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Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

Angie Asimus

Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story is hosted by television presenter and journalist, Angie Asimus and is powered by the National Farmers Federation. It’s dedicated to connecting our wonderful farmers with health conscious consumers and ethically minded shoppers. Together, we can all learn more about the food we eat and the fibre we wear. This is your exclusive look behind the farm gate. As a country girl herself, Angie knows you'll love what you hear. From the freshest produce, to carbon neutral wool. What about female shearers and farms that give more to the land than they take in the battle against climate change? Is it possible to drought and flood proof your business through diversification so prices don’t fluctuate so much at the supermarket? We tackle the most common misconceptions about life on the land and have many laughs along the way with some of the most memorable characters you could ever meet. Partnered with Australian Farmers

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If you’re a dog lover, you’d be no stranger to the impressive intelligence, agility and loyalty of working dogs. But these special animals gained a whole new fan club with the hit TV series Muster Dogs. Today I speak with the owner of star pup Gossip. There is a lot to breeding these amazing canines that are so highly sought after on farms that some are worth a small fortune. Happily, for those of us who don’t own one, Teesh Grey from Pilbara Working Dogs photographs life on her outback station for us all to enjoy. We discuss:

Teesh’s favorite place on the land.
Working dogs weren’t always her thing and she shares how she started.
The most famous of Teesh’s dogs is Gossip who had a starring role in Muster Dogs. Teesh gives us an update on how she is going now.
Working dogs are so valuable to farmers often doing the work of several people.
The Australian record for a working dog is $50 000 and Teesh explains why this is actually a good investment.
The most common working dogs are border collies and kelpies and, Teesh’s preferred breed.
In her spare time Teesh is a photographer taking gorgeous photos of the kelpies.
What she loves most about life on the land.
The most unexpected thing to happen in the running of the station.
A common misconception about working with dogs on the land.
Teesh’s ultimate dream for the future