Beating Around The Bush

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.GM update - You've heard us talk about this in previous episodes so an update for those playing along - SA GM ban has been officially lifted! hoorah!https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-28/south-australia-to-lift-gm-ban-after-16-years/12193730POLITICSCHINA! It's all about China this week. Arguably our most important relationship, how its managed through this crisis has never been more important.https://www.smh.com.au/national/china-s-man-in-canberra-has-unmasked-the-regime-s-true-face-20200427-p54nhj.htmlhttps://www.afr.com/world/asia/beijing-accuses-australia-of-pandering-to-us-in-anti-china-crusade-20200420-p54lczhttps://www.afr.com/world/asia/china-attacks-pm-s-handling-of-virus-bushfires-20200428-p54nx2https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/rendezview/david-penberthy-the-way-china-is-behaving-is-nothing-short-of-a-disgrace/news-story/25d49f5da32ec93bfcef67cb7accb859AGRIBUSINESSAg might just be the darling this week - is Ag's role in our country's recovery getting Aus Ag the attention it deserves?https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/with-help-farmers-will-grow-the-future/news-story/a1207f15d9a6ad5cf645b8910b7dbc70https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-05-01/australian-agribusiness-is-bucking-the-covid19-trend/12173268COMMUNITYNewspaper revival! One community is showing the way for revival giving scores of other towns without local news some hope.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-29/local-newspapers-wellington-narromine-nyngan-coronavirus/12192230https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-03/from-america-to-establishing-a-new-naracoorte-newspaper/12197882Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

In this bonus episode we follow on from the story on the regional tourism boom and talk with one tourism operator who is looking to capitalise on the hidden gems in rural and regional Australia in their business. Globetrotting is a travel agency devoted to horse riding experiences the world over and they personally test every ride in the saddle themselves. Kate and her husband Steve are both off the land in Rural Qld and have now based their family business in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. There's an opportunity for any horse loving station owners that want to be part of the Globetrotting portfolio of world class horse holidays too! PS - these are not your standard nose to tail trail rides!Guest this week: Globetrotting - https://www.globetrotting.com.au/Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.WORLD LEADERSWe spoke last week about ‘The Bigger Picture’, Malcolm Turnbull’s memoir - Have you been listening/reading?Wade is waiting for the paperback version , Fleur is listening in on Audiblehttps://www.news.com.au/finance/why-malcolm-turnbull-is-the-talking-dog-of-australian-politics/news-story/082e7ac9eef0be2bd993b856d1b1418fQuotes from article:If someone is going to deprive you of your liberty your best hope is that they’re a libertarian; if someone is going to implement a form of socialism your best hope is they’re a capitalist.For this reason alone, ScoMo is the socialist we need right now.Jacinda Adernhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/04/jacinda-ardern-new-zealand-leadership-coronavirus/610237/Other Rural News:DLP takes lead on the policing of Wet Markets.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-23/wet-market-health-risks-need-to-be-studied-minister-says/12174086Country Tourism ready to take off when restrictions easehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-24/country-tourism-has-been-crippled-by-coronavirus-but-it%E2%80%99s-ready/12179270New source of protein up north? Is there a market for flies?https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-26/fly-population-booms-on-outback-cattle-stations/12180742Plant Based Meat demand surges? Do we call bullshit?https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/16/impossible-foods-rolls-out-to-nearly-1000-new-grocery-stores-and-supermarkets/https://twitter.com/agintegrity/status/1253063763705511936Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Revisiting Food SecurityABARES Report: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/publications/insights/australian-food-security-and-COVID-19#irrigated-agriculture-is-important-for-many-reasons-but-domestic-rice-plays-a-modest-role-in-australian-food-securityRGA Response:https://www.rga.org.au/Public/Content/News/Media/2019/20200417_ABARES_false%20comfort_COVID-19.aspxFarmonline article about SunRice’s local supplies….https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6703353/sunrice-weighs-up-local-supply-security-options-as-vietnam-bans-sales/A good summary from The Guardian:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/17/research-debunks-claim-australia-may-face-coronavirus-food-shortagesSome other news in Ag:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-16/coronavirus-foreign-investment-crackdown-sparks-warning-farmers/12150292https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-15/sa-vintage-2020-grape-yields-down-quality-exeptional/12138146Wade's Top SA Wine Buys:KoernerLEKOKaeslerYarra YeringMr RiggsFinishing on a bit of fun...The Tracking App & The Turnbull Memoir leakhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/17/malcolm-turnbull-on-sex-and-trust-australia-prime-minister-deputy-pm-barnaby-joyce-george-christensenFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett: Food security is the talk of the town this week - and never wasting a crisis.But first...Wade loved this one for obvious reasons! Pyne vs Trump:https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/christopher-pyne-donald-trump-has-failed-his-people-in-his-response-to-the-covid19-crisis/news-story/c740306977c023ba747b376a84cc7ea1Food security60 Minutes beat up:https://www.9now.com.au/60-minutes/2020/clip-ck8ws4hbx003o0gldjg9cp49tNFF Response #factsmatter:https://nff.org.au/media-release/60-minutes-shamelessly-exploits-uncertainty-of-covid-19/https://nff.org.au/media-release/nff-presidents-statement-submitted-to-60-minutes/More on food securityMelons routine in NT paddock:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-10/thousands-of-melons-rotting-in-nt-paddock-after-demand-drop/12133730Smash an Avo at home:https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6718282/smash-an-avo-at-home-to-keep-growers-in-business/New Economy for Ag? Should farmers be paid for land improvement?Proposed 4 billion stimulus to create 2400 land improvement jobs:https://www.beefcentral.com/news/groups-propose-4-billion-stimulus-to-create-24000-land-improvement-jobs/Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett: We can't avoid it - we talk Corona. We've left one non-Corona story and interview right to the end as a reward for listening to Wade and Fleur bang on! This week the conversation turned Macro. Will this change how we govern forever? It's certainly changed the way we run our businesses (Fleur is a fan of the new dress code - 'Zoom Meeting'!)This tweet charts global numbers and Australia get an honourable mention:https://twitter.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1246538603934646272?s=19These are Wade and Fleur's two favourite articles for the week talking about Corona and Government:https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/end-of-golden-era-exposes-illiberal-liberalism-20200322-p54clthttps://www.theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/coronavirus-pragmatic-leaders-build-a-bridge-to-the-other-side/news-story/790608669e332d17402892c2c8c18acfBig shout out the Interact Limestone Coast who have set a great example for other communities on how to showcase, stay connected and promote what they have to offer during social distancing. They are willing to help other communities to do the same.https://www.facebook.com/interactlimestonecoastLastly we hear from NSW Chief Vet Sarah Britton about the other Border security story in Australia right now - African Swine Fever as it hits PNG and Timor Leste.Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

