In this episode, AgriHQ’s Suz Bremner charts the rise of online livestock bidding. Lorin Clarke shares insights from directing a new documentary on her father, satirist John Clarke aka Fred Dagg. And Federated Farmers’ Sandra Faulkner explains why unifying local governance could deliver clearer purpose and greater efficiency nationwide.Market Insights | The tech takeover at the saleyards1:38 – Bryan chats with AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner about the path online bidding platforms have taken – from starting out as a “solution without a problem” to becoming the innovation that kept the lights on during the pandemic. Feature | Not Only Fred Dagg: A BTS lens on the life of John Clarke 10:19 – Palmerston North will host the NZ premiere of a new documentary on the life of John Clarke, the comedian and satirist most famous here for his Fred Dagg character. John’s daughter Lorin Clarke, who directed the film, joins the studio to chat about her life with a famously funny father, and the challenges she faced completing the definitive documentary.Feds Focus | Local government reform ‘looks like a winner’32:14 – Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says the government’s proposal to disestablish regional councils and bring all local governance into one organisation looks like a winner. As a former councillor at one of our only current unitary councils, Sandra says the clarity of purpose and efficiencies gained provide a blueprint for all regions.
Palmerston North will host the NZ premiere of a new documentary on the life of John Clarke, the comedian and satirist most famous here for his Fred Dagg character. Bryan talks to John’s daughter Lorin Clarke, who directed the film, about her life with a famously funny father, and the challenges she faced completing the definitive documentary.
Bryan chats with AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner about the path online bidding platforms have taken – from starting out as a “solution without a problem” to becoming the innovation that kept the lights on during the pandemic.
Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says the government’s proposal to disestablish regional councils and bring all local governance into one organisation looks like a winner. As a former councillor at one of our only current unitary councils, Sandra says the clarity of purpose and efficiencies gained provide a blueprint for all regions.
In this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, senior reporter Neal Wallace explores the impact of declining migration and low birth rates in NZ. AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington breaks down global beef market volatility. Feature guest Dr Pieter-Willem Hendriks discusses regenerative farming trials with McCain’s, and Wayne Langford outlines the upcoming roadshow with the PM, addressing key concerns over the RMA and local government reforms.News Wrap | Inside New Zealand’s demographic challenge1:30 – Senior reporter Neal Wallace explores the significant role of migration in shaping New Zealand's population growth, highlighting the current decline in migration rates and its implications for future demographics. He talks about the challenges of low birth rates and the concentration of the population in urban areas, particularly Auckland, raising concerns for regional development.Market Insights | Tariffs and turbulence in global beef trade7:24 – AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington dials in to discuss the current state of the global beef market, focusing on the impact of tariffs on exports, particularly between the US, New Zealand, and Brazil. She unpacks the volatility in beef prices, the competitive landscape, and future trends in pricing as influenced by domestic and international market dynamics.Feature | The regen ag project turning farmland into research beds12.25 – Bryan talks with Lincoln University Department of Agricultural Sciences senior lecturer Dr Pieter-Willem Hendriks about the university’s partnership with McCain’s to trial regenerative farming practices. The project is turning farmland into research beds for potatoes, carrots and more, using an eight-year rotation and a three-tier farmer system. The goal: collect real-world data, prove economic viability, and open the gates for farmers and students to see regenerative farming in action.Feds Focus | Driving Change: The PM’s rural roadshow explained22:05 – In this segment, Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford discusses the upcoming roadshow with the Prime Minister to engage with farmers across New Zealand. The tour aims to address farmers' concerns, particularly regarding the RMA (Resource Management Act) and regional council changes.
Bryan talks with Lincoln University Department of Agricultural Sciences senior lecturer Dr Pieter-Willem Hendriks about the university’s partnership with McCain’s to trial regenerative farming practices. The project is turning farmland into research beds for potatoes, carrots and more, using an eight-year rotation and a three-tier farmer system. The goal: collect real-world data, prove economic viability, and open the gates for farmers and students to see regenerative farming in action.
Senior reporter Neal Wallace explores the significant role of migration in shaping New Zealand's population growth, highlighting the current decline in migration rates and its implications for future demographics. He tells Bryan about the challenges of low birth rates and the concentration of the population in urban areas, particularly Auckland, raising concerns for regional development.
AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington dials in to discuss the current state of the global beef market, focusing on the impact of tariffs on exports, particularly between the US, New Zealand, and Brazil. She unpacks the volatility in beef prices, the competitive landscape, and future trends in pricing as influenced by domestic and international market dynamics.
In this segment, Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford discusses the upcoming roadshow with the Prime Minister to engage with farmers across New Zealand. The tour aims to address farmers' concerns, particularly regarding the RMA (Resource Management Act) and regional council changes.
In this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, AgriHQ’s Mel Croad outlines trends in key export markets, noting returns may dip slightly over Christmas but stay strong.NZ Veterinary Association's Dr Annabel Harris joins the studio as this week's feature guest to discuss how farmers can help curb antimicrobial resistance. And, Federated Farmers’ Colin Hurst reports growing support for a petition to roll over consents during resource law reforms. Markets Wrap | Red meat export markets holding strong1:45 – AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad reports on how our key export markets are tracking, and predicts that while farmgate returns might ease a little over Christmas, farmers will enjoy sustained high returns for a while yet.Feature | How farmers can help combat antimicrobial resistance8:24 – NZ Veterinary Association antimicrobial resistance committee chair Dr Annabel Harris tells Bryan how farmers can help combat AMR, and why it is important to ensure the continued efficacy of the antibiotics we rely upon.Feds Focus | Petition launched to end consenting crisis22:08 – Federated Farmers vice-president Colin Hurst says farmers are getting behind the petition urging the government to roll over consents while new resource management laws are enacted. He says the time and money spent on consents right now is a waste, considering change is coming to the framework.The Final Word28:10 – In his Farmers Weekly column this week Keith Woodford shows that sheep and beef farms have a big challenge ahead of them. Return on capital is stubbornly low, and the options to improve it are limited. Is it time for biodiversity credits to promote native plantings over carbon farming?
