Scene + Herd: Podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand

In the seventh of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Matt Iremonger about internal parasite management on Willesden Farms. For more information on internal parasite management, checkout B+LNZ’s Wormwise hub

To conclude this three-part series delving into Growing Future Farmers, we spotlight the experiences of those who have directly benefited from the programme. Join us as we talk to current students Tom Flashoff and Monique Wrathall, and recent graduate Alex West. To listen to the first and second episode in this series, click below: Growing Future Farmers Series: where it all began Growing Future F...

Ben Allomes discusses key steps towards successful leadership and a sustainable career. His key messages in this podcast and his Nuffield scholarship report are relatable and inspiring.

Behind every successful student is a dedicated team. In this second episode of our three-part series, we delve deeper into the Growing Future Farmers programme, interviewing farmers Simon Lee and Richard Webby, along with North Island Student Success Advisor Laura Gavin, to learn about their roles in shaping the future of sheep and beef farming. To listen to the first and third episodes in this se...

Macaulay Jones and Madeline Hall talk about Beef + Lamb New Zealand commissioned research comparing international approaches to reducing agricultural emissions. The report found that every country is looking to reduce agricultural emissions but in very different ways. Hear about some of the high-level findings and key implications from this work. For more information, you can read the Summary repo...

In this three part series, we'll delve into the heart of Growing Future Farmers. We'll explore the "why" behind the programme, what students can expect, and the impact it has on the industry. First up, in episode one we chat with Tam Jex-Blake, one of the founders who launched the programme back in 2020. We'll also hear from CEO Wendy Paul about the programme's strategic direction and her passion...

Listen to this podcast to understand what the Global Sheep Forum’s Next Generation Programme is, why Beef + Lamb New Zealand participated, and what our two young farmers got out of taking part. Hosted by Nicholas Jolly, Senior Trade Policy Advisor (Environment), this episode interviews Hamish Best and Olivia Ellis who were the two young farmers selected to represent New Zealand at the Global Sheep...

Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton shares Farmlands’ commitment to the B+LNZ Awards and how Farmlands is innovating and supporting farmers. Hosted by B+LNZ’s GM of Communications & Insights, Rowena Hume, the episode highlights the vital role New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector plays for Farmlands.

Bruce and Jackie Bowie of Mt Marchant had a farm succession challenge to navigate, and they weren’t sure if they could make it work. With help from people they trusted, they came up with a successful plan for themselves and their children Daniel, Natalie and Tom. Hear the family’s story in this podcast, and you can read more about it in the factsheet pathways to farm business ownership.

Mark Guscott of Glen Eden Farms Ltd (Martinborough), Allen and Jo Johnstone of Wallace Johnstone Ltd (Te Kuiti), and Jason Miller of Roslyn Downs (Southland) took part in a panel discussion at the Red Meat Sector Conference on 23 July 2024. Facilitated by Rowena Duncum from NZME, the four shared their personal perspectives on sustainability, intergenerational planning, and customer expectations in...

Follow the (fictional) Richards Family who want to retain the farm in the family. However the next generation do not want to run the farm, so they look at different options such as leasing before settling on an equity partnership. Check out B+LNZ’s resources on  equity partnerships . Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Check out our other resources on farm succession  her...

Follow the (fictional) Richards family as they deal with family challenges during farm succession conversations, working through all the mine fields that could tear a family apart. In this podcast, they discuss communication, family meetings, engaging everyone and setting goals. Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Check out our other resources on farm succession here

Agribusiness in Schools in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, NZQA and the primary industries have collaborated to design an agribusiness programme that will prepare the best and brightest students for careers in the primary sector. Beef + Lamb New Zealand have been a proud partner of the programme since its conception in 2014. Hear from founding members John Jackson and Hon Nathan Guy on...

The Beef Progeny Test was a 5-year project run by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics, comparing bulls under commercial farming conditions. B+LNZ Genetics has been analysing the dataset collected from those farms to identify valuable insights for stud breeders and commercial farmers. In this podcast, Jason Archer, Livestock Genetics Specialist at B+LNZ Genetics, delves into some of the insigh...

Shepherdess is a more than a women’s magazine. It captures everyday life and extraordinary stories and is documenting the things that matter to communities across provincial Aotearoa. From the women, for the land. We are joined by Kristy McGregor, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief, who dives into all of the corners of the venture that started back in 2019. This podcast was recorded in February 2024.

Farmers can reap many benefits by participating in New Zealand’s national Open Farm Day, set for Sunday, 10 March 2024. We talk with Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about the overwhelmingly positive feedback received from farmer hosts and why a significant number of hosts return each year to be part of the initiative. Daniel dives into the many benefits for farmers – direct and indirect – and how it...

Recorded on a Beef + Lamb New Zealand webinar. Dr. Ty Beal is a well-recognised expert on global food systems, and the impact of dietary patterns on human health and the environment. Through an evidence-based approach, Dr. Beal presents a balanced view for the role of animal sourced foods (with a focus on red meat) in sustainable global diets. View the presentation with Dr. Beal’s slides on our Yo...

In the sixth Beef + Lamb New Zealand ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcast, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Carlos Segura about how and why he is reducing drench inputs in his farm system. Carlos manages sheep and beef on Manunui Station, in Taumarunui and was part of a B+LNZ Research funded study, carried out by Massey University, to understand how and why farmers are already farming with less drench.

The Covid pandemic has been a catalyst for change, dramatically transforming consumer behavior, markets and workplaces across the globe. Michael McQueen provides a deep insight into these tectonic shifts, and how red meat sector leaders need to position themselves for success in this emerging new normal. Recorded at the Red Meat Sector Conference August 2023.

As New Zealand continues to emerge and engage post-Covid trade it is increasingly clear that many of the old trade and market certainties no longer hold, and new risks and opportunities are emerging on the world stage. Join MFAT Deputy Secretary Vangelis Vitalis as he shares his insights into how New Zealand can steer a leading trade strategy in increasingly turbulent waters. Vangelis was New Zeal...

In the fifth of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's 'Parasite Chronicles' podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Ginny Dodunski, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Wormwise Programme Manager about parasites and drench resistance but also the importance of feeding your animals well for animal health in general.

Commercial farms play a key role in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme because they contribute to the accuracy of breeding values of stud bulls. The INZB programme aims to onboard at least 10 farmers each year as part of the Next Generation Commercial Herds initiative. Those selected adopt a recording schedule and can also carry out genotyping of their cow herd a...

Safer Farms chair Lindy Nelson joins us to discuss the Farm Without Harm strategy, the "Half Arsed Stops Here” campaign and how farmers can get involved in this innovative programme. For more information, check out the Safer Farms website https://www.saferfarms.co.nz/ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Farm Safety Management System resources https://beeflambnz.com/search?query=Farm+Safety

Experienced Bankers Dan Billing and Matt Hood join us to share their insights for effective financial communication and relationships. Recorded on the fifth Beef + Lamb New Zealand ‘Sow, Grow, Thrive’ webinar, 2 October 2023

Rob Macnab of Total Ag is well known to farmers, and a popular former guest on Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s podcast. In this episode, he discusses blending on-farm excellence with financial planning for lasting prosperity. Recorded on the fourth Beef + Lamb New Zealand ‘Sow, Grow, Thrive’ webinar, 2 October 2023