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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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8:30

Feds Focus | Answers sought on continued afforestation

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Federated Farmers Southland’s Dean Rabbidge tells Bryan that whole-farm forestry conversions are still occurring down south and he wants some answers from the government.The Prime Minister told farmers in Gore last year the practice would end, but Dean says there appears to be a loophole.

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34:13

Full Show | 14 March

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/14

In this week’s show:Senior reporter Richard Rennie talks us through the changes to the Public Works Act, which will give more compensation to the owners of land taken by the government for infrastructure projects, but also reduces the avenues available to challenge the decision.AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad joins the show to look at the high lamb prices. She unpacks the reasons for the lift, whether it's sustainable and has some advice for sheep farmers as the year progresses.AgriZero chief

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10:48

Feature | AgriZero seeks solutions to market demands

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/13

AgriZero chief executive Wayne McNee talks to Bryan at the Wānaka Show about their new investments in emissions reduction technologies. He also gives his thoughts on the backlash AgriZero faces from some quarters by those questioning the need to invest in greenhouse gas reduction.

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7:41

News Wrap | Public Works Act gets a makeover

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Senior reporter Richard Rennie talks us through the changes to the Public Works Act, which will give more compensation to the owners of land taken by the government for infrastructure projects, but also reduces the avenues available to challenge the decision.

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9:15

Market Insight | Lamb looking good for the long-term

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/13

AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad joins the show to look at the high lamb prices. She unpacks the reasons for the lift, whether it's sustainable and has some advice for sheep farmers as the year progresses.

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5:40

Feds Focus | Southland Feds has a message for duck...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick tells Bryan why he’s asking hunters to buy their licences from outside the region this duck shooting season.

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38:06

Full Episode | 7 March

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/07

In this week’s show:Senior reporter Richard Rennie reports on his recent trip to Tairāwhiti, where he caught up with some of the forestry companies working to ensure the next storm that hits the region doesn’t cause the same damage as Cyclone Gabrielle.Things are looking up for sheep and beef farmers, the B+LNZ midseason update is forecasting a strong return to profitability for the sector. Bryan talks to chair Kate Acland and Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay about the year ahead for meat

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8:18

Feature | Things are looking up for sheep and beef...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Things are looking up for sheep and beef farmers, the B+LNZ midseason update is forecasting a strong return to profitability for the sector. Bryan talks to chair Kate Acland, who shares insights on market dynamics, challenges posed by tariffs, and the impact of input costs on farmers' profitability.They also discuss the future of sheep farming, regulatory concerns, and the importance of farmer confidence in the sector.

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12:53

Feature | McClay on reducing regulatory burdens,...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay joins the show to discuss the positive trends in profitability for sheep and beef farms in New Zealand after years of struggle. He emphasises the importance of reducing regulatory burdens and ensuring market access through trade agreements.McClay also addresses the uncertainties in global trade and their potential impacts on NZ's agricultural exports.

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5:27

News Wrap | Stakeholders collaborate in cyclone...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Senior reporter Richard Rennie reports on his recent trip to Tairāwhiti, where he caught up with some of the forestry companies working to ensure the next storm that hits the region doesn’t cause the same damage as Cyclone Gabrielle.

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10:59

Feds Focus | Unpacking the complexities of rural...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/03/06

This week, Bryan chats with Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre, who delves into the complexities of rural banking practices in New Zealand, discussing the implications of banks' decisions on local businesses. They explore the balance between environmental responsibility and the need for financial institutions to support local economies. They also debate whether “woke” is a useful term to use when trying to discuss complex issues.

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36:29

Full Show | 28 February

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/28

In this week’s show:Senior reporter Neal Wallace reports on a new auction system for strong wool that is modelled on the Global Dairy Trade system. He tells Bryan its backers say it will provide a better way to trade fibre and should lead to more value being created for farmers.The New Zealand Meat Board flies under the radar a little bit but it does one of the most significant jobs in the food and fibre sector – managing the quotas for red meat exports. Chief executive Nick Beeby joins the show to

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7:28

News Wrap | NZ wool trading goes global

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Senior reporter Neal Wallace reports on a new auction system for strong wool that is modelled on the Global Dairy Trade system. Its backers say it will provide a better way to trade fibre and should lead to more value being created for farmers.

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15:39

Feature | Meat Board says export quotas looking good

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/27

The New Zealand Meat Board flies under the radar a little bit but it does one of the most significant jobs in the food and fibre sector – managing the quotas for red meat exports. Chief executive Nick Beeby joins Bryan to lift the lid on the process.

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5:40

Feds Focus | QEII funding celebrated

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Federated Farmers vice-president Colin Hurst joins the show to talk about the new funding announced for the QEII Trust, which was facing the prospect of being unable to register new landholdings. The funding boost is great news for farmers and for conservation efforts, says Colin.

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7:17

Market Insight | Beef weaner fairs kick off

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/27

AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner previews the beef weaner fairs and calf sales that are getting under way. She says everything is pointing to a bumper set of sales and there should be great returns for vendors.

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30:33

Full Show | 21 February

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/21

In this week’s show:Fonterra’s head of sustainability Charlotte Rutherford joins the show to talk about the new incentives the co-op has added to its Co-operative Difference programme that would see farmers rewarded for reducing their emissions. Two of the three incentives are funded by big Fonterra customers Mars and Nestlè.Senior reporter Richard Rennie is in Brisbane at the evokeAg conference. He says the food industry is being warned that weight loss drugs like Ozempic could substantially

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11:09

Feature | Fonterra dangles carrot on climate work

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Fonterra’s head of sustainability Charlotte Rutherford joins the show to talk about the new incentives the co-op has added to its Co-operative Difference programme that would see farmers rewarded for reducing their emissions. Two of the three incentives are funded by big Fonterra customers Mars and Nestlè.

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8:02

News Wrap | How diet trends could reshape eating habits

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Senior reporter Richard Rennie is in Brisbane at the evokeAg conference. He tells Bryan that the food industry is being warned that weight loss drugs like Ozempic could substantially reshape eating habits with major consequences.

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5:22

Market Insight | Dry North Island sees lambs go south

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2025/02/20

AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie updates Bryan on the happenings at the saleyards around the country.Dry weather is having an impact in some regions with stock moving from west to east in the North Island. Ewe fairs continue around NZ and prices have dropped back a bit after a strong start.

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