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Farmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | July 25(00:00:00) Full Show | July 25
(00:01:33) Record returns for red meat exports
(00:09:46) Red meat sector looks to increase value
(00:22:32) Advocating for the dairy sector
(00:31:22) The Final Word
In this episode:Market Insights | Record returns for red meat exports1:34 – AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad reports on record export returns for red meat. She tells Bryan whether those prices will hold up as we head into the new season.Feature | Red meat sector looks to increase value9:46 – Meat Industry Association independent chair Nathan Guy joins the s...2025-07-2533 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Record returns for red meat exportsAgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad reports on record export returns for red meat. She tells Bryan whether those prices will hold up as we head into the new season.2025-07-2409 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | July 18In this episode:News Wrap | Zespri takes on plant variety applicant1:38 – Richard Rennie outlines how Zespri is opposing the registration of a type of fruit that it says is a version of its own SunGold variety. And, he reports that Rabobank and the government have given more funding to keep catchment groups going for a while longer.Market Insights | Winter store markets still red hot6:17 – AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner checks in from Stortford Lodge to chat about the winter store markets. She says sky-high prices for l...2025-07-1833 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Winter store markets still red hotAgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner checks in from Stortford Lodge to chat about the winter store markets. She says sky-high prices for lambs may be levelling off, but in the cattle pens vendors are still getting top money.2025-07-1706 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | June 19In this episode:News Wrap | Real estate market comes back to life1: 38 – Senior reporter Neal Wallace tells Bryan that farm sales are picking up and agents across the country are seeing more interest from buyers looking to farm, rather than plant.Market Insights | Stormy seas hinder Chathams lambs7:19 – AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner joins the show to talk about how farmers are faring on the Chatham Islands. They’ve been battling the weather in an effort to get lambs to market. They’re hoping to cash in on str...2025-06-1933 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Stormy seas hinder Chathams lambsAgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner joins the show to talk about how farmers are faring on the Chatham Islands. They’ve been battling the weather in an effort to get lambs to market. They’re hoping to cash in on strong farmgate prices being enjoyed on the mainland.2025-06-1908 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | June 13In this episode: Market Insights | Dwindling sheep numbers worrying exporters1:36 – AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington reveals some worrying data about our sheep population. Numbers are down and processors are struggling to find stock to export.Feature | Checking out the herd at Fieldays7:15 – Fieldays is underway at Mystery Creek and senior reporter Richard Rennie is there taking in the sights and sounds. In our feature interview he talks with herd-i chief executive Liz Muller about whether farmers are spending this year and how the company is tracking....2025-06-1324 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Dwindling sheep numbers worrying processorsAgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington reveals some worrying data about our sheep population. Numbers are down and processors are struggling to find stock to export.2025-06-1206 min
Farmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | June 6In this episode: News Wrap | Taiwan hungry for NZ dairy products1:34 – Senior reporter Richard Rennie wraps up his trip to Taiwan, a fascinating market that’s hungry for NZ dairy products and has a discerning and high-value consumer base.Market Insights | In-lamb ewes hit the saleyards10:26 – AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie wraps up the early sales for in-lamb ewes. With less breeding stock on the hills there’s fewer buyers but prices are holding for now.Feature | Energy as a new crop option for farms...2025-06-0636 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | In-lamb ewes hit the saleyardsAgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie wraps up the early sales for in-lamb ewes. With less breeding stock on the hills there’s fewer buyers but prices are holding for now.2025-06-0505 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | May 30In this episode:Market Insights | Winter prep underway to set stock numbers1:34 – AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner has all the news from the saleyards. With winter almost here, farmers are getting stock numbers set for the colder months, but Suz reckons prices are holding up for vendors.Feature | Farming needs to build long-term resilience6:59 – The annual KPMG Agribusiness Agenda was launched at E Tipu: The NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North. Bryan sat down with head of consumer/industrial markets agriculture Ian Proudfoot to t...2025-05-3030 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Winter prep underway to set stock numbersAgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner