Farmers Weekly Podcast

Bryan talks with Dr John Caradus, chief executive of Grasslanz, about the growing calls to revisit our laws around genetic modification and editing. This week the European Union passed a major upgrade to its laws and Caradus says we’re now the only nation in the world working under such a strict regime. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford also discusses his plan to bring the various farming...

Bryan talks with Dr John Caradus, chief executive of Grasslanz, about the growing calls to revisit our laws around genetic modification and editing. This week the European Union passed a major upgrade to its laws and Caradus says we’re now the only nation in the world working under such a strict regime.

Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses some new research that could bring good news to mānuka hone producers and also takes a look at how Hawke’s Bay fruit growers are faring.

Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford discusses his plan to bring the various farming voices together as Team Ag.

Bryan talks with Anna Nelson, who in May will become the first woman to chair a major NZ meat company when she takes over from Rob Hewett at Silver Fern Farms. Then Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers reveals why he’s taken up the fight for Noland Kinney , a Filipino dairy farmer who is being asked to leave NZ after developing a chronic kidney issue, despite giving 10 years of his life to NZ’s...

Bryan talks with Anna Nelson , who in May will become the first woman to chair a major NZ meat company when she takes over from Rob Hewett at Silver Fern Farms.

Senior reporter Neal Wallace discusses a new study out of Southland that looks at the barriers to succession and sustainable improvements.

Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers reveals why he’s taken up the fight for Noland Kinney , a Filipino dairy farmer who is being asked to leave NZ after developing a chronic kidney issue, despite giving 10 years of his life to NZ’s dairy industry.

Bryan talks with University of Otago researcher Marnie Prickett about her new research into NZ’s management of drinking water. She’s found that even after the campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, we’ve still got some work to do. Then, Federated Farmers Manawatū meat and wool chair Heather Gee-Taylor highlights why Feds is a great place for young farmers. And senior reporter Neal Wallace gives...

University of Otago researcher Marnie Prickett says that even after the campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, we’ve still got some work to do.

Neal Wallace joins the podcast to discuss how crises at the Panama and Suez canals could affect our key exports.

Federated Farmers Manawatū meat and wool chair Heather Gee-Taylor highlights why Feds is a great place for young farmers.

Bryan kicks off 2024 by talking with Scottish journalist and Nuffield scholar Claire Taylor about how UK farmers are faring right now and how she’s working to help them take control of their futures. Federated Farmers transport and roading spokesperson Mark Hooper celebrates the scrapping of the clean car discount. Neal Wallace also joins the podcast to discuss how farmers are feeling about the we...

Bryan talks with Scottish journalist and Nuffield scholar Claire Taylor about how UK farmers are faring right now and how she’s working to help them take control of their futures.

Neal Wallace joins the podcast to discuss how farmers are feeling about the weather this summer and also highlights some optimism returning to the sheep sector.

Transport and roading spokesperson Mark Hooper says the repeal of the clean car discount is a sign the new government is working with farmers’ interests in mind, but there’s much more that needs to be done to secure vital supply chain infrastructure in the regions.

In this final episode of In Focus for 2023, Bryan discusses the top stories of the year with senior reporters Neal Wallace and Richard Rennie. They cover Cyclone Gabrielle, the general election, leadership in farming and some other stories that resonated with them. Then Bryan checks in with Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford who reflects on a busy first few months in the job.

Bryan discusses the top stories of the year with senior reporters Neal Wallace and Richard Rennie. They cover Cyclone Gabrielle, the general election, leadership in farming and some other stories that resonated with them.

Bryan checks in with Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford who reflects on a busy first few months in the job.

Dr Dave Leathwick from AgResearch has some worrying news about drench resistance in cattle – he’s written a new scientific paper after finding four farms with triple resistance to one of the main parasites. Then, Bryan chats with Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz, who is struggling to maintain infrastructure on the coast after relentless rain. Finally, Richard McIntyre goes over the results of Federat...

Dr Dave Leathwick from AgResearch has some worrying news about drench resistance in cattle – he’s written a new scientific paper after finding four farms with triple resistance to one of the main parasites.

Bryan chats with Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz, who is struggling to maintain infrastructure on the coast after relentless rain.

Richard McIntyre goes over the results of Federated Farmers’ annual survey of rural crime. He’s now calling for more resources to be committed to policing rural communities.

The new government has pledged to use wool carpet in all new government buildings giving a boost to the struggling strong wool sector. Bryan catches up with Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith to talk about the initiative and the company’s upcoming plans. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford also shares his delight after the government agreed to all 12 of his policy priorities. And senior r...

The new government has pledged to use wool carpet in all new government buildings giving a boost to the struggling strong wool sector. Bryan catches up with Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith to talk about the initiative. Greg also reflects on the past year, which saw the company’s Napier facility flooded by Cyclone Gabrielle, and outlines his plans for the coming year.