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MPI brings several people to justice for harming or neglecting smaller animals.
14/03/2025

MPI brings several people to justice for harming or neglecting smaller animals.

Do you think improved access to genetic technologies would have a positive effect on New Zealand’s food and fibre sector...
14/03/2025

Do you think improved access to genetic technologies would have a positive effect on New Zealand’s food and fibre sector?

Each week we survey Farmers Weekly NZ readers on a key topic.

Predicted record crop expected to result in 200 million trays being sent to more than 50 markets around the world.
14/03/2025

Predicted record crop expected to result in 200 million trays being sent to more than 50 markets around the world.

It’s the consequences for the global economy that New Zealand should be worried about and the depressing effect on the c...
13/03/2025

It’s the consequences for the global economy that New Zealand should be worried about and the depressing effect on the country’s export demand, economist warns.

It's the consequences for the global economy that New Zealand should be worried about and the depressing effect on the country's export demand,...

Situation increasingly grim in drought-hit areas across much of the North Island and parts of the South, farmers say.
13/03/2025

Situation increasingly grim in drought-hit areas across much of the North Island and parts of the South, farmers say.

As red kiwifruit finds favour with consumers, researchers are tackling any issues the variety still presents.
13/03/2025

As red kiwifruit finds favour with consumers, researchers are tackling any issues the variety still presents.

Proposal exploits the umami potential of mechanically deboned meat.
13/03/2025

Proposal exploits the umami potential of mechanically deboned meat.

Richard McIntyre joins the Farmers Weekly Podcast to debate whether “woke” is a useful term to use when trying to discus...
13/03/2025

Richard McIntyre joins the Farmers Weekly Podcast to debate whether “woke” is a useful term to use when trying to discuss complex issues.

Good product prices and lower interest rates are spurring new activity.
13/03/2025

Good product prices and lower interest rates are spurring new activity.

Feilding and surrounds flock to three-day event expected to draw 25,000.
13/03/2025

Feilding and surrounds flock to three-day event expected to draw 25,000.

Company returns to profitability after turning around last year’s loss.
13/03/2025

Company returns to profitability after turning around last year’s loss.

New initiative helps Southland hunters put much-needed protein in front of hungry families.
13/03/2025

New initiative helps Southland hunters put much-needed protein in front of hungry families.

AgResearch commercial arm recognised with supreme award at Science New Zealand event.
13/03/2025

AgResearch commercial arm recognised with supreme award at Science New Zealand event.

View the results and some commentary from the March 7 poll on whether farmers were confident that 2025 would be a profit...
13/03/2025

View the results and some commentary from the March 7 poll on whether farmers were confident that 2025 would be a profitable year.

Shareholder capital rules add a full percentage point to ag interest rates.
13/03/2025

Shareholder capital rules add a full percentage point to ag interest rates.

There are still constraining factors, but the predicted beef shortage in the United States bodes well for Kiwi exporters...
12/03/2025

There are still constraining factors, but the predicted beef shortage in the United States bodes well for Kiwi exporters.

Any withdrawal from the climate agreement would be short-lived, but the reputational damage would endure, writes Kate Ac...
12/03/2025

Any withdrawal from the climate agreement would be short-lived, but the reputational damage would endure, writes Kate Acland.

Any withdrawal from the climate agreement would be short-lived, but the reputational damage would endure.

Ella Martin is the first woman to win the competition in its almost 40-year history.
12/03/2025

Ella Martin is the first woman to win the competition in its almost 40-year history.

Ella Martin is the first woman to win the competition in it's almost 40-year history.

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Things are looking up for sheep and beef farmers, the B+LNZ midseason update is forecasting a strong return to profitability for the sector. Bryan talks to chair Kate Acland and Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay about the year ahead for meat exporters. Listen to the full show: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

Senior reporter Neal Wallace reports on a new auction system for strong wool that is modelled on the Global Dairy Trade system. And New Zealand Meat Board CEO Nick Beeby joins the show to lift the lid on managing the quotas for red meat exports. AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner also previews the beef weaner fairs and calf sales that are getting underway. Then, Federated Farmers vice-president Colin Hurst unpacks the new funding announced for the QEII Trust, which was facing the prospect of being unable to register new landholdings. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