has all the news from the saleyards. With winter almost here, farmers are getting stock numbers set for the colder months, but Suz reckons prices are holding up for vendors.2025-05-2906 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | May 23In this week’s episode:Market Insights | Store markets are holding strong 1:29 – AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad tells Bryan that store markets are holding strong and a lack of available stock is seeing processors offer hefty contracts. Luckily, export returns are holding up and should balance out the high prices here at home.Feature | What to expect at NZ’s food and fibre summit8:29 – Food HQ chief executive Dr Victoria Hatton joins the studio to preview next week’s E Tipu conference in Palmerston North. The conference...2025-05-2329 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Store markets are holding strongAgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad tells Bryan that store markets are holding strong and a lack of available stock is seeing processors offer hefty contracts. Luckily, export returns are holding up and should balance out the high prices here at home.2025-05-2207 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | May 9In this week's show: News Wrap | Farming powers government’s science advice1:43 – Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses the appointment of Dr John Roche as the Prime Minister’s new science advisor. He also reports on how the Australian election may have dashed hopes of the continuation of the live export trade across the Tasman. Market Insights | Rain a big influence in the saleyards11:36 – AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie says recent rain in many regions has had a big impact on the livestock markets, with some stock and buyers una...2025-05-0943 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Rain a big influence in the saleyardsAgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie says recent rain in many regions has had a big impact on the livestock markets, with some stock and buyers unable to get to the yards. The rain has also boosted grass growth in some regions and that’s reflected in buying trends.2025-05-0805 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | May 2In this week’s show:News Wrap | Senior reporter Richard Rennie asked senior NZ scientists whether we could benefit from the exodus of talent from the United States following Donald Trump’s cuts to science funding. The answer? Probably not.Market Insights | AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner tells Bryan that the high prices being paid for stock at the yards this year may be here to stay. She says it’s a welcome boost and will offset the big input cost hikes farmers have faced in recent years.Feature | Louise Gibson from The Sharefarming Consultants joins the studio to talk a...2025-05-0244 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Livestock markets in profound shiftAgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner tells Bryan that the high prices being paid for stock at the yards this year may be here to stay. She says it’s a welcome boost and will offset the big input cost hikes farmers have faced in recent years.2025-05-0107 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | April 24Bryan talks trade with Farmers Weekly’s trade reporter Nigel Stirling. They cover the new alliance being sought and whether New Zealand will take action against Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on it.AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington joins Bryan to discuss how Australian farmers are faring and what their plans are for meat exports over the next year or so. With parts of the country in drought and others recently flooded, is the era of Aussie market dominance at risk?Federated Farmers vie-president Colin Hurst updates Bryan on the recent court case where Ngai Tahu is se...2025-04-2435 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insights | Australia’s red meat outlookAgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington joins Bryan to discuss how Australian farmers are faring and what their plans are for meat exports over the next year or so. With parts of the country in drought and others recently flooded, is the era of Aussie market dominance at risk?2025-04-2406 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | April 11In this week’s show:AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad tries to find some sense in Donald Trump’s tariff strategy. She says that our meat exports to the United States are holding up well and with shortages of supply there, we could find they continue to perform well.Bryan sits down with five Lincoln University students to find out their views of New Zealand’s food and fibre sector. Second-year students Cameron Brans, Crystal Jewell, Brooke Jewell and Georgia Checkley, and fourth-year honours student Natasha Hastie discuss why they chose a career in agriculture and what they t...2025-04-1130 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insight | Exporters on edge as Trump imposes tariffsAgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad tries to find some sense in Donald Trump’s tariff strategy. She says that our meat exports to the United States are holding up well and with shortages of supply there, we could find they continue to perform well.2025-04-1008 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | March 28In this week’s show:Senior reporter Richard Rennie chats about his recent visit to Scion’s headquarters in Rotorua, where he