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Ag in ConversationFarm Succession with Ashley Burdon080 | This we week dove into the complexities of farm succession planning, highlighting the importance of communication, family dynamics, and the challenges faced by families in transitioning their farms. Ashley discussed the need for a structured approach to succession, the emotional aspects involved, and the opportunities available for those without a family farm. The discussion emphasised the significance of starting early and aligning values among family members to ensure a smooth transition.You can find Ashley here - https://www.mdp.co.nz/about-us/meet-the-team/ashley-burdon/ or connect with Rural Coach here - https://www.ruralcoach.co...2025-08-0730 min
Ag in ConversationCows, Calves, Lasers and Butter!!EP 79 | Cows, Calves, Lasers and Butter!!In this episode, Emily and Myfi discuss various topics related to dairy farming, including personal updates, the rising price of butter, innovations in farming technology, and the growth of the venison market in North America. They also delve into the critical calving season, sharing insights into the processes involved and the challenges faced by farmers. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about a new business venture involving personalised gumboot stickers for kids. Important links Jazz up your boots here! - https://gumbitz.com/2025-07-3139 minAg in ConversationProfessional Development for Farmers078 | Em asks a thought provoking question - should processors play a role in professional development for farmers, supporting them to develop their business and leadership skills. Would this be a win win? In the news we cover everything from the drought in NSW to getting wool on the heads of the All Blacks.Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HEREHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTr...2025-07-2432 min
Ag in ConversationCoaching the next big thing in Ag?Epi 77 | Coaching the next big thing in Ag?Myfi and Emily discuss their recent experiences, including a community event and the weather's impact on farming. They delve into significant developments in agri-tech, highlighting a New Zealand startup achieving unicorn status. The discussion also covers the acquisition of Nexon Group by PGG Wrightson and the importance of local solutions for farmers. They explore the role of social media in dispelling dairy myths through expert voices and emphasize the shift from traditional expert advice to a coaching approach in agriculture, fostering empowerment and long-term thinking among farmers.2025-07-1736 minAg in ConversationFarm Succession: are you talking about it?076 | Bayer exits NZ on the R&D front, globally the weather is all over the show, having huge impacts on food security, NZ dairy farmers finish a record season with a record month. Rabobank recently published their white paper for 2025, Changing of the Guard (available here) all about farm succession. It really presents the scale of the issue we, as an industry, will be facing in the coming years. Unlocking the Power of Soil: International Soil Educator Leads 3-Day Waikato Workshop 19–21 August 2025Internationally renowned soil systems educator, Nicole Masters, is returning to...2025-07-1033 min
Ag in ConversationThink like a ForestEP 75 | Think like a ForestIn this conversation, Myfi and Emily discuss various topics ranging from the unexpected snowfall in their region to insights gained from the Primary Industry Conference. They delve into the future of food security, the complexities of free trade agreements, and the importance of environmental standards. The discussion also covers the emerging trends in green hydrogen production and the intersection of agriculture and technology. Additionally, they address the challenges posed by pests in agriculture and the need for collaborative solutions to manage these issues sustainably.https://zip.org.nz/2025-07-0339 minAg in ConversationKPMG Agribusiness Agenda, US bombing, International dairy markets074 | Its a mixed bag this week, we discuss everything from the price of butter to US bombing in Iran. Dig in for an update on global current events and a taster of the KPMG agribusiness agenda. We also discuss the RWNZ grants, which are closing on July 1. Have a look here - https://www.ruralwomennz.nz/our-funds-and-grantsBig thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HEREHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexander2025-06-2638 min
