We all dream. Every night. Whether we remember them or not. And maybe — just maybe — those dreams aren’t random, ridiculous, or irrelevant. Maybe they’re trying to tell us something we’re too distracted, too busy, or too burned out to hear while we’re awake. Here to help us decode the language of dreams is Dr. Bonnie Buckner — founder of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®, executive coach, faculty director at GWU’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, and author of The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Your Dreams to Transform Your Life . She’s spent her career teaching people how to use dreaming and imagery for personal growth, leadership, and creative breakthroughs . We explore: Why your dreams are worth paying attention to (even the weird ones) The science and strategy behind using dreams for personal development How feelings and subconscious wisdom can point to answers What to do if you don’t remember your dreams Why slowing down might be the key to speeding up your clarity Because what if the clarity you're chasing isn't out there — it's already in you, waiting for you to slow down, shut off, and tune in? Connect with Bonnie: Website: https://bonniebuckner.com/ Book: https://bonniebuckner.com/the-secret-mind/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dreamwithiidi/ Related Podcast Episodes: How To Rewire Patterns That No Longer Serve You with Judy Wilkins-Smith | 323 The Icelandic Art of Intuition with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir | 307 The Astrology Advantage with Tali Edut of The AstroTwins | 301 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
Everyday, new research and innovation is being adopted in agriculture. Hear real stories from Limestone Coast and western Victorian farmers and experts on the benefits of adopting industry leading research. If you’re curious about adopting cutting edge cropping and livestock systems based on research this is the show for you!
Everyday, new research and innovation is being adopted in agriculture. Hear real stories from Limestone Coast and western Victorian farmers and experts on the benefits of adopting industry leading research. If you’re curious about adopting cutting edge cropping and livestock systems based on research this is the show for you!
Why are alternative methods of weed control systems important? Which options will become commercially available for farmers? Michael Walsh from the Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga details the new technologies on weed control. With the development of electrical and chemical weeding systems, targeted tillage, and automated laser delivery system through robotics, Michael unpacks the opportunities, challenges and potential adoption of these technologies. Michael Walsh presented at the GRDC Update at Keith in August 2025, on 'Novel weed control technologies with potential for use in Australian grain production systems'.…
Did you know that the majority of fertiliser spreaders deliver highly variable spread patterns? This compromises production rates and farm profitability as some areas within the paddock receive too much fertiliser and others too little. Understanding your spreader pattern using different products can result in higher productivity and healthier waterways. In this episode, we catch up with Australia’s leading Accu-Spread trainer Russell Nichol sharing his knowledge on the types of spreaders, how to test and calibrate spreading equipment, how frequently farmers should be check their calibration. What's the elusive spreader mark, why is it important and how can it be achieved? And if you're in the market for a spreader what should you be looking for?…
Together with farm business consultant Chris Scheid, Pine Hill farmers - father and daughter team Ted and Clare Langley - share the learnings from their participation in the recent AgRi-Silience program. Kicking off with the 'Now, Where, How' business planning process, profitability, return on assets, key business ratios and goal setting, the program was an excellent opportunity to work on the business and identify challenges and opportunities. The business planning 'roadmap' provides pathways when challenges arise, using risk analysis and actionable strategies for individual businesses. AgRi-Silience is delivered by Livestock SA and jointly funded through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the Government of South Australia.…
