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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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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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33:58

What on earth are we going to eat?

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/06/20

021 | It's been a busy week in NZ Ag largely due to field days at Mystery Creek last week - a highlight in the annual calendar for many. This saw KPMG lunch their Agribusiness Agenda for 2024, The Govt confirm on their election promise of keeping ag out of the ETS, and the announcement of the Fieldays innovation awardsYoung Innovator - Mark-It (St Peter's Cambridge)Prototype - FleecegrowEarlystage - KiwifibreGrowth and Scale - WoolAidThen we ask the question - with so many components reducing the

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40:10

Sustainability - the missing puzzle piece?

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/06/13

020 | Are we in NZ sure we have the sustainability of our workforce covered? Can we honestly say that we use best practice in staff relationships and with Sharemilkers/Managers and Owners? Do we have the framework to support our farmers to be great in this area? And how do we measure our success or lack there of? Does this have the potential to be the underbelly of NZ Ag that is just waiting to be exposed? Will this cost us our Social Licence to operate? and be the next dirty dairy exposure?Tune in

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35:27

No frills budgets, winning wines, live export bans

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/06/06

019 | In a busy week all round the girls sat down for a well deserved cuppa and dug into the live export ban on sheep in Australia - what, why, who? Alongside this, we provide an overview of National's budget for the coming year, have a look into the results coming out of the Farmers Voice survey and talk about Pegasus Bay Winery, in their own words a small family owned vineyard taking home the best wine in the world! Finally we end with a recommendation for a cold winters night, get one of Danielle

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28:48

Will farming for nature give NZ a big leg up on the...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/05/30

018 | A new study out of the University of Portsmouth has shown that consumers value animal welfare over environmental impact when making purchasing decisions, Ben Purua has been awarded young Maori Dairy Farmer of the year at the Ahuwhenua awards recently, and Fonterra - why what and how - the selling of consumer brands.This week we discuss farming for nature - is this NZ's next big unique selling point, can it put us ahead of the world if we get onboard quickly?Finally - take some time off farm

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54:50

Rural Communities with Steph Borowski

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/05/23

017 | We are joined by the one and only Steph Borowski, maybe the funniest farmers wife on the internet. We traverse all things from homeschooling wild and free farm kids, regen ag, the wellness properties of red meat, to the good, bad and ugly of a modern day rural community. There isn't much that isn't talked about this week. So light the fire (it's that time of year), grab a cuppa and a bikkie (you've earnt a wee treat) and join us for a good ol' yarn. We highly recommend you check out Motherland

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32:03

Scope what Emissions

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/05/16

016 | A major Southland windfarm is to proceed through the new fast tracking consenting process, a survey examining the profitability and carbon footprints in regenerative agriculture, and the continuing decline in farm sales and prices all hit the news desk this week.We delve Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, try to demystify the concept and provide a simple explanation that everyone can understand to reduce fear and empower everyone - rural and urban - to take action, if they so choose - or not but

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34:09

Breaking down productivity and what it actually...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/05/09

015 | Our land and water have done more outstanding research, this time in the meals in school space and how this can connect children to agriculture (here), we jump the ditch and look at the effects of PFA contaminated water has on cattle and finally look at some very cool research out of China where they have grown rice successfully in less time in glasshouses, expanding the required growing conditions and therefore locations. Inspired by the Institute of Directors seasonal magazine, we dig deep

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38:07

Clarkson's back and can NZ Ag handle disrupters?

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/05/02

014 | Every industry needs disrupters but can NZ ag handle new comers throwing the baby out with the bath water and doing things their way? This week we dig into the book Meet you at the Main Divide written by Justine Ross with Geoff Ross owners of Lake Hawea Station. Order the book here or check out the rest of their mahi here.We cover the news of the week - the rain just keeps on pouring and pouring over in the UK resulting in the wettest 12 months and the worst lambing on record; Sam McIvor has

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31:08

No-Show CHCH, how do you keep up in the world of...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/04/25

013 | Exciting news! We have a new podcast segment, each month we will be producing one episode with a guest host. And I know what you might be thinking, but you said you guys weren't doing interviews - well you're right, we are not - our guest host is joining for our usual discussion, adding extra insight, knowledge and humour to the conversations you know and love! This week we are joined by Jo Hay, Wife, Mum, Sheep and Beef Farmer and Director, among many other hats! We stay local this week

