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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 (Series Final) I Thursday May 1st 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/30

Kiwi scientists make breakthrough in methane-reducing pasture, Fonterra to close Waikato canning facility, and farmers positioned for Indonesian dairy boom. 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! Kiwi scientists make breakthrough in methane-reducing pasture AgResearch scientists have recorded an 11 percent reduction in methane emissions from sheep

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Early Bird I Wednesday April 30th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/29

Legal hurdle slows Fonterra’s multi-billion dollar sell-off, record US beef prices flow through to farmers, and Taupō Hospital accreditation boosts rural healthcare training.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! Legal hurdle slows Fonterra’s multi-billion dollar sell-off Fonterra's plan to divest its consumer products businesses has hit

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Early Bird I Tuesday April 29th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/28

Trade Minister welcomes Saudi delegation to boost export opportunities, dairy conversion interest surges in Canterbury, and new app tackles parasites on sheep farms. 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! Trade Minister welcomes Saudi delegation to boost export opportunities Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed Saudi Arabia's Minister of

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6:48

Early Bird I Monday April 28th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/27

Drought relief payments start today, Southland farmers remain reserved despite strengthening local economy, and social media influences rising cottage cheese demand. 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! Drought relief payments start today Drought assistance payments begin today for farmers, as the effects of the long, dry summer continue to impact

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7:32

Early Bird I Friday April 25th 2025

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2025/04/24

PM secures trade gains for farmers in UK visit, rural lifeline closes as funding uncertainty bites, and historic Oamaru farm recreated in Minecraft to grow ag education. 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! PM secures trade gains for farmers in UK visit Ag exporters stand to benefit from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's three-day visit to the

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6:22

Early Bird I Thursday April 24th 2025

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2025/04/23

Alliance Group tracking back to profit amid capital search, farmers encouraged to plan ahead for winter grazing rules, and former Cantabrian makes world shearing history. 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 Group tracking back to profit amid capital search Alliance Group is on track to return to profitability this financial year while

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7:46

Early Bird I Wednesday April 23rd 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/22

Upgraded trade deal opens doors for Kiwi exporters, drought relief payments roll out to struggling farmers, and strong finish predicted for dairy season despite seasonal dry-off. 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! Upgraded trade deal opens doors for Kiwi exporters An upgraded free trade agreement between New Zealand, Australia and ten Southeast

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6:57

Early Bird I Tuesday April 22nd 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/21

Prime Minister’s UK trip aims to boost export opportunities, back-to back tractor fatalities in Clutha and Taupo, and world-class shearers go for merino record in South Africa. 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’s UK trip aims to boost export opportunities Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the United Kingdom this

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6:52

Early Bird I Friday April 18th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/17

Agriculture sector driving national economic recovery, sheep and beef sector wants assurance on farm plan practicality, and national shearing team gears up for Northern tour. 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! Agriculture sector driving national economic recovery Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has credited the agriculture sector with pulling

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7:03

Early Bird I Thursday April 17th 2025

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2025/04/16

Dairy prices climb despite Trump tariff concerns, the Government cuts back freshwater farm plan requirements, and more than 60 jobs could go at Mount Maunganui fertiliser plant. 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 prices climb despite Trump tariff concerns The latest Global Dairy Trade auction has delivered welcome news for dairy farmers

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6:45

Early Bird I Wednesday April 16th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/15

Farmers on track to meet 2030 methane targets, apple exports lead the charge in growing Vietnamese market, and new awards celebrate Kiwi native forest restoration efforts. 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! Farmers on track to meet 2030 methane target Latest figures show New Zealand farmers are successfully driving down methane emissions without

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8:18

Early Bird I Tuesday April 15th 2025

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2025/04/14

Global Dairy Trade auction expected to reveal early impacts of US trade war, Associate Health Minister hits the road to hear rural health concerns, and critical foot and mouth vote opens this week. 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 Dairy Trade auction expected to reveal early impacts of US trade war This week's Global Dairy Trade auction

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6:32

Early Bird I Monday April 14th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/13

Wood and hemp sectors follow wool’s lead in government procurement push, Kiwi startup tackles methane with wearable cow solution, and Southland deer farmer’s triple win at environmental awards. 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! Wood and hemp sectors follow wool’s lead in government procurement push Local building material

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Early Bird I Friday April 11th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/10

Farmers get certainty with new DairyNZ levy structure, new report highlights forestry conversion concerns, and wool prices slip in latest South Island auction. 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! Farmers get certainty with new DairyNZ levy structure DairyNZ will increase its levy rate to 4.5 cents per kilogram of milksolids from June next year,

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Early Bird I Thursday April 10th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/09

Government backs wool industry with new procurement rules, new study shows volcano threat could cut off 5000 farms, and golden jubilee conference set for Queenstown 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! Government backs wool industry with new procurement rules Government agencies will be required to use woollen fibre products in the

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Early Bird I Wednesday April 9th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/08

Prime Minister warns farm exports at risk in global trade war, Associate Ag Minister dodges questions on ETS forestry conflict, and sheep neglect leads to lifetime animal ban for Manawatū farmer. 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 warns farm exports at risk in global trade war Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has delivered his

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7:15

Early Bird Tuesday I April 8th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/07

Rain delivers short-term reprieve for drought-hit Northland, timber exports dodge US tariffs for now, and four decades of TB control pays off for Molesworth Station. 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! Rain delivers short-term reprieve for drought-hit Northland Heavy rainfall across Northland has been welcomed by farmers despite causing chaos for

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8:43

Monday I April 7th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/06

Record farmgate prices boost red meat sector despite milk supply growth, NIWA data shows critical soil moisture deficits for farmers, and US tariffs put pressure on venison exports. 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! Record farmgate prices boost red meat sector despite milk supply growth Farmers are seeing strong returns across dairy, beef and

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Early Bird I Friday April 4th 2025

Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley ·

2025/04/03

US tariffs create uncertainty for meat and dairy exporters, rain warnings issued across drought-hit regions, and second shear wool hold firm in declining North Island market. 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! US tariffs create uncertainty for meat and dairy exporters Primary sector exporters are carefully evaluating the impact of newly announced

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Early Bird I Thursday April 3rd 2025

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2025/04/02

Skim milk powder leads 1.1% rise in dairy prices, water infrastructure to boost Northland farming productivity, and Kiwi butchers bring home international honours from Paris. 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! Skim milk powder leads 1.1% rise in dairy prices Global dairy prices have continued their modest recovery with the Global Dairy Trade

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