From stress to strategy: how the McInerneys built a resilient farm business
In the first episode of this special AgRi-silience series, we visit Mark and Rachel McInerney at Riverton, South Australia, to hear how they've navigated adversity, redefined their roles on the farm, and turned professional development into a catalyst for business renewal.
In this chat you'll hear:
- How an HR masterclass became the starting point for major business change
- The impact of back-to-back climate challenges and how they planned through uncertainty
- How weekly planning, clear roles, and external coaching transformed their partnership
- The story behind launching their direct-to-consumer beef business
- How involving their children is shaping a future-ready sixth generation
Key Takeaways:
- Resilience isn’t just surviving tough years, it’s planning for the next ten
- Ground rules and family meetings can turn tension into teamwork
- Professional development is for every age, every stage
- Balancing passion with profitability is possible, even during drought
Chapters:
00:00 The McInerney family journey so far
05:57 Adapting business models and financial strategies
09:00 The shift in roles and responsibilities
11:59 Seeking external help and professional development
21:06 Mental load and work-life balance
28:32 Transforming communication in a family business dynamic
44:04 Balancing growth and personal joy
For the diary!
Book your seat at the AgRi-silience Cut Out Dinner. It's a tough year for a lot of producers so this is a great opportunity to come together, reset, and gain strength from shared stories and collective resilience.
Links and resources:
- Check out the McInerneys’ beef business at Garyowen Herefords
- More episodes of Humans of Agriculture
This episode is made possible by LivestockSA’s AgRi-silience program, designed to help South Australian producers strengthen their business, financial, and people management skills. Learn more at www.livestocksa.org.au.
AgRi-Silience is part of the Farm Business Resilience Program, delivered by Livestock SA and jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Government of South Australia.
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