Ag in ConversationAll Moooved in.Myfi Returns from moving farms and the ladies catch up on all thats been happening since. News items this week focus on the Wool carpets in social housing, Apples on a Canterbury Dairy farm and protecting rare breeds of cattle in the UK with a short dive into a past Farmers weekly readers poll on Export opportunities. Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HEREHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright info2025-06-1939 minAg in ConversationRural Women NZ - 100 Years072 | This week Emily sits down with Sandra Matthews, Rural Women New Zealand President to talk about their upcoming Centenary year, we cover the past, present and future of the organisation. To sign up ti Rural Women NZ click hereTo purchase one of the beautiful centenary roses click hereBig thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HEREHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright info2025-06-1235 minAg in ConversationSurely there isn't much NZ farmers can learn from the US?071 | A fascinating conversation with Conan Moynihan from Force of Nature Consulting about his recent travels to the USA and completion of CREATE - a course by Integrity soils - https://integritysoils.com/Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HEREHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by Slipstream Music - Over 650,000 Songs for Your...2025-06-0524 minAg in ConversationGrowing Future Farmers: Training the Next Generation on Real Kiwi Farms070 | A bumper episode this week covering the 2025 Budget and what that means for ag in NZ and we have an epic interview with Amy Priest from Growing Future Farmers. If you know anyone who is looking to start their career in the sheep, beef or deer industry please share this episode or their website with them https://www.growingfuturefarmers.co.nz/ or likewise, if you have the ability to be a training farm please reach out to the team.Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for...2025-05-2932 minAg in ConversationUtes, Trade Deals & Water-Guzzling AI069 | Like everything the number and choices of vehicles available on the market has grown almost exponentially - but what is out there that really suits the NZ rural lifestyle that can help us save big our pockets and be kinder to the environment. This week we dig into the hybrid and EV options available and answer the questions from our community. In the news this week we look into the US/UK trade negiotiations, World Food Prize winner and the new partnership between AgriZero and InnovateUK.Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights...2025-05-2235 min
Ag in ConversationWhere next for the NZ EconomyEP 65 | Where next for the NZ EconomyJoin us for a dive into a talk Myfanwy was lucky enough to listen to by Cam Bagrie this week. We also chat all things Farm Bill in the US, Urban Rural divide a myth, UK study praising outdoor grass fed stock...who knew?! Also huge congratulations to the winners at the Dairy Industry awards. Big thanks to Ag Assist for supporting the podcast this week.To visit Ag Assisthttps://www.agassist.co.nz/Sign up to ou...2025-05-1540 min
Ag in ConversationChocolate prices, Babies and Shipping routesChocolate prices, Babies and Shipping routes!She's back!!! Emily returns with special guest Ted this week. Join us while we catch up on all they have been getting up to, life with two under two and a very interesting titbit Emily found, proving we weren't all going mad, Easter Egg prices were higher this year. We also discused the knock on effect of the Trump tariffs on shipping, change in legislation in NSW allowing Halter and a stark reminder that all in management positions on farm need to make sure the gear used is fit for...2025-05-0135 min
Ag in ConversationContract Milking Survey with the Sharefarming ConsultantsEP 65 | Contract Milking Survey with the Sharefarming ConsultantsThis week we are joined by Louise Gibson from The Sharefarming Consultants to chat all things Contract milking and the results of a recent survey they ran. The results show there is a lot of work to be done in the Contract milking space to ensure a thriving industry. Louise shares her thoughts on where next for the industry.Follow Louise and the The Share farming consultants on all socials and at the website belowhttps://www.thesharefarmingconsultants.com/2025-04-2445 min
Ag in ConversationLean Farming with Jana HockingEP 64 | Lean Farming with Jana HockingThis week we are joined by the fab Jana who talks to us about all things 'Lean' management and how it can be applied on farm to make our days far more productive and free up lots of time through the use of simple systems and planning. Find out more about all Jana is doing at the following places. https://www.leanfarm.nz/Join her online school herehttps://theleanfarmproject.com/leanfarmschool/Or join the Lean Farmer...2025-04-1727 min
Ag in ConversationTariffs for everyone...even the Penguins!EP 63 | Tariffs for everyone...even the Penguins!This week we are joined by the amazing Becks from The Whole Story to co-host the podcast. We chat bees, Clarkson's Farm and obviously the topic of the hour...Tariffs. Check out some of Becks work at the following placeshttps://www.thewholestory.co.nz/https://www.solayer.co.nz/Big thanks to Comfi and Ag Assist for supporting the podcast this week.To visit Ag Assisthttps://www.agassist.co.nz/2025-04-1032 min
Ag in ConversationWine in ConversationEP 62 | Wine in ConversationJoin us this week to chat all things wine. Learning all about what is front of mind for our wine growers and what the future looks like for them. Thanks to Michelle for joining me this week and providing all the knowledge while I just focused on my skill area and drank the wine!Big thanks to Comfi and Cinta for supporting the podcast this week.To take part in the survey with Cinta please follow the following link2025-04-0339 min
