ABC Country Hour Broadcasts Live from Broadacre Agronomy Update
During the Broadacre Agronomy Update held at Rydges Melbourne in February 2025, we had the privilege of welcoming ABC Country Hour to broadcast live from the event.
With Warwick Long at the helm, the program captured a wide-ranging and timely discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping Australian agronomy and rural industries today.
The broadcast brought together leading industry voices and agronomists, including Kerryn Hayes, Peter O’Keeffe (Nufarm), Ash Maconachie, Marty Lovegrove, Monia Field, Scott Bennett, and Clinton Mullan, for a practical and forward-looking conversation spanning seasonal conditions, input strategies, and the evolving role of agronomists in supporting growers.
his national broadcast highlighted the strength of collaboration within the agronomy network and reinforced the importance of sharing knowledge across regions, businesses, and disciplines to support better on-farm decision-making.
Key Moments from the Broadcast
National platform for agronomy insights
ABC Country Hour broadcasting live from the event placed Australian agronomy firmly in the national conversation, showcasing the depth of expertise within our network and the broader industry.
Real-world seasonal discussion
Conversations focused on current seasonal pressures, input management strategies, and the practical realities agronomists are navigating alongside growers in real time.
Industry-leading voices
Insights from Kerryn Hayes and Peter O’Keeffe (Nufarm) provided broader market and product perspectives, complementing the on-the-ground experience shared by practising agronomists.
Strong representation from our agronomists
Ash Maconachie, Marty Lovegrove, Monia Field, Scott Bennett, and Clinton Mullan shared practical, regionally relevant insights, demonstrating the strength and depth of agronomy expertise within our network.
Collaboration across the supply chain
The discussion highlighted the value of connection between agronomists, suppliers, and industry partners in helping growers respond to increasingly complex seasonal conditions.
Events like the Broadacre Agronomy Update reflect the role NRI plays in bringing together leading agronomists and industry partners to share knowledge, challenge thinking, and strengthen the capability of regional agriculture.
For growers and shareholders alike, it demonstrates an active, engaged network that is continuously investing in better outcomes for Australian agriculture — not just through supply, but through insight, collaboration, and expertise.
You can listen to the full episode here: ABC Victorian Country Hour
