If you’re eager to meet some of the country’s best agricultural minds and have a laugh along the way – this one is for you. A Little Bit Agricultural is a video series that aims to entertain and educate anyone who is a little curious about how their food and fibre is produced.
Hosted by celebrity fisherman Andrew Hart and agricultural scientist Oscar Giudici, the pair have covered some interesting territory so far, from cotton farms in Moree to a hops farm in Tasmania.
Most of us may already know Andrew from his show Hook, Line and Sinker. He admits, he’s a bit of a fish out of water, learning about agriculture.
“I thought there was an opportunity to tell the stories of Australian ag,” Andrew shares.
Oscar doesn’t have much TV experience, but he brings the knowledge, having studied agronomy.
“I’ve seen this big gap. Science degrees full, with not many jobs at the end of them. But ag science degrees are empty and there are heaps of jobs,” he explains.
There’s a real opportunity to do something fun and entertaining. That’s the key to this.”
One of their key motivators for the series is to show how much the industry has opened up with jobs ranging from engineering, robotics, precision ag and data management.
“There are a lot of women. There are lot of really young, enthusiastic people just starting a career,” Andrew says.
If you tune into A Little Bit Agricultural, expect a focus on three pillars. Encouraging people to work in the industry, showcasing innovation and highlighting the technology.
“I think for the first time in the cities, people don’t know where their food comes from. And farmers might be copping a bad rap,” explains Andrew.
It’s not just munching on straw! It’s really exciting. It’s really diverse. It’s really specialised.
The highlight for the hosts is meeting so many impressive people. They have been welcoming, down to earth with amazing stories to tell.
“We show up with a camera, and instead of closing up, the doors were wide open,” Andrew recalls.
But don’t expect the guys to gloss over the challenges.
“Not everything is fantastic,” says Oscar.
“We’ve got no qualms about talking about them because farmers are working on them. They’re happy to talk about what they’re struggling with.”
It’s really important that the show is honest.
You can find the series on YouTube and they are very active on social media. That’s just the starting point though, the pair is hoping to have the show eventually streamed on television.
Oscar has a passion for adventure motorcycle riding, so expect to see the bike make many appearances in the series. While Andrew is still working out a way to sneak some fishing in – but certainly hasn’t ruled it out!
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