Add to playlist: 10 agriculture podcasts you should be listening to

1. AgTech…So What?

This podcast is your go-to if you’re craving a deep dive into the intersection of agriculture + technology. Hosted by internationally recognised food systems innovation expert and co-founder of Tenacious Ventures, Sarah Nolet, AgTech…So What? demystifies “sexy technologies,” explores what venture funding means for agtech startups, and asks producers whether any of it adds real value on farm (or not…)   

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Bonus Ep: The Three Fears of Farm Data, where Matthew Pryor and Sarah Nolet from Tenacious Ventures, and Shane Thomas, agronomist and author at Upstream Ag Insights, chat about the emerging theory that uncertainty and fear about farm data is a largely unfounded barrier to adoption. 

We also recommend its follow-up, Audience Responses to “The Three Fears of Farm Data” where Sarah and Matthew pore over the huge reaction that episode generated (both positive and critical.)  

2. The Modern Acre – Ag Built Different 

With Tim and Tyler Nuss on the mic, the duo host a weekly podcast exploring the latest in technology, sustainability, business and investing in agriculture. Through conversations with guests and their own unique insights, Tim and Tyler deliver cracking dialogue on modern agriculture right through from their own farm journey to the latest investment trends.  

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#361: Achieving Hyper-Focus as an AgTech Startup with Lumo’s Founder & CEO, Devon Wright

Devon Wright is the Founder and CEO of Lumo, a hardware and software smart valve agtech startup. Lumo’s mission is to massively improve freshwater efficiency and food security. They do this by helping farmers optimise irrigation so they can continue to meet our growing food demand with an increasingly volatile water supply. 

evoke^AG. 2024 speaker, Abi Ramanan, has featured on The Modern Acre Podcast.

3. AgriFutures On Air

The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia, this podcast is your front-row seat to the innovations and ideas shaping the future of Australian agriculture. Whether you’re a producer, entrepreneur, investor – or just passionate about the industry – you’ll hear valuable insights about what’s happening now in ag and agtech, and what’s just around the corner.  

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Who are agriculture’s next generation workforce? And how can we attract them to a career in ag?

The agricultural industry is crying out for more skilled workers. And for those who live in regional Australia, a career in agriculture takes little convincing. But for our urban cousins? In this episode, Dr Jamie Manning from CQ University and Mitch Arvidson from Sydney Secondary College discuss what schools can do to get more city kids interested in a career in agriculture.   

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4. A Place to Call Home

This podcast explores the concept of ‘home’ in agriculture – from finding yours, to financing it, managing it, and protecting its legacy.   

Hosted by Sam Fryer, this reflective and inspiring educational series is aimed at helping the next generation unlock their dream of land ownership – through the stories of people who’ve done it.  

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#35: Succession tips from Mark Westcott from Rural Succession Solutions

Succession. For farm families, few words inspire bigger emotions. In this episode, Sam sits down with ‘legacy architect,’ Mark Westcott, to unpack why succession matters, how we can prepare, and how to restart conversations “when things go to custard.”  

 

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5. AgTech Finder

AgTech Finder is Australia’s most comprehensive agtech database, profiling around 270 companies offering more than 350 solutions. If that sounds bewildering, the AgTech Finder podcast is here to help, breaking down that long list – and its complex technologies – into digestible little morsels that help producers and supply chain partners understand how to integrate new tools and technologies into their operations.  

An initiative of the Food Agility CRC [Cooperative Research Centre] this podcast showcases both the companies at the forefront of innovation, and the producers who are using the technology on farm. 

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The Future of Farming with Gatton Smart Farms

Smart Farms – what are they, and what role do they play in driving and de-risking agtech adoption? In this episode, Food Agility CRC chief scientist, Professor David Lamb, joins Ian Layden from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Gatton Smart Farm, and Kalfresh CEO, Richard Gorman, to discuss in-field robotics and AI-driven decision-making for Queensland’s horticulture industry. And – whether it all means anything to growers, processors, and marketers. 

