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Farmers Weekly Podcast

The Farmers Weekly Podcast covers the big issues in the food and fibre sector.Each week managing editor Bryan Gibson presents a no-frills look at the news with the Farmers Weekly editorial team and the newsmakers they report on.It’s rich farming news for time-poor farmers.Follow the Farmers Weekly Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Send us your feedback or get in touch at farmers.weekly@agrihq.co.nz

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8:48

News Wrap | Foresters fume at new rules in Tairāwhiti

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Senior reporter Richard Rennie tells Bryan that foresters are not happy with new rules being put forward on the East Coast. They say at best they’ll be hard to achieve and at worst will make forestry impossible.

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10:10

Feds Focus | Government methane target must come down

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Toby Williams says he’s urging the government not to stick with its likely 24% reduction target for methane. He says it’s a death sentence for the sheep and beef sector.

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Full Show | May 9

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/09

In this week's show: News Wrap | Farming powers government’s science advice1:43 – Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses the appointment of Dr John Roche as the Prime Minister’s new science advisor. He also reports on how the Australian election may have dashed hopes of the continuation of the live export trade across the Tasman. Market Insights | Rain a big influence in the saleyards11:36 – AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie says recent rain in many regions has had a big impact on the livestock

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19:50

Feature | Greens want level playing field on animal...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Green Party agriculture and animal welfare spokesperson Steve Abel joins the studio to discuss his new Members’ Bill that would hold imported food to the same animal welfare standards we have here. Steve also outlines the party’s vision for a thriving food and fibre sector.

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10:41

News Wrap | Farming powers government’s science advice

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses the appointment of Dr John Roche as the Prime Minister’s new science advisor. He also reports on how the Australian election may have dashed hopes of the continuation of the live export trade across the Tasman.

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5:22

Market Insights | Rain a big influence in the saleyards

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/08

AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie says recent rain in many regions has had a big impact on the livestock markets, with some stock and buyers unable to get to the yards. The rain has also boosted grass growth in some regions and that’s reflected in buying trends.

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6:10

Feds Focus | Government reminded of KiwiSaver promise

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre has reminded the government of its promise to alter KiwiSaver regulations to allow farmers to invest in property off-farm.He says it’s unfair that some New Zealanders can use their fund to get ahead while farmers are unable to do the same thing.

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44:24

Full Show | May 2

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this week’s show:News Wrap | Senior reporter Richard Rennie asked senior NZ scientists whether we could benefit from the exodus of talent from the United States following Donald Trump’s cuts to science funding. The answer? Probably not.Market Insights | AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner tells Bryan that the high prices being paid for stock at the yards this year may be here to stay. She says it’s a welcome boost and will offset the big input cost hikes farmers have faced in recent years.Feature |

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22:23

Feature | Grass not always greener in contract milking

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Bryan talks with Louise Gibson from The Sharefarming Consultants about their new survey on contract milking that reveals many are subjected to abuse, stress, sub-par living arrangements and requests to break the law.

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8:49

News Wrap | Scientists will look past NZ, leaders say

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Senior reporter Richard Rennie asked senior NZ scientists whether we could benefit from the exodus of talent from the United States following Donald Trump’s cuts to science funding. The answer? Probably not.

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7:22

Market Insights | Livestock markets in profound shift

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/01

AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner tells Bryan that the high prices being paid for stock at the yards this year may be here to stay. She says it’s a welcome boost and will offset the big input cost hikes farmers have faced in recent years.

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5:05

Feds Focus | Southland experiencing explosion in duck...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick says duck populations are rising but farmers have their hands tied when it comes to dealing with the issue. He says changes need to be made to permitting regulations so crops can be saved from the busy beaks.

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Full Show | April 24

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Bryan talks trade with Farmers Weekly’s trade reporter Nigel Stirling. They cover the new alliance being sought and whether New Zealand will take action against Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on it.AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington joins Bryan to discuss how Australian farmers are faring and what their plans are for meat exports over the next year or so. With parts of the country in drought and others recently flooded, is the era of Aussie market dominance at risk?Federated Farmers vie-president

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15:02

News wrap | Trump’s tariffs spell trade turmoil

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Bryan talks trade with Farmers Weekly’s trade reporter Nigel Stirling. They cover the new alliance being sought and whether New Zealand will take action against Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on it.

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6:36

Market Insights | Australia’s red meat outlook

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/04/23

AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington joins Bryan to discuss how Australian farmers are faring and what their plans are for meat exports over the next year or so. With parts of the country in drought and others recently flooded, is the era of Aussie market dominance at risk?

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12:05

Feds Focus | Freshwater the focus of court case

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Federated Farmers vie-president Colin Hurst updates Bryan on the recent court case where Ngai Tahu is seeking sovereignty over freshwater in the South island. Federated Farmers gave evidence as an interested party and Colin says the case has big implications for farmers.

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Full Show | April 17

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/04/17

This week:Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses a new app that gives farmers a precise pasture measurement by simply taking a short video of a paddock on a smartphone. He reports on the government’s plan to wind up the Green Investment Fund and talks to one of its success stories, Ruminant Biotech. And there’s news on a big farm sale in the Waikato/Coromandel region.Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses a new app that gives farmers a precise pasture measurement by simply taking a short video

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7:16

Feature | Catchment collectives on show in Manawatū

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Bryan visited a Manawatū farm with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard this week to see some of the great work the Manawatū Catchment Collective has underway. Hoggard says he liked what he saw and is working on solutions to the funding shortfall many groups face.

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7:27

News Wrap | Precise pasture measurement at your...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses a new app that gives farmers a precise pasture measurement by simply taking a short video of a paddock on a smartphone. He reports on the government’s plan to wind up the Green Investment Fund and talks to one of its success stories, Ruminant Biotech. And there’s news on a big farm sale in the Waikato/Coromandel region.

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5:48

Feds Focus | Celebrating our strong wool, with govt...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Federated Farmers spokesperson Sandra Faulkner is over the moon at the government’s decision to favour wool products in state buildings. She says it will bring confidence back to an industry that has been lacking it for some time.

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