Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

We're all used to walking into a shop and choosing an outfit but what about also choosing the farm where it came from? That's now possible thanks to a chance meeting between Tasmanian wool grower Simon Cameron and MJ Bale CEO Matt Jensen. The 'Kingston' Collection is a single origin range that's helped the luxury menswear label to call itself - Australia's first fully carbon-neutral fashion business. Today we speak with Simon Cameron from Kingston wool and discuss: Cameron's favourite place on his merino wool farm in Tasmania. His farm is home to grasslands which are of national significance and he shares why these areas are so important. How he came to be working with MJ Bale, which created revenue to support the preservation of the native grasslands of Tasmania. Why MJ Bale CEO Matt Jensen agreed to financially contribute to the environmental work at Kingston. How Simon became the sole wool provider for MJ Bale's Kingston Collection. MJ Bale's 'Net Zero Now' program, of which the goal is to go carbon-neutral and Simon explains what this means for his sheep. Overcoming the societal perception of wool and its environmental impact. Why buyers enjoy being able to trace the origins of the fibre they are wearing and Simon's joy in seeing where his wool ends up. The electronic animal management system ensures the welfare of the sheep on the farm. And finally, Simon shares what he loves most about life on the land. We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers: Telling our Story with Angie Asimus. Links: Angie Asimus Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram Partnered with Australian Farmers Follow @australianfarmers On Instagram MJ Bale Connect with Simon Cameron on LinkedIn Produced by Pretty Podcasts

This is Australian Farmers - your exclusive behind the farm gate look into the remarkable people who produce the food and fibre we all rely on. Do you have questions about the produce you eat and the clothes you wear? You'll find those answers right here. I'm your host Angie Asimus, partnering with the National Farmers Federation. We think, you'll be surprised by the vision, ingenuity and innovation of those living on the land. This is their story. Today we speak with the president of the National Farmers Federation, Fiona Simson and discuss: How we can bridge the gap between the city and the country. Fiona shares some of the common misconceptions about how food and fibre is produced in Australia. We discuss the big issues in society - climate change, animal welfare and water management. The public's perception of the care farmers have for their land and animals. Fiona shares her excitement for the podcast as an opportunity to get to know our famers. We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story with Angie Asimus. Links: Angie Asimus Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram Partnered with Australian Farmers Follow @australianfarmers On Instagram Connect with Fiona Simson, President of the National Farmers Federation Produced by Pretty Podcasts