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Ag in Conversation

Ag in Conversation

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 issues and opportunities faced by agriculture and rural communities both in NZ and around the globe.

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Ag in Conversation - Joyful animals and Kiwi Lunchbox treat
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02/27/25 • 35 min

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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Ag in Conversation - Wine in Conversation

Wine in Conversation

Ag in Conversation

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04/03/25 • 39 min

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


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Ag in Conversation - Emissions, tracking wool, Gatekeeping and the Wiggles!
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02/13/25 • 32 min

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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Ag in Conversation - 2025 Wanaka A&P Show

2025 Wanaka A&P Show

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03/13/25 • 35 min

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


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Ag in Conversation - The big 6-0

The big 6-0

Ag in Conversation

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03/20/25 • 43 min

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


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Ag in Conversation - David Cotton : English Perspective
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01/16/25 • 43 min

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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Ag in Conversation - Trump's back, now what?

Trump's back, now what?

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11/14/24 • 43 min

042 | Jumping on the bandwagon of all anyone everywhere is talking about we dive into the outcomes of the US Election - Donald Trump was annouced president for his second term. What does that mean for the world of ag both in the US and around the globe?


There are a few recommendations and links throughout the podcast this week

Meat the Need Auction - https://meattheneed.org/trademe-auction/

Discover Ag episode on glyphosate - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/discover-ag/id1615443750?i=1000673428581


Em's recommendations

The Girl from London by Olivia Spooner - https://www.paperplus.co.nz/shop/books/fiction/contemporary/the-girl-from-london

Tour de France: Unchained - https://www.netflix.com/title/81153133

James Laughlin's podcast with Darren Shand (All Blacks Manager for 20 yrs) - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lead-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035?i=1000633353440

James Laughlin's podcast with Steve Hanson - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lead-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035?i=1000592905441


Myfi's recommendations

The Hidden Girl, Lucinda Riley - https://www.paperplus.co.nz/shop/books/fiction/historical/the-hidden-girl-1209438

Rivals on Disney+ - https://www.disneyplus.com/en-be/series/rivals/4MoVqX2aLYpm

Dom Harvey's podcast with Michaela Blyde - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-dom-harvey-podcast/id1590931602?i=1000666539459


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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Ag in Conversation - Leadership in Ag

Leadership in Ag

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07/18/24 • 37 min

025 | It's an exciting week at Ag in Conversation HQ, not only did we record this episode in person! Only our second ever! We are also welcoming our first partner to the podcast! Cinta Insights, an award-winning full-research, market research & insights agency providing high quality services to our clients for the past 20 years.


We encourage every listener to join their community - https://www.cinta.co.nz/join-our-community to participate in their research and support the future of the agri sector but also for everyone that joins Cinta's community they donate to a charity of your choosing - NZ Young Farmers, Rural Women New Zealand or Rural Support Trust.


This week we dive head first in to the new report released by the Food and Fibre CoVE and NZRural Leaders - ‘A Path to Realising Leadership Potential in Aotearoa NZ’s Food and Fibre Sector’ The research proposes an ecosystem that can be interacted with, leveraged, adapted and shared. This thinking is synthesised to provide a framework for the sector to develop a flow of prepared leaders to step into ever more impactful roles.


In the news this week we look at the latest with Synlait, IKEA's big investment in NZ farm land, Otis Oat Milk's new factory in Auckland and Chickpeas in Australia.

HOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexander


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037 | With all the extreme weather events both here in NZ and around the globe, it seemed obvious that we should dig into the wide reaching impacts of these types of events. We dig into the impacts of climate change on the insurability of our farms and assets. It's a scary thought but one that is forseeable in the not to distant future.


Make sure you take a look at our new website (we are very excited and proud) - aginconversation.com and whilst you're there nab a ticket to our upcoming webinar on Rural Women's Mental Health - here


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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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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FAQ

How many episodes does Ag in Conversation have?

Ag in Conversation currently has 64 episodes available.

What topics does Ag in Conversation cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, New Zealand, Agriculture, Farming, Arts, Business and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Ag in Conversation?

The episode title 'National Lamb Day '25' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ag in Conversation?

The average episode length on Ag in Conversation is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ag in Conversation released?

Episodes of Ag in Conversation are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ag in Conversation?

The first episode of Ag in Conversation was released on Jan 28, 2024.

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