The Producers:  Ann Lyster (Apple grower) - bravo to great apples

The Producers: Ann Lyster (Apple grower) - bravo to great apples

Author: A Deep in the Weeds Production July 22, 2025 Duration: 19:49
West Australian apple grower Ann Lyster is also the chairperson of Fruit West Co-operative. She didn’t start life as a farmer but she finds it extraordinarily satisfying, rich and diverse. Not only is there the joy of feeding people, there are also the challenges and learning opportunities of digging into everything from soil to marketing to intellectual property. ⁠https://www.fruitwest.com.au/index.htm⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lister Orchards 02:59 The Seasonal Cycle of Apple Farming 05:53 Transitioning to Farming Life 08:52 The Bravo Apple: A New Variety 11:33 The Role of Cooperatives in Farming 14:59 Marketing and Exporting Apples 17:33 The Science and Art of Apple Farming 20:48 The Joy of Apples and Their Versatility 23:30 The Beauty of Apple Trees 25:39 Conclusion and Reflections on Farming SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠ Follow The Producers on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/⁠ Host Dani Valent  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danivalent⁠ Host Anthony Huckstep ⁠https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/⁠ Executive Producer Rob Locke ⁠https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/⁠ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS ⁠https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork⁠ The Producers is a food podcast telling the stories of producers, farmers, growers and makers.. A Deep in the Weeds Production An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

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