Farmer’s Voice – Online Magazine
As a modern day bush telegraph Farmer’s Voice is an online magazine sharing stories, opinions and information of interest and benefit to rural Australia.
Australian Farmers are the experts of their own story and it is important to have a place where their voice can be heard. By sharing challenges and celebrations we aim to showcase the greatest assets in Agriculture – the people.
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The challenges facing the Innovation Generation of Agriculture
The 2017 Grain Growers Innovation Generation Conference in South Australia provided an opportunity to gain a fresh insight into some of the major issues that will face, challenge and propel the next generation of Australians farming in a technological age. And I was...
Zoetis Tackles Rural Mental Health with beyondblue
There is an urgent, ongoing need to meet the mental health challenges faced by Australians in rural areas, where the rate of suicide is about 50 per cent higher than in major cities. Men in regional areas are on average 1.4 times more likely to end their life than...
10 habits of highly effective farming families
In all walks of life, there are standout achievers - those people who others can look to for inspiration and guidance. The best role models for Australian farmers are other successful producers who’ve overcome their business challenges and grown a lasting legacy. When...
The benefits of marketing rural businesses online
If you can successfully market your rural business online you can reach out to and connect with more of your target market than using traditional channels. Digital, or online marketing, offers the rural industry the chance to overcome one of the greatest barriers to...
The number one thing Australian beef producers need to think about
In discussions with other producers I often wonder why so much energy is used up lamenting about how consumers in the city have no idea what happens on Australian farms. It seems the customer is always right until they question farming practices and demand certain...
The reality check most Australian farmers need
How long has it been since you had a break from the property? If you travelled to a major city, did you find yourself relaxing or rushing? Was it like entering another world? The city-country divide has never been greater and it is increasing. What does this mean for...
Farming families: Three things to thrash out with your in-laws
Marrying anyone is life changing. Marry a farmer, you enter a whole new world where your in-laws are often your boss, and you're sleeping with your business partner…many awkward conversations often result. There is a reason most people in smaller towns are related....
5 Tips when negotiating with coal seam gas companies
Daniel Phipps from Agforce Projects has extensive knowledge of the impacts caused by Coal Seam Gas activity. He advises that no matter whether a landholder is for or against coal seam gas, they can greatly improve their negotiating positions through a series of simple...
Identified Impacts of Coal Seam Gas Activity on Farming Land
Farmers can proactively negotiate Conduct and Compensation Agreements that are comprehensive and establish fair rules of engagement for all parties. The full impacts of Coal Seam Gas activities are hard to imagine for a landholder entering into CSG negotiations with a...
Essential Information for Farmers Negotiating a Coal Seam Gas Conduct and Compensation Agreement
For many landowners dealing with third parties to protect your assets feels like a battle, and negotiating with Coal Seam Gas companies is no different. Unfortunately, if you are contacted by a mining company you cannot afford to ignore the situation and must start to...
7 Questions to consider when landowners negotiate with a CSG company
If you are entering into a Conduct and Compensation Agreement (CCA) with a Coal Seam Gas company you may want to consider asking certain questions. Quite often it is the little things that cause the most impact and unfortunately thinking that common sense will surely...
The one mindset shift intergenerational farmers need to adopt
I was talking with neighbours the other day whose parents had finalised their succession planning. For the first time in ages, they were relaxed, smiling and enjoying the freedom that comes from being in control. However, In the next breath they said: “Now, we have to...
Do you have an interest in fostering a positive narrative for Australian Agriculture and farming families? Please get in touch with Brigid Price at info@ruralresources.com.au