caught up with the latest research on both exotic and native trees. He also has the results of the recent Champions of Cheese awards and the inside information on a new wood pellet processing plant in the central North Island.AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie joins the show to talk about the calf sales in the South Island. Early sales have continued the good prices vendors enjoyed at North Island weaner fairs and she says upco...2025-03-2835 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insight | A look at the South Island calf salesAgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie joins the show to talk about the calf sales in the South Island. Early sales have continued the good prices vendors enjoyed at North Island weaner fairs and she says upcoming sales in the south should also bring high returns.2025-03-2703 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | March 21In this week’s show:Senior reporter Neal Wallace talks us through the The Future of Wool special report. He and Annette Scott spent the last few weeks talking to the major players in the strong wool industry and learned how they plan on returning value to farmers.AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner joins the show to talk about the latest sale yard news. She says drought and access to feed is influencing some buying decisions, but prices are still strong across the country.Visiting Nuffield scholar Wilco Brouwer de Koning tells Bryan about life as a Dutch dairy fa...2025-03-2144 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insight | Drought does little to dent livestock marketsAgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner joins the show to talk about the latest sale yard news. She says drought and access to feed is influencing some buying decisions, but prices are still strong across the country.2025-03-2008 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 14 MarchIn this week’s show:Senior reporter Richard Rennie talks us through the changes to the Public Works Act, which will give more compensation to the owners of land taken by the government for infrastructure projects, but also reduces the avenues available to challenge the decision.AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad joins the show to look at the high lamb prices. She unpacks the reasons for the lift, whether it's sustainable and has some advice for sheep farmers as the year progresses.AgriZero chief executive Wayne McNee talks to Bryan at the Wānaka Show about their new investments in...2025-03-1434 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insight | Lamb looking good for the long-termAgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad joins the show to look at the high lamb prices. She unpacks the reasons for the lift, whether it's sustainable and has some advice for sheep farmers as the year progresses.2025-03-1309 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 28 FebruaryIn this week’s show:Senior reporter Neal Wallace reports on a new auction system for strong wool that is modelled on the Global Dairy Trade system. He tells Bryan its backers say it will provide a better way to trade fibre and should lead to more value being created for farmers.The New Zealand Meat Board flies under the radar a little bit but it does one of the most significant jobs in the food and fibre sector – managing the quotas for red meat exports. Chief executive Nick Beeby joins the show to lift the lid on t...2025-02-2836 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insight | Beef weaner fairs kick offAgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner previews the beef weaner fairs and calf sales that are getting under way. She says everything is pointing to a bumper set of sales and there should be great returns for vendors.2025-02-2707 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 21 FebruaryIn this week’s show: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. Two of the three incentives are funded by big Fonterra customers Mars and Nestlè.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.AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie gives an update on the happenings at the s...2025-02-2130 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insight | Dry North Island sees lambs go southAgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie updates Bryan on the happenings at the saleyards around the country.Dry weather is having an impact in some regions with stock moving from west to east in the North Island. Ewe fairs continue around NZ and prices have dropped back a bit after a strong start.2025-02-2005 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 14 FebruaryFebruary 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 – NZ First has drafted a Members’ Bill that would stop large emitters being debanked. 