New germplasm in the Limestone Coast - Upper (Bordertown) and Lower (Millicent) - offers insight into the future of wheat and barley disease management for the region. The Prosperous Farmer checks in with FAR Australia's Senior Research Manager Darcy Warren and Research Manager Max Bloomfield on the trials undertaken in the Limestone Coast. What were the key results in terms of yields and fungicide response for the selected varieties and how will these results assist with farmer decision making? This episode was recorded on 29 May 2025. Related episodes: Season 3, Episode 3 'Grain Legume production with Max Bloomfield. Season 6, Episode 5: The GRDC Hyper Yielding Crop Project - reflections with Jen Lillecrapp and Sam Ballantyne Upcoming events: FAR Australia Crop Technology Centre Field Day at Millicent on October 24. Related Projects: GRDC Hyper Profitable Crops Project…
The Prosperous Farmer catches up with Vet Jo Ward and farmer Haydn Lines to learn more about the post weaning project for beef weaners, looking at how they grow - or not - from the time of weaning until there is sufficient feed on the ground. What are the factors that influence the profitability of beef weaners? And what management strategies can be used to optimise their growth? Keith-based Haydn explains why he got involved in the project and how it has changed his approach to managing beef weaners.…
We take a look at the agtech product of virtual fencing with SARDI Senior Research Officer, Megan Willis and Mallee based mixed farmer Paul Roberts. Megan explains how virtual fencing is changing the way we think about managing rotational grazing for cattle using this collared technology. Trial participant Paul Roberts explains why this exciting technology is the next step in their system for crop management and its benefits for soil, pasture and productivity on farm. What are the limits, and will commercialisation of virtual fencing come to South Australia? Related podcast: Virtual fencing in agriculture with James Pitchford and Megan Willis…
Prof. Wayne Pitchford explains that the losses that occur in maternal productivity in southern beef herds often aren't disastrous, but there is still plenty of room for the 'one-percenters' to be addressed, making breeder herds as efficient as possible. He steps through the reproductive cycle and the losses that may occur in each. Through strategies relating to joining weight - and weight gained during joining - calving time and bull genetics, productivity and profitability opportunities can be realised. Related podcast: Benchmarking Beef with Michael Cobiac and Elke Hocking…
The Prosperous Farmer previously caught up with Simon Quilty in June 2024 . In this episode, Simon shares key insights from his March 2025 presentation at the Westpac Regional and Agribusiness Breakfast Forum at Lucindale, including the impact of potential US tariffs, global markets, supply and demand, the cycle of production and where beef and sheep prices will land in 2025. Simon Quilty is a leading independent meat and livestock analyst and broker of physical meat products worldwide, works with international companies and is founder of ‘Global Agritrends Downunder’.…
MFMG CEO Sally Klose catches up with Soil Consultant Dr Mel Fraser on soil amelioration - what it is, why it's important, and how it's achieved. What effect does it have on crop production, and how does it relate to a knee reconstruction? Find out more in this highly informative update on the current project 'Managing soils post amelioration in the Upper South East of SA'. Resources MFMG Project: Managing soils post amelioration in the Upper South East of SA GRDC: Sandy soils of the southern region CSIRO: Water repellent soils GRDC: Clay Spreading and delving in light, sandy soils Spread, delve, spade, invert - a best practice guide to the addition of clay to sandy soils Coorong Tatiara LAP: Soil Amelioration and Sand Stabilisation Coorong Tatiara Soil Hub: Supporting growers and advisors for better economic outcomes…
In this episode MFMG CEO Sally Klose catches up with Jen Lillecrapp, Project Lead for the recently completed GRCD Hyper Yielding Crops Project, together with Mt Burr based farmer Sam Ballantyne as they share their learnings, reflections and ideas on future crop varieties. MFMG Project: GRDC Hyper Profitable Crops - cereal paddock benchmarking and innovation groups…
In this episode we catch up with Dr William van Wettere, Associate Professor from the Davies Livestock Research Centre and Dr Jamee Daly, Senior Research Scientist, SARDI, Turretfield Research Centre, talking about the effects of heat stress on sheep and its impact on mating and reproduction. Working with farmers across the Limestone Coast and beyond, the trials highlighted some interesting results! If you'd like to join the study, contact Dr van Wettere at william.vanwettere@adelaide.edu.au . Resources: MFMG Project: Improving the climate resilience of the Australian Sheep Flock…
In this episode of The Prosperous Farmer we welcome Pat Harrold, owner of Harrold Services, to find out a little more about his journey in agriculture and the growth of his bulk haulage company based in Penola.