Ag in ConversationWool the Queen of SleepEP 61 | Wool the Queen of SleepThis week we have an episode we recorded for you with the fab Vicki from Comfi, the New Zealand company who make Beds and Mattresses. She talks us through the importance of a good nights sleep, the end of life plan for your current mattress and how they are using wool in their beds to help us all get the best nights sleep. Lots to learn this week and Myfi is quite convinced it's and intervention!!Head to https://comfi.co.nz/pages/ag-in-conversation-podcast...2025-03-2729 min
Ag in ConversationThe big 6-0EP 60 | The big 6-0Our 60th episode this week we cover the latest news in the world of Ag, we celebrate the winner of the Zanda McDonald award and dive into the cuts to US services and an impact on local farmers there as well as reflecting on Wanaka showOur deep dive this week is a look back on some highlights to mark the 60th episode but also to wish Emily all the best as she heads off to have her baby it seemed a good chance to reflect!...2025-03-2043 minAg in Conversation2025 Wanaka A&P Show059 | Emily headed along to the Wanaka A&P Show last week and was lucky enough to join in on the fun at the Agri Exchange tent including interview three amazing panels across Science, Environment and Tech sections from those exhibiting in the tent. Tune in this week to learn more about whats fresh off the press in each of those spaces!Science Panel - Pablo Gregorini from Lincoln University, Lucy Brown from the University of Otago, Annabel McAleer from Shared ScienceEnvironment Panel - Louise Albury from Wai Wanaka, Carly Green from Environmental Accounting...2025-03-1335 minAg in ConversationThe spread of mis and dis information058 | Kangaroos, vegetables, eatable bale netting - we cover it all on this weeks episode. Digging into how other countries manage their native animals, why our local vegetable production is at risk and a cool new invention - eatable bale netting.We also cover the important topics of mis and dis information, why we need to have a critical eye over the information we consume each day and ask questions. Finally, this Saturday is international women's day!Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for...2025-03-0633 min
Ag in ConversationJoyful animals and Kiwi Lunchbox treatJoin us this week as we discuss a range of topics and news from Animal Sentience to Kiwi Berries along with interesting news items and a positive finding from our partners at CINTA. Thanks to this weeks partner Ag Assist for supporting our podcast. HOSTS | Emily Walker and Myfanwy AlexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by Slipstream Music - Over 650,000 Songs for Your Creative ProjectsFree Download / Stream: Sunrise Instr | Slipstream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2025-02-2735 minAg in ConversationClimate change targets, President Trump and the flow on effects056 | We can't keep up with what is going on in the US at the moment, but we do try to cover some of the shocking head lines coming up and the flow on impacts that will have an affect on us here in NZ.Our main discussion is focused on the climate change targets the NZ governemnt released on 5 Feb, and the impacts on rural communities. Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our...2025-02-2035 minAg in ConversationEmissions, tracking wool, Gatekeeping and the Wiggles!EP 55 | This week we dive into the full range of topics from the latest emissions reductions targets and the impact that will have on the landscape of New Zealand to the latest musical offering from the Wiggles, listen to hear how we make the leap between topics and follow on socials for our recommendations of country artists to follow from around NZ, send us your favs too!Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HEREHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntr...2025-02-1332 minAg in ConversationNational Lamb Day '25054 | Finally! Some lamb in the conversation. This week we are joined by Emma Crutchley, one of the committee members organising the celebration around National Lamb Day 2025 - which is really a celebration of our entire food system. Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HEREHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by Slipstream Music - Over 650,000 Songs for Your Crea...2025-02-0630 min
Ag in ConversationWe're Back!!!Ep 53 | We're Back!!This week we hit the ground running with the first normal episode of the year with news back and a dive into our takeaways from the holiday series along with a good dose of catching up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-3042 min
Ag in ConversationInternational Episodes HighlightsEP 52 | Join us for highlights from our summer podcast episodes where we travel the globe connecting with farmers and learning all about what is front of mind for them and the markets they sell to. Hosts Emily Walker and Myfanwy AlexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by Slipstream Music - Over 650,000 Songs for Your Creative ProjectsFree Download / Stream: Sunrise Instr | Slipstream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2329 minAg in ConversationDavid Cotton : English PerspectiveEP 51 | Join us this week as we chat to David Cotton a Dairy Farmer from the South West of England. David talks to us about a number of issues and challenges facing English dairy farmers as well as giving some very sound advice for farmers no matter where you are in the world. David also talks to us about his experiences on the International Dairy Federation and the things he has learned from other global farmers along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1643 min
