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 103 episodes available.

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June 19, 2025 All 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.

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40min
June 12, 2025 Rural Women NZ - 100 Years
072 | 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.

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36min
June 05, 2025 Surely 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.

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25min
May 29, 2025 Growing Future Farmers: Training the Next Generation on Real Kiwi Farms
070 | 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 supporting our podcast.

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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33min
May 22, 2025 Utes, Trade Deals & Water-Guzzling AI
069 | 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 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
May 15, 2025 Where next for the NZ Economy
EP 65 | Where next for the NZ Economy

Join 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 Assist
https://www.agassist.co.nz/

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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41min
May 01, 2025 Chocolate prices, Babies and Shipping routes
Chocolate 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 purpose.

News sources
https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/global-shipping-jam-as-tariffs-strangle-trade-between-china-and-the-us/
https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-manager-liable-in-quad-bike-death/
https://www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/rural-world-news/new-south-wales-virtual-fencing-farms

Mini Dive Source
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/13/climate-crisis-contributing-to-chocolate-market-meltdown-research-finds#:~:text=researchers%20have%20said.-,Farmers%20in%20the%20region%20have

Thanks to our amazing Partners Ag Assist
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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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36min
April 24, 2025 Contract Milking Survey with the Sharefarming Consultants
EP 65 | Contract Milking Survey with the Sharefarming Consultants

This 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 below
https://www.thesharefarmingconsultants.com/

The following new items were discussed in this episode too
https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/aprils-fmp-proves-popular-at-9-60/
https://www.farminguk.com/news/farmers-to-stage-wartime-themed-protest-over-uk-food-security_66450.html
https://www.agriculture.com/news

Thanks to our amazing Partners Cinta Insights
Follow their work and sign up to join the community here
https://www.cinta.co.nz/our-community

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HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander

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Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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46min
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

Intro/outro copyright info
Track: "Sunrise Instr"
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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

FAQs about Ag in Conversation:

How many episodes does Ag in Conversation have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.

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