Ag in Conversation

By Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander

Emily and Myfanwy, two friends and agri-optimists from Otago, NZ, sit down weekly to digest the hottest topics in the world of ag. Aiming to bring a deeper level of discussion and understanding to the... more

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The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.

Ag in Conversation episodes:

April 17, 2025 Lean Farming with Jana Hocking
EP 64 | Lean Farming with Jana Hocking

This 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 here
https://theleanfarmproject.com/leanfarmschool/

Or join the Lean Farmer club for those wanting to take their lean journey to the next level.
https://theleanfarmproject.com/the-lean-farmer-club/

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

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28min
April 10, 2025 Tariffs 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 places
https://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 Assist
https://www.agassist.co.nz/

To take advantage of the 20% off offer from Comfi please follow the link bellow
https://comfi.co.nz/pages/ag-in-conversation-podcast

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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33min
April 03, 2025 Wine in Conversation
EP 62 | Wine in Conversation

Join 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 link
https://surveys.cinta.co.nz/wix/p607511199521.aspx

To take advantage of the 20% off offer from Comfi please follow the link bellow
https://comfi.co.nz/pages/ag-in-conversation-podcast

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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40min
March 27, 2025 Wool the Queen of Sleep
EP 61 | Wool the Queen of Sleep

This 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 to find out more and to receive a discount if using this link.

Big thanks to Comfi for supporting the podcast this week.

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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https://get.slip.stream/nZIKpF
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30min
March 20, 2025 The big 6-0
EP 60 | The big 6-0

Our 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 show

Our 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!

The podcast will continue with Myfanwy and guests.

Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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44min
March 13, 2025 2025 Wanaka A&P Show
059 | 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 Science
Environment Panel - Louise Albury from Wai Wanaka, Carly Green from Environmental Accounting Services, Kate Meyer from Planetary Accounting Network, and Lee Matheson from Future Farm Systems
Tech Panel - Acea Quigg from FTP solutions, Sarah How from Landify, Line Ferriam from CowSmart

And a huge thanks to the Wanaka A&P Show for having us along!

Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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36min
March 06, 2025 The spread of mis and dis information
058 | 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 supporting our podcast.

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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34min
February 27, 2025 Joyful animals and Kiwi Lunchbox treat
Join 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 Alexander

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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36min
February 20, 2025 Climate change targets, President Trump and the flow on effects
056 | 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.

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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36min
February 13, 2025 Emissions, 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.
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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander
Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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...more
33min

FAQs about Ag in Conversation:

How many episodes does Ag in Conversation have?

The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.

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