Robert Ravens shares the fascinating story of Tasmania's Bridestowe Lavender Estate, from its ambitious origins to its global reputation for premium lavender products. Discover the innovative history, strategic marketing, and sustainable practices that have transformed this estate into a world-renowned destination and brand.

Some highlights:
History of Bridestowe Lavender Estate
Innovations in lavender, cultivation and distillation
Marketing strategies and social media impact
Challenges of agricultural management and biosecurity
Future plans and legacy of the estate

Robert Ravens shares the fascinating story of Tasmania's Bridestowe Lavender Estate, from its ambitious origins to its global reputation for premium lavender products. Discover the innovative history, strategic marketing, and sustainable practices that have transformed this estate into a world-renowned destination and brand.
Some highlights:
<ul>
<li>History of Bridestowe Lavender Estate</li>
<li>Innovations in lavender, cultivation and distillation</li>
<li>Marketing strategies and social media impact</li>
<li>Challenges of agricultural management and biosecurity</li>
<li>Future plans and legacy of the estate</li>
</ul>

R.M.Williams OUTBACK reangles its authentic, experienced lens on rural and regional Australia into the audio space. The hugely successful OUTBACK magazine has been published for 25 years and knows the Australian bush like nobody else. This podcast is inspired by the informative writing and spectacular photography in the magazine but is not limited to this content. Explore Australian news, events, stations, nature, art, people, history, gear, tracks, travel, pubs, towns and much more.

R.M.Williams OUTBACK reangles its authentic, experienced lens on rural and regional Australia into the audio space. The hugely successful OUTBACK magazine has been published for 25 years and knows the Australian bush like nobody else. This podcast is inspired by the informative writing and spectacular photography in the magazine but is not limited to this content. Explore Australian news, events, stations, nature, art, people, history, gear, tracks, travel, pubs, towns and much more.

R.M.Williams OUTBACK

Behind Tasmania's iconic Bridestowe Lavender Estate: owner Robert Ravens on bringing this historic property back from the brink to become a social media sensation

Bryce Cam is steering change from the helm of his family’s business, Camm Agricultrual Group, in southern Queensland. Bryce is a new breed of cattleman and he is raising the tenor of his industry, both literally and figuratively.

He shares his insights on the future of Australian agriculture, the importance of education, and innovative ways to promote the beef industry. Discover how leadership, community involvement, and strategic diversification are shaping the industry’s success.

Bryce Cam is steering change from the helm of his family&rsquo;s business,&nbsp;<a href="https://cammgroup.com.au/">Camm Agricultrual Group</a>, in southern Queensland. Bryce is a new breed of cattleman and he is raising the tenor of his industry, both literally and figuratively.
He shares his insights on the future of Australian agriculture, the importance of education, and innovative ways to promote the beef industry. Discover how leadership, community involvement, and strategic diversification are shaping the industry&rsquo;s success.

Replay: Bryce Camm, beef industry leader

Brendan Cullen shares his journey from rural Australia to swimming the English Channel, overcoming mental health challenges, and advocating for rural mental health awareness. Discover his training secrets, personal struggles, and how vulnerability transformed his life.

Some highlights:

• Brendan's feature in Great Australians and his feelings about it

• Training for the English Channel swim and the challenges faced

• Advocacy for rural mental health and Brendan’s role in support programs

• The power of vulnerability and helping others

• Experiences swimming the English Channel and the challenges

• Life after the swim: work, recovery, and community

• Advice for those struggling with mental health

 

Brendan Cullen shares his journey from rural Australia to swimming the English Channel, overcoming mental health challenges, and advocating for rural mental health awareness. Discover his training secrets, personal struggles, and how vulnerability transformed his life.
Some highlights:
&bull; Brendan's feature in Great Australians and his feelings about it
&bull; Training for the English Channel swim and the challenges faced
&bull; Advocacy for rural mental health and Brendan&rsquo;s role in support programs
&bull; The power of vulnerability and helping others
&bull; Experiences swimming the English Channel and the challenges
&bull; Life after the swim: work, recovery, and community
&bull; Advice for those struggling with mental health
&nbsp;

The desert swimmer Brendan Cullen on keeping the black dog at bay and life beyond farming

Drought was crippling the family’s lucerne farm in 2020 when Russell Jenner brightened his wife Jenny’s day with a bunch of store-bought sunflowers. Unknowingly, he planted the seeds for Kalbar’s annual Sunflower Festival. When Russell passed away with cancer in 2023, Jenny pressed on, and today the three-day Kalbar Sunflower Festival is a sell-out, raising thousands of dollars to support those dealing with the effects of cancer.

Some key points:
The impact of drought on farming and water management
Managing festival logistics and visitor numbers
Supporting local community and tourism
Sunflowers: the cultivation process
The positive impact of sunflowers on well-being

Drought was crippling the family&rsquo;s lucerne farm in 2020 when Russell Jenner brightened his wife Jenny&rsquo;s day with a bunch of store-bought sunflowers. Unknowingly, he planted the seeds for Kalbar&rsquo;s annual Sunflower Festival. When Russell passed away with cancer in 2023, Jenny pressed on, and today the three-day Kalbar Sunflower Festival is a sell-out, raising thousands of dollars to support those dealing with the effects of cancer.
Some key points:
<ul>
<li>The impact of drought on farming and water management</li>
<li>Managing festival logistics and visitor numbers</li>
<li>Supporting local community and tourism</li>
<li>Sunflowers: the cultivation process</li>
<li>The positive impact of sunflowers on well-being</li>
</ul>

Behind Tasmania's iconic Bridestowe Lavender Estate: owner Robert Ravens on bringing this historic property back from the brink to become a social media sensation

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