Farmers, scientists and researchers are coming together through Sustainable Farms to understand more about the relationship between biodiversity, productivity and mental health on farms. Join podcast host Gordon Taylor as he interviews project staff and external experts for regular insights into the latest research.
NEW: Episode Nine: Farm planning for better biodiversity and reduced fire risk
In our second podcast on fire in farm landscapes, Sustainable Farms Ecology Research Director Professor David Lindenmayer explains that managing farms for biodiversity doesn't necessarily mean increasing fire risk. There are clever ways to plan the layout of vegetation on farms so that biodiversity and productivity go up, fire risk goes down, and the farm ecosystem is protected.
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Episode One: An introduction to the Sustainable Farms project
Director of Sustainable Farms, Michelle Young, talks about why the project has been established and its key goals and activities.
Episode Two: Talking about Farm Dams
How does investing in the natural assets of a farm, like shelterbelts and farm dams, enable farmers to be more resilient in drought, while at the same time help to support the biodiversity on farms? In this podcast Professor David Lindenmayer (the Sustainable Farms Ecology Research Director) talks to Gordon Taylor about how farm dams can make a positive contribution to supporting both farm productivity and conservation outcomes.
Episode Three: An innovative proposal for farm financing
Many farmers are concerned that government financing schemes particularly in times of drought can lead them into unrepayable debt, and risk of property foreclosure down the track. In this podcast Professor Bruce Chapman (the Sustainable Farms Finance Research Director) talks to Gordon Taylor about an innovative proposal for farm financing that means debt is only repaid when it can be. In the current context, the model is particularly useful for both providing drought relief and encouraging investment in natural assets on farm.
Episode Four: Mason Crane talks about farm revegetation
You may have seen Mason speaking at one of our Sustainable Farms Field Days. Join him for this chat he recorded with Gordon Taylor about farm revegetation.
Episode Five: Mason Crane talks about Squirrel Gliders
Squirrel Glider expert and Sustainable Farms Senior Research and Extension Officer Mason Crane talks about Squirrel Gliders, and how to enhance glider habitat on farms.
Episode Six: Max Whitten talks about Dieback
In this podcast from Sustainable Farms, Dr Max Whitten, former Chief at the CSIRO Division of Entomology, talks to podcast host Gordon Taylor about dieback in paddock trees.
Episode Seven: Max Whitten talks about honeybees
In this podcast from Sustainable Farms, Gordon Taylor talks to Dr Max Whitten (former Chief at the CSIRO Division of Entomology) about the role of honeybees in Australian agriculture. This podcast was produced with the support of Wheen Bee and Burt’s Bees.
Episode Eight: After fire comes recovery - a message of hope
Summer 2019-2020 has brought unprecedented bushfire conditions to south-eastern Australia, with millions of hectares burnt so far this fire season. But there is cause for hope: in this podcast, Sustainable Farms Ecology Research Director Professor David Lindenmayer explains the ways in which woodland recovers as well as some of the ways farmers can support landscape and wildlife recovery on their properties. Hosted by Gordon Taylor.
Episode Nine: Farm planning for better biodiversity and reduced fire risk
In our second podcast on fire in farm landscapes, Sustainable Farms Ecology Research Director Professor David Lindenmayer explains that managing farms for biodiversity doesn't necessarily mean increasing fire risk. There are clever ways to plan the layout of vegetation on farms so that biodiversity and productivity go up, fire risk goes down, and the farm ecosystem is protected.
If you have an idea for a podcast topic, or if you have any other questions regarding our podcasts, please email us at sustainablefarms@anu.edu.au