They say a week is a long time in Politics, well a day is a long time in the current environment. Things are changing rapdily and impacts are unfolding ahead of us. Wade and Fleur catchup on some things that have caught their eye and check in to see how they are holding up in this crazy world.We also chat to Bonnie Penfold from Four Daughters Beef to catchup on how things are going for them since their appearance and story on Landline a few weeks ago.Stories we cover and items mentioned:https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/coronavirus-donald-trump-puts-social-distancing-on-trial/news-story/ec7b5f3b80194787a095f9ef52aaf16ahttps://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/coronavirus-donald-trump-chooses-economy-over-pandemic-concerns/news-story/761e26180bf174c4626245780e099e7chttps://www.afr.com/world/north-america/donald-trump-wants-the-us-economy-open-and-raring-to-go-by-easter-20200325-p54dkkhttps://www.afr.com/policy/economy/virus-crisis-signals-end-of-the-road-for-the-lollipop-economy-20200323-p54cwqhttps://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/economy/government-coronavirus-second-stimulus-small-business/https://twitter.com/samheagney/status/1242232463293689857Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Our top non-COVID19 stories1.Cotton Open Househttps://cottonaustralia.com.au/news/australian-cotton-industry-opens-its-doors-for-community-engagement-day2. MDB Basin Reporthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-03-16/murray-darling-basin-report-reveals-yawning-gap-winners-losers/120589483.Rabo Confidence report releasedhttps://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/rural-confidence-survey/4.The new Barbecuehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-14/american-style-low-and-slow-barbecue-australian-meat-market/120210485.Effluent powered dairyhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-09/effluent-powered-dairy-proposed-to-target-baby-formula-market/120346906.Graincorp demergerhttps://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6681637/graincorps-new-boss-flies-in-as-shareholders-vote-for-new-era/?cs=4699Shoutout to Bindi Turner for my twitter chuckle this week and some lighthearted relief on a post about the Top 5 Regional Nightclubs and the following replies!Doms - MilduraBungalow - BroomeExit - BunburyNight Train - Broken HillRivas - RenmarkFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Agribusiness:ABARES Updates:https://twitter.com/TimNeale1/status/1231551025951100930Climate change already hurting farmers bottom line: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6661002/climate-change-already-hurting-farmers-bottom-line/Drought was an opportunity not a crisis: https://twitter.com/afsnsw/status/1235384622545960960?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EtweetPolitics:Call for Agriculture to take a stand on hidden issuehttps://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6664138/time-to-take-a-stand/Community:Coronavirus - COVID-19. - ABC Coronacast and 7:30Shoutout:https://thebridgehub.co/challenge-podBridgeHub’s Water Challenge.Fleur's top 20ish rural women. These are women I came across since last IWD that all captured my attention as great examples of women getting on with the job and doing it from rural and regional Australia. All with a spring in their step and a smile on their face, reminding me why I live where I live and do what I do. Thank you ladies!!Elspeth Barker - Plash CreativeJulia Telford - Engage and Create ConsultingDeanna Lush - Ag CommunicatorsSimone Kain - George The FarmerAirlie Landale - Farm TableSkye Manson - Manson & CoJo Palmer - Pointer Remote RolesGeorgie Roberston - Regional PRGrace Brennan - Buy From The BushJane Robertson - Millwoods ShoesZoe Lamont - Verve SuperLetitia Stafford - Virtual AssistantBre Zeisemer - BZ Landscape ArchitectChrissy Chandler - Inky & MossErica Hughes - Farmer Meets FoodieKate Marland - Vovos Boutique & Warners Fine JewellerySamantha Meurant - Rural CompassNatalie Fryer - Bellebonne WinesJodie Cameron - Barenuts MacadamiasCarmen Roberts - Compass WestFiona Aveyard - Outback LambVictoria McGrane - The Scenic RouteJo Eady - RuralscopeKate Boshammer - Kabosh CreativeAnna Harpham - BowerboxJoy McClymont - Off the Track TrainingPrue Button - iButton Events Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week we have booted the blokes and have 3 amazing rural women joining Fleur Anderson as guests on this special edition of BATB to mark International Women’s Day.Guests:Airlie Landale - Farm TableSimone Kain - George the Farmer & Hello FridayJo Palmer - Pointer Remote RolesFleur Anderson - Rural Business CollectiveAmong the many things the ladies talk about in this episode here are some of the things they have mentioned and their choices for their IWD Dinner Party:Simone’s Dinner Party:Brene BrownGabby BernsteinTuria PittAirlie’s Dinner Party:Hosts of the Guilty Feminist PodcastHannah GadsbyPip CourtneyJo’s Dinner Party:Her sister! HahaFleur’s DInner Party:Julia TelfordNicole BondFiona Simson

