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Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley

Proud Country Network

Are you short on time to digest all of of New Zealand"s rural news? Well we are about to change your life! Hosted by award-winning newsreader, Richard Baddiley, Early Bird is the short rural news bulletin podcast curated just for you. Delivered at 5am from Monday-Friday covering the top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand so you have better chat beyond the weather. Have a press release you"d like shared on the show? Email richard@countrywidemedia.co.nz

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All Episodes

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Early Bird I Wednesday February 5th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/02/04

Primary sector challenges AgResearch funding cuts, Beef genetics forum promises cutting-edge insights, and New Zealand Young Farmers Chief Executive to step down after July’s Grand Final. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Primary sector challenges AgResearch funding cuts Farmers and ag leaders have raised urgent concerns about significant

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Early Bird I Tuesday February 4th 2025

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2025/02/03

Forestry sector drops ETS legal challenge, Federated Farmers push for doubled QEII Trust funding, and Franklin farmer claims Northern Young Farmer of The Year crown. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Forestry sector drops ETS legal challenge Forestry Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the forestry sector’s decision to withdraw legal action

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7:40

Early Bird I Monday February 3rd 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/02/02

Leadership change at Westland Milk as dairy giant eyes expansion, Resources Minister takes aim at banks’ green lending restrictions and farmers face variable conditionals as La Niña lingers. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Leadership change at Westland Milk as dairy giant eyes expansion Westland Milk Products has appointed

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Early Bird I Friday January 31st 2025

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2025/01/30

U.S becomes our second-largest export market, Kāinga Ora revises carpet supply plans, and selection battle begins for world shearing glory. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! U.S becomes our second-largest export market New Zealand's exports to the United States hit $9 billion last year, making it the country's second-largest export market, with

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7:24

Early Bird I Thursday January 30th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/29

Global markets drive Fonterra’s power switch, strong wool prices rise as farmers eye no-wool future, and record female entries in Young Farmer finals. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Global markets drive Fonterra’s power switch Fonterra is accelerating its transition from gas to electricity at two North Island processing sites,

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7:53

Early Bird I Wednesday January 29th 2025

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2025/01/28

Alliance plants gain China chilled beef access, aviation sector hit hard by farming downturn and energy costs drive farm innovation push. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Alliance plants gain China chilled beef access Alliance Group has strengthened its position in the Chinese market with two processing plants receiving approval to export

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Early Bird I Tuesday January 28th 2025

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2025/01/27

Fonterra clarifies position on cow feed claims, kiwis back farmers in latest public survey, and deer industry to mark golden anniversary in Queenstown. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Fonterra clarifies position on cow feed claims Fonterra has moved to counter social media misinformation about its use of methane-reducing feed additives, amid

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7:20

Early Bird I Monday January 27th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/26

Synlait forecasts a return to profit, dairy trade tops New Zealand - Australia ministerial talks, and meat production forecast shows sector strain. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Synlait forecasts a return to profit Synlait Milk is positioning itself for a robust financial recovery, with projections indicating a return to profitability in the

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6:56

Early Bird I Friday January 23rd 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/23

Science reforms set to boost rural innovation, LIC reports boost in half year profit, and community champion wins New Zealand Young Farmers award. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Science reforms set to boost rural innovation Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins has announced a major overhaul of New Zealand's science

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6:59

Early Bird I Thursday January 23rd 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/22

Strong GDT auction lifts milk price forecast for farmers, supply squeeze drives wool prices higher, and Julia Jones named new head of Agri-Women’s Development Trust. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Strong GDT auction lifts milk price forecast for farmers Global dairy prices have rebounded with a 1.4% increase at the latest Global Dairy

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Early Bird I Wednesday January 22nd 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/21

Dairy farmers hit production and price sweet spot, Donald Trump steps back from immediate tariff action as he takes office, and early Fall armyworm alert for maize growers. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Dairy farmers hit production and price sweet spot Dairy farmers are set to gain an estimated $4 billion in additional gross income this

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Early Bird I Tuesday January 21st 2025

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2025/01/20

DairyNZ hosts online session on Gene Technology Bill, Government’s plan to plant pine trees on DOC land under fire ahead of submission deadline, and Bay of Plenty shearer falls short in world record attempt. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Our dairy industry leads the push against Canadian market disruption DairyNZ will host an online

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6:56

Early Bird I Monday January 20th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/19

MPI completes first phase of shearing investigation, markets brace for this week’s Global Dairy Trade auction, and Bay of Plenty shearer takes on world record today. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Our dairy industry leads the push against Canadian market disruption The Ministry for Primary Industries has completed the first phase of

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Early Bird I Friday January 17th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/16

Our dairy industry leads the push against Canadian market disruption, award-winning farmer to head Irrigation New Zealand, and New Zealand’s first soil, food and farming festival launches in Canterbury next month. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Our dairy industry leads the push against Canadian market disruption New Zealand's dairy

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Early Bird I Thursday January 16th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/15

UAE trade deal opens new markets for red meat exports, Government rules out mandatory shearing cameras, and final call for Rural Women New Zealand North Island board nominations. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! UAE trade deal opens new markets for red meat exports The elimination of all tariffs on frozen beef and sheepmeat exports to the

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Early Bird I Wednesday January 15th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/14

New Zealand currency drop lifts local commodity prices, students help FENZ map rural fire risks, and Northland progresses toward deer-free wilderness status. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! New Zealand currency drop lifts local commodity prices ASB's latest commodity price index shows gains in New Zealand dollar terms, despite falling US

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Early Bird I Tuesday January 14th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/13

Border security is heightened as Germany battles foot and mouth disease, public consultation opens on Arms Act rewrite, and record crowds pack Gisborne Rodeo. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Border security is heightened as Germany battles foot and mouth disease New Zealand has stepped up border vigilance following Germany's first foot and

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Early Bird I Monday January 13th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/01/12

Prime Minister heads to United Arab Emirates to seal primary sector deal, global dairy prices drop in first 2025 auction, and summer rain fails to ease drought concerns for North Canterbury farmers. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Prime Minister heads to United Arab Emirates to seal primary sector deal Primary sector exporters are set to

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Early Bird I Friday December 20th 2024

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2024/12/19

Government announces multimillion dollar package, more fire restrictions announced across the country, and holiday season puts rural security under the spotlight. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Government announces multimillion dollar package A $20 million government funding boost will support the ongoing fight against high pathogenic avian

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Early Bird I Thursday December 19th 2024

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2024/12/18

Gene Technology Bill clears its first hurdle in parliament, prices dip at the final Global Dairy trade Auction of the year, and Alliance Group signals return to profitability. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather! Gene Technology Bill clears its first hurdle in parliament New Zealand is one step closer to modernizing its approach to gene technology,

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