Dr Mariana Caetano is Lecturer in Animal Nutrition & Metabolism in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Mariana takes us behind the scenes of her latest project looking at reducing methane emissions throughout the beef cattle production cycle in southern Australia. If you'd like to join as a project participant, please contact Dr Caetano via email mariana.caetano@adelaide.edu.au . MFMG Project: Methane reduction in beef cattle in commercial production systems MFMG Project: Methane throughout the beef cattle production cycle in southern Australia…
Simon Quilty, leading independent meat and livestock analyst and broker of physical meat products worldwide, works with international companies and is founder of ‘Global Agritrends Downunder’. Fresh from his June 2024 MacKillop Farm Management hosted presentation at Padthaway Estate, Simon shares his global, domestic and regional observations on both current global trends across key markets, and Australian domestic supply and demand and pricing for cattle and sheep.…
Molly Kalman, Elders Naracoorte Livestock Production Specialist and coordinator of Feed Testing for MFMG's Filling Feed Gaps Project, together with Jake Phillips, participant of the Filling Feed Gaps Project and Angus Australia Extension Officer discuss best practice hay and silage production and the importance of Feed Tests for optimum animal nutrition. MFMG Project: Filling Feed Gaps: Best practice hay and silage production…
Adam Hancock, Elders Naracoorte Agronomist and Manager of the Nitrogen Project, discusses nitrogen fertiliser decision making on durum wheat, both to maximise agronomic return and minimise environmental impact. MFMG Project: Nitrogen decisions: Improving the sustainability and efficiency of nitrogen fertiliser decisions in Durum wheat…
Michael Nash an applied invertebrate ecologist together with Amanda Pearce, Senior Research Officer with the PIRSA South Australian Research and Development Institute discuss Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus, commonly referred to as BYDV. We examine how it impacts wheat yields in the high rainfall zone of the Limestone Coast. MFMG Project: Reducing wheat yield loss from Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus in the HRZ…
Discover how a weather station network can combat agricultural spray drift. Damon Grace co-founder of the COtL Mesonet discusses the information the Mesonet network provides and how it helps growers make spray decisions and the value of the network to the wider agricultural community. Find out more at COtl Mesonet…
Research agronomist James Manson discusses how to unlock higher yield potential in beans. Amanda Pearce, Senior Research Officer with the PIRSA South Australian Research and Development Institute, discusses the results from the MFMG bean seeding rates and variety trials conducted at Bool Lagoon. Yield response to plant density in faba beans: management and profitability implications - GRDC Benchmarking the response of grain yield to plant population density across environments and management: A case study for faba bean - ScienceDirect…
Deb Scammell, livestock consultant at Talking Livestock discusses setting your stock strategies for Summer, providing tips on what to consider when developing a supplementary feeding strategy and how do we go about deciding who to keep and feed. Deb recommends using the NSW DPI Drought and Supplementary Feed Calculator for comparing feed costs and calculating simple rations.…
A wide ranging conversation with Tony Catt on how to work through generational transfer of farms. Why is succession more complex for agricultural businesses compared to other family businesses? How to approach these tricky discussions and the planning frameworks for succession planning. Who should be involved in the discussions and as farmers what outside expertise should we utilise. Hear more from Tony on his Pass the Baton podcast .…
True believers Anthony Uren and Steph Brooker-Jones discuss sheep and wool, the past, what's happening now and what's the future for sheep and wool. Listen as we unravel large scale sheep farming, wool growing and wool sales.
Cropping is a critical part of Australia’s agricultural industry. Several key premium export markets have indicated or mandated requirements around minimising or eliminating glyphosate use in cropping systems. Hear from Dr Christopher Preston and Jason McClure on alternative practices to the use of glyphosate in crop production.…
Mark Inglis, Farm Assurance Manager at Thomas Foods International unravels meat processing and marketing, talking about what customers want. He discusses TFI’s vision for the future of lamb and beef processing and the global outlook for major markets.
Farms are complex beasts – this means that decision making is also complex. What does it mean when we talk about a complex system? Why is it hard at this point in farming history? We make many decisions in farming. Join us as we chat with Danielle Lannin England about making the tough decisions in November 2023. Download the episode notes here . 2023_Making the tough decisions_The Prosperous Farmer, Season 4, episode 1 resources…
This episode is part two of our series discussing the Hyper Yielding Crops and Grain Legume Production projects, funded by GRDC. On this episode we discuss pulse trial results, as part of the Grain Legume Production project. This project is delivering the local development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production. Researcher Max Bloomfield shares what has been learnt from the project, the 2022 results and how they compare to other years. Find out more about the Grain Legume Production project here .…
Are you bogged mate founder, Mary O'Brien, is all about helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression in the bush. Depression in the bush is a lot like getting bogged in the mud. If you’re feeling bogged or would like to know more go to areyouboggedmate.com.au . Other places you can go to get a tow when you’re bogged are Lifeline and Beyond Blue. Read the Are you bogged mate article here .…
The GRDC Hyper Yielding Crops (HYC) project is pushing the economically attainable yield boundaries of wheat, barley and canola across five states. Reputed cereal research and extension agronomist, Nick Poole, shares what has been learnt from the project, the 2022 results and how they compare to other years? Find out more about HYC here .…
What role does stock containment feeding play in preserving soil condition, pasture survival, animal welfare and profitability and recovery after drought. How do you go about deciding when to use containment feeding, what are the trigger points and tools to support your decision making. Coombe farmer Rodney Lush shares his experience with stock containment. Cam Nicholson provides tips on making a good decision. Watch the videos on decision making here .…
De-mystify carbon farming and hear from independent experts Sam Bye and Cam Nicholson on the happy coincidence of carbon and why getting on the carbon bus is encouraged. Understand where you're at with carbon by using the Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre tools available here .
