Agsolutely Fabulous

Agsolutely Fabulous

by Katja Williams and Gillian Fennel
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Season 2
Ep. 76 | Behind the Scenes of Life on the Farm: Q & A with Katja and Gillian
Episode 76 of Agsolutely Fabulous is a Q&A with Gillian and Katja, including updates on Gillian’s possible trip south and concerns about flight cancellations, and plans for a live recording at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel (a fully gluten-free venue) featuring a bespoke non-alcoholic cocktail, merch, and possible discounted nearby accommodation. They answer why it’s important for young people to work off their home station—highlighting independence, professional workplace structure, broader agricultural exposure, networking, boundaries, and avoiding assumed knowledge. They discuss hard moments on farm, focusing on overwhelm, mental load, safety anxiety, and feeling dismissed by outsiders, and suggest checking in and listening without immediately offering solutions. They share what meeting them in person is like, clarify “farm” vs “station,” and compare gumboot options, sock strategies, and wet-weather footwear. Links & Resources Landcare Australia: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ Find or Register a Group: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/find-a-group/ Learn how to Get Involved with Landcare here: https://youtu.be/3s74Lvmlutk 💕 Support Our Partners THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W
S2 · E76
May 28, 2026
40:17
#75 High Tech on the Farm: How Drones Are Transforming Landcare
Title: High Tech on the Farm: How Drones Are Transforming Landcare It’s episode 75 of Agsolutely Fabulous! Today, Gillian and Katja kick off the third in their Landcare series, featuring Three Rivers Landcare coordinator Carmel Bundy and drone survey pilot Ben Watts. They discuss how drones are used less as a novelty and more as a tool to collect objective, high-resolution mapping data, including 3D models and plant health maps, to benchmark ground cover and land condition over time and help landholders communicate stewardship to stakeholders. Carmel explains the project began through ag skill funding and quickly filled, leading to a second course that trained 27 Landcare members of diverse ages. Ben describes 15 years of agricultural drone use, benefits for safety and coverage, early stress detection 7–10 days before visible symptoms, and targeted treatment to reduce chemical use and support sustainability. Learn More About Landcare: Landcare Australia is a national, independent not-for-profit established in 1989. For over 35 years, it has led community and corporate engagement in environmental conservation and sustainable land management, helping protect Australia’s land, water, soils, plants, animals, and ecosystems. The organisation supports Landcare groups and partners through funding, on-ground project delivery, capacity-building, and knowledge sharing, while also managing large-scale restoration initiatives like the Landcare CarbonSMART program. Working alongside a network of 6,000 groups and more than 100,000 volunteers, Landcare Australia strengthens biodiversity, restores landscapes, and builds resilience in food and farming systems. As climate change and environmental challenges intensify, its focus remains on innovation, partnerships, and empowering the next generation—including stronger engagement with First Nations communities. Links & Resources Landcare Australia: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ Find or Register a Group: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/find-a-group/ Learn how to Get Involved with Landcare here: https://youtu.be/3s74Lvmlutk 💕 Support Our Partners THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W
S2 · E75
May 21, 2026
34:42
#74 | From Boundary Setting to Bounties on Foxes Katja and Gillian
They address “the farm is a money pit” and promote boundary-setting workshops and community funding for internal skills. They discuss Elders planning to stop handling WA wool locally and shift operations to Melbourne amid a shrinking sheep flock and reduced industry confidence after the live sheep export ban, recalling a Canberra rally and urging respectful political advocacy. They discuss a reel on women being gaslit about “having it all,” and finish with support for Victoria’s new fox bounty and multi-pronged feral control. Links & Resources Landcare Australia: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ Find or Register a Group: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/find-a-group/ Learn how to Get Involved with Landcare here: https://youtu.be/3s74Lvmlutk 💕 Support Our Partners THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W 00:30 Station life updates 01:54 Rural Women Awards night 02:38 Parliament House ID drama 04:45 Language Academy winner 06:30 AI finalist and automation 07:55 Night driving glasses tip 09:47 Farm money pit boundaries 14:12 Elders exit wool industry 17:19 Canberra rally recap 20:18 Who showed up and why write 21:53 Writing Politicians Right 23:49 The Myth Of Having It All 25:28 Renovation Rabbit Holes 27:27 Mental Health Help Reality 29:24 Fox Bounty Fury 30:52 Native Pets And Lizards 34:48 Why Foxes Target Lambs 36:30 Multi Pronged Fox Control 38:14 Safe Shooting And Cities
