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In the third episode of AgriDetective, Janine Batters chats with Planfarm Advisory's Farm Business Advisor Daniel Toohey about managing farm finances and keeping your head in the game in a tough season.
The information in this episode is general in nature. Before making any decisions—agronomic, financial or otherwise—speak to your own trusted financial and/business advisers.
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Website Link - Planfarm Advisory | Broadacre Farming AdvisersYouTube Link’s http://www.youtube.com/@PlanfarmAdvisoryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPFVGL4MpKs – Introduction – Dan TooheyManaging Cash Flows with Tighter Margins – Managing Cashflows with tighter margins. (very aligned to the podcast’s message)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHXfn5AU8oo – Understanding Cashflow Requirements. (May be very topical with the discussion with the Bank’s heading into 2026)Blog Post on our websiteStrategic Planning: Most commercial businesses do it. - PlanfarmFollow AgriDetective on Instagram and Facebook
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In the second episode of AgriDetective, host— farmer, communications consultant and former journalist—Janine Batters chats with the pulse agronomy expert Dr Jason Brand from Frontier Farming Systems about the benefits, challenges and considerations when producing lentils in Australia.
By the end of this podcast you will gain an understanding of lentil:
- soil types,
- fungicide strategies
-disease resistance
- herbicide tolerance options
- weeds challenges such as vetch and medic and how to overcome them
- sowing times and what they really mean to you
- FROST
- macro micronutrient requirements and their links to yields and nitrogen fixation
- Harvestability
- storage tips
- market trends
- what the future holds for lentil production across Australia.If you loved the podcast you can show your support by rating it five stars and sharing it with your friends.
The information in this episode is general in nature. Before making any decisions—agronomic, financial or otherwise—speak to your own trusted financial and/business advisers.
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“Probably in the medium term, in fact, it's actually the stability of price and the security of supply that are the most, exciting and interesting aspects of our technology.
“If you can shorten those supply chains, put fewer links in the supply chains, fewer participants in those supply chains, they're just, less volatile and you know, a wise grower said to me, farming is all about managing risk." - CEO of Jupiter Ionics Charlie Day.
In the first episode of AgriDetective, Janine Batters chats with the CEO of Jupiter Ionics Charlie Day about the technology the start-up is developing that is at the cusp of revolutionising ammonia production.
By the end of this podcast you will gain an understanding of:
how Jupiter Ionics' new ammonia production process works why it could mean great efficiencies for the industry, as well as a dramatic reduction in carbon emissions and market volatility.what resources are requiredhow Jupiter Ionics is working with farmersPLUS a piece of advice that might just change the world!If you loved the podcast you can show your support by rating it five stars and sharing it with your friends.
About Charles Day
Charlie’s passion is leading, investing in, and working with teams who are pushing back the boundaries of the possible through innovation, scientific research, and commercialization. He has over 20 years’ experience in this field in commercial, academic, and policy roles. Email: [email protected]
Helpful links:
Harber Bosch process
https://youtu.be/dFcaEUj43OY?si=n7VBkj3-SYRq6Ejq).
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68230697
https://lens.monash.edu/@doug-macfarlane
https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/2680-richard-eckard
https://www.bcg.org.au/planning-for-prosperity-netzero-2050-what-farmers-need-to-know-with-professor-richard-eckard/
Find Charlie Day on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-day-melbourne/
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In the spirit of reconciliation, AgriDetective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present.
Disclaimer:
AgriDetective makes no warranties regarding merchantability, fitness for purpose or otherwise with respect to this podcast. Any person relying on this report does so entirely at their own risk. AgriDetective and all persons associated with it exclude all liability (including liability for negligence) in relation to any opinion, advice or information contained in this podcast and any consequences arising from the use of such opinion, advice or information to the full extent of the law, including but not limited to consequences arising as a result of action or inaction taken by that person or any third parties in reliance on the report. Where liability cannot be lawfully extinguished, liability is limited to the re-supply of the podcast or payment of the cost of resupplying the podcast. You should seek independent professional, technical or legal (as required) advice before acting on any opinion, advice or information contained in this podcast.