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 Faulker joins the show to outline their seven...2025-02-1431 minFarmers Weekly PodcastMarket Insight | Strong start at the saleyardsAgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner joins the show to discuss the week that was down at the saleyards.2025-02-1308 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 7 FebruaryThis week Bryan 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.Also in the studio, Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Toby Williams 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 endeavor to...2025-02-0725 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFeature | 2025 starts with a bang for red meat returnsThis week Bryan 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.2025-02-0615 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 20 SeptemberSheep farmers are doing it tough right now, with farmgate returns dropping back after a few good years and input costs rising. Add to that the march of pine trees across the land, and there’s talk of an existential crisis. Bryan asked AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad to give him the lay of the land and asked her what the sector needed to do to find prosperity again.Federated Farmers is calling on the government to tell councils to pause work on freshwater reforms. Otago Feds member Luke Kane says with signals pointing to changes in water re...2024-09-2031 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFeature | Sheep outlook: the future of our flockSheep farmers are doing it tough right now, with farmgate returns dropping back after a few good years and input costs rising. Add to that the march of pine trees across the land, and there’s talk of an existential crisis.Bryan asked AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad to give him the lay of the land and asked her what the sector needed to do to find prosperity again.2024-09-1920 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 26 AprilIn Focus this week:Senior reporter Neal Wallace has been looking at the sheep sector and reporting on how farmers, processors, marketers and lawmakers are facing the challenges.AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner also joins the conversation. Not many people know more about what’s going on around the sale yards than Suz and as a sheep and beef farmer herself she’s got a first-hand perspective on how things are faring in the high country.As usual we’ll check in with Federated Farmers – this week sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett has some advice on how t...2024-04-2624 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFeature | High stakes for sheep farmingSenior reporter Neal Wallace has been looking at the sheep sector and reporting on how farmers, processors, marketers and lawmakers are facing the challenges.AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner also joins the conversation. Not many people know more about what’s going on around the sale yards than Suz and as a sheep and beef farmer herself she’s got a first-hand perspective on how things are faring in the high country.Want to share your thoughts on this issue? Text us on 0272268553 with the keyword SHEEP followed by your comments.2024-04-2616 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 5 AprilThis week Bryan looks at some new research that highlights an opportunity for red meat exporters to tailor their products and marketing to the wellness sector. AgResearch senior scientist Carolina Realini says More than 90% percent of survey participants across the two countries indicated interest in purchasing red meat to improve their wellness status, while about 85% indicated their willingness to pay more for red meat for potential wellness benefits.Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Toby Williams is giving up on sending his wool to auction and will contract it instead. He tells Bryan why he’s made this de...2024-04-0430 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 28 MarchThis week we’re looking at herd fertility. CRV’s national sales and marketing manager Julia Baynes tells Bryan why improving six-week in calf performance is the key to a more profitable and sustainable farm business.Later in the show Sandra Faulkner of Federated Farmers discusses her concern at the massive rates rises being proposed by councils around the country. Feds are watching the situation closely and calling for councils to focus on core services to minimise the damage.But first senior reporter Neal Wallace is here to discuss some of the key stories in Farmers Week...2024-03-2824 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 8 MarchBryan’s feature guest this week is Alison Dewes, a fourth generation dairy farmer and second generation vet from Bay of Plenty. She’s involved in a successful catchment group there and is an advocate for ground-up solutions to our environmental challenges and she tells me what she’s learned while helping lead a catchment group.Then Federated Farmers GM policy and advocacy Paul Melville talks to Bryan about whether the aspirational climate targets we have in place are causing people to disengage as we struggle to meet them.But first senior reporter Richard Rennie, who is in...2024-03-0737 minFarmers Weekly PodcastFull Show | 23 FebruaryBryan talks with Fish and Game Southland manager Zane Moss, who addresses claims they’re blocking vital work to remove gravel in rivers and streams. New Federated Farmers Taranaki president Leedom Gibbs also shares how she’s come full circle after leaving the family farm at 18 to seek a career in the city, only to finally find her happy place back on the land.And, senior reporter Neal Wallace discusses worrying news from the Rural Support Trust which is seeing increasing numbers of dairy farm owners and workers seeking their support. He also has some advice for...2024-02-2227 minFarmers Weekly PodcastIn Focus Full Show | Friday 16 FebruaryFarmers are often told that they need to tell their story better in order to gain more value from the food and fibre they produce. But what should that story be and how should they tell it? This week Bryan talks with David Downs who heads up NZ Story – an organisation funded by various government departments – which carries out market research in key markets. He has some insights into what the world thinks of us and how we can use that information to tailor a food story that might finally bring better returns to farmers.Then, Brya...2024-02-1529 minFarmers Weekly PodcastIn Focus Full Show | Friday 9 FebruaryValentine’s Day marks one year since Cyclone Gabrielle ripped through the eastern North Island. Farmers, growers and communities faced a massive recovery as they worked to rebuild infrastructure, supply chains and get the land back into productive shape.For this week’s show, I sat down with Rod Vowles, who farms just east of Waipawa a few kilometres from the Tukituki River. His story of survival is astonishing.Then, Karen Morrish from Apples and Pears NZ to see how Hawke’s Bay growers are faring as the harvest gets under way.And, Federated Farmer...2024-02-0830 min
