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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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6:26

Feds Focus | Feds encourage flood-hit farmers to ask...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/10/10

Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick gives Bryan an update on the situation down south after last week’s big floods.Jason says many farmers are struggling to manage stock after what has been a very grim winter. He says it’s important for farmers to get off farm, talk to people they trust and only worry about the things they can control.

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17:48

Partner Episode | Make it count and control the...

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/10/08

Farm budgets are tight but there are still levers to pull to ensure a profitable season. Bryan chats with Ballance regional sales manager Courtney Nimmo and vet Nikki Smith about how to identify the actions that will prime the farm for success.

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24:51

Full Show | 4 October

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2024/10/03

Economist Cameron Bagrie says farmers might be disappointed when the dust settles on the banking inquiry. He says farms are inherently more risky and interest rates reflect that risk. But he told Bryan that we’re going to need a complete mindset shift to move our economy forward and achieve our goals of productivity gains and higher export returns.Federated Farmers also joins the studio to discuss ongoing rural banking challenges. The farming advocacy group says many of its members have reported

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15:16

Why NZ’s economy needs a shift in mindset

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/10/02

Economist Cameron Bagrie says farmers might be disappointed when the dust settles on the banking inquiry.He says farms are inherently more risky and interest rates reflect that risk. But he told Bryan that we’re going to need a complete mindset shift to move our economy forward and achieve our goals of productivity gains and higher export returns.

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8:58

Feds Focus | Feds target interest rates relief

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/10/02

Federated Farmers says many of its members have reported their banks aren’t giving them the credit options that would minimise interest payments, with many having to use their overdrafts to fund capital works.Feds banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre says this issue is included in their submission to the banking inquiry, along with other questions the organisation has.

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26:12

Full Show | 27 September

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2024/09/27

Gallagher’s GM for NZ and Chile says technology companies must work together to provide the tools farmers need to improve their systems and provide traceability and sustainability data. Darrell Jones says data in isolation is no good to anyone and interoperability is the name of the game.Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick hit the wall a few years ago as the pressures of farming built up. He tells Bryan this Mental Health Awareness Week, he’s urging people to talk more, share the

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14:05

Feature | A data-driven approach to farming

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Gallagher’s GM for NZ and Chile says technology companies must work together to provide the tools farmers need to improve their systems and provide traceability and sustainability data.Darrell Jones says data in isolation is no good to anyone and interoperability is the name of the game.

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5:45

News Wrap | Fonterra brings the spring flush

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2024/09/26

Reporter Hugh Stringleman joins Bryan to discuss Fonterra’s bumper annual result. It posted a $1.128 billion profit after tax, announced a 55 cent per share dividend and lifted its forecast milk price for the 2024-2025 season by 50 cents to a new midpoint range of $9/kg MS.

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6:55

Feds Focus | Mental wellbeing is built on communication

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick hit the wall a few years ago as the pressures of farming built up. He tells Bryan that this Mental Health Awareness Week, he’s urging people to talk more, share the burdens they have and seek help when they need it.Suffering from depression or stress, or know someone who is? Where to get help:Rural Support Trust: 0800 RURAL HELPDepression Helpline: 0800 111 757Lifeline: 0800 543 354Need To Talk? Call or text 1737Samaritans: 0800 726 666Youthline:

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31:07

Full Show | 20 September

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2024/09/20

Sheep farmers are doing it tough right now, with farmgate returns dropping back after a few good years and input costs rising. Add to that the march of pine trees across the land, and there’s talk of an existential crisis. Bryan asked AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad to give him the lay of the land and asked her what the sector needed to do to find prosperity again.Federated Farmers is calling on the government to tell councils to pause work on freshwater reforms. Otago Feds member Luke Kane says

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20:11

Feature | Sheep outlook: the future of our flock

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2024/09/19

Sheep farmers are doing it tough right now, with farmgate returns dropping back after a few good years and input costs rising. Add to that the march of pine trees across the land, and there’s talk of an existential crisis.Bryan asked AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad to give him the lay of the land and asked her what the sector needed to do to find prosperity again.

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6:42

News Wrap | Selling lamb to a new generation of Brits

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2024/09/19

Reporter Neal Wallace checks in from London, where he’s spent time with the Alliance Group’s UK team. They’ve hired a chef to come up with new recipes for those consumers who don’t want the traditional lamb roast and learns that a football stadium is a key part of the strategy.

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4:42

Feds Focus | Government asked to rein in councils

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/19

Federated Farmers is calling on the government to tell councils to pause work on freshwater reforms. Otago Feds member Luke Kane says with signals pointing to changes in water regulations, it makes sense for regional councils to hit the brakes.

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34:43

Full Show | 13 September

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/13

AGMARDT and KPMG have released a report that offers a new way of organising our advocacy networks. Common Ground assesses the positives and negatives of the advocacy groups we have now and sets out a strategy that could improve the collaboration and messaging emanating from the farming world. AGMARDT general manager Lee-Ann Marsh joins Bryan to discuss the report.Federated Farmers turns 125 this year and president Wayne Langford joins the studio to reflect on the past century and a bit. Following a

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17:43

Feature | A new strategy for advocacy

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/12

AGMARDT and KPMG have released a report that offers a new way of organising our advocacy networks.Common Ground assesses the positives and negatives of the advocacy groups we have now and sets out a strategy that could improve the collaboration and messaging emanating from the farming world.AGMARDT general manager Lee-Ann Marsh joins Bryan to discuss the report.

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8:10

News Wrap | Methane busting in the Netherlands

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/12

Senior reporter Neal Wallace checks in from Amsterdam and tells Bryan about his visits to Wageningen University and to a Dutch dairy farm.He says the methane research going on there is promising and NZ farmers should be aware that emissions efficiencies are improving in the EU and other key food producing countries.

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9:16

Feds Focus | Speaking up for farmers since 1899

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/12

Federated Farmers turns 125 this year and president Wayne Langford joins Bryan to reflect on the past century and a bit. Following a recent restructure Wayne says Feds is ready for its next challenge as it works to ensure farmer voices are heard.

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26:01

Full Show | 6 September

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2024/09/06

Silver Fern Farms has partnered with Wellington-based Lynker Analytics to form a new company, Prism Earth, to help farmers better understand and capitalise on their natural vegetation and biodiversity.Managing director of Prism Earth, Matt Lythe, tells Bryan the company will help primary producers face up to critical challenges such as developing diversified revenue streams, adjusting to changing climatic conditions, meeting emissions targets and responding to changing buyer behaviour.A survey by

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12:55

Feature | New tech to map farms and aid decision-making

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/05

Silver Fern Farms has partnered with Wellington-based Lynker Analytics to form a new company, Prism Earth, to help farmers better understand and capitalise on their natural vegetation and biodiversity.Managing director of Prism Earth, Matt Lythe, tells Bryan the company will help primary producers face up to critical challenges such as developing diversified revenue streams, adjusting to changing climatic conditions, meeting emissions targets and responding to changing buyer behaviour.

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6:09

News Wrap | Meeting the market in the US and EU

Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/05

Roving reporter Neal Wallace calls in from Brussels to update Bryan on the first week of his Meeting the Market tour. He’s been in the United States where some of our biggest customers are, including Mars and McDonald’s.Neal says they love NZ food but there are a couple of things we need to improve if we’re to remain as a supplier of first-choice.

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