Ag in ConversationWilco Brouwer de Koning: Dutch PerspectiveEP 50 | This week we are joined by Wilco Brouwer de Koning bringing us the Dutch perspectives and filling us in on what they are facing in the Ag industry on that side of the globe. Safe to say we both learnt a lot! We also discuss Wilco's amazing farm...right in the heart of a 'Village' the size of Queenstown! Wilco is also heading our way soon for his Nuffield, let us know if you have any contacts for him, discussing the topic of Bio-diversity on farm. Check out the...2025-01-0935 min
Ag in ConversationAnna Bowen: Welsh Dairy PerspectiveEP 49 | Joining us this week is Anna Bowen, a Welsh dairy farmer and advisor. Anna walks us through her farming practices, which are well-known to New Zealand Dairy Farmers but different to the majority of UK Dairy Farmers, and she discusses some of the most significant agricultural topics currently in the spotlight in the UK.Find Anna at @thecowcalfcontactconsultant on Insta or on her website https://www.annabowenmedia.com/ to read her back catalog of articles and learn more about what she does. HOSTS | Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander2025-01-0246 min
Ag in ConversationNeal Wallace: Global Markets Perspectives048 | Week one of our special International Summer series finds us chatting to Neal Wallace from The Farmers Weekly. He shares his insights from his Meeting the Markets tour earlier this year, giving us a global perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead.Find all his articles from the tour here: https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/meeting-the-market/HOSTS | @emilygualter @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by Slipstream Music - Over 650,000 Songs for Your Creative ProjectsFree Download / Stream: Sunrise Instr...2024-12-2642 minAg in ConversationChristmas Special047 | Our Christmas Special and last "real time" episode for 2024! Thank you for all your support this year, we really appreciate every minute you have spent listening to us, sharing us and being an amazing support crew for our first year podcasting. This week we cover off some interesting news articles before diving deep down the rabbit hole that is Christmas Trees! Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HERE2024-12-1942 minAg in ConversationNZ Agriculture & Climate Change Conference046 | Emily headed along to the NZ Agriculture and Climate Change Conference to get the scope for all of you on whats happening! Listen in to this weeks episode to find out more.To learn more about MPI's farm emissions calculator - https://www.mpi.govt.nz/funding-rural-support/environment-and-natural-resources/estimating-on-farm-emissions/To learn more about Fonterra's Carbon Footprinter - https://www.nzmp.com/carbon-footprinterBig thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HERE2024-12-1248 minAg in ConversationWe let Myfi off the farm!045 | Myfanwy went on a trip last week - up to Wellington for the AWDT Esculator Alumni Personal Development Day (Em missed out) and then onto the Future Farmers Hui in the Bay of Plenty. In this weeks episode she shares her learnings from the trip and a few insights into the future of our industry and globe.Check out the upcoming Beef and Lamb field days here - https://beeflambnz.com/events/ministry-primary-industries-sustainable-food-and-fibre-futures-project-field-day-hawkes-bayBig thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.2024-12-0547 minAg in ConversationBrazilian Beef and Protesting Farmers044 | Its a random assortment of topics this week. We traverse the globe discussing American and British politics, Kiwisaver updates for the rural community and Brazilian Beef - are they actually competitors to our NZ beef markets?Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.Sign up to our newsletter HEREHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Musi...2024-11-2841 minAg in ConversationWhat's the impact of your sneaky Temu haul on rural nz?043 | With December around the corner and Christmas on our doorstep we asked the question - what is the actual impact of our sneaky (sometimes guilty) Temu purchases on the small business landscape of NZ, particularly rural NZ?We also covered off Fonterra's latest happenings - rising milk prices and what's happening with the consumer brands and back over to banking - the wild profits coming out of the big banks!!Link to Cinta Insights survey - Calling all dairy farmers - https://surveys.cinta.co.nz/wix/p644891547783.aspxBig...2024-11-2136 minAg in ConversationTrump's back, now what?042 | Jumping on the bandwagon of all anyone everywhere is talking about we dive into the outcomes of the US Election - Donald Trump was annouced president for his second term. What does that mean for the world of ag both in the US and around the globe?There are a few recommendations and links throughout the