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Agribusiness:Surely the BOM hasn't got it wrong?!https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/6654388/bom-defends-summer-dry-forecast-in-spite-of-wet-spell/?cs=4770Bottled OJ under threathttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-02-26/orange-juice-in-bottles-under-threat-in-australia/12001156Politics:Only a quarter of water for fodder program deliveredhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-28/only-a-quarter-of-water-for-fodder-delivered-to-farms/11979452Community:Jacinda Adern burns ScoMo while he stands 1m away. Respectful? In her rights? Election motivations to appear decisive?https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/jacinda-ardern-slams-australias-deportation-policy-during-joint-press-conference-with-scott-morrison/news-story/541f839dd9c2c8c375bec88b8544f45bSelfies on the salt lakehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-01/victoria-selfies-sea-lake-chinese-media-weibo-farmers-wife/11998822Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Agribusiness:Auctions Plus breaks their monthly listings recordhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-04-11/cattle-auction-website-auctionsplus-breaks-monthly-listings/8434234Politics:Water harvesting ban liftedhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/water-harvesting-ban-lifted-after-direct-pleas-from-farming-lobby-boss-20200220-p542u2.htmlCommunity:Rain Guilt. Story on ABC Western Qld on FB about Rain Guilt. Talk about the complicated relationship with rain.https://www.facebook.com/jessicavanvonderenABC/videos/547246955877953/Shoutouts:Competition update: Don’t forget you’ve got one week left to enter for your chance to win our brilliant little prize pack and a slab (or carton or case depending which side of the border you’re on) of Longtrail’s finest…https://gleam.io/NCpeb/beating-around-the-bush-30k-giveawayMy Favourite Plenary is Bonus Episode that will be in feed before this goes to airFleur gives her Top 3 (or maybe 4) take homes from this past week’s Agrifutures EvokeAg Conference in Melbourne.Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

Special Bonus episode where we let you sneak peek (or relive) inside Agrifuture's EvokeAg 2020 Conference in Melbourne this week.We bring you the Agi-tators Panel, facilitated by Barry Cassidy and a star studded panel:Bill Hurditch - The Fifith EstateJack Cowin - Hungry JacksJohn Henderson - AirTree VenturesRachel Neumann - Amazon Web Services

