Angie Asimus

Sydney

Weekend Anchor at 7NEWS Sydney

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Articles

Dancing into Dairy: outstanding in a new field

1 month ago | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

Pivoting from a career as a dancer to a dairy farmer, isn’t the most linear path. But it’s landed one young woman in a place where she feels right at home. Celina Pellett suffered a debilitating injury – a broken back – and it caused a rethink. She’s now thriving working among the cows in the NSW Gloucester region. Celina is happiest among the calves in her new job, “I’m a sucker for little babies. That’s a special part of it, being around all the calves,” she shares.
Creating Country Careers

2 months ago | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

How does someone who spent their childhood in the middle of Geelong City in Victoria end up, not just working in agriculture, but literally getting her hands dirty at some of the country’s most remote cattle stations?!Zoe Carter is using her incredible story to encourage others to do the same. She is a valuable advocate for life on the land, highlighting both the romantic moments of county life but also the truth.
Need for Seed: From Little Things, Big Things Grow

2 months ago | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

Vegetables are an essential for all of us. But it’s easy to forget that the big, bright and beautiful produce which fills our shopping bags, all starts with a tiny seed. The key to growing veggies all year round in different climates comes back to genetics. It’s the kind of science that gives cauliflowers UV protection or even turns them orange or purple. Plant scientist, Eliza Seymour develops seeds to suit every climate in Australia.
Food scientist: farmers are the start of all nutrition

Jan 13, 2025 | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

We learn early on in life that good food promotes health. But what’s not so simple is how many of those nutrients we absorb, or what impact the way something is farmed has on the quality of the produce. Nicknamed ‘The Simple Scientist’, Dr Anneline Padayachee has a bit of a superpower; being able to break down complex research to help consumers make better choices. Farmers are among her favourite people, for the role they play in providing us all with important nutrients.
From Pigs in a Station Wagon to a Thriving Food Forest

Dec 16, 2024 | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

No farming background? No worries. That’s the attitude one young couple from NSW is taking in their unique business. After purchasing a mountainous, overgrazed and neglected 100-acre property in Putty, just a couple of hours outside Sydney, they are on a steep learning curve. And they’re pulling it off beautifully, producing cattle, pigs and chickens with regenerative agriculture at the heart of what they do.
The Berry Dairy: A Sweet Blend of Farming, Family, and Innovation

Dec 16, 2024 | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

Nicole and Brendan Saunders took a leap from New Zealand’s fertile farmland to Gippsland, Victoria, driven by a shared passion for farming. Although Brendan’s dairy roots were deep, Nicole’s journey into agriculture was less conventional. “I swore I’d never be a dairy farmer and never be a dairy farmer’s wife,” she laughs. I went and studied law. And here I am.
Ricca Terra Wines: Crafting Bold, Premium Wines from South Australia’s Riverland

Nov 26, 2024 | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

Buying a dead cherry patch in South Australia’s Riverland and converting it into a vineyard, may not sound like the best career move. However, for Ricca Terra Wines, bold decisions like that have dominated their winemaking journey. First-generation farmer, Ashley Ratcliff, has now been making wine for two decades.
From Sun Scars to Stylish Shields: The Story Behind FarmHer Hands

Nov 20, 2024 | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

It was a catalyst for me to look after myself. I don’t think anyone really thinks about it too much. But our hands are always in the sun and we’re using them so often.”Angie’s quest to find sun protective gloves that were also stylish and had scope for her to work with her hands, proved difficult. From white cotton gloves, to fishing gloves, she enlisted the help of her sister, to step things up. Shona was on board straight away, having had her own skin cancer scare previously.
Mel McGorman, AKA Lady Ba Ba on how social media gives people a front row seat to farm life

Nov 14, 2024 | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

There are sheep farmers, and then, there’s Lady Ba Ba. As the name suggests, she is an incredible advocate for agriculture and the industry is lucky to have her. Through her social media platforms, she educates people about the wonders of wool and takes on some tough topics, often successfully turning critics into fans. With such a bubbly personality, it’d be a waste if we didn’t see more of her.
Nature and Nurture: balancing the bush and the farm

Oct 24, 2024 | farmers.org.au | Angie Asimus

Redbank Farm is run by an award-winning father and son team who are doing things a little differently. Their property at Sisters Creek in north-western Tasmania is managed with precision agriculture and sustainability front of mind. Their efforts have meant the farm is now a sanctuary for threatened species, magnificent native animals and birds of prey. Their National Landcare Awards celebrate the family’s commitment to innovation in this space.