Episode 4 - Nick Storey – Central Qld Cropping Farmer

In episode 4  of the Ages of Farming podcast, we chat with Nick Storey, a young farmer from Central Queensland, about how technology is changing the way he and his family farm on their 4400ha farm. Nick shares his experience using swarm bots for autonomous spraying and talks through some of the challenges farmers face in his region,from tough climate conditions to labour shortages and markets for their produce.With a background in mechanical engineering, Nick explainshow his studies have shaped his approach to farming and why embracing new technology is so important. We also touch on the balance between running a farm and making time for life outside of agriculture.Follow @agesoffarmingpodcast on Instagram and Facebook for updates on future episodes, or reach out via Instagram Messenger if you’d like to get in touch.Audio production was refined with the help of Riverside.Recorded on 19th August 2025.