Big things happen with a commitment to a series of small changes. That philosophy is working wonders on a Northern Territory farm in Katherine. From half a dozen cattle to more than 350. Throw in vegetables, fresh cut flowers and eggs – it's easy to see why. The property is managed from a holistic, entire landscape perspective. It's work that has caught the eye of industry leaders with Jeremy Trembath of Lonesome Duck Estate being named among the finalists for Young Grower of the Year. To learn more, Jeremy joins me to discuss;

• Jeremy's favourite place on the farm is always shifting, depending on where the cattle are at any given time.
• While the property has multiple facets, cattle are currently the primary focus, alongside significant recent expansion.
• Having stepped into the property over a decade ago, Jeremy reflects on how he truly made it his own from around 2019 onward.
• Jeremy takes a holistic, whole-landscape approach, and although regenerative farming is often discussed, he has achieved meaningful change in a relatively short time.
• The changes include no tillage, minimal chemicals and no kill systems, guided by the belief that overgrazing is not a symptom of stock numbers but of time.
• Jeremy explains that reaching this outcome came through trial and error, noting that "for me, the fun is in that."
• Soil underpins everything, with Jeremy stating that "soil is crucial to the human race's success," and that caring for land has far-reaching effects on the planet.
• Opening local markets for selling produce matters to Jeremy because food security is often overlooked, and he believes food should never be something we worry about.
• Health is deeply important to Jeremy, driven by observation, research and an appreciation for diversity.
• Jeremy describes how vegetables, chickens and cattle function together as an interconnected and balanced system.
• What Jeremy loves most about working on the land is the depth of connection it brings.
• He also shares unexpected ways his perspective has shifted over time.
• A common misconception about his work is summed up in his view that "when we're more afraid of a green growing plant than the chemical we use to remove it, we've lost the plot."
• Jeremy's ultimate dream is to continue building a resilient and regenerative future for Lonesome Duck Estate.

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.


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Being the support manager of a million-hectare cattle station in the Northern Territory keeps her busy enough but my guest today has been handpicked for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program run by the National Farmer's Federation. The program helps support female leaders who are driven to create a more inclusive and sustainable future for the industry. To learn more, Anna Cochrane of Consolidated Pastoral Company joins me now.

• Anna's favourite place on the station is less about a specific location and more about the feeling of privilege that comes with living there and appreciating the environment around her.
• She manages Newcastle Waters Station, working in station support alongside the team and being someone people feel comfortable coming to talk to.
• Before moving to the Northern Territory, she began studying law but quickly felt drawn to agriculture and was fortunate to build a working partnership with her husband.
• While the roles were daunting at times, she learned the importance of being adaptable and kind to herself and others.
• Anna is passionate about regional and rural development and is motivated by continuous improvement, loving the challenge and the opportunities this lifestyle has provided.
• Being selected for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program allows her to learn, add value, network, and advocate for herself and others.
• She is already working to create positive change by encouraging women to put their hands up for leadership roles and addressing the factors that inhibit them from doing so.
• Championing diversity matters to her because placing yourself in new situations with new people leads to growth and deeper understanding.
• What she loves most about working on the land is that despite being 400 kilometres from the nearest store, she has never felt isolated.
• A common misconception about what she does is that distance equates to isolation.
• Her dream for the future is to continue along a path of continuous improvement.

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.


Links:

Angie Asimus

Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram

Partnered with Australian Farmers

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Produced by Pretty Podcasts