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.AgribusinessThe land of leasing? Leasing trend set to rise when drought breakshttps://www.afr.com/property/commercial/listings-drought-to-trigger-surge-in-farmland-leasing-20200207-p53ypoBundaberg Rum blunder?https://www.facebook.com/388056525306104/posts/615099685935119/CommunityBig news for the community of Kimbahttps://indaily.com.au/news/2020/02/13/kimba-nuclear-dump-laws-hit-parliament/Shoutouts30K Giveaway! We cracked the 30k mark (we’re actually getting closer to 35 now) so we are celebrating!Follow the link below to be sent to our Prize pack giveaway which includes:Kim Storey from “What does a Farmer Look Like” has offered a book to give away!Graziher Mag and capBotanical tie!!BATB Sticker and tote baghttps://gleam.io/NCpeb/beating-around-the-bush-30k-giveaway AND to sweeten the deal Wade has offered a Case of the ‘Smashable’ Longtrail Lager to the best iTunes review over the next fortnight!! So get your 5 star fingers out and leave a review!!https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/beating-around-the-bush/id1138785786Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.PoliticsCabinet Reshuffle:https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2020/02/06/nationals-cabinet-reshuffle-2020/Will Canavan cross the floor?:https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/matt-canavan-reserves-right-to-cross-floor-against-coalition/news-story/4ed6c102bb30f47832b031785fd0daedAgribusinessWater sharing woes:https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/nsw-victoria-anger-as-queensland-farmers-get-their-fill-of-water/news-story/66a2068eb58d2285efd091c3165852ceCommunityCoronavirus threat:http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-09/coronavirus-death-toll-surpasses-sars/11947010Shout-out: to Engage & Create Consulting launching their Engage Course and offering Listeners a discount!Being a female business owner in regional Australia is amazing, right? But it also comes with its fair share of challenges… The girls at Engage & Create Consulting understand this all too well so they developed the ENGAGE e-course: a road map to clarity, confidence & connection in your business. Their next live round starts March 5th - head to engageandcreateconsulting.com.au and use code ENGAGERBC for $150 off course feesFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week's BATB bonus episode: Nationals leadership - an interview with Sue Middleton.Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.AgribusinessSpike in the cattle market on the back of some green pick?https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6607057/sharp-rain-induced-spikes-the-cattle-market-story-for-2020/Widespread rain - this weeks it was SA and Vic’s turnhttps://www.theland.com.au/story/6609065/rain-band-delivers-over-sa-vic/?cs=4937PoliticsBatter Up - Bridget McKenzie it's your turn!https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/15/coalition-gave-out-100m-election-grants-not-assessed-merithttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/feb/02/sports-rort-dutton-backs-beleaguered-mckenzie-saying-ive-got-confidence-in-bridgethttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-02/morrison-bridget-mckenzie-sports-rort-political-vulnerabilty/11917884CommunityJapan’s rural communities are dying - what can we learn? Sound familiar?https://theconversation.com/when-a-countrys-towns-and-villages-face-extinction-88398Shout OutsNAB’s extra long weekend for employees to spend in Regional bushfire affected communities.Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week's BATB bonus episode brings you the Australia Day Address from Grace Brennan.Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.We give our views on Climate Change and more importantly Climate Change Leadershiphttps://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/climate-change/bloodcurdling-insanity-real-reason-sco...Where is the Australia Day lamb Ad MLA?Australia Day - change the date?Australia Day awards.Congratulations to these contributors to Agriculture and rural communities on the AM Member of the Order of Australia list:Mrs Georgina Jane SOMERSETDr Anne Marie ASTINMr Bruce Richard BROWNMr Lyndon Mayfield BROWNMs Marita Louise COWIEDr Graham John FAICHNEYMs Keelen Marie MAILMANThe late Professor Steven Russell RAINEDr Robert Jeffrey SWARDMr Richard Ashton WARNERCongrats to them and also to those that made the OAM and AC lists.Who are the local heroes in your area that made local lists? We’d love to hear about them.We finish the show with this speech made to the US Government by their Minister for Agriculture on why we should celebrate farmers: https://twitter.com/DerrickJosi/status/1119703358611136514Keep an eye out for Bonus Episode this week that brings you Grace Brennan’s Australia Day address. We think she nailed it talking about the need to change the narrative around drought and the Aussie bush battler.Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.AgribusinessGina’s Red Meat Levy Plan:https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6573636/big-red-meat-levy-payers-put-forward-new-industry-reform-plan/https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6577841/hancock-alternative-red-meat-plan-gathers-support/?cs=4707The demand for non-mulesed wool from the fashion industry isn’t welcomed by producers putting uneccesary pressure on practice change - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-18/wool-producers-under-pressure-to-stop-mulesing-fashion-industry/11871706PoliticsBushfires: Go to The Farm Table for fantastic coverage of relevant Bushfire Assistance and news by State: https://farmtable.com.au/boost-category/2019-2020-bushfires/Fundraising: Where does your money actually go? Have a think before jumping on public campaigns. Hats off to Celeste Barbers campaign breaking $50M at time of recording!! Where does that go? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-14/celeste-barber-facebook-fundraiser-is-complicated/11861146CommunitySome of the best stories come through at the worst of times. Two initiatives we saw that we thought were ace were:Road Trip For Good - https://www.roadtripforgood.org.au/locale/roadtrip-for-goodIts My Shout - https://www.itsmyshout.com.au/Shout OutsFluxx App - Check out this cracker from Nick Dyer in Alpha, Qld. Its the Uber for freight Fleur reckons: https://www.facebook.com/Fluxxithttp://www.fluxxit.com.auGrace Brennan given Aus Day address honour! How cool is this - Buy From The Bush Founder has been asked to give the Australia Day address. This is exactly what we need to hear this year! Bravo!!FeedbackGreat to hear from Andrew Freshwater, not so great to hear about his experience the last few weeks in his region with air quality. Check out yours here: http://aqicn.org/map/australia/Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Swine Fever protection boost:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-11/funding-boost-quarantine-to-prevent-african-swine-fever-arrival/11787948Dairy