Federated Farmers Podcast
Federated Farmers of NZ
A podcast for Kiwi farmers to stay up to date with the latest news and views shaping the future of farming in New Zealand. Tune in every fortnight as we take a deep dive into the big issues. Hosted by Ben Chapman-Smith.
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Is farm confidence on the up? | EP 04
Federated Farmers Podcast
03/10/24 • 20 min
Farm confidence has bounced back from last year’s record lows, but is this the start of a genuine lift in confidence or a 'dead cat bounce'? Auckland farmer Tim Dangen and Federated Farmers national president Wayne Langford join us to discuss our latest Farm Confidence Survey results. They talk about what's driving the shift in mood, what's concerning farmers, and how to see the positive in what's been a tough few years.
Useful links:
https://fedfarm.org.nz/FarmConfidence
Rural confidence rises from rock bottom (farmersweekly.co.nz)
Virtual fencing and precision farming | EP 10
Federated Farmers Podcast
06/04/24 • 28 min
Our guest for this episode is Sarah Adams, Gallagher’s GM of Global Strategy & New Ventures, who explains how virtual fencing works, what benefits it offers, what problems it can solve, and some common misconceptions. Sarah also covers other emerging technologies, and how tech is helping to bring greater precision to farming, particularly to those in remote areas.
Advice for new contract milkers | EP 06
Federated Farmers Podcast
04/07/24 • 30 min
Want some practical advice on how to hit the ground running as a contract milker? Our guests Danielle Hovmand, Federated Farmers Waikato dairy vice chair, and Sam Ebbett, our Taranaki dairy chair and national sharefarmer chair, share what they learned as contract milkers, including how to do your homework, manage the money, not burn yourself out, and deal with challenges in the partnership.
Live animal exports | EP 09
Federated Farmers Podcast
05/20/24 • 23 min
What’s happening with live cattle exports? If allowed again in NZ, what measures would be in place to ensure animals are safe and comfortable on their journey and at their destination? Hear from Richard McIntyre, Federated Farmers national board member, and Brian Pearson, general manager at livestock export business BeefGen.
How do we fix ag policy? | EP 14
Federated Farmers Podcast
07/30/24 • 46 min
We all know something's broken in the way agricultural policy has been made in New Zealand, but what's the solution? How do we get farming regulations that actually work? Kerry Worsnop is a Gisborne sheep and beef farmer who's been on a mission to find answers through her Nuffield Scholarship. In this episode, Kerry explains what's wrong with the current policy-making process, what her recommendations are to fix it, and why she's moved from cynic to optimist.
When are emissions tools coming? | EP 15
Federated Farmers Podcast
08/13/24 • 25 min
Wayne McNee, chief executive of AgriZeroNZ, joins us to discuss tools and technologies being developed to help farmers reduce their methane emissions. Find out what's in the pipeline, what reductions they could help farmers achieve and, importantly, when farmers might get their hands on these new tools, which range from a methane-inhibiting bolus to low-emissions pasture.
Useful links:
https://www.agrizero.nz/
Jason Herrick’s mental health story | EP 18
Federated Farmers Podcast
09/22/24 • 26 min
It was a wet, muddy day in Southland in December 2018 that local dairy farmer Jason Herrick decided to take his life. Months of heavy rain, the pressure of excessive regulation, negative sentiment towards farming, and an inability to share his feelings had left him at breaking point.
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, we’re very fortunate to be joined by a now happy and well Jason, who’s president of Southland Federated Farmers.
Hear how Jason climbed out of that hole six years ago, what changes he's made to his 'Southern Man' mentality, and what his message is to other farmers going through the same battles.
Useful links
https://www.rural-support.org.nz/
https://1737.org.nz/
https://farmstrong.co.nz/
Planting tips from Adam Thompson | EP 19
Federated Farmers Podcast
10/08/24 • 30 min
If you’re thinking of planting trees on your farm, or you’ve done so recently, don’t miss this expert advice from Adam Thompson, owner of Restore Native nursery in the Waikato. Adam loves helping farmers not only plant more trees on their land, but in the right way, so you’re not wasting your time and money.
Adam walks us through the process from preparation to maintenance, with a focus on ‘right tree, right place’. He covers the ideal-sized tree to buy, when to plant, whether fertiliser is necessary, how to release, and much more. He also discusses common mistakes farmers make, and common challenges.
www.restorenative.co.nz
Electrifying our farms to save money, make money and reduce emissions | EP 17
Federated Farmers Podcast
09/09/24 • 36 min
Our guest today is Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, who’s here to talk about the huge opportunities out there for farmers to save money and reduce emissions by electrifying their farm.
Mike's seen these opportunities first-hand. In 2019 he established the world’s first electric cherry orchard – saving him tens of thousands of dollars a year on energy costs and creating a new revenue stream.
He’s now on a mission to show that what he’s done on his property is possible for other farmers too.
Todd McClay on cutting red tape, interest rates, KiwiSaver, and trade opportunities | EP 16
Federated Farmers Podcast
08/26/24 • 26 min
With farm confidence at rock-bottom, what’s the Government been doing to get things back on track? Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay joins us to discuss his first nine months in the job, cutting red tape, the banking inquiry, KiwiSaver for young farmers, new trade opportunities, and how he thinks we’ll double exports over the next 10 years.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Federated Farmers Podcast have?
Federated Farmers Podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does Federated Farmers Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Business and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Federated Farmers Podcast?
The episode title 'Cyclone Gabrielle: one year on | EP 02' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Federated Farmers Podcast?
The average episode length on Federated Farmers Podcast is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Federated Farmers Podcast released?
Episodes of Federated Farmers Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Federated Farmers Podcast?
The first episode of Federated Farmers Podcast was released on Jan 26, 2024.
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