S2 · E74
May 14, 2026
42:28
#72 | Going Beyond the Pantry & Prepping for Today's Uncertain World with Robyn Verrall
In episode 72 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja speaks with Robin Verrall—farmer, beef and lamb producer, author, publisher, and board and committee member in South Australia—about navigating global change, practical prepping, and supporting aging parents as winter approaches. They contrast city shopping habits with farm “pantry staples” and discuss readiness without panic buying, including keeping backups like flour, long-life milk, shelf-stable meals, gas cookers, battery backup landlines/radios, and organized, pest-proof storage, plus planning for power outages. They also discuss the emotional and social adjustments after COVID, including close contact in public spaces. For aging parents, they emphasize winter needs such as heating, wood/kindling, comfort foods in manageable portions, safer transport when driving becomes risky, staying connected through neighbors, and medication management via chemist blister packs, especially with dementia. Links & Resources Landcare Australia: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ Find or Register a Group: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/find-a-group/ Learn how to Get Involved with Landcare here: https://youtu.be/3s74Lvmlutk 💕 Support Our Partners THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W 00:27 Meet Robin Vel 01:09 World Feels Unstable 02:40 Pantry Prep Basics 06:50 Beyond Stockpiling 07:08 Kids and Kindness 08:44 Aging Parents in Winter 10:38 Safety and Connection 14:08 Medication Management
S2 · E72
May 1, 2026
19:28
#62 | Head Over Boots & Gut Health with Toni Dingle
In this episode of Absolutely Fabulous, Katja Williams sits down with Toni Dingle, author of 'Head Over Boots,' to discuss her experiences living on a cattle property, her writing journey, and her passion for gut health. Toni shares her unique insights into rural life, the importance of resilience, and how food impacts mental and physical health. The conversation touches on the challenges of farming, motherhood, and the media's portrayal of agriculture. Toni also underscores the significance of holistic health approaches and highlights valuable resources for gut health education. 00:40 Toni's Background and Life on the Farm 01:54 Writing Journey and Inspiration 03:38 Challenges and Realities of Farming 08:18 Resilience and Life Lessons from Farming 11:11 Gut Health and Its Importance 16:18 Personal Experiences with Gut Health 23:35 Practical Tips for Gut Health 26:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow Toni on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workinonafullhouse/ Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonidingle_writes/ Listen to Toni’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-gut-feeling-doing-it-for-the-kids-podcast/id1569314356 Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS Fletcher International - https://fletchint.com.au/ Chamber 262 - https://www.chambers262.com/ THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W
S2 · E62
Feb 5, 2026
33:43
58# Biosecurity Warning, Robert Irwin Goes Global, Major Solar Farm Fire & 2025 Sign-Off
#58 Biosecurity Christmas Warning, Robert Irwin Goes Global, Major Solar Farm Fire & 2025 sign off 🎣 Topic 1: Biosecurity Warning — Fishing Over Christmas & Why Imported Bait Is a Serious Risk As everyone gears up for Christmas holidays and families start heading to the river, the lake or the coast for a bit of downtime, we’re kicking off with a crucial biosecurity reminder. Using imported bait—even when it looks harmless—is one of the fastest ways to introduce devastating pests and diseases into Australian waterways. From viruses that can wipe out native fish populations to parasites that spread far beyond the fishing spot, imported bait poses a real threat to our ecosystems, local fishing industries, and regional economies. Topic 2: Robert Irwin — Australia’s Biggest International Ambassador Since Paul Hogan? We revisit a favourite talking point: Robert Irwin’s unstoppable global rise. He’s becoming one of the most recognisable, positive Australian ambassadors of this generation — and not just in the US. Robert is now making waves in the UK, Germany, Japan, India, and China, reaching audiences that previous Australian public figures never quite hit in the same way. 