podcast this weekMeat the Need Auction - https://meattheneed.org/trademe-auction/Discover Ag episode on glyphosate - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/discover-ag/id1615443750?i=1000673428581Em's recommendationsThe Girl...2024-11-1443 minAg in ConversationRural Banking Inquiry041 | 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 Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.2024-11-0750 minAg in ConversationRural Leadership with Dr Ellen Joan Ford040 | 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 bringing your whole self to work and employers recongising that employees have a life...2024-10-3153 minAg in ConversationCanadian DC, Hybrid Utes and Arable boost039 | 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 more. The...2024-10-2437 minAg in ConversationWhat's it got to do with the price of milk?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 shelf space in the northern hemisphere, the growing wild rabbit...2024-10-1746 minAg in ConversationAdverse Events hitting globally, how will insurance manage?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 Rural Women's Mental...2024-10-1048 minAg in ConversationAmerican Farm Bill, Smithfield and the UAE026 | 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...2024-10-0334 minAg in ConversationRural Women's Mental Health - Kate Steadman035 | 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 her webiste out, or find her on Instagram or Facebook - Second Nature Psychology.Our Rural Women's Mental Health Series shines a spotlight on an important and often overlooked topic - rural women’s mental health. We d...2024-09-2653 minAg in ConversationRural Women's Mental Health - Annabelle Matson034 | 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 the unique challenges rural women face an...2024-09-1944 minAg in ConversationRural Women's Mental Health - Tyler Langford033 | 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, raising children, and starting businesses in rural settings - these experiences are often ac...2024-09-1245 minAg in ConversationRural Women's Mental Health - Deanne Parkes032 | 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 often accompanied by feelings of isolation, guilt, and the pressure of constantly serving others.2024-09-0554 min
REXREX September 4th - High Ground Dairy Expert Stu Davison, Podcast Hosts Myfanwy Alexander + Emily Walker, Pouarua Farms CEO Jenna Smith + Meat The Need General Manager Zellara HoldenOn today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast fill-in host Julia Jones catches up with High Ground Dairy expert Stu Davison about the latest GDT auction results... She chats to Ag in Conversation Podcast hosts Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander about their journey to dispel farming myths and misinformation... She talks to Pouarua Farms CEO Jenna Smith about her Nuffield journey so far... And she chats to Zellara Holden, Meat the Need CEO about the current state of food banks across the country right now. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural...2024-09-0452 minAg in ConversationWhat the #$%^ is genAI?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...2024-08-2934 minAg in ConversationIndia FTA what needs to happen to make this a reality?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 ears...2024-08-2232 minAg in ConversationNZ's food security029 | 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 email george@cinta.co.nz2024-08-1532 minAg in ConversationThe rural urban divide with Philippa Cameron028 | 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 - https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/news/the-urbanrural-divide-debunked-aotearoa-new-zealand-values-our-farming-sector/This week in the news we go into what's happening in Ireland with Straw (Country Wide Podcast Episode...2024-08-0838 minAg in ConversationAg at the Olympics027 | 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 this week we look into vending machines on...2024-08-0138 minAg in ConversationFuture of milk, UK farm income down by 1 billion and Tictok ban effect on Ag026 | 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, the rural personal and professional coach...2024-07-2533 minAg in ConversationLeadership in Ag025 | 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 sector but also for everyone that joins Cinta's community they donate to a charity of your choosing...2024-07-1837 minAg in ConversationElectrifying Farming024 | 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 week we...2024-07-1142 minAg in ConversationNot that Gene!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 over 20 years. Now is the time to have the conversation as...2024-07-0429 minAg in ConversationPolitical Pingpong022 | 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 - https://futurefarmersnz.org/be-a-future-farmers-memberHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright info2024-06-2730 minAg in ConversationWhat on earth are we going to eat?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 land available for farming - what will we actually eat?...2024-06-2033 minAg in ConversationSustainability - the missing puzzle piece?