Ag in Conversation

074 | Its a mixed bag this week, we discuss everything from the price of butter to US bombing in Iran. Dig in for an update on global current events and a taster of the KPMG agribusiness agenda.

We also discuss the RWNZ grants, which are closing on July 1. Have a look here - https://www.ruralwomennz.nz/our-funds-and-grants

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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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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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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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/

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https://theleanfarmproject.com/the-lean-farmer-club/

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