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RaboTalk – Growing our future

RaboTalk’s Growing our future is all about equipping New Zealand’s farmers and growers with the knowledge to support resilient farming systems for the future. Using insights gathered from Aotearoa and across the world, Rabobank’s team of experts and connections offer up informed opinions and healthy discussion on the future of farming, and how to adapt farm strategies and systems to ensure our farms thrive in a fast-changing world. Disclaimer: This podcast has been prepared by Rabobank New

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29:27

Thinking Outside the Numbers with the Cullens

RaboTalk – Growing our future ·

2024/01/30

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by Adam and Laura Cullen. Adam and Laura own and operate a 220-ha dairy farm in Kaipara, focusing on maintaining profitability while farming regeneratively and responsibly. This episode focuses on using soil health to create financial value, looking for wins outside of the numbers, and how they're changing the game from within their farm gate. Katie, Adam, and Laura discuss leaving the land in a better state for their

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25:48

The Road to Reduction with Wayne McNee

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2024/01/16

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by Wayne McNee. Wayne is the Chief Executive of AgriZero NZ, a partnership between government and private agribusinesses aiming to reduce on farm emissions in a profitable, productive manner. This episode focuses on AgriZero's purpose in this space, and what they are hoping to deliver to the rural sector.Katie and Wayne discuss the road which lead him AgriZero, the ambitions they have for this partnership, and tools they

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29:56

Wrapping up 2023 with Katie Rodwell and Blake Holgate

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2024/01/02

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, Blake Holgate and Katie Rodwell reflect on the highlights and learnings from 2023. 2023 was a year of uncertainty in the rural sector, and this was a common theme running through many of our episodes. Through this uncertainty, some of our guests have provided great insights into looking to the long term, and the value of having a strategy. The growing role of sustainability on farm has been reiterated by all our guests, but topics such as data,

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28:00

Banking Sustainability Risk with Richard Lorraway

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2023/12/19

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Blake Holgate is joined by Richard Lorraway. Richard is the Chief Risk Officer at Rabobank, and has almost 30 years' experience in the banking sector. This episode focuses on risk in banking, and the growing role sustainability is playing in this space.Blake and Richard discuss the how the bank is approaching climate risk, what it is, and how it is likely to impact clients into the future. Richard outlines Rabobank's internal client evaluation

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36:08

Thinking Strategically about Sustainability with...

RaboTalk – Growing our future ·

2023/12/05

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Blake Holgate is joined by Richard Green. Richard sits on the board of multiple New Zealand agribusinesses, and has a wealth of experience in the corporate, rural sector. This episode focuses on the importance of taking a strategic approach to dealing with the changes, challenges & opportunities facing agri-businesses. There are some great takeaways on managing business for all those in the primary sector.Blake and Richard focus on strategic

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25:08

A Focus on the Future with Chelsea Hopkins

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2023/11/21

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by AgFirst Consultant and recent university graduate, Chelsea Hopkins. Chelsea is Manawatu born and bred, currently working as an Agribusiness and Environmental Consultant at one of New Zealand's leading consultancy firms. This episode is a must listen for anyone beginning their career in a rural support role, or for anyone wanting to get their kids more involved in agriculture through school.Katie and Chelsea discuss her

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27:39

Beyond the Farm Gate with James Robertson

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2023/10/31

In this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, Katie Rodwell is joined by James Robertson. James is a Fonterra Trade Strategy Manager for Asia, based in Shanghai. Living in the world's largest dairy consuming region has given him a unique perspective of New Zealand, on an international scale. This episode focuses on James's role navigating sustainability, regulation, culture, and markets. Katie and James discuss his background growing up on a Waikato dairy farm and winning the New Zealand Young

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26:47

Funding Farming Change with Reuben Casey

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2023/10/17

In this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, Katie Rodwell is joined by Reuben Casey. Reuben is the COO of Craigmore Sustainables, a kiwi company working to connect farmers and investors across the agricultural, horticultural, and forestry sectors.This episode focuses on Craigmore's business drivers and focus, and with such a wide scope of sectors it is something that almost every farmer and grower can relate to. Katie and Reuben discuss Reubens background in the corporate, retail world and the

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30:43

Milking for the Future with Rhys Roberts

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2023/10/03

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by Rhys Roberts. As the CEO of Align Group, Rhys keep's himself busy overseeing seven farms, a market garden, a yogurt brand and milk processing facility.This episode focuses on Rhys regenerative farm trials compared to his conventionally run farms, and on using the data that comes out of it. Katie and Rhys discuss the benefits and quirks that come with publishing your farm data online; the difficult nature of adding

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28:56

Developing our Youth with Cheyenne Wilson

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2023/09/19

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Blake Holgate is joined by Cheyenne Wilson. Cheyenne was previously Chair of the Food and Fibre Youth Network, and is an advocate for young people wanting to enter or advance in the rural sector. This episode focuses on the future of New Zealand agriculture, and on the young people who are moving into the sector. Blake and Cheyenne discuss the work she has done in the Food and Fibre Youth Network; the passion and skills she has seen coming

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27:43

Insights from a Young Farmer with Tim Dangen

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2023/09/05

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by Tim Dangen. As the winner of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2022, Tim has spent the last 12 months as an advocate for the rural sector. This episode focuses on how we are giving opportunities to the young leaders in our sector and supporting them to thrive. Katie and Tim discuss Tim's on-farm sustainability journey; key learnings from his time as Young Farmer of the Year; what those within the agricultural sector can

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26:05

Planting the Seed with Restore Native Founder Adam...