Code of Conduct:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-13/dairy-code-of-conduct-launched/11796000Rabo Quarterly confidence survey:https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/rural-confidence-survey/Indian Dipole signals positive outlook:https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6540816/finally-iod-relief-on-its-way/Lambing rates highest in decade:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-13/lambing-rates-best-in-a-decade-as-cluster-fences-bring-new-life/11796200Mooch and Wombats Dustillery:https://instagram.com/hannah.m.mcnulty?igshid=1uh7k07cfxljpSkye Manson's new podcast 'Company':https://instagram.com/skye_manson?igshid=v5lqqy30kmxlhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1MpQGigsuYQrz6e3Gy6yWZ?si=Y8J4UH8kSbqusBFDTrOd6QFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Carbon Farming win for WA:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-04-20/carbon-farming-approval-for-western-australian-pastoralists/9672784Milk levy bust on Coles:http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6531830/make-it-a-20clitre-milk-levy-after-coles-caught-skimming-millions/Hail storm damage for SA stone fruit:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-12-10/tonnes-of-hail-damaged-fruit-mulched-after-fruit-fly-fears/11774092Get it together Telstra:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-09/telstra-outages-causing-major-issues-across-regional-australia/11780446Farm income protection scheme being discussed yesterday in Moree:https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6534742/national-push-to-protect-farmers-income/Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Graziher Up Late: See images from the Cloncurry event Fleur spoke about on the Rural Business Collective Instagram and Facebook stories and feeds. https://www.instagram.com/ruralbizcollective/#stayinthebush - check out where Fleur was recording from this week - Longreach's Saltbush Retreat https://saltbushretreat.com.au/Keep an eye on the 'smashable lager' that is Longtrail lager on the Longtrail Farms Instagram https://www.instagram.com/longtrailfarms/?hl=enSA GM Ban update: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/plans-to-lift-gm-ban-on-for-sa-farmers-scuttled-by-opposition/11744514Ord water cuts: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-30/water-fight-continues-for-farmers-in-ord-irrigation-scheme/11740526Cheap Water for fodder: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/cheap-water-for-farmers-to-grow-fodder/news-story/1...NT Fishos fined for Black Jewfish airbabgs: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-28/black-jewfish-bladder-bust-in-the-northern-territory/11746964Mango trade connection to the Hong Kong protests: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-29/exporters-fear-trade-downturn-from-hong-kong-protests/11737964Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Recaps:AWI Election exposes an industry divide: https://www.sheepcentral.com/awi-election-result-exposes-ongoing-wool-industry-divide/Mengniu - first Bellamys and now a whole suite of Aussie Dairy brand: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/china-s-mengniu-dairy-reaches-600m-deal-to-acquire-australian-drink-brands-20191125-p53drb.htmlNational Ag Day celebrated on November 21: https://www.agday.org.au/Fleur attended the Boots & Bow Ties Gala Dinner where The Quiet Farmer video was launched: https://www.thequietfarmer.com/Thankful4farmers is a new social enterprise (not campaign we are reminded!) that aims to raise $200M, read more about the initiative here: https://www.thankful4farmers.com.au/ and the Thankful Group that have used this model in other cause areas such as Womens support and disaster relief - https://www.thankful.orgWhy Farmers aren't using Apps: https://www.farmtender.com.au/primeagnews/ag-tech-sunday-this-is-why-570-million-farmers-are-not-yet-using-agricultural-apps and a related story about adoption of tech and research at Red Meat 2019 https://www.beefcentral.com/news/red-meat-2019-cultural-shift-emerging-in-rd-adoption/Check out Longtrail Lager coming off the production line at Uraidla Brewery https://www.instagram.com/p/B5M0LH5jr90/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Bushfires response new low for public debate: https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/australia-the-land-of-firstrate-people-and-thirdrate-leaders/news-story/b15eedf7321a1e6a97940d3e94039100Creative genius on the rural Co merger: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-12/landmark-and-ruralco-merge-to-form-nutrien-ag-solutions/11693846AWI AGM raises questions on governance: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-16/wool-industry-battles-go-to-the-board-room/11686774Smallest cotton crop in a decade: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6489949/cotton-production-to-slump-to-smallest-in-a-decade/Let there be gin!: https://www.smh.com.au/business/small-business/a-hand-to-mouth-industry-farmers-turn-gin-makers-20191101-p536ju.htmlFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Will Wilson from Calliope Cattle Company talking Bush Fires. 12 months ago Will was in the position many are in right now surrounded by bushfires threatening his property and livestock and 12 months on he has some interesting perspectives to share.Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Second round drought funding announced:https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/future-drought-fundFires sweeping the eastern states:https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6485447/climate-change-doesnt-cause-fires/https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/hippies-of-nimbin-admit-bush-got-too-wild/news-story/1e3f1e8ba1d37505439889459fde822ahttps://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/nsw-queensland-bushfire-emergency-most-dangerous-week-in-our-history/news-story/45d62d1277ff67cced5540f37af21f23Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Rain in the regions:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-03/western-nsw-welcomes-the-rain/11667436https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/rain-brings-relief-from-fires-drought/news-story/0fd9a60071a531a0d6c60103bc81459cFake Meat and Blockchain:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-03/blockchain-detecting-beef-fraud-in-australian-exports-to-china/11662950https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6467450/global-food-trends-are-your-business-beef-industry-told/?cs=4785Backpacker Rural Visa nightmares:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-10-30/federal-court-rules-backpacker-tax-invalid/11653928https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-04/working-in-australia-for-$3-an-hour-on-working-holiday-visa/11661846Wind Farm - not in my backyard:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-01/wind-farm-rejection-leaves-clean-energy-advocates-baffled/11649366Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