What are the benefits of using a standing ripened crop as a fodder option to provide sheep with early feed in winter, turn lambs off faster in summer, and improve lamb growth rates in early autumn. Willalooka farmer Josie Jackson and senior research officer Amanda Pearce share their learnings about grazing standing crops. Find out more about grazing standing crops here .…
Find out how virtual fencing works, how it can be implemented effectively in red meat and wool production systems and how it will improve your farm efficiency and management practices with interested onlooker and Keith farmer, James Pitchford and Megan Willis, Principal Investigator in the Commercialisation of Virtual Fencing for Livestock project.…
The Limestone Coast Beef Producers group have been building their knowledge and skills to optimally manage their breeding heifers through to second calving and improve profitability within their beef enterprise. Hear from Bool Lagoon producer, Dean Eastwood and Dr Sean McGrath from the Millicent Veterinary Clinic on the knowledge and skills they have gained and is this helping them to increase profitability?…
How has the Hyper Yielding Crop initiative pushed the economically attainable yield boundaries of wheat, barley and canola and has it built business resilience and profitability in the Limestone Coast? Robbie Childs who farms at Kalangadoo with his family tells us about growing sheep, wheat, beans, barley, pasture seed and even carrot seed. Jen Lillecrapp has extensive experience in the cropping sector in the Limestone Coast, and played a large role in MacKillop Group’s success in its early days and shares the successes of the Hyper Yielding Crop project with us.…
A wide ranging discussion with 2022 AgriFutures SA Rural Woman Robyn Verrall covering food security, becoming a farmer and establishing and growing a business. Robyn shares with us her mission to reduce food insecurity, how Robyn established her farm to consumer meat business and how this business is innovating and supporting food security.…
What makes the landscape and soils in the Limestone Coast fascinating and how does this impact on how we farm? This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series examining soil acidity with Melissa Fraser who has worked extensively over the last 8 years exploring ways to overcome constraints in the region’s soils. She’s passionate about restoring soil function to ensure a healthy future for farmers, consumers and the environment.…
Soil acidity is a constraint to crop production in Australia, which can be corrected with lime. Hear about the soil acidity trials we've conducted in the Limestone Coast, what they involved and what have we learnt. This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series examining soil acidity with Melissa Fraser who has worked extensively over the last 8 years exploring ways to overcome constraints in the region’s soils. She’s passionate about restoring soil function to ensure a healthy future for farmers, consumers and the environment.…
Agricultural Consultant John Francis, shares insights into making decisions under pressure and his key messages around decision making, how livestock system design influences a number of key productivity measures in a beef business and how decision making drives productivity and profitability. Don’t underestimate the power of a good system.…
A desire to value add their grain has led Kate Wheal along an interesting path of farm diversification. Hear how Kate, with her husband Mark, established Beachport Berkshires and Beachport Brewing Co. Felicity Turner has extensive experience running producer group training and extension and has seen first hand the many benefits of getting off the farm to learn from others.…
What is the business case for sheep scanning and can producers who use pregnancy scanning better manage the nutritional requirements of twin and triplet‑bearing ewes? Hear from Charlie Crozier, who has been farming for about 25 years east of Keith in the Sherwood district, running cleanskin sheep for about 20 of these years. Experienced animal sciences researcher Forbes Brien shares insights into years of researching genetic improvement of lamb survival and improving the use of pregnancy scanning in ewes.…
Bool Lagoon farmer Bruce McLean shares with us innovations and technology he’s implemented to improve crop yields and Soils Consultant Dr Melissa Fraser explains new technologies that aid water movement across the Limestone Coast plains, reduce the impact of prolonged waterlogging, leading to improved soil condition and business profitability.…
Our Beef Producer Group guest, Mount Benson farmer, Michael Cobiac shares his story of returning to the farm in 2010 after working in cattle and pasture research in the Northern Territory and as an assistant manager at an oyster farm in Coffin Bay. Michael shares the knowledge and skills he's gained from the Beef Producer Group and how this is helping him to increase profitability. Livestock consultant Elke Hocking shares the aims of the Beef Producer Group and the benefits of being part of the group.…
Hear from Woolumbool farmer and Nuffield scholar Graham Clothier and agricultural advisor Felicity Turner about the innovative technologies and tools that have been trialled and implemented aimed at reducing pressures on natural resources and increasing productivity and profitability. What are these technologies and how do they grow your farm and profitability?…
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