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Australian Farmers: Telling Our StoryAuthor: 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 - https://farmers.org.au/ Language: en Genres: Arts, Food, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S5 Ep 9 - Roseville Park Merinos
Saturday, 25 April, 2026
You have to go back a long way to find the beginnings of this family farm. The year 1880 to be exact when a Mr Charles Coddington dreamt of creating the finest sheep stud in Australia, travelling down-under from England. Now the 5th generation is running with his vision and winning awards along the way. The current custodians are Mathew Coddington and his wife Cherie. Together they are still breeding top Merino sheep throughout NSW, south of Dubbo. Matthew joins me now. Roseville Park has a long history of breeding sheep across multiple properties, with Cherie loving time with the goats and Matthew enjoying the outdoors and family time. The Coddington family legacy began in 1880 when Matthew's ancestor moved to Australia to establish a Merino sheep stud. As fifth-generation producers, Matthew and Cherie are passionate about integrating modern technology, genomics and science into the business. Their award-winning success, including major industry accolades, is driven by a strong sense of open-mindedness. They take a strategic approach to farming by thinking outside the box, utilising creek flats and grazing land alongside a planned feedlot and even shearing twice a year. Matthew shares how succession planning is an ongoing and important conversation within the family business. What they love most about life on the land is being part of a multigenerational farming legacy. A common misconception they see is the growing disconnection between people and agriculture. One of the unexpected aspects of their journey highlights how the industry continues to evolve in ways they hadn't anticipated. Their vision for the future of Roseville Park Merinos is to continue building on their legacy while adapting to modern advancements in agriculture. We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus. Links: Angie Asimus Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram Partnered with Australian Farmers Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram Roseville Park Merinos Produced by Pretty Podcasts
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