{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of Agriculture","title":"\"I couldn't have it all in my head\"...so Tom Lahey went digital (AgriWebb Partner episode)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2328,"description":"Third-generation cattle producer Tom Lahey always knew he wanted to return home to the family farm near Goondiwindi. But after working across Western Australia and travelling through the United States to visit some of the world's leading regenerative ranches, he came back with a different perspective on what the future of Australian grazing could look like.\n\nRather than chasing quick wins, Tom has focused on building a more resilient business by improving soil health, measuring grazing performance and making better decisions with data. Over the past five years, AgriWebb has become a central part of that journey, helping the family move from relying on notebooks and memory to having real-time information that supports day-to-day management and long-term planning.\n\nIn this episode, Tom shares how travel reshaped his thinking, why healthy soil and healthy people go hand in hand, and how technology is helping his family make more confident decisions while creating a stronger future for the next generation.\n\nKey insights from the conversation:\nGrowing up on a family cattle property near Goondiwindi\nHow travelling through the US changed his approach to grazing and soil health\nBringing new ideas back into a multi-generational family business\nWhy AgriWebb became the foundation for better decision-making\nUsing grazing data to navigate dry seasons with confidence\nHow technology supports carbon projects and tells the story behind farming practices\nThe importance of measuring progress instead of relying on memory\nWhy the future of farming will rely on connected technology and better data\nBuilding a legacy focused on healthy soils, healthy businesses and healthy people\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to Tom Lahey and his farm journey\n00:28 Tom's background and family farm in Wyaga\n02:08 Growing up on the family farm and passion for farming\n04:56 Adopting a progressive mindset in agriculture\n06:53 Experience in Western Australia and genetic improvements\n07:35 Trip to the US and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PupbXbFywMWTJ5gch17EL4BoFl2vAICgyQAK9XnOB7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDk1LzE2NjAw/ODMxNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}