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34:16

Bird Flu, train spotting horse and half meat burgers

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/04/18

012 | Bird flu, train spotting horse and half meat burgersThe news this week comes from around the world with the worrying development of Bird Flu being found in Dairy Cattle in the US and two people in Texas with the flu. Flooding in the UK making lambing a nightmare for many and a horse taking a midnight stroll into a train station in Oz!Our deep dive this week is into the world of Harvest B and Australian start-up and their offering of plant based protein to complement meat and be eaten with it

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41:21

We trust you, aussie fert and jaffa farmers

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/04/11

011 | Hot news topics were aplenty this week, we highlight the shipment of Australian fertiliser which landed at Primeport Timaru, the increasing demand for NZ beef in the US and the massive vertical farming operations being developed in Dubai.We then dug into the Our Land and Water Project - Farming for Good including the Food and Farming People’s Panel which was released last week which highlighted this great work.Finally, everyone clear your Wednesday evenings, grab a cuppa and a bikkie, put the

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30:23

Trading halt, Welfare gap, TB Vaccine and what is...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/04/04

Episode 10 | This week we have introduced a new segment, a quick overview of three news articles that have hit the headlines. This week we discussSynlait requesting a trading haltConcerns surrounding the animal welfare gapTB vaccineWe then dig into the economic situation in China, what's behind the property market issues and the weakening consumer behaviour and how this impacts agricultural producers here in NZ. Finally we wrap up with two recommnedationsThe Whole Story Book Club - sign up hereThe

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32:48

Farm without harm, Wool is cool, It's official - it's...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/03/28

009 | We give our "2 cents" on the Farm without Harm campaign to improve and highlight vehicle safety on farm. We then dive into some of the fascinating emerging technologies in the strong wool space - it's almost hard to fathom that wool is actually used in these products!Wool sourceKera Kisses by Karen MurrellShear EdgeIronClad Pan - wool knivesTerra LanaBarron SurfboardsWoolchemyFinally, a drought has been officially declared for a large proportion of the South Island - what does this mean? why

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29:47

Don't mention the rugby, farm recycling dilemma,...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/03/21

008 | This wee we dig into the nitty gritty of the regulated farm plastics recycling requirements and aim to answer your questions, cause we had them to! We also take a look at the winners of the Zanda McDonald Award for 2024 and all that that involves. Finally, nominations are now open for this years Rural Champion. We all know people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the lights on in our industry and community, please nominate them so we can celebrate them, as they deserve.Nominate

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33:20

The Wanaka Show - big ideas, terriers and shopping

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/03/14

007 | We debrief our weekend at the Upper Clutha A&P show, better known as the Wanaka Show. Myfanwy was on an all expenses paid trip as part of her windfall from winning the Otago Daily Times Year of the Farmer competition, as part of this she got up to all sorts of fancy, formal engagements including the pinnacle - judging the terrier race! Emily made the most of the shopping (and saving on shipping!) and being social.In the episode we mention the following small businesses:H & S

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45:53

We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/03/07

006 | It’s International Women’s Day (March 8 2024) and to celebrate the day we have looked into the past, the present and the future of rural women in New Zealand.We dig into the land girls, who kept the lights on and the troops fed in WWII, without recognition until 2011!!!!!!!! Discuss the transition from city life to farm life in the early 60’s with Emily’s Nana - Margaret Gualter.Look into the Agri-Women’s Development Trust and the great work of Lindy Nelson to get that off the ground, the

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37:26

Is the RMA in or out? Water storage and Westgold Butter

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/02/29

005 | Does the RMA confuse you? Us to! Listen along as we try to unpack what is actually happening, why local government is pushing on despite the new National Government saying they are repelling the reforms and what we can do about it. We also discuss Chris Luxon’s new hobby - water storage, why the water is important to everyone, not just farmers, how storage water can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and the huge windfalls for the surrounding communities. And last but not least, NZ

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32:36

Kumara where are you? growing complexity in the rural...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/02/22

004 | It's one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle creating havoc and mayhem everywhere it went, this week the girls dive into where all the kumara has gone and when it will be back on our shelves - spoiler alert fingers crossed very soon! and also the ongoing project - the check-in - to support those who have been and continue to be effected - it is a series of events and courses to support wellbeing. ‘Checking-in’ is run by theAgri-Women’s Development Trust,Rural Women New ZealandandFarmstrongwith

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35:45

Data storage the solution to food security, farming...

Ag in Conversation ·

2024/02/15

003 | This week Myfanwy gives us an update on the developing situation in Europe with the protests, we discuss food security and could cross sector collaboration be a solution to feeding the world? and finally - why is the internet full of homesteading? should we all jump on board?Learn more about the UK Data Centre with Urban FarmWho is Ballerina Farm? @‌ballerinafarm https://ballerinafarm.com/HOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided

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