El Niño Watch with Farmers WeeklyEp.7 | El Niño and livestock markets not behaving as normalPhil Duncan delves into the spring that was and how the ‘broken’ El Niño system has favoured Kiwi farmers. He also explains why some areas are getting so much rain at the moment, and why some weather reports seem far off the mark.Then special guest AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad unpacks the results from November’s Livestock Outlook, the unusual market activity and what to expect if the country does go dry in the new year.2023-11-2125 minEl Niño Watch with Farmers WeeklyEp.1 | El Niño outlook and the livestock marketIn the inaugural episode of the El Niño Watch series, host Suz Bremner chats with Phil Duncan. Duncan talks listeners through the current state of El Niño and its impact on normal spring weather patterns.Special guest AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad also provides insight on the current livestock market and what impacts may be seen as the El Niño weather pattern develops.El Niño Watch is brought to you by Farmers Weekly and FMG – we’re here for the good of the country.2023-10-1116 minEl Niño Watch with Farmers WeeklyTrailer | El Niño Watch with Farmers WeeklyJoin New Zealand’s premiere rural weather communicator Phil Duncan (WeatherWatch) and Hawke’s Bay farmer and AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner every Wednesday as they track the latest developments with the El Niño weather pattern and what this means for farmers.El Niño Watch is brought to you by Farmers Weekly and FMG – we’re here for the good of the country.2023-10-1100 min
Livestock InsightGood opportunities in the US marketAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel provide their top three insights from last week's AgriHQ Livestock Insight, discussing how processor operations are holding up, a touch of heat in the cattle store market and hints of a lift in the lamb crop.2021-08-3106 minLivestock InsightHigh lamb export values need nurturingAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel take a look back at last week's AgriHQ Livestock Insight reports, discussing positive lamb export values, the low value of cattle trading relative to slaughter, and waning enthusiasm for store lambs.2021-08-0307 minLivestock InsightAgriHQ on the roadAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel are on the road in the South Island this week, but still had time to stop and chat about a new lamb contract that hit the market last week, strength at the farmgate for cattle and strong store lamb prices.2021-07-0607 minLivestock InsightA heads up on He Waka Eke NoaAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel unpack last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight Reports, discussing differing lamb markets and cattle backlogs between the islands, and Nicola gives listeners a detailed run-down on He Waka Eke Noa.2021-05-1809 minLivestock InsightAnother dry month aheadAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel unpack last week's North and South Island Livestock Insight reports, discussing dry conditions' effect on the markets, upward movement at the farmgate, and the sticky R2 store cattle market.2021-05-1107 minLivestock InsightHuge prime kill keeps prices sluggishAgriHQ analyst Sarah Friel takes you through last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight reports, discussing the elevation of the NZ prime kill, cows appearance at processors, and dry conditions in the South Island impacting the store lamb market.2021-04-2704 minLivestock InsightUS markets open for businessAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel run through last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight Reports, talking about the strength of the US imported beef market, supplies of cattle and lambs to processors, and the buzzkill that is shipping logistics.2021-04-2006 minLivestock InsightWeather concerns throughout New ZealandAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight reports, discussing weather concerns throughout the country, processor prices and capacity, and how the store market is handling dry conditions.2021-04-1304 minLivestock InsightBeef+Lamb New Zealand's midseason updateAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's North Island and South Livestock Insight reports, going over B+LNZ's midseason update and winter lamb contracts, an update on farmgate prices, and what the weaner market is doing.2021-04-0605 minLivestock InsightFlooding in AustraliaAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight Reports, with mention of Australia's floods, the need for rain locally, and an update on store and slaughter markets.2021-03-3004 minLivestock InsightHow's China performing in the market?AgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight