The Achievers and The Innovators, The Battlers and The Brave
Life in recent times in rural Australia has been financially cruel. Animal breeding is almost a sunset industry, fickle climate plays havoc with crop growers, most are still reeling from the extraordinary interest rates of the 1980s, and with youngsters flooding into the cities, the average age of people on the land is said to be 58. Against this backdrop Angela Goode farm-hopped from the tropics to Tasmania uncovering resilience, innovation, resourcefulness, wry humour and courage. Her exploration of the lives of some of our current pioneers astounds with bright ideas, energy and fresh approaches which reap new potential.