The Buy From The Bush campaign on Instagram and Facebook has gained almost 80,000 followers in just over two weeks and is injecting much needed enthusiasm and cash flow into rural areas in drought. Founder Grace Brennan tells us where her idea came from, how she's keeping up with demand and hopes for the future of the campaign.Follow #buyfromthebush on InstagramFollow #buyfromthebush on Facebook

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.WA Minister says we need a Plan B:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-25/farmers-risk-losing-markets-over-glyphosate-use-ag-minister-says/11640460Bee Broker is a busy guy:https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-27/bee-brokers-send-bees-south-to-pollinate-almond-orchards/11631108?pfm=smExit Plans for farmers part of NFF Strategy:https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6452901/exit-strategy-for-drought-hit-farmers-part-of-nff-policy/?cs=5375#buyfromthebush praise:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-24/buy-from-the-bush-social-media-campaign/11630358Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Brexit: where it's at and what we need to know: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/crucial-day-for-brexit-as-commons-votes-on-boris-johnsons-timetable/news-story/d872ce38c7a534016647eab61af0bb6chttps://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/trade-minister-slams-julia-gillard-over-postbrexit-trade-deal-comments/news-story/2336404db59a817900aee0222e21a0f2ABC tabloid coverage of leadership challenge: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-22/national-party-senior-mps-back-deputy-leader-bridget-mckenzie/11626314Regen Ag - is it a fad?: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6441301/why-farmers-should-avoid-magic-and-opt-for-science/?cs=5373Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Fiona Simpson the chair of the National Farmers Federation (NFF). In this interview we chat with Fiona about the launch of the 'Telling our story' initiative and the film 'Communicating our story into broader audiences'.Guest this week - Fiona Simpson from the National Farmers Federation (NFF).Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective https://www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.au/This is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson https://www.cahootsradio.com/Hosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.NFF launches campaign: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/farmers-take-fight-to-green-activists-with-10year-plan/news-story/e93fc88f6d220222c38b24bd30e1dd6aAnna Bligh warns Ag shortage: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/anna-bligh-dampens-nff-100bn-ambition/news-story/10da987f07ecfd9ef1ca4e05600c8679Warning on water trade: https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-14/warning-water-trade-restrictions-could-harm-some-irrigators/11597884?pfmredir=smGuest this week: Thank you to our special guest this week - Matt Linegar, CEO of the ARLF FoundationFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Wool market drops like a stone, African swine fever is less than 700km away, The last chance to climb the rock has people flocking to Uluru and Is living in your hometown a fail?Wool market drops like a stone: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6425405/wool-market-drops-like-a-stone/African swine fever is less than 700km away: https://amp.abc.net.au/article/11571822The last chance to climb the rock has people flocking to Uluru: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/pilgrims-flock-for-last-chance-to-climb-the-natural-wonder-uluru/news-story/3c3587fe1dbe8d3996bf294853e7c582Is living in your hometown a fail?: https://www.abc.net.au/life/facing-regional-hometown-stigma/11545510Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week's BATB bonus episode features a special interview with Deanna Lush from AgCommunicators. In this interview Fleur talks to Deanna about how we tell our stories in agriculture and the importance of messaging with some gold tips and tricks that she has learnt through her study and work in this area and her Churchill Fellowship at the Centre for Food Integrity in the US.Guest this week - Deanna Lush from AgCommunicatorsFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Morrison uses UN speech to slam Australia's climate change critics, 'It's only getting harder': feds reboot drought social support and United Landmark-Ruralco execs on national Q&A roadshow tour.Morrison uses UN speech to slam Australia's climate change critics: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-26/scott-morrison-un-speech-slam-australias-climate-change-critics/11549154'It's only getting harder': feds reboot drought social support: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6409270/its-only-getting-harder-feds-reboot-drought-social-support/United Landmark-Ruralco execs on national Q&A roadshow tour: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6410891/united-landmark-ruralco-execs-on-national-qa-roadshow-tour/Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett. Live sheep trade resumes in WA, Droughted communities talk Day Zero, RDC Review announced and Cotton won't use any 'new water' in SA.Live sheep trade resumes in WA: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6400168/relief-in-the-west-as-live-sheep-trade-resumes-to-the-middle-east/Droughted communities talk Day Zero: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/droughthit-towns-left-to-bite-the-dust/news-story/bdfa43fa46d5d5903bbb60f84cb95334RDC Review announced: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6401710/were-falling-behind-ag-minister-launches-review-of-rd/Cotton won't use any 'new water' in SA: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-09-19/cotton-industry-looks-to-south-australia-when-gm-ban-lifted/11523908Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week in your rural news Bellamys deal delivers the drama, RWA shines light on untapped potential in the bush, Fake meat isn't the problem, and Ag startup recognised on world stage. These are your stories this week, I am Fleur Anderson, and this is Beating Around The Bush.Agrifutures Rural Womens Award - 202 Applications are open nowhttps://www.agrifutures.com.au/people-leadership/rural-womens-award/Check out 2019 Winner Jo Palmer’s business Pointer Remote Roleshttps://pointerremoteroles.com.au/Bellamy Story in The Australian: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/bellamys-set-to-be-bought-by-china-mengniu-dairy-for-15bn/news-storyhttps://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/6386738/chinese-company-planning-bellamys-australia-takeover/https://www.afr.com/companies/bellamys-australia-the-inside-story-of-bellamys-five-weeks-of-hell-20170208-gu7yhdFake Meat doesn’t scare us:https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6384291/farmers-dont-fret-about-fake-meat-just-fake-labels/AgTech startupsAndrew and Jocie Bate SwarmFarm Robotics: https://fac.startuptablelands.org/Future Agro Challenge: https://facagro.com/AgFronteir Incubator: https://chdc.com.au/agfrontierFarmers2Founders: https://www.farmers2founders.com/Food Agility + UNE SRI Train Hack: https://smartri.com.au/trainhack/Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week in your rural news; Bob Katter and his brown paper bag, the Great Barrier Reef Regs Bill puts blanket restrictions on Qld farmers, 60 minutes goes for drama over science.LinksA true story https://www.atruestory.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/atruestoryqld/60 minuteshttps://www.9now.com.au/60-minutes/2019/extras/clips/clip-ck0ancxmt001j0qpooh7tfbughttps://www.croplife.org.au/media/media-releases/60-minutes-tv-program-on-glyphosate-discussion-must-be-based-on-facts-and-science/https://www.graincentral.com/news/wa-farmers-condemn-60-minutes-portrayal-of-glyphosate/Reef Regshttps://agforceqld.org.au/reef-regs-impacts#whathttps://www.qff.org.au/presidents-column/balance-needed-reef-policies/Antarctic Warminghttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-06/rare-weather-event-over-antarctica-drives-hot-outlook/11481498APVMA Reviewhttps://minister.agriculture.gov.au/McKenzie/media-releaseshttps://southburnett.com.au/news2/2019/09/06/ag-chemical-laws-to-be-reviewed/Reach out if you need helphttps://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.virtualpsychologist.com.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websitesFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