Reports, focusing on how China's performing in the market, dry conditions across the country, and what influence processing is having on the store market.2021-03-2305 minLivestock InsightThe bullish Chinese marketAgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes a look at last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight reports including the bullish Chinese market, the effect of rain on North Island slaughter, and some depressing cattle sales in the South Island.2021-03-1602 minLivestock InsightThe autumn weather changeAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight reports, including the autumn weather change, average export values, and weaner beef fairs.2021-03-0906 minLivestock InsightWhat do consumers think of plant-based diets?AgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight reports, reporting consumers' thoughts on plant-based diets, what's happening at the farmgate, and the implications for the store market.2021-03-0205 minLivestock InsightLevel 3 in Auckland causing shipping difficultiesAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight reports, taking a look at shipping difficulties caused by Level 3 in Auckland last week, export stats, and which island has the strongest store lamb market right now.2021-02-2305 minLivestock InsightFarmgate cow pricesAgriHQ analysts Sarah Friel and Nicola Dennis discuss last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight reports, going over the front page story on 90CL and farmgate cow prices, as well as the similarities and differences in the North and South Island markets.2021-02-1605 min
AgriHQ&AHow is the weather predicted?Join AgriHQ analysts Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis along with Weather Watch's Philip Duncan as they discuss how your phone spies on the weather and other aspects of weather forecasts.No time to stop and watch? Search for 'AgriHQ' on your podcast app or subscribe on Spotify to listen to the whole episode for free: https://spoti.fi/2GshBjqMusic by audionautix.com2021-02-1426 minLivestock InsightThe updated free trade agreement with ChinaAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's North Island and South Island Livestock Insight reports including the updated free trade agreement with China, the venison export market, and some bold claims about the lamb price.2021-02-0907 minLivestock InsightThe on-and-off store marketAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's Livestock Insight reports including the on-and-off store market, buoyancy in the export markets, and the bottom of the lamb price.2021-02-0308 minLivestock InsightThe relatively strong export marketAgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel discuss last week's Livestock Insight reports including the relatively strong export market, shipping issues, and the low supply of trade stock.2021-02-0310 minLivestock InsightWrapping up 2020AgriHQ analysts Nicola Dennis and Sarah Friel wrap up the year with a look at last week's Livestock Insight reports discussing the early ewe fairs, store buyer hesitancy, and high slaughter rates.No time to stop and watch? Search for 'AgriHQ' on your podcast app or subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GshBjq#livestockinsight2020-12-1506 minAgriHQ&ASo long, 2020, now what?AgriHQ&A - So long, 2020, now what?Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad, and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the year that has been, shaky farmer confidence and the outlook for the early new year.2020-12-1422 minLivestock InsightProcessors defending their storage spaceAgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at what processors are doing to defend their storage space, the pre-xmas rush to slaughter stock and rethinking cattle slaughter weightsBackground music by audionautix.com2020-12-0804 minLivestock InsightLooking at the RCEP agreementAgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at the RCEP agreement, easing slaughter prices and shipping concerns.2020-12-0103 minAgriHQ&ALa Niña and the store marketsJoin AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner and Nicola Dennis along with Weather Watch's Phil Duncan as they discuss grass. More specifically, how the late grass market has affected store stock prices. And the chances that the good green stuff sticks around.2020-11-2724 minLivestock InsightWhat's the COVID-19 vaccine doing to the NZ dollar?AgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at the Chinese market, the over- and under-priced store stock and what the covid19 vaccine is doing to the NZ dollar.2020-11-2402 minLivestock InsightBad intel from the global press?AgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at bad intel from the global press, our reliance on the US beef market and that academic paper that wants to axe NZ beef breeding cows.2020-11-1703 minAgriHQ&AWhat is #AginEd?Join AgriHQ analysts Ingrid Usherwood, Caitlin Pemberton and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the lack of support for Agriculture in the NZ curriculum and how the GlobalHQ family is helping to plug the gap. Also featuring brown cows and their chocolate milk!2020-11-1624 minLivestock InsightThe late grass marketAgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at the late grass market, better optimism for lamb schedules and Australian production.2020-11-1003 minLivestock InsightWho is footing NZ's bill for environmental reforms?AgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking who is footing the bill for NZ's environmental reforms, the recovery in the US grinding beef market and the lockdowns in France and Germany.2020-11-0305 minAgriHQ&AHow Much Is a New Season Lamb Worth?Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the new season store lambs hitting the North Island saleyards, the prospects for lamb on the international markets and which regions have the lamb tucker.2020-10-2914 minLivestock InsightThe oversupply of cattleAgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at the oversupply of cattle, the prospects of chilled lamb heading into retail markets, and dairy-beef heifers heading to China.2020-10-2705 minLivestock InsightBrexit uncertainty?AgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at Brexit uncertainty, prices for 100kg calves, and the overseas markets.2020-10-2005 minAgriHQ&AWhy Are Store Cattle So Cheap?Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Reece Brick and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the generous store cattle supply, trading margins and the 'hit and miss' store prices.2020-10-1618 minLivestock InsightThe Chinese New Year buying seasonAgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at the start of the Chinese New Year buying season, the lack of confidence in the store cattle market, and the first of the new season store lambs.2020-10-1304 minLivestock InsightThe weather bombAgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports looking at the weather bomb, the uneasy US grinding market, and some suspect lamb export value stats.2020-10-0605 minLivestock InsightLack of confidence in the store cattle market?AgriHQ analyst Nicola Dennis takes us through last week's Livestock Insight reports, looking at the lack of confidence in the store cattle market, trouble in the grain-fed beef market, and a steady week for sheep.2020-09-2904 minAgriHQ&AWhere Are These Prices Heading?Where are these prices heading? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the latest Livestock Outlook report, competition in the Chinese markets and unsold lamb racks.2020-09-2213 minAgriHQ&ADifferent in North & South Island Cattle SchedulesWhy are cattle schedules lower in the South Island? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss prices paid for good store cattle, competition amongst meat processors and things to look out for when comparing schedules between the islands.2020-08-2814 minAgriHQ&AWhat's Up With Beef?What's up with beef? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Reece Brick and Nicola Dennis as they discuss overseas beef competition, burgers and the store cattle markets.2020-08-1310 minAgriHQ&AHow Is Lambing Going?How is lambing going? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the start of lambing, the high incidence of ewe deaths in the Hawke's Bay and the prospects for the struggling export lamb markets.2020-07-3012 minAgriHQ&AWhere Are The Breeding Ewes?Why is it so hard to buy an in-lamb ewe? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the weak sale volumes at the ewe fairs, the mutton kill and what we can learn from Aussie farmers.2020-07-1712 minAgriHQ&AStore Lamb Prices Not Following the Export MarketAre store lamb buyers skating on thin ice? Join AgriHQ analysts Mel Croad, Suz Bremner, and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the lamb export markets and the prices paid for store lambs.2020-06-1710 minAgriHQ&ALifting Currency Bites Processor MarginsWhat does a lifting NZD mean for schedules? Join AgriHQ analysts Reece Brick, Suz Bremner, and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the export markets, South Island cattle backlogs and the prime saleyards.Disclaimer: Since recording, there have been major changes to the forestry market, check your forestry report for more details.2020-06-1208 minAgriHQ&AThe Spike in Export Log PricesWhat drives the forestry market? Join AgriHQ analysts Reece Brick, Suz Bremner, and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the export log market, Russian competition and spruce beetles.Disclaimer: Since recording, there have been major changes to the forestry market, check your forestry report for more details.2020-06-1212 minAgriHQ&AThe Early Scanned In-Lamb MarketWhat does an in-lamb ewe cost these days? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss early scanning results, the pressure from a billion trees and the store lamb market.2020-06-0409 minAgriHQ&AThe Imbalanced Lamb MarketIs the store lamb market too bullish? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad, Reece Brick and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the weakening overseas lamb markets coinciding with the hot demand for store lambs.2020-05-2909 minAgriHQ&AVendors Meet the Store Cattle MarketAre there enough store cattle buyers? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad, Reece Brick and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the big Matawhero cattle sale, the lack of confidence in the cattle store market and the US beef shortage.2020-05-2911 minAgriHQ&AThe Lamb Markets, Now With Sale Yards!What's up with winter lamb trading? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the state of play for lamb in the store sales, export markets and on-farm.2020-05-2211 minAgriHQ&AThe Export Markets Without the Restaurant TradeWill the suspension of four Australian beef plants from the Chinese market impact NZ beef producers? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss the export markets.2020-05-1415 minAgriHQ&AThe Saleyards Under Level 2 LockdownCan we go to the saleyards? Join AgriHQ analysts Suz Bremner, Mel Croad and Nicola Dennis as they discuss saleyard trading under level 2.2020-05-1409 min