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2023/08/22

Before people arrived in New Zealand, 80% of the country was covered in forest, and now it's only 15%. On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by the founder of Restore Native, and winner of the Kaitiakitanga Award at the 2023 Primary Industry NZ Awards, Adam Thompson. Together Katie and Adam explore the benefits of planting natives and being proud of your land. This episode focuses on answering the big questions, including is it important for us to replant our

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37:11

Global Sustainability Insights Series - North America...

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2023/08/08

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, we continue the series examining what is happening on the ground in key food-producing regions. This episode focuses on North America, the world's largest exporter of food. Host Blake Holgate is joined by Vice President of Rural Sustainability for Rabobank North America, Cristian Barcan, to discuss what is being done to improve on-farm sustainability and how sustainability is influencing consumer behaviours.Blake and Cristian discuss the key

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34:25

A Farmer's Perspective: Reducing GHG Emissions...

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2023/07/27

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Blake Holgate is joined by farmer Fraser McGougan. Fraser, chair of DairyNZ's Climate Change Ambassadors, and his wife Katherine own a dairy farm in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and were winners of the Bay of Plenty Farm Environment Awards Supreme Award in 2019.This episode focuses on understanding what is in your control as a farmer when it comes to on-farm emissions, and what levers or actions farmers have at their disposal now to help. Blake and

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35:08

Global Sustainability Insights Series - the...

RaboTalk – Growing our future ·

2023/07/12

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, we continue the series examining what is happening on the ground in key food-producing regions. This episode focuses on the Netherlands, who's farmers and growers produce enough food to be the world's second largest exporter of agricultural products from an area of land roughly the size of Otago. Blake is joined by Jeen Nijboer, Rabobank's Manager of Food & Agri Sustainability for the Netherlands, to discuss the key sustainability issues facing

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36:14

Global Sustainability Insights Series - Australia...

RaboTalk – Growing our future ·

2023/06/27

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Blake Holgate kicks off a series of episodes examining what is happening on the ground in key food-producing regions. We'll be diving into sustainability from a government, industry, and farmer perspective worldwide, offering valuable insights for New Zealand farmers and growers. To start off, we're focusing on Australia with Crawford Taylor, Head of Client Sustainability for Rabobank Australia. Blake and Crawford discuss the key sustainability

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33:08

Fresh Thinking about Freshwater with Kate Scott

RaboTalk – Growing our future ·

2023/06/13

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by Kate Scott, an Executive Director of the surveying and environmental consulting business Landpro.This episode focuses on the freshwater systems vital to our way of life, our environment, and our communities, and how Freshwater Farm Plans (FWFPs) benefit farmers, growers, and waterways. Katie and Kate discuss where we're currently at with FWFPs, what they'll look like, and when they'll need to be done; the importance of

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29:09

A Resilient Mindset with David Todd

RaboTalk – Growing our future ·

2023/05/30

On this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, host Katie Rodwell is joined by David Todd, the man behind Toddy Talks. Toddy is a facilitator for the East Coast Rural Support Trust.This episode focuses on farmer resilience, talking through the issues of isolation and often-stressful nature of agriculture, with severe weather and volatile trading conditions which can put pressure on rural families. Katie and Toddy discuss the meaning of resilience, finding a positive mindset in tough situations,

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29:13

Assuring On-Farm Success with Nick Beeby

RaboTalk – Growing our future ·

2023/05/16

In this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, Blake Holgate is joined by Nick Beeby, Chair of New Zealand Farm Assurance Inc. Nick wears a number of hats, another of which is as the General Manager of Market Development at Beef+Lamb NZ.This episode focuses on farm assurance programmes, and the opportunities to utilise these to add more value to the farming business beyond demonstrating to a global audience that we are operating to the sustainable and ethical standard expected. Blake and Nick

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36:03

Planning for Success with Erica van Reenen

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2023/05/02

In this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, Blake Holgate is joined by Erica van Reenen. Erica is an Agricultural and Environmental Consultant, and Director of AgFirst, as well as the facilitator of Rabobank's new Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Freshwater Workshops.This episode focuses on integrated farm planning, and how to design and implement a plan that will add real value to your farming business. Blake and Erica discuss the changes that farm planning has seen in the last decade, the

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