Top End asparagus farm begin harvest of relentless harvesthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-04-20/asparagus-the-answer-for-quarantined-north-queensland-property/9670740Wool growers turn to freezing as retailers go cold on controversial mulesinghttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-01/freezing-alternative-to-mulesing-winning-over-wool-growers/11465632Visible Farmer projecthttps://www.visiblefarmer.com/The southern water market hits millennium levels and debate heats up, Wade talks with Alister Walsh from Duxton Water https://www.duxtonwater.com.au/#top30 million US eyes on Australia’s Mt Isa rodeo and women are being seen as farmershttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-23/mount-isa-rodeo-photographs-show-country-australia-hanging-on/11412306Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

S2E1This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.1. GM Ban lifted in SA a big win for science and economics. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/sa-business-journal/sa-farmers-permitted-to-grow-genetically-modified-crops-but-moratorium-remains-on-kangaroo-island/news-story/b3eb517e33eb4ef4b51123a8fe46056a2. Beef Industry contemplates what Brazil’s entry into Indonesia might mean for them https://www.beefcentral.com/trade/what-can-australia-expect-followings-brazils-beef-access-breakthrough-with-indonesia/3. VALE Tim Fischer https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6343855/4. Milk Price Initiative Explored https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6343949/the-milk-price-initiative-to-build-market/?cs=5373For your week news wrap up in a weekly email check out The Farm TableGuest this week – Scott Briggs, Bridgecape CommoditiesFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

Natalie speaks with Fleur Anderson as she prepares to launch her heartfelt business Blade Active to the world in an Indiegogo Crowd Funding Campaign on Friday 5th October 2018.

RBC's Fleur Anderson chats to Sophie Walsh- one half of the dynamic duo that run White Top Venues. www.whitetopvenues.com.auSophie and her husband Josh have had a series of 'pinch me' moments since they quit their day jobs and stared their own  business- now catering to not just Australian celebrities, but have recently hosted the Royal Family as well. 

Beef Australia hosted the inaugural Pitch in the Paddock during the 2018 event- putting eight startups on stage to pitch to not just a panel of judges but a room full of industry heavyweights. Jayne Cuddihy and Fleur Anderson spoke to Jess Webb from Beef Australia, Heidi Smith from Allquotes Direct, Nick Dyer from Fluxx, Chris Balazs from Farmgate MSU, Frank Wooten, Vence Corp, Jordy Kitchske, MEQ Probe, Ben Ven Delden, Head of AgTech and Markets at KPMG, Glen Richards, veterinary physician, entrepreneur and a Shark on Shark Tank, Susan McDonald, managing director Super Butcher. The full list of finalists are as follows: Heidi Smith, All Quotes Direct https://www.allquotesdirect.com.au/Chris Balazs, Farm Gate MSU, http://www.farmgatemsu.com.au/Nick Dyer, FluxxTim Cannon, Livestock Labs, https://www.embedivet.com/Jordy Kitchske, MEQ ProbeFiona Soulsby, ProAgniFrank Wooten, Vence Corp, http://vence.io/about/Darryl Lyons, Watersave

Airlie Trescowthick is the founder of The Farm Table https://farmtable.com.au/about-us/– an online platform bringing together the Australian agricultural industry’s knowledge and connecting farmers.Rural Business Collective’s Fleur Anderson spoke to Airlie during her recent national roadshow about why she started the business, and the kind of information farmers and industry representatives are able to access.Airlie has also launched The Farmer Exchange http://ag.farmtable.com.au/exchange-information  -a place where farmers can ask technical questions from their peers and receive answers in a language they understand.

