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Ag scribe. Rural story teller. Apprentice sheep grazier. Ex @theweeklytimes dairy writer šŸ„ former @ABCRural fill-in šŸŽ§šŸŽ¤ [email protected]

Colac, Victoria
Joined January 2012
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At the @CitrusAustralia conference learning about industry- crippling diseases and pests overseas and the first two speakers from the US say they weren’t inspected by biosecurity at the airport on arrival 🤯 @DAFFgov
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Asking the hard questions, about a national fodder stocktake @Warwick_Long @eden_hynninen Will we ever see it? It’s been a topic of discussion for years and years
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Best in the business – at South Australia, Australia
A fitting international farewell for our incredible vice-captain. Thanks, Steph.
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Love Haydn Sales’ reference to Ag requiring ā€œPatient capitalā€. He’s clear it’s not bank debt, it’s investment that doesn’t require a dividend, or only a small dividend. It also reinvests in the business. He believes foreign investment can deliver this #foodfutures23 – at Darwin, Northern Territory
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Quality and story telling about Australian Ag is the key to extracting a premium from the market, according to ANZ regional executive Jeffery Schrale #foodfutures23
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A save the date for #SWVic Producers. A rare opportunity to hear @GHGGuru speak on methane accounting and debunk the myths. Friday 10th Feb 2023 evening in #Warrnambool. @GreatFibre @Dairy_Australia @GHCMA #UDVWannon @Grasslands_Org details to follow
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Journalism opportunity!!! We are searching for an ABC rural reporter based in Gippsland. It’s fab patch (attached pics to prove it) and you get to work with me and other @ABCRural legends! Any qns hit me up. Applications are open now, closes Feb 5 link šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ careers.abc.net.au/en/job/50…
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EP 150 'Chan Solo' The socialist revolution starts here. Guardian rural editor @gabriellechan aka Chan Guevara has forcibly taken over the AgWatchers studio and is holding us ransom until we answer her questions.Ā  Apple: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/63q…
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We scrub up ok. What a wonderful conference. Thanks @Boehringer – at South Australia, Australia
Some decent picture taken last week at the conference we presented at
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Congratulations to veteran journalist Anne Burgi who has been inducted as the third life member of the @RPCVic. #PRCVAwards
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Loving the Cotton Conference and it’s focus on sustainability. Sooo much to learn.
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šŸ„‡ GOLD FOR AUSTRALIA šŸ„‡ Congratulations Australia on winning GOLD at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games! #B2022Netball
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About 100 or so at the Colac FMD protest. Farmers from across the region and all different sectors. @Warwick_Long @AlexSinnott1
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Here’s the statement
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Statement handed out at protest
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Organiser Peter Delahunty says it’s not a political rally, rather it’s a farmer rally. Calling for temporary border closure for non essential travel with Indonesia and assistance provided to Indonesians.
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Few gathering for the FMD protest in Colac. ⁦@theweeklytimes⁩ ⁦@KathSully⁩
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