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Ag in Conversation

Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander

Emily and Myfanwy, two friends and agri-optimists from Otago, NZ, sit down weekly to digest the hottest topics in the world of ag. Aiming to bring a deeper level of discussion and understanding to the issues and opportunities faced by agriculture and rural communities both in NZ and around the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:18

Rural Banking Inquiry

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/11/07

041 | The rural banking inquiry, we have all heard about it but were we really aware of how necessary it was! We certainly weren't form Reserve bank policy settings to the actual banks themselves and even as farmers how we handle the situation. And overhaul is well called for. Thanks to the team at NZAB (not sponsored, just really liked their info) for putting together such thorough, informative information on this and providing a voice for the sector at the beehive! Big thanks to our partners Cinta

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53:42

Rural Leadership with Dr Ellen Joan Ford

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/10/31

040 | This week we are joined by guest co-host Dr Ellen Joan Ford, a leadership expert. Dr Ellen was recently invovled as a co-researcher in the Rural Leadership report devloped in partnership by the Food and Fibre CoVE and Rural Leaders. The report is available here.We also touched on Ellen's own research and her leadership framework - belogning, automony, purpose and how that applies to the food and fibre sector, and also her latest passion project #workschoolhours, which is really all about

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37:34

Canadian DC, Hybrid Utes and Arable boost

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/10/24

039 | A fully electric ute is about to hit the NZ market - with a petrol generator to provide range, its electric its a hybrid, listen along to find out more. We have also celebrated the winners at the Beef and Lamb NZ awards and the woos of the arable farmers coming into their season. This week we explore the Canadian dairy market, it's not currently somewhere we export a great deal of products to and for good reason. But their industry is signficantly different to ours, listen along and find out

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46:34

What's it got to do with the price of milk?

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/10/17

038 | This week Emily dove into the differences in milk on our supermarket shelves, aside from price why do prices vary so greatly? Does it make a difference nutrtionally and importantly are the farmers earning more from some of your purchases than others?In the news we touch on a new tech device out of the University of Canterbury - LuMoo that supports early detection of Johne's disease (their give-a-little page to support them on their trip to Paris is here) Zespri's push to secure year round

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48:34

Adverse Events hitting globally, how will insurance...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/10/10

037 | With all the extreme weather events both here in NZ and around the globe, it seemed obvious that we should dig into the wide reaching impacts of these types of events. We dig into the impacts of climate change on the insurability of our farms and assets. It's a scary thought but one that is forseeable in the not to distant future. Make sure you take a look at our new website (we are very excited and proud) - aginconversation.com and whilst you're there nab a ticket to our upcoming webinar on

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34:24

American Farm Bill, Smithfield and the UAE

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/10/03

026 | We are back to normal programming, bringing you global ag conversations to your ears. This week we dig into the Amercian Farm Bill, just what is it and why can't they agree on it. Is it going to impact us in NZ?In the news we cover the new free trade agreement with the UAE, the closing of Alliance's plant in Timaru - Smithfield and the new approach to planting natives - via drones. Finally, get in behind the Ballance Environmental Awards! Entries are open now!Big thanks to our partners Cinta

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53:08

Rural Women's Mental Health - Kate Steadman

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/09/26

035 | Week 4 of our Rural Women's Mental Health Series - we are joined by Kate Steadman, a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Fielding. She is the owner of Second Nature Psychology where she specialises in rural mental health, offering psychological assessment and therapy for individuals and couples.To learn more about Kate and her life changing work, check herwebisteout, or find her on Instagram or Facebook - Second Nature Psychology.Our Rural Women's Mental Health Series shines a spotlight

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44:29

Rural Women's Mental Health - Annabelle Matson

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/09/19

034 | Week 3 of our Rural Women's Mental Health Series - we are joined by Annabelle Matson, a Christchurch based Coach who talks us through strategies and practical tools to keep well and thrive in our daily lives.To learn more about Annabelle and her life changing work, check her webiste out, or find her on instagram or Facebook or jump into her podcast.Our Rural Women's Mental Health Series shines a spotlight on an important and often overlooked topic - rural women’s mental health. We delve into

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45:06

Rural Women's Mental Health - Tyler Langford

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/09/12

033 | Week 2, a partners persecptive. Tyler Langford joins us to talk us through her family's journey through depression.Our Rural Women's Mental Health Series shines a spotlight on an important and often overlooked topic - rural women’s mental health. We delve into the unique challenges rural women face and explore how mental wellness plays a crucial role in their everyday lives.From the struggles of moving to the country and adjusting to life away from familiar surroundings, to balancing careers,

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54:52

Rural Women's Mental Health - Deanne Parkes

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/09/05

032 | This week we kick of our Rural Women's Mental Health Series, we’re shining a spotlight on an important and often overlooked topic - rural women’s mental health. We delve into the unique challenges rural women face and explore how mental wellness plays a crucial role in their everyday lives.From the struggles of moving to the country and adjusting to life away from familiar surroundings, to balancing careers, raising children, and starting businesses in rural settings - these experiences are

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34:28

What the #$%^ is genAI?

