Farmers from across NSW will continue to turn the spotlight to the biggest challenges families in their industry face as the NSW Department of Primary Industries' (DPI) Propagate podcast series returns this month.
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The second season of the Young Farmer Business Program-led podcast, available from February 4, will explore succession planning in the industry after the first series told the stories of eight of the state's brightest fishers and farmers.
Those stories included looks into the lives on Central West farmers Angus Maurice and Brad Cavanagh, and husband and wife duo Jarrod and Emma Amery - on episodes three, four and seven respectively.
Mr Maurice, from Gillinghall Farmer Brown's Pastured Eggs just north of Wellington, took a deep dive into how changes to the business' branding and digital presence has impacted the bottom line, in a positive way.
From Hardhat Angus near Harden, Mr Cavanagh tells a story of coming from a non-farming family before discovering a passion for cattle which landed him in the USA, along with breaking down his approach to be a honest and upfront as possible as a salesman.
Both Mr and Mrs Emery grew up in the industry and, from their farm just outside Forbes, they discuss their journey to find the perfect location which would suit them and their six kids along with how their faith plays an important role on the farm.
That first season laid a strong foundation for the podcast series to dive deeper into issues, NSW DPI Young Famer Business Program Team Leader Alex Hicks said.
"Succession planning experts share tips on communication and professional avenues for support and advice to keep family relationships and the farming business on track," Ms Hicks said.
"We talked to farmers with real succession experiences, they were so honest.
"This season of Propagate will give hope and guidance to young farmers and fishers beginning or in the middle of the succession process."
The second series will feature farmers from Mungindi, Dorrigo, Narrabri and will land in small Central West town of Geurie as well.
Renae Connell, based near Dorrigo, shared her personal story on the podcast and said succession planning can seem to be a tough journey.
