The Legacy Tour: Inspiring the Next Generation of Hay

In this episode of Hay Matters, Hugh Ford takes us on the road with the Griffin Lanyon Legacy Tour, bringing together young farmers from across Australia to explore the future of the industry.From farm visits and large-scale operations to real conversations on the bus, this episode captures what’s actually shaping the thinking of young producers right now.In this episode:Why the Griffin Lanyon Legacy Tour was created and what it representsWhat young farmers are seeing across different regions and systemsThe importance of networking in a connected but spread-out industryInsights from visits to operations like John Deere and Midfield MeatsHow different businesses approach hay, grain, livestock and contractingWhat exposure to large-scale operations changes in your thinkingWhere young producers see opportunity in agricultureThe role of innovation, technology and adaptability moving forwardKey takeaway: The future of agriculture isn’t coming, it’s already here. Young farmers are building networks, embracing innovation and thinking beyond their own farm gate to shape what comes next.