Ag in Conversation

078 | Em asks a thought provoking question - should processors play a role in professional development for farmers, supporting them to develop their business and leadership skills. Would this be a win win? In the news we cover everything from the drought in NSW to getting wool on the heads of the All Blacks. Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast. Sign u...

Epi 77 | Coaching the next big thing in Ag? Myfi and Emily discuss their recent experiences, including a community event and the weather's impact on farming. They delve into significant developments in agri-tech, highlighting a New Zealand startup achieving unicorn status. The discussion also covers the acquisition of Nexon Group by PGG Wrightson and the importance of local solutions for farmers....

076 | Bayer exits NZ on the R&D front, globally the weather is all over the show, having huge impacts on food security, NZ dairy farmers finish a record season with a record month. Rabobank recently published their white paper for 2025, Changing of the Guard (available here ) all about farm succession. It really presents the scale of the issue we, as an industry, will be facing in the coming y...

EP 75 | Think like a Forest In this conversation, Myfi and Emily discuss various topics ranging from the unexpected snowfall in their region to insights gained from the Primary Industry Conference. They delve into the future of food security, the complexities of free trade agreements, and the importance of environmental standards. The discussion also covers the emerging trends in green hydrogen pr...

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 Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our...

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. Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podca...

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. To sign up ti Rural Women NZ click here To purchase one of the beautiful centenary roses click here Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast. Sign up to our newslette...

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/ Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast. Sign up to our newsletter HERE HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander Intro/outro copyright info Track: "Sun...

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 trai...

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 tra...

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. Big thanks to Ag Assist for supporting the podcast this week. To visi...

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 legisl...

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...

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://th...

EP 63 | Tariffs for everyone...even the Penguins! This week we are joined by the amazing Becks from The Whole Story to co-host the podcast. We chat bees, Clarkson's Farm and obviously the topic of the hour...Tariffs. Check out some of Becks work at the following places https://www.thewholestory.co.nz/ https://www.solayer.co.nz/ Big thanks to Comfi and Ag Assist for supporting the podcast this week...

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 sur...

EP 61 | Wool the Queen of Sleep This week we have an episode we recorded for you with the fab Vicki from Comfi, the New Zealand company who make Beds and Mattresses. She talks us through the importance of a good nights sleep, the end of life plan for your current mattress and how they are using wool in their beds to help us all get the best nights sleep. Lots to learn this week and Myfi is quite c...

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...

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 ,...

058 | Kangaroos, vegetables, eatable bale netting - we cover it all on this weeks episode. Digging into how other countries manage their native animals, why our local vegetable production is at risk and a cool new invention - eatable bale netting. We also cover the important topics of mis and dis information, why we need to have a critical eye over the information we consume each day and ask quest...

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 Intro/outro copyright info Track: "Sunrise Instr" Music provided by Slipstream Music - Over 650,000 Songs fo...

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 su...

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 partn...

054 | Finally! Some lamb in the conversation. This week we are joined by Emma Crutchley, one of the committee members organising the celebration around National Lamb Day 2025 - which is really a celebration of our entire food system. Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast. Sign up to our newsletter HERE HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander Intro/outr...

Ep 53 | We're Back!! This week we hit the ground running with the first normal episode of the year with news back and a dive into our takeaways from the holiday series along with a good dose of catching up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.