Fonterra’s head of sustainability Charlotte Rutherford joins the show to talk about the new incentives the co-op has added to its Co-operative Difference programme that would see farmers rewarded for reducing their emissions. Senior reporter Richard Rennie is in Brisbane at the evokeAg conference. He says the food industry is being warned that weight loss drugs like Ozempic could substantially reshape eating habits with major consequences and AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie gives an update on the happenings at the saleyards around the country. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford also talks us through their latest rural confidence survey, which saw a big improvement. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner joins the In Focus podcast to discuss what went down last week at the saleyards. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/4b47Phb

February 15 marks National Lamb Day, so this week Bryan talks with Ag Proud co-ordinator Jon Pemberton about what’s in store for the big day, and why celebrating the first shipment of meat from NZ is a big deal. Senior reporter Neal Wallace talks us through the beef with banks. And, AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner joins the show to discuss the week that was down at the saleyards. Federated Farmers Local Government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner joins the show to outline their seven point plan to reform local government. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

This week Bryan Gibson talks with senior AgriHQ analyst Mel Croad about what the year has in store for red meat markets. The year has started off positively with farmgate returns for lamb and beef both well above last year. But as always the weather, geopolitics and a pending trade war are all things to keep an eye on. He also chats with Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Toby Williams, who says the government’s latest emissions reduction target signs us up for another 10 years of tree planting, with sheep and beef country still at risk as we endeavour to balance the carbon budget. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

Consistency grows confidence for sharefarmers | On Farm Story
Consistency grows confidence for sharefarmers | On Farm Story

Hinuera Valley sharefarmers Mike and Donna O'Connor manage a farm that offers a challenging variety of land types with the grazing, milking and bush country all in tune with the contour and land beneath, and reflecting sensitivity to each area’s environmental limitations. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3E9KMFy Read more here: https://bit.ly/40uWkdJ This episode was made possible with support from Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

This week Bryan talks with Professor Jon Hickford of Lincoln University about the government’s science reforms. Federated Farmers vice-president Colin Hurst tells the podcast that the QEII Trust, which will run out of money this year, needs to be properly funded. Senior reporter Richard Rennie gives an update on the Zespri kiwifruit shipment that was lost after mice were discovered in the hold. He also outlines what landowners should know about new maps being released for high-value soils. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

This week Bryan talks with Liz Shackleton from Animal and Plant Health NZ. She discusses the review of our approval system for pesticides, herbicides and other tools farmers need to face the diseases and pests that are becoming more prevalent here. Wayne Langford of Federated Farmers joins the podcast to talk about the year ahead. Wayne is looking to help grow membership and consolidate the Feds mandate to advocate on the behalf of the rural sector. Senior reporter Richard Rennie outlines some of the stories he’s been working on this week, including a lack of funding for the QEII National Trust. We also get an update on the liquidation of Whanganui’s Waimarie Meats. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

This week Bryan talks with AgResearch scientist Dr Alec Mackay about his new study into pasture productivity. Mackay says not only is productivity falling, but gains that were forecast to be made because of the warming climate aren’t evident. Sandra Faulkner of Federated Farmers joins the podcast, urging farmers to put their hand up for councils because representation is the key to getting good outcomes for rural communities. Senior reporter Richard Rennie outlines some of the stories he’s been working on this week. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

To kick off 2025, Bryan gets into a deep discussion with senior reporter Richard Rennie on the state of New Zealand’s science system. It is undergoing a review and some scientists worry recent job losses and funding cuts might be the new normal. Toby Williams of Federated Farmers is back on the show to respond to allegations of animal mistreatment made by activist group PETA. The group released footage of shearing that shows some worrying behaviour. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

For the final episode of 2024 Bryan chats with senior reporters Neal Wallace and Richard Rennie about the big news stories of the year. Both reporters travelled overseas during the year to find out more about farming practices and customer and consumer preferences. Back home there was plenty of big news in the food and fibre sector. Toby Williams of Federated Farmers has an update on the wool industry. Toby decided not to sell his clip at auction this year but reports that he got about the same price for it as he would have anyway. He’s got some concerns about how the supply chain is structured. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3RSYsI6

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