Farmers Weekly Podcast

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The Farmers Weekly Podcast is a New Zealand-based rural news podcast covering agriculture, farming, agribusiness and food and fibre. Hosted by managing editor Bryan Gibson, it keeps it real each week with news highlights, expert guests, AgriHQ market insights and discussions on the farming advocacy shaping NZ’s primary sector. Follow the Farmers Weekly Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us your feedback or get in touch at farmers.weekly@agrihq.co.nz

  1. 4D AGO

    Full Show | March 13

    This week: AgriHQ insight as feeder calves fetch top dollar amid record beef prices, investment advisor Mark Butterworth weighs farmer options for the Fonterra payout, and Federated Farmers’ dairy council outlines key priorities. AgriHQ Insight | Feeder calves fetch strong prices as beef market surges 1: 38 – Feeder calf sales are underway nationwide. AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie explains why record beef prices are lifting demand and prices for young cattle. Feature | Fonterra payout: strategies for farmers and investors 7:41 – What will farmers do with the Fonterra payout? Craigs Investment Partners adviser Mark Butterworth shares what he’s hearing from farming families weighing debt, reinvestment and new investments. Feds Focus | Feds dairy council sets agenda 20:28 – Feds dairy section chair Karl Dean joins the show to reflect on a recent dairy council meeting. New opportunities in dairy-beef, engaging with the animal welfare regulatory update, and further opportunities for sharefarmers were all identified as key issues.

    29 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Feature | Fonterra payout: strategies for farmers and investors

    What will farmers do with the Fonterra payout? Craigs Investment Partners adviser Mark Butterworth shares what he’s hearing from farming families weighing debt, reinvestment and new investments.

    14 min

  3. 4D AGO

    AgriHQ Insight | Feeder calves fetch strong prices as beef market surges

    Feeder calf sales are underway nationwide. AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie explains why record beef prices are lifting demand and prices for young cattle.

    7 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Feds Focus | Feds dairy council sets agenda

    Feds dairy section chair Karl Dean joins the show to reflect on last week’s meeting of the dairy council. New opportunities in dairy-beef, engaging with the animal welfare regulatory update, and further opportunities for sharefarmers were all identified as key issues.

    8 min

  5. MAR 6

    Rural Woman of the Year: Recognising the women behind rural success

    This special bonus episode of the Farmers Weekly NZ podcast explores the significance of the Rural Woman of the Year Award and the vital role women play in farming communities. Farmers Weekly NZ publishers and award sponsors Dean and Cushla Williamson join Bryan in the studio to talk about the importance of recognising the often-unsung heroes of rural life: women who quietly support and uplift others without seeking recognition.

    6 min

  6. MAR 6

    Full Show | March 6

    In this episode, AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner discusses record prices at North Island weaner fairs and the demand behind them. Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne explains proposed KiwiSaver changes aimed at helping rural workers into property, while Federated Farmers’ Danielle Hovmand outlines why the sector has pushed for the reforms and what they could mean for young farmers. AgriHQ Insight | Young cattle demand record prices 1:38 – Weaner fairs are in full swing across the North Island and AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner says vendors are banking record prices. Sales at Stortford Lodge have led the way, but other regions are also cashing in as buyers look to capitalise on strong schedules. Feature | Unlocking property investment for rural workers 10:06 – Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne joins the show to talk about the proposed changes to KiwiSaver aimed at helping farm workers and service personnel invest in property, the political process behind it, and its broader economic implications. Feds Focus | Feds celebrates KiwiSaver change 18:27 – Danielle Hovmand, Feds Waikato sharefarmer chair, has been a leading voice in the push to get changes made to the KiwiSaver rules allowing young farmers to use their investment to buy a house or farm.

    28 min

  7. MAR 5

    Feature | Unlocking property investment for rural workers

    Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne joins the show to talk about the proposed changes to KiwiSaver aimed at helping farm workers and service personnel invest in property, the political process behind it, and its broader economic implications.

    9 min

  8. MAR 5

    AgriHQ Insight | Young cattle demand record prices

    Weaner fairs are in full swing across the North Island and AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner says vendors are banking record prices.

    9 min
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The Farmers Weekly Podcast is a New Zealand-based rural news podcast covering agriculture, farming, agribusiness and food and fibre. Hosted by managing editor Bryan Gibson, it keeps it real each week with news highlights, expert guests, AgriHQ market insights and discussions on the farming advocacy shaping NZ’s primary sector. Follow the Farmers Weekly Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us your feedback or get in touch at farmers.weekly@agrihq.co.nz

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  • Creator
    AgriHQ
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    480
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright AgriHQ
  • Show Website
    Farmers Weekly Podcast

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