🎁 Q&A + Giveaway Winners — Toni Dingle’s Aussie Rom-Com “Head Over Boots” We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our festive giveaway of Toni Dingle’s first Australian romcom, Head Over Boots. Congratulations to: 🎉 Kerry M 🎉 Kate L https://tonidinglewrites.com/#presale 🔥 Topic 3: Major Solar Farm Fire — What Happened & Why It Matters In this episode, we cover the recent large-scale solar farm fire that’s been making headlines. As regional Australia becomes home to more renewable projects, communities are increasingly asking questions about safety, land management, and infrastructure resilience. 🎄 Topic 4: Christmas & New Year Sign-Off — Farewell to 2025 & What’s Coming Next We wrap up the year with a warm Christmas and New Year’s message to our incredible listeners. It’s been a huge year, and we share a little behind-the-scenes insight into what’s coming in 2026: 💕 Support Our Partners Links tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50674/farm-succession-and-the-forgotten-women Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 🚜 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W
S2 · E23
Dec 11, 2025
46:41
57# Migraine Update, Farm Wedding Advice, Forgotten Women in Succession + Win Toni’s Rom-Com
✨ Episode 57: Q&A – Migraine Update, Farm Marriage Advice, Forgotten Women in Succession + Win Toni’s Rom-Com! Welcome to a jam-packed Agsolutley Fabulous Q&A episode! Today we dive into your questions—from health updates and farm-life realities to conference news, succession support, and even a spicy pre-Christmas pep talk. PLUS: Stay to the end to find out how you can WIN a copy of Toni’s Australian Rom-Com! 🎙 What We Cover in This Episode 📚 Toni’s Rom-Com Giveaway We’re giving away a copy of Toni’s hilarious Australian romance novel “Head Over Boots.” Stick around to learn how to enter! 💉 My First Self-Injection (Migraine Treatment Update) 🎧 The Ultimate Farm Wife Updates Two big milestones! • Fiona’s incredible Episode 99 • Episode 100 with me—coming soon! We talk growth, community, and what’s next for TUFW. 🎟 Harvest Her Power Conference – Tickets ON SALE! Don’t miss the 2026 Harvest Her Power Conference: empowerment, leadership, rural women, business, ag futures. We share ticket details, what’s new, and why this year is BIGGER. tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 🗣 Ag Forum Topic – Financial Norms & Support 💍 Getting Married On Farm? Our Advice for the New Year Brides 💔 When the People Who Should Love You… Don’t 🚫 “No” Is a Complete Sentence – Pre-Christmas Pep Talk Your seasonal reminder to protect your peace, your energy, and your boundaries. 💕 Support Our Partners Links tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50674/farm-succession-and-the-forgotten-women Join us for an engaging and interactive online webinar as we welcome Dr. Lucie Newsome, researcher and lecturer in management and economics, to discuss her thought-provoking paper, “The Dreaded Daughter-in-Law.” We’ve all heard the anecdotes — the whispered stories, the family tension, the statistics that paint a worrying picture of gender imbalance in agriculture. But Dr. Newsome’s research goes beyond the rumours and brings forward evidence-based insights into what’s really happening behind the farm gate. In this powerful session, we’ll explore how gender, tradition, and family dynamics shape succession planning in Australian farm businesses — and why so many women, especially daughters and daughters-in-law, are often left out of the process. 🚜 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W
S2 · E22
Dec 5, 2025
47:46
#56 Farmers Fight Transmission Lines, Young Rodeo Prodigy Rises, Beef Myths Busted & Ag Leadership Wins