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6. evoke^AG. Podcast

Call us biased, but if you want to stay at the forefront of global agtech and innovation, the evoke^AG. podcast is compulsory listening.   

Featuring presentations from the evoke^AG. events, plus fresh content from multi award-winning host, Jayne Cuddihy, the podcast delivers the conversations you need to hear – with the industry leaders, innovators, and disruptors who are shaping the future of food and farming.  

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Think bigger, sooner with Dr Kerstin Petroll and Sam Sneddon 

Women are putting forward ideas and research that offers scalable solutions to ag’s big challenges, but why are some of these cutting-edge ideas being overlooked? Is it a gender issue, a communication problem or a matter of self-selecting out of bigger plays?
In this episode, host Jayne mulls over this troubling issue with Dr Kerstin Petroll, the chief technology officer from Hydgene Renewables, and Sam Sneddon, CEO of WollemAI. 

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7. Future of Agriculture

Hosted by former ag commodity trader turned entrepreneur, Tim Hammerich, this podcast is one of the most popular ag series globally. With a new episode every week, it explores the farmers, founders, innovators, and investors shaping our sector’s future.  

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Why 25% Of Produce Never Leaves the Farm | Christine Moseley of Full Harvest 

Food waste is one of our food system’s greatest challenges. And despite the efforts of companies like the US-based imperfect produce marketplace, Full Harvest, we haven’t really moved the needle on it. Yet. In this episode, Rhishi Pethe, author of the Software is Feeding the World newsletter, joins Full Harvest founder and CEO, Christine Moseley, to discuss what’s needed to flick the switch from wasteful to waste-free.

8. Humans of Agriculture

This podcast has developed a cult following from loyal listeners who check in each week to learn more about our agriculture sector, through the eyes of those who live it every day. Hosted by evoke^AG. 2025 emcee Oli Le Lievre, this relatable, gritty, often heartwarming podcast tells the untold stories of individuals in the agricultural community – connecting, informing, inspiring, and building community in the process. 

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“We should be proud of what we do on our farms in Australia” with Andrew Fowler

In this episode, Oli sits down with passionate farmer, dad, husband, and community man, Andrew Fowler, to hear why the 2023 Nuffield Scholar thinks – if we want to attract employees and promote agriculture to the wider community – then we all need to be singing its praises.  

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9. Life on the Land

Produced by Graziher magazine, Life on the Land celebrates the stories of rural and regional women in Australia. Each episode offers a glimpse into the lives of women on the land – their challenges, their triumphs, and the communities they play such an integral role in sustaining.  

Hosted by Emily Herbert and Sammie O’Brien, Life on the Land shares the heartfelt, raw stories of ‘everyday women.’ Farmers, mothers, business owners… friends you haven’t met yet.  

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Life on the Land with Julie McDonald

CFO of one of Australia’s largest privately owned beef enterprises, McDonald Holdings, Julie McDonald is one of Australia’s most impressive beef industry leaders. In this episode, she’s in conversation with Sammie O’Brien about what makes her tick, her hopes for her four daughters – and what she thinks the future looks like for the beef industry.  

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10. The Pitch Diaries

The pitch: a podcast designed to support female founders of high growth startups in their growth journeys. Real and raw, The Pitch Diaries tells founder stories “from the front lines,” providing practical tips and tricks to help others navigate the challenging world of female founding.  

Co-hosted by previous Forbes 30 Under 30 Finalist, Niamh Sullivan, and Josh Geelan, a Partner with KPMG specialising in High Growth Ventures and ESG, The Pitch Diaries pulls no punches: its launch episode declaring, ‘We either believe that female founders don’t have good ideas, or we don’t fund them equitably. Both of these statements can’t be untrue.’ 

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The state of female funding

Why did female-founded startups receive only 4% of funding in Australia in 2023? How can we close the gap between female and male leadership? This episode breaks down the current state of startup funding for Australian women, the impact it has on us all – and what we can do to create change.  

Add these podcasts to your playlist and stay inspired, informed, and connected to the world of agriculture and agtech!