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2024/08/29

031 | We take a political theme to the news this week, covering ACT's suggestion to sell of PAMU/Landcorp's assets, look at the latest rates bill increases felt across the country and also the fast track bill and its latest changes. We then dive into Generative AI - What is it? How will it change our lives? and How is it going to contribute to doubling our exports? We're sure you all have lots of questions (just like us) on this, a conversation to be continued!Finally, jump in and join the Beef and

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32:25

India FTA what needs to happen to make this a reality?

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/08/22

030 | Inspired by last weeks news item, Myfanwy leads us on a deep dive into the potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, why this needs to be mutally beneficial and stand the test of time. In the news this week we look at a new business Landify who is changing the way people can get into and exit from farming, Clarkson's Farm and their push to support mental health and finally, how protecting the Welsh family farm is protecting their language.Finally - Of the West Podcast - get it in your

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32:30

NZ's food security

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/08/15

029 | Does NZ have a secure food supply? We dig into what's happening out there between rising food prices, fragile and volatile supply chains and the way our food production is geared for exporting. In the news we talk about Bostocks selling to Inghams, the US propping up red meat exports and discussions about a Free Trade Agreement with India.Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights for supporting us, and this episode. To get in touch with George regarding the spring omnibus survey, flick him an

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38:49

The rural urban divide with Philippa Cameron

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/08/08

028 | We are joined by Philippa Cameron from Whats for Smoko (her amazing instagram page), she is also a multiple, best selling author and amazing wife and mother hailing from Otematata. Pip joins us for a chat about the myth or truth of the rural urban divide, we debunk it based on some research completed in 2023 by Massey University as part of the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge -

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38:57

Ag at the Olympics

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/08/01

027 | The Olympics are on and like most of the country we are fixated on all things sporting and Olympics. Alongside becoming armchair experts in every sport we have never heard of, we've done a deep dive into how agriculture is featured at the games and news flash - its through everyone attendings belly's! They are going to serve up 13 million meals over the month of Olympics and Paralympics and Paris 2024 have stated they are going to slash the carbon footprint of these meals by half.In the news

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33:02

Future of milk, UK farm income down by 1 billion and...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/07/25

026 | Myfanwy took us deep into the world of dairy farming this week - inspired perhaps by the early calves arriving at her place. We talk immigration policy, UK farm income and the impact of Tik Tok bans in the US on meat and diary consumption. Before discussing precision fermentation - what it is, what it could be used for and the impact it might have on the NZ dairy industry. To learn more about precision fermentation check out Anny Benny on LinkedIn.We wrap up by talking about Loshni Manikam,

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37:56

Leadership in Ag

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/07/18

025 | It's an exciting week at Ag in Conversation HQ, not only did we record this episode in person! Only our second ever! We are also welcoming our first partner to the podcast! Cinta Insights, an award-winning full-research, market research & insights agency providing high quality services to our clients for the past 20 years.We encourage every listener to join their community - https://www.cinta.co.nz/join-our-community to participate in their research and support the future of the agri

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42:24

Electrifying Farming

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/07/11

024 | Before we dove deep into the world of electrification and solar on farms we touched on Denmark's latest annoucement - the first country in the world to tax agri emissions but its not law yet! - will they make it further than anyone else? The UK have had a change in govt, what does it mean for ag and trade? and finally maze maze the amazing maize, well not quite so quickly! there are huge supply chain issues cause all sorts of problems for those growing maize for grain in the North Island. This

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29:20

Not that Gene!

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/07/04

023 | The FOMO is real! UK Groundswell have brought music concert vibes to farming with their latest "conference" (not sure you can call it that) bringing together farmers, foodies and everyone in between to talk about regenerative agriculture - this one is on the bucket list for sure! We also discuss the NZ rural banking inquiry and AgriZERO's work in reducing methane emissions via practical tools for farmers. This week we debate Gene Editing, and the fact that NZ has been silent on the topic for

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30:32

Political Pingpong

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/06/27

022 | This week we were joined by Hon Jo Luxton, Labour's spokesperson for agriculture to discuss how we can get more enduring change in government despite the changing parties every 3,6,9 yrs. We also touched on Alliance's woolshed meetings, a big win for NZ's poultry farmers in reducing their antibiotic usage and Waitrose supermarkets in the UK willing to pau for sustainability. Finally Future Farmers have removed the age cap - anyone can you - sign up here -

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