NZ Veterinary Association antimicrobial resistance committee chair Dr Annabel Harris tells Bryan how farmers can help combat AMR, and why it is important to ensure the continued efficacy of the antibiotics we rely upon.
AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad reports on how our key export markets are tracking, and predicts that while farmgate returns might ease a little over Christmas, farmers will enjoy sustained high returns for a while yet.
Federated Farmers vice-president Colin Hurst says farmers are getting behind the petition urging the government to roll over consents while new resource management laws are enacted. He says the time and money spent on consents right now is a waste, considering change is coming to the framework.
This week on The Farmers Weekly Podcast: Richard Rennie reports from China on Fonterra, Zespri and trade trends; Beef + Lamb NZ’s Alan Thomson on global climate talks; and Federated Farmers’ Brendan Attrill on new share farming workshops. Plus — could US sheep farmers drag Trump into a lamb tariff fight?News Wrap | China Check-In: Fonterra’s future and Zespri’s kiwifruit crackdown1:44 – Senior reporter Richard Rennie wraps up his recent visit to China, where he attended one of the biggest trade shows on earth and visited Fonterra’s innovation centre in Shanghai. He also headed west to see how Zespri is dealing with the thousands of hectares of illegal Sungold kiwifruit being grown.Feature | NZ’s ag strategy: the split-gas initiative explained16:05 – Beef + Lamb NZ chief executive Alan Thomson tells Bryan about how a group of red meat producers reached agreement on a campaign pushing for a split-gas approach to be adopted globally. He says while it is accepted here, that’s not the case in other countries.Feds Focus | Workshops for share farmers and contractors28:37 – Federated Farmers share farming chair Brendan Attrill outlines what to expect at the series of workshops Feds is running on getting the best out of share farming and contracting. The workshops are being held over the coming weeks around the country.The Final Word36:30 – American sheep farmers have taken aim at our sector, asking the Trump administration to increase tariffs on the lamb we sell there. At first glance one would think Trump doesn’t have time for what is, in the scheme of things, a small quibble. But with US farmers doing it tough and sky-high prices at the checkout, is the president about to turn his attention to agriculture?
Beef + Lamb NZ chief executive Alan Thomson tells Bryan about how a group of red meat producers reached agreement on a campaign pushing for a split-gas approach to be adopted globally. He says while it is accepted here, that’s not the case in other countries.
Senior reporter Richard Rennie wraps up his recent visit to China, where he attended one of the biggest trade shows on earth and visited Fonterra’s innovation centre in Shanghai. He also headed west to see how Zespri is dealing with the thousands of hectares of illegal Sungold kiwifruit being grown.
Federated Farmers share farming chair Brendan Attrill outlines what to expect at the series of workshops Feds is running on getting the best out of share farming and contracting. The workshops are being held over the coming weeks around the country.
(00:00:00) Full Show | November 7 (00:01:29) Navigating the Busy Store Cattle Market (00:06:39) High Peak Brothers Explore Farming in Argentina (00:19:39) Eradicating TB: Lessons from New Zealand's Past (00:25:51) The Final Word In this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, High Peak’s Simon and Hamish Guild share lessons from Argentina, while Feds’ Karl Dean discusses the new bovine TB plan and AgriHQ’s Fiona Quarrie reports on cattle sales.Market Insights | Navigating the Busy Store Cattle Market1:30 – AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie reports on the recent cattle sales at Matawhero, Stortford Lodge and Feilding, where large numbers of cattle have been sold as eastern regions dry out. Fiona says there’s more to come, and while prices have been back on recent months, there’s still good value for vendors.Feature | High Peak Brothers Explore Farming in Argentina6:40 – Bryan catches up with Simon and Hamish Guild of High Peak Station, who have just returned from a study tour of Argentina made possible by their win in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. They say there’s a lot to admire about the way Argentinians grow and eat red meat.Feds Focus | Eradicating TB: Lessons from New Zealand's Past19:40 – Federated Farmers biosecurity spokesperson Karl Dean says the new plan to eradicate bovine TB is good in theory, but farmers have bad memories of previous attempts to stamp it out, and this time it needs to be enacted with care and communication. The Final Word25:52 – Rural sports are a big deal in places like the United States, as Jack Jordan’s recent woodchopping world championship win showed. But it’s the next generation that could discover a passion for food production through events like the recent Clash of the Colleges that really shows us that rural sports are more than just a game.
Bryan catches up with Simon and Hamish Guild of High Peak Station, who have just returned from a study tour of Argentina made possible by their win in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. They say there’s a lot to admire about the way Argentinians grow and eat red meat.
AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie reports on the recent cattle sales at Matawhero, Stortford Lodge and Feilding, where large numbers of cattle have been sold as eastern regions dry out. Fiona says there’s more to come, and while prices have been back on recent months, there’s still good value for vendors.