
The Farmers Club Podcast
A podcast for anyone interested in the business of Farming. Our aim is to bring stories and valuable information to the surface so that you can take bits and pieces away to maybe use yourself.
Episodes
21 episodes
Episode 21 - Claudia Bryant who is championing Farm financial literacy
Claudia Bryant teaches financial literacy to Farmers. But it wasn't something she was trained for, it was a learnt trait. Claudia turned this need into a business and has delivered courses on the subject. Claudia is young and calculated, and sh...
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Episode 21
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57:50

Episode 20 - The Megafert Scandal
Donald Carter has spent 15 years of his life pursuing justice. What was originally a major deception or maybe even corruption by the Megafert/Interfert companies, resulted in $139 million going missing, never to be recovered. They soon realised...
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Episode 20
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39:13

Episode 19 - Donald Carter an innovator in the Grain and Fertiliser industries
This podcast on Donald Carter is another untold story of an Ag entrepreneur who saw opportunities, took risks, did deals, had to find money when he didn't have any, and innovate his way through the ups and downs of his business life. <...
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Episode 19
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1:13:51

Episode 18 - Nigel Kerin on the business of Farming
Our latest podcast is with Nigel Kerin. We did an interactive question-and-answer type webinar in early July 2025 with our Farmers Club subscribers, and Nigel mentioned one thing that sums up that webinar and this podcast. He said, "When the st...
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Episode 18
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1:51:24

Episode 17 - Paul Ryan and his family's inventions in the Farm Machinery space
Paul Ryan had a very interesting upbringing. You see, his dad, Austin, was one of the greatest Farm Machinery inventors and innovators we have seen in this country. So much so that Austin got an OAM for his services to the Broadacr...
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Episode 17
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56:36

Episode 16 - Jim Hoffmann a Hay industry innovator and pioneer
I'm very excited about this podcast with Hay industry stalwart Jim Hoffmann. It's business wisdom on steroids. There are so many takeaways for those involved in Ag or business in general.Jim, through the business he started, Green & ...
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Episode 16
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1:00:19

Episode 15 - Will Abbott on how he turned a Homestead into a Hotel
The Homestead on Mount William Station, Willaura (Vic), is like the many magnificent old-world Homesteads dotted around the Western District of Victoria. Many have become burdens to their owners because of the expense of upkeep; th...
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Episode 15
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35:34

Episode 14 - Andrew Sloan on his much-respected career as an Auctioneer
Andrew Sloan was an Auctioneer with Dalgety originally, which became Landmark and then Nutrien before he retired a few years back.Andrew talks about his rise through the ranks and the many techniques he used to use. From breathing metho...
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Episode 14
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54:51

Episode 13 - Warren Davies chats to our Farm Tender staff about mental health
Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer, does a lot of podcasts and talks to groups and individuals on the subject of mental health.Warren spoke to our Farm Tender staff recently, as our team are collectively speaking to hundreds of Farmer...
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Episode 13
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1:05:24

Episode 12 - Jim Riordan - From 30 tonnes to 3 million tonnes of Grain
Jim Riordan is a quintassential Ag entrepreneur. I'm so excited to bring you this edition, there are so many takeaways and lessons for anyone in Ag or in business.Jim comes from a successful business background. He did a wide range of th...
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Episode 12
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1:09:48

Episode 11 - Jason "Chippa" Gordon - Warts and all, plus some.....
Jason "Chippa" Gordon loves his family, his Sheep Farming, he has a passion for his community and loves people. Not everyone, but most.His life in Ag has been an interesting one. Not one to hold back, the big fella has a crack, will own...
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Episode 11
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1:19:14

Episode 10 - John Carter and the power of a positive attitude
I've know John Carter of Wallaloo Park Merino stud fame pretty much all of my life. And I would have to say that it would be hard to find a more positive person in Agriculture. John's other great skill is asking questions, a quality...
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Episode 10
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52:53

Episode 9 - Hayley Grosser on building a new relationship with money
I heard recently where someone said that as Farmers, we are really good at the hands-on stuff but not so good at the business or money thing. We know that if it was a choice of the office or the paddock, most would choose the paddock hands down...
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Episode 9
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35:24

Episode 8 - Andy Worland and his interesting journey in Ag
Most people in Ag have a story. Some have several. Andy Worland is one of those guys with many.Andy started his career in the Wool industry, which took him to all corners of the great country. The Wool and Shearing industry taught him s...
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Episode 8
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56:05

Episode 7 - Wayne Hawkins and his love of Farming
Wayne Hawkins is a Farmer at Frances on the SA/Vic border. The Hawkins family collectively run a lot of country in that area.I know Wayne pretty well, and I'd have to say he is one of the most passionate Farmers I have ever met. He loves...
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Episode 7
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43:42

Episode 6 - Sam Van Assche a young Farmer going places
This is a recording of an interview I did with Farmer Sam Van Assche in March 2024 at our Farm Tender Entrepreneurs in Farming event. Apart from a couple of references to prices and seasons, all the information in this podcast is current.
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Episode 6
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31:52

Episode 5 - John Richards. The founder of Goldacres
In Agriculture, we don't celebrate our entrepreneurs enough. These people take big risks and pave the way for others.John Richards, the founder of Spraying company Goldacres is right up there with the other great entrepreneurs in Ag. He ...
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Episode 5
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32:17

Episode 4 - The Harry Bourchier Files (Part 3)
The Harry Bourchier Files (Part 3) - Harry and Gwen Bourchier were Farmers of note, with Harry buying his first Farm in the 1930s. They bought and sold many Farms throughout their Farming career, and when it came time to give the Farming game a...
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Episode 4
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29:18

Episode 3 - The Harry Bourchier Files (Part 2)
The Harry Bourchier Files (Part 2) - Harry and Gwen Bourchier were Farmers of note, with Harry buying his first Farm in the 1930s. They bought and sold many Farms throughout their Farming career, and when it came time to give the Farming game a...
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Episode 3
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26:44

Episode 2 - The Harry Bourchier Files (Part 1)
The Harry Bourchier Files (Part 1) - Harry and Gwen Bourchier were Farmers of note, with Harry buying his first Farm in the 1930s. They bought and sold many Farms throughout their Farming career, and when it came time to give the Farming game a...
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Episode 2
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23:57

Episode 1 - Introduction to The Farmers Club Podcast
Hi all. Dwain Duxson here. Welcome to our very first edition of The Farmers Club Podcast. We are aiming this podcast at Farmers, Ag enthusiasts and anyone else remotely interested in Agriculture. We want these podcasts to be chock f...
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Episode 1
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