When you call 000 in an emergency, it usually takes a minute for the operator to establish your location. But two Charters Towers graziers have developed a phone app that essentially eliminates that, giving you the ability to get help sooner.Russ Broad and Ben Callcott have developed Koorca in a remote part of North Queensland, despite the fact they don’t have phone reception (to test the app!) or any kind of tech background.“There’s 15,000 calls to 000 a day in Australia from mobiles where they don’t know where that person is located,” says Russ.“We’ve also built the app to take a photo to send to a central database with a date and time stamp on it, so emergency services have evidence of someone who might be threatening or attacking someone.”“It takes away their anonymity- hopefully preventing a lot of crimes even taking place.”Visit www.koorca.com or find them on your preferred app store.

Here's a sneaky and incredibly interesting preview into our next 30 Day Challenge. Chantal Masters is a psychologist with RuralSky- Realise Your Potential, and has a unique insight into the stresses and challenges of rural and regional business owners and entrepreneurs. In this episode she explores the concept of living by your own personal values and how much it affects your work life. When was the last time you even checked your values? To accept the challenge and sign up for the whole series with Chantal, including podcasts and worksheets, visit https://rbc.thinkific.com/courses/30dc-burnout/

Fleur Anderson talks to John Moor- the Team Leader of the Resource Consulting Service (RCS) Succession and Continuity Planning Service.John has a lifetime of knowledge of practical solutions and ideas for succession planning. As part of the sixth generation on his family’s South African dairy farm, John has an inmate knowledge of the emotional and business challenges that transitioning a business can throw up.But what is succession planning? How does it relate to estate planning? When is it too late to start? Or too early? Good communication seems easy on the face of it… but how hard is it once ideas are put into action? John goes through these questions and more with RBC’s Fleur Anderson.  

Build it, use it, profit. The catch cry from AgTech17 (https://chdc.com.au/agtech17/)- a forum showcasing the innovation at the intersection of agriculture, machinery and technology.This podcast showcases a number of developers, industry leaders and farmers- who not only use the technology in the field, but are instrumental in its development. And explore the question of what a typical farm might look like in five years… with so many advances made in technology and approaches to farming.One of the buzz words of the AgTech conference was block chain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlockchainAnthony Dunne is a beef producer from Roma and has been using it for some time… he’s teamed up with an ex banker and they’ve created Beef Ledger… http://beefledger.io/Bridie Ohlsson is the external relations manager for AgriDigital http://www.agridigital.io/ an agtech startup based out of Sydney. They create software solutions, supply chain finance, and traceability for your agribusiness.And with all this technology- plus  a lot more- floating around- what will a farm look like in five years?Fleur spoke to producers and agronomists including Andrew Greste, Neek Morawitz and Joe Houlahan and Stephen Hegarty from Vanderfield.. http://vnet.net.au/index.php/vnet-rtk-gps-signal-network/14-sample-data-articles/132-meet-our-team

Mel Davies from The Loch Brewery and Distillery talks to RBC’s Jayne Cuddihy.Mel and her partner Craig Johnson were living the corporate high life in Melbourne’s inner city, but after a chance encounter with a single malt whiskey it all changed.“We realised we wanted something more creative,” says Mel.“We didn’t set out for the big business life.”So, they sold their house, left their jobs and bought a huge, old red brick bank building in the tiny village of Loch in Victoria’s southern Gippsland.Making ‘real ale’ and utilising the most of what the local community had to offer became the heart of their operation. Their brewery and distillery is handcrafted by local steelmakers (who were far more used to fitting out dairies), with a few essentials bought in from overseas (but all handcrafted and made to order).Now, the pair have formed wonderful relationships with other local artisans, ensuring that nothing is wasted and everyone has full stomachs- including the cattle! Mel and Craig use beautiful aromatics grown by a local bush food expert in their gins, their dark ale is used by a local cheesemaker in a wash rind variety, a local chilli grower supplies chillies for one of their ales, and a local baker sometimes calls for some spent grain from the brewery for some delicious loaves of pumpernickel bread. They also have a mutually beneficial deal with a local farmer which means their spent grain gets fed to his cattle, which in turn fertilises his hops crop, some of which is given back to the brewery to make delicious ales! Everyone wins!

Andrew Bate from Swarm Farm speaks to RBC’s Fleur Anderson on the development of his robotic farming technology business, Swarm Farm. http://www.swarmfarm.com/Based out of Central Queensland, Andrew and his wife Jocie founded the business as a side gig to their grain and beef grazing business, but it’s developed into an incredible business, employing a dozen people locally.