the country and discusses the topic with Dairy Australia’s Dr Brenda McLachlan.

They explore the potential impact on dairy farm crops and pastures, as well as delve into pest control options to minimise risks and the challenge presented by pesticide resistance.

Find out more and access resources at Fall Armyworm | Dairy Australia.  

Related links 

Fall armyworm | The Beatsheet

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au

This episode is part of a series that focuses on Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive horticultural and field pest that was detected in Australia in 2020.
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Principal Entomologist, Dr Melina Miles, has been investigating FAW since it arrived in the country and discusses the topic with Dairy Australia’s Dr Brenda McLachlan.
They explore the potential impact on dairy farm crops and pastures, as well as delve into pest control options to minimise risks and the challenge presented by pesticide resistance.
Find out more and access resources at <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/issues-and-emergencies/fall-armyworm">Fall Armyworm | Dairy Australia</a>.  
Related links 
<a href="https://thebeatsheet.com.au/key-pests/fall-armyworm/">Fall armyworm | The Beatsheet</a> 
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing <a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>

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