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 59 episodes available.

Ag in Conversation episodes:

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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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

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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

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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
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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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33min
February 06, 2025 National Lamb Day '25
054 | 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.

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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31min
January 30, 2025 We'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.

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43min
January 23, 2025 International Episodes Highlights
EP 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 Alexander

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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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30min
January 16, 2025 David Cotton : English Perspective
EP 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.
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44min
January 09, 2025 Wilco Brouwer de Koning: Dutch Perspective
EP 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 farm here or on facebook - https://www.boerderijtercoulster.nl/
To follow his Nuffield - https://www.biodiversityindairy.com/
Google Maps Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/7iN4Ct7acEEqFTR98

Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.
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HOSTS | Emily Walker & Myfanwy Alexander

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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36min
January 02, 2025 Anna Bowen: Welsh Dairy Perspective
EP 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 Alexander

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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47min

FAQs about Ag in Conversation:

How many episodes does Ag in Conversation have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

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