Farmers Weekly Podcast

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The Farmers Weekly Podcast covers the big issues in the food and fibre sector. Each week managing editor Bryan Gibson presents a no-frills look at the news with the Farmers Weekly editorial team and the newsmakers they report on. It’s rich farming news for time-poor farmers. 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. 6D AGO

    Full Show | 13 February

    Strong cattle demand continues to push prices higher, with a standout Matawhero sale delivering exceptional returns despite East Coast road closures. AgriHQ analyst Suz Bremner explains the impact of weather and tight supply on the market. Blair Rooney from Farm Focus discusses how AI is helping farmers improve financial management through smarter data analysis. Haast farmer Simon Cameron reflects on representing New Zealand at a major global agriculture forum in Berlin, while Federated Farmers raises concerns over generator charges for storm-hit farmers. AgriHQ Insight | Sky-high cattle prices despite East Coast disruptions 1:51 – AgriHQ analyst Suz Bremner says the ongoing demand for cattle, particularly in light of recent weather challenges, has led to remarkable pricing trends in the market. A highlight of the week was a consignment of adult cattle sold at Matawhero, with prices sky high despite a change of venue with East Coast roads closed. Feature | How AI can work for your farm finances 7:10 – Blair Rooney from Farm Focus discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial management for farmers. He emphasises that AI is not meant to replace human decision-making but to assist in making better and faster decisions. The discussion covers the benefits of AI in analyzing large data sets, the importance of building trust in AI technology, and the future potential of AI in agriculture, particularly in data utilisation and analysis. Feature | Global farming reps meet in Europe 19:35 – Haast farmer Simon Cameron recently travelled to the annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin, where he was part of the International Young Farmers’ Forum. He shares his experience. Feds Focus | Generator charges hit storm-blown farmers 29:15 – Jason Herrick of Federated Farmers Southland says the money being charged for generators during the recent wind storms was exorbitant, and he’s asking for a rethink on how aid is delivered to those in need. The Final Word | Innovating with intent 35:33 – While many commentators rail against “Frankenfood” and the protein alternatives now on the market, they fail to see the benefits that food technology brings the sector, and to those people who can’t afford meat, milk and cheese.

    37 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Feature | How AI can work for your farm finances

    Blair Rooney from Farm Focus discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial management for farmers. He emphasises that AI is not meant to replace human decision-making but to assist in making better and faster decisions. The discussion covers the benefits of AI in analyzing large data sets, the importance of building trust in AI technology, and the future potential of AI in agriculture, particularly in data utilisation and analysis.

    13 min

  3. 6D AGO

    AgriHQ Insights | Sky-high cattle prices despite East Coast disruptions

    AgriHQ analyst Suz Bremner tells Bryan the ongoing demand for cattle, particularly in light of recent weather challenges, has led to remarkable pricing trends in the market. A highlight of the week was a consignment of adult cattle sold at Matawhero, with prices sky high despite a change of venue with East Coast roads closed.

    6 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Feature | Global farming reps meet in Europe

    Haast farmer Simon Cameron recently travelled to the annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin, where he was part of the International Young Farmers’ Forum. He tells Bryan about his experience.

    10 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Feds Focus | Generator charges hit storm-blown farmers

    Jason Herrick of Federated Farmers Southland says the money being charged for generators during the recent wind storms was exorbitant, and he’s asking for a rethink on how aid is delivered to those in need.

    6 min

  6. FEB 5

    Full Show | 5 February

    (00:00:00) Full Show | 5 February (00:01:55) Can red meat farmers bank on record prices? (00:13:30) Inside the challenges facing NZ’s specialty cheese sector (00:25:07) Canterbury crops under pressure after soggy summer In this week's episode, AgriHQ analyst Mel Croad talks about red meat prices, Whitestone Cheese managing director Simon Berry unpacks the challenges for artisan cheese, and Federated Farmers arable spokesperson David Birkett talks about winter feed risks following a wet summer. Market Insights | Can red meat farmers bank on record prices? 1:56 – AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad says red meat farmers looking at the sector’s current high prices are still trying to determine how far into the future they can bank on them. Having seen prices boom, then bust before, many are seeking confirmation the sector is experiencing a structural upward shift in prices that they can bank on for making longer term farm business decisions, including whether to increase breeding stock numbers. Feature | Inside the challenges facing NZ’s specialty cheese sector 13:30 – Whitestone Cheese managing director Simon Berry outlines some of the challenges the sector is facing at present. They include the cost-of-living crisis making consumers more wary of spending more on luxuries like artisan cheeses, the high ongoing regulatory costs producers face if they want to expand through export ventures, and the uncertainty the sale of NZ’s largest specialty cheesemaker Kāpiti to French company Lactalis brings to the sector. Feds Focus | Canterbury crops under pressure after soggy summer 25:08 – While the wetter summer has been a positive for pastoral farmers it has made growing and harvesting crops in Canterbury extremely challenging. For dairy farmers the summer has meant less irrigation, but it also means supplies of winter supplement crops may be harder to secure given the impacts weather has had. David is encouraging dairy farmers to start a conversation sooner than later with their arable crop growing partners to ensure they have a clear idea how much will be available, and start a Plan B for crop supply now if necessary.

    36 min

  7. FEB 4

    Feature | Inside the challenges facing NZ’s specialty cheese sector

    Whitestone Cheese managing director Simon Berry outlines some of the challenges the sector is facing at present. They include the cost of living crisis making consumers more wary of spending more on luxuries like artisan cheeses, the high ongoing regulatory costs producers face if they want to expand through export ventures, and the uncertainty the sale of NZ’s largest specialty cheesemaker Kāpiti to French company Lactalis brings to the sector.

    12 min

  8. FEB 4

    Market Insights | Can red meat farmers bank on record prices?

    AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad says red meat farmers looking at the sector’s current high prices are still trying to determine how far into the future they can bank on them. Having seen prices boom, then bust before, many are seeking confirmation the sector is experiencing a structural upward shift in prices that they can bank on for making longer term farm business decisions, including whether to increase breeding stock numbers.

    13 min
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The Farmers Weekly Podcast covers the big issues in the food and fibre sector. Each week managing editor Bryan Gibson presents a no-frills look at the news with the Farmers Weekly editorial team and the newsmakers they report on. It’s rich farming news for time-poor farmers. 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
    462
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright AgriHQ
  • Show Website
    Farmers Weekly Podcast

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