Avoid the smashed egg: Improve on-farm communication

About this episode

Dr Jane Foster discusses the importance of proactive communication skills on-farm to avoid conflict and keep everyone safe.

GRDC’s Farm Business Updates play a big role in updating growers about farm management systems, including self-development. Dr Jane Foster teaches emotional resilience and has been a presenter at this year’s events. In this podcast Dr Foster discusses the importance of proactive communication skills on-farm to avoid conflict and keep everyone safe. Contact: Dr Jane Foster Emotional Resilience Training jane@emotionalresiliencetraining.com.au 0425 718 632 More Information: Mental health resources https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/resources/mental-health https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/farm-business/business-management/a-full-wellbeing-silo-key-to-mental-health https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/innovation/industry-insights/boundaries-key-to-preserving-mental-health,-expert-says https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/2025/skills-for-agronomists-to-handle-tough-conversations https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/2024/finding-your-feet-as-an-agronomist https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/2023/talking-mental-health-in-a-tough-year The Farm business update in February…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Jane Foster

Topics covered

• on-farm communication
• emotional resilience
• conflict avoidance
• farm management
• mental health

Keywords

• communication
• emotional resilience
• farm management
• mental health
• conflict resolution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grains Research and Development Corporation, Emotional Resilience Training

Places: Australia

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