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 to the...2024-06-1340 minAg in ConversationNo frills budgets, winning wines, live export bans019 | 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 Hawkins books in your hands...2024-06-0635 minAg in ConversationWill farming for nature give NZ a big leg up on the global stage?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 and enjoy a weekend...2024-05-3028 minAg in ConversationRural Communities with Steph Borowski017 | 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 Australia's podcast, Mother's...2024-05-2354 minAg in ConversationScope what Emissions016 | 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 from an educated standing. Additionally, we look ahead to the upcoming...2024-05-1632 minAg in ConversationBreaking down productivity and what it actually means, growing rice in glasshouses and meals in schools015 | 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 into productivity touching on commentary from regional economist Benje Patterson. Why does it...2024-05-0934 minAg in ConversationClarkson's back and can NZ Ag handle disrupters?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...2024-05-0238 min
Ag in ConversationNo-Show CHCH, how do you keep up in the world of subscription?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 discussing the New Zealand A...2024-04-2531 min
Ag in ConversationBird Flu, train spotting horse and half meat burgers012 | 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...2024-04-1834 min
Ag in ConversationWe trust you, aussie fert and jaffa farmers011 | 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 feet up and enjoy Season 2 of Nadia’s Farm. It’s...2024-04-1141 min
Ag in ConversationTrading halt, Welfare gap, TB Vaccine and what is going on with China?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 film Six Inches of Soil in Cinemas around NZ...2024-04-0430 min
Ag in ConversationFarm without harm, Wool is cool, It's official - it's a drought009 | 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...2024-03-2832 min
Ag in ConversationDon't mention the rugby, farm recycling dilemma, Zanda McDonald Award 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 hereHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexander2024-03-2129 min
Ag in ConversationDon't mention the rugby, farm recycling dilemma, Zanda McDonald Award008 | 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 hereHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexander2024-03-2133 min
Ag in ConversationThe Wanaka Show - big ideas, terriers and shopping007 | 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 HeritageWhistle and PopJessica FloraWilderlingThree Bags MerinoAlpine BabyHemprinoThe Grumpy...2024-03-1433 min
Ag in ConversationWe've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof006 | 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 fantastic strides women have made...2024-03-0745 min
Ag in ConversationIs the RMA in or out? Water storage and Westgold Butter005 | 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 has a new celebrity! It's not who or what you would gu...2024-02-2937 min
Ag in ConversationKumara where are you? growing complexity in the rural sector, one year on - Cyclone Gabrielle004 | 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 the Agri-Women’s Development Trust, Rural Women New Zealand and Farmstrong with support from the Rural Support Trust. The project...2024-02-2232 min
Ag in ConversationData storage the solution to food security, farming ballerina breaks the internet003 | 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 bySlip.stream: Ro...2024-02-1535 min
Ag in ConversationOut with James, KiwiSaver for Cows and National Lamb Day002 | On this weeks episode we dig into the resignation of James Shaw from the Greens Party, the bid for National to change the Kiwisaver Policy to allow those working on farms to use their savings to invest in a home, buy stock or purchase a farm, and finally National Lamb Day, 15 Feb, celebrating the first shipment of frozen lamb to leave NZ, from the Port of Otago destined for London on 15 Feb 1882.Get your tee shirt here -15 Feb National Lamb Day Charity T-Shirt | Charity Tees | Cool Tees NZAnd learn ab...2024-02-0830 min
Ag in ConversationThe farmers are revolting and can a lamb chop bridge the generational gap?001 | Today, Emily and Myfanwy discuss the European farmers protests, including taxes, subsidies and learnings for NZ; ask could a lamb chops on the barbie bridge the generation gap, as Australian Lamb suggests? And we celebrate Beef and Lamb coming on board to support our Olympians!See the Australia Lamb ad here The Generation Gap | 2024 Lamb adHosts | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided bySlip.stream: Royalty-free music, sound effects, AI music tools for creatorsFree...2024-02-0137 min
Ag in ConversationIntroduction to Ag in ConversationWelcome to Ag in Conversation, our new podcast where we are sitting 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.In this episode you'll get to know your hosts Emily Walker and Myfanwy and why we started a podcast.HOSTS: @emilywalker, @myfanwyalexanderTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by 2024-01-2813 min