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A Place to Call Home | Stories from Australian Agriculture
A Place to Call Home, hosted by Sam Fryer, is a podcast for the next generation of Australian primary producers, sharing the stories, lessons and insights from people building a life on the land.
Through honest conversations with farmers, industry leaders and rural entrepreneurs, each episode explores the journeys behind agriculture — the successes, the challenges, and the decisions that shape life in rural Australia.
Guests share first-hand experiences from across the industry, along with practical knowledge to help guide those looking to build their future in agriculture and find a place to call home.
Whether you're already farming, looking to return to the land, or simply passionate about the future of Australian agriculture, this podcast is here to support the journey.
Copyright: A Place to Call Home Group
Episodes
91 episodes
#77: Dream Big, Plan Smart: Finance in the Bush with Brecken Curtis from Seasoned Finance
G’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I sit down with Brecken Curtis — rural finance specialist, business owner, investor, and long-time Longreach local.Brecken originally moved west for w...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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44:37
#76: You Can’t Produce Beef, Without Leaf with Ross Newman from Pasture to Prosperity
G’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I sit down with Ross Newman — pasture agronomist, problem solver, decision-making coach, and lifelong learner based in Rockhampton.Ross works with bee...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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57:57
#75: Building Connection in Regional Australia with Mia Ryan from Howdy
G’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I sit down with Mia Ryan — founder of Howdy, a community-focused app designed to help young people connect in regional Australia.While studying at unive...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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50:46
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#74: Grass, Cattle & Customers: Building an Ag Businesses with Charlie Thurgate
G’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast.In this episode, I’m joined by Charlie Thurgate, a 24-year-old cattle producer based in Tamworth, New South Wales — and someone who genuinely wears a lot of hats.Charl...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:04:51
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#73: How Embracing Nature's Wisdom Transformed a Farmer’s Life and Land with Tim Lee
G’day and welcome to Episode 1 of Season 7 of the A Place to Call Home Podcast.To kick off Season 7, I’m joined by Tim Lee.I first heard Tim speak at the Young Beef Producers Forum in Roma, and you honestly could’v...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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56:20
#72: Fit-For-Purpose Farming with Jacob Wolki from Wolki Farms
G'day and welcome to episode 72 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastToday I’m joined by Jacob (Jake) Wolki, a mixed-enterprise farmer from Woomargama in southern New South Wales. Jake and his wife Ann run a 60-hectare home b...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:07:58
#71: From Property Management to App Development with Megan and Andrew Miller
G'day and welcome to episode 71 of the A Place To Call Home Podcastn this episode, Sam Fryer interviews Andrew and Megan Miller about their journey in agriculture, their experiences with HerdXL, and their aspirations for land owne...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:02:48
#70: Navigating the Future of Agricultural News: Insights with Jon Condon from Beef Central
G'day and welcome to episode 70 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastJoin us as we explore the evolving landscape of agricultural media with Jon Condon, founder of Beef Central. With decades of experience, Jon shares his journey fro...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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58:15
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#69: From Surfing to Aquaculture with Nathan Cleasby
G'day and welcome to episode 69 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastIn this episode, Nathan Cleasby shares his journey from a non-agricultural background to founding Living Water Aquaculture, focusing on red claw farming. He discus...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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57:16
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#68: Resilience and Rebuilding, Life and Land with Sally Edwards
G'day and welcome to episode 68 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastIn this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Sally Edwards, a dedicated steer trader from Taroom. Sally shares her experiences growing up in agriculture an...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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48:12
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#67: Building Dreams: A Path to Agricultural Success with Adam and Jacynta Coffey
G'day and welcome to episode 67 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.Join Sam Fryer as he sits down with Adam and Jacynta Coffey to explore their incredible journey from Tasmania to the Northern Territory. Discover how they navigat...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:22:31
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#66: Building Moonkan Park: Land, Legacy, and Long-Term Thinking with Kristie Lisle
G'day and welcome to episode 66 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this episode, Kristie Lisle shares her journey from a mining career to becoming a full-time primary producer in agriculture. She discusses her early life in a...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:10:15
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#65: Investing in Agriculture: A New Model for Success with Nathan MacPhee from Invest Inya Farmer
G'day and welcome to episode 65 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this conversation, Nathan MacPhee shares his journey from a successful career in finance to founding Invest inya Farmer, a platform that allows urban investors to...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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56:40
#64: Breaking the Mold: Stuart Austin on Audacious Agriculture and Finding Your Way
*It's school holidays so we have a special intro and outro for the podcast.G'day and welcome to episode 64 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this episode, Stuart Austin shares his journey in agriculture, discussing h...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:11:28
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#63: Building a Farming business, Making an impact and Creating communities with Randal Breen from Echo Valley Farm
G'day and welcome to episode 63 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this episode, Randal shares his unique journey from a city life to becoming a farmer, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He discuss...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:26:53
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#62: Innovating Agriculture: The Camel Dairy Revolution with Paul Martin from Summer land Camels
G'day and welcome to episode 62 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this conversation, Paul Martin, CEO and founder of Summer land Camels, shares his journey from traditional cattle farming to establishing a successful camel d...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:01:15
#61: Tales from the Bee Drover with Sophia Croker.
G'day and welcome to episode 61 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.In this episode, host Sam Fryer speaks with Sophia, a commercial beekeeper with a rich family legacy in the industry. Sophia shares her journey from ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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44:32
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Overcoming Adiversity with Kat Reed
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.In this episode, we bring you the closing keynote from the A Place to Call Home: Next-Gen Ag Forum — a powerful and deeply personal session...
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Season 101
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Episode 13
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52:23
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen Panel with Mark Vass, John Board and Caitlyn Donaldson
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.From succession and diversification to mental resilience and innovative farming practices, the conversation dives deep into the realities of buildin...
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Season 101
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Episode 12
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28:45
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen Practices with Calllan Solari
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.Callan Solari brought a fresh and practical perspective to the Next-Gen Ag Forum, sharing insights from his work as a veterinarian on how the next g...
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Season 101
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Episode 11
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29:14
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen and Succesion with Mark Westcott
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.Mark Westcott delivered a powerful and thought-provoking session on succession planning — not just as a business handover, but as a deeply pe...
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Season 101
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Episode 10
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19:47
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Thinking outside the box panel session with Jacob Wolki, Kylie Stretton and Kale and Karen Robinson
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.The Thinking Outside the Box panel showcased four inspiring producers who have stepped away from traditional approaches to agriculture, bui...
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Season 101
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Episode 9
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24:42
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Thinking outside the box with Jacob Wolki
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.Jacob Wolki is a farmer, business owner, and innovator who’s built a reputation for challenging the status quo. In this engaging and thought-provoki...
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Season 101
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Episode 8
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46:15
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Getting your finances right, panel session with Alison Larard, Andrew Cox and Sam Spina
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. This panel brought together:Andrew Cox – Generational Wealth Partners (Investing 101)Sam Spina – QRIDA (Loans & grants for produce...
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Season 101
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Episode 7
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28:44
The Next Gen Ag Forum: Get Started Investing with Andrew Cox
Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical session, Andrew Cox from Generational Wealth Partners breaks down the fundamentals of investing for the next generati...
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Season 101
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Episode 6
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26:21
