Farmers Weekly Podcast

(00:00:00) Full Show | November 13 (00:02:19) Rain brings renewed interest in store livestock market (00:12:45) El Niño could shape summer on and off the farm (00:33:42) Federated Farmers looks ahead as special votes are counted This week, WeatherWatch founder Phil Duncan joins Richard to explore how El Niño could shape summer, from conditions on the farm to holiday plans.AgriHQ’s Suz Bremner also joins the studio to discuss how recent rain has revived interest in store livestock, and Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst reflects on the election results and the policy priorities ahead.Follow the Farmers Weekly Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

WeatherWatch founder and weather expert Phil Duncan joins Richard to unpack what El Niño could mean for New Zealand this summer, drawing on his forecasting expertise to explore the potential impacts on farm production, seasonal weather patterns and holiday plans.

AgriHQ livestock analyst Suz Bremner provides insight on how widespread rain has lifted farmer confidence and renewed interest in store livestock.

Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst reflects on the post-election landscape, National’s support among provincial voters and their hopes for unfinished policy work to be completed in a second term.

This week, Tabula chief executive Michael Whittaker reflects on 20 years of helping farmers work smarter. AgriHQ’s Alex Coddington examines strong store lamb prices, Richard Rennie unpacks the Tairāwhiti land-use probe, and Federated Farmers’ Greg Anderson welcomes the return of agriculture and horticulture to Year 11.