petition - https://tr.ee/ZWatk5lEY- Welcome back to Episode 56 of Absolutely Fabulous, where Gillian and Katja dive into the biggest conversations happening across Australian agriculture right now — from policy battles to rodeo dreams, beef debates, and even a few Christmas gift ideas for the farm-loving women in your life. 🌾 This Week in Agriculture Gillian breaks down: • Key updates from the MLA AGM • Her re-election as SA Livestock Chairperson • What these changes mean for producers heading into 2026 Katja shares exciting news: • Harvest Her Power Conference tickets are officially on sale • New episodes dropping on The Ultimate Farm Wife podcast 🔥 Hot Topics Covered • Transmission Lines & Farmer Petitions What’s happening, why producers are fighting back, and how communities are organising. • 12-Year-Old Australian Rodeo Star Going Global A young competitor prepares to take on the American circuit — we talk talent, training, and the power of rural kids with big dreams. • Organic Beef vs Pasture-Raised Beef What’s the difference? What does the science say? And what are consumers really buying? • Gillian & Katja’s Christmas Gift Recommendations Real, practical, and rural woman-approved stocking filler ideas. 💕 Support Our Partners Links TICKETS - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50480/beauty-banter-brushes-a-night-with-alastair-mosey 02/12/ 2025 Remember those 80s and 90s glamour shots that made us look ten years older than we were? Makeup artist, farmer and beauty brand sensation is here to make sure it never happens again! Bring your makeup and mirror if you want to follow along or just join us for a night of fun and expert tips and tricks. Grab your friends (or teenager) and get ready for a night of fierce fashionable fun. 🚜 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W
S2 · E21
Nov 28, 2025
47:46
#55 Proposed 80km Speed Limit Shakes Rural Roads + Harvest Complaints Rise
🌾 Topic 1: Speed Limit Reduction Proposal to 80km A new proposal aims to drop rural road speed limits from 100km to 80km. We break down what this could mean for: Grain haulage and hay transport Emergency response times Rural business productivity Community safety vs. city-based policymaking Will an 80km speed limit help or hinder rural Australia? 🌾 Topic 2: Harvest Complaints Heat Up As harvest ramps up, so do the complaints—dust, noise, trucks, and long hours. We explore: Why complaints spike every harvest How non-farming neighbours can better understand harvest pressures Communication tips to reduce conflict The need for policy that supports essential farm operations 🌾 Topic 3: Is the Bull Bat Ban Back on the Table? The controversial bull bat (nightjar) protection ban is resurfacing. In this segment we cover: What the proposed restrictions could mean for graziers Impacts on stubble grazing and pasture management Wildlife conversations vs. practical land stewardship 🌾 Topic 4: Farmers Band Together as Transmission Company Demands Access Another week, another transmission company pressuring farmers for land access. We discuss: How farmers are uniting to push back What rights landholders actually have Negotiation strategies The growing tension between renewables expansion and agriculture 💕 Support Our Partners Links TICKETS - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50480/beauty-banter-brushes-a-night-with-alastair-mosey 02/12/ 2025 Remember those 80s and 90s glamour shots that made us look ten years older than we were? Makeup artist, farmer and beauty brand sensation is here to make sure it never happens again! Bring your makeup and mirror if you want to follow along or just join us for a night of fun and expert tips and tricks. Grab your friends (or teenager) and get ready for a night of fierce fashionable fun. 🚜 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W
S2 · E20
Nov 21, 2025
1:03:12
#54 When Katja is away, Gillian will play! Who is the suprise guest!
Cynthia's book: https://cynthiamahoney.com.au/shop/ Cynthia's podcast: https://cynthiamahoney.com.au/podcast/ Tasha Eurich's book: Insight: Why We're Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life Information about the Cultivate You Leadership Mastermind for Women 40+: program brochure: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ke3mwwvek54th7wkevpd6/Cultivate-You-Program-Brochure-final.pdf?rlkey=fg9ovljel8ksnnkca2kdpvhup&st=bjp9psgi&dl=0 Try booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DHGHY 💕 Support Our Partners Links TICKETS - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50480/beauty-banter-brushes-a-night-with-alastair-mosey 18/11/2025 Remember those 80s and 90s glamour shots that made us look ten years older than we were? Makeup artist, farmer and beauty brand sensation is here to make sure it never happens again! Bring your makeup and mirror if you want to follow along or just join us for a night of fun and expert tips and tricks. Grab your friends (or teenager) and get ready for a night of fierce fashionable fun. 🚜 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W
S2 · E19
Nov 14, 2025
1:11:33
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