The podcasts we’re listening to right now
Long days on the tractor? Boarding school runs? Summer holiday drives coming up?
It’s the perfect time to get into a new podcast, and we’ve got some recommendations for you! Delve into conversations and new ideas about the future of Australia’s food and agriculture system, and the communities at the heart of it.
Find these podcasts (and more) on your preferred streaming channel or discover our Wilmot Field Day 2026 playlist on Spotify.
Paddock, Plate and Planet
A new release from Macdoch Foundation, this podcast chronicles the journey of food – from the paddock to the kitchen, and the marketplace to the plate.
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Tune into ‘The Chefs’ with WFD 2026 keynote speaker, Matthew Evans. Best known as the host of SBS Food’s Gourmet Farmer, Matt is passionate about helping people connect with agriculture and food production from Fat Pig Farm in Tasmania. Delve into a conversation about the role of chefs in shaping how people engage with their food and where it comes from.
Stockyard Sessions
Brought to you by Atlas Carbon & MaiaGrazing, Stockyard Sessions sits at the intersection of soils, pastures, carbon and grazing. The podcast features educational interviews with graziers and industry experts who are working to improve grazing landscapes, productivity and profitability, whilst building soil carbon and resilience in agriculture.
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In ‘The Grazing Guru’ catch up with Bart Davidson, Chief Grazing Officer at Atlas Carbon and co-founder of MaiaGrazing. Bart shares his thoughts on evolving grazing trends, the “mathematics of farming” and the future of soil carbon as an outcome of improved productivity – ideas you can look forward to exploring with Bart in greater detail in his paddock sessions at WFD 2026.
Soils For Life
The Soils for Life podcast brings you the stories of farmers from across Australia who are regenerating soils and landscapes through their agricultural practices. Hear firsthand about the strategies that farmers are building into their businesses to improve resilience, profitability and environmental outcomes, with candid accounts of the highs and the lows, and their insights for listeners who are exploring similar options.
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Sixth generation producer and WFD 2026 guest speaker, Tom Robinson features in the episode ‘Getting foliars right’. Tom shares how he’s developed a targeted spray program for improved plant health and productivity in his wheat, canola and lentil crops. Whether you’re already using foliars, or curious about how they might fit into your system, in this episode you’ll get practical tips from Tom’s years of trial, observation and adjustment.
A Place to Call Home
A Place to Call Home is a podcast for the next generation of aspiring and emerging farmers. Hosted by Hughenden’s Sam Fryer, journey through farm progression and succession with producers and industry experts sharing their knowledge to help you find your own place to call home.
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In episode 14, Sam talks to Tim Eyes about his paddock to plate business, The Food Farm, and how it supported his start in agriculture. Tim and his partner Hannah started their journey using lease country to produce regenerative grassfed beef, chicken and eggs, which they butcher on site and sell direct to consumers. Learn about the things Tim has learnt along the way, and the benefits their system is delivering for their land and livestock.
Motherland Australia
The podcast of our WFD 2026 Charity Partner, Motherland shares the real and raw stories of motherhood, as told by women on the land. The Motherland podcast fosters a sense of connection for regional mums – and in doing so, supports the backbone of our regional communities, family farms and the future of agriculture.
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In episode 264, fashion designer, Nikki Atkinson shares how she created and built Horrocks Vale Collections, a rural fashion brand crafting one-of-a-kind formalwear from Australian merino wool. Nikki shares how she’s navigated life’s ups and downs whilst establishing her brand, breaking into new markets and maintaining production through variable seasons.