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023 | The FOMO is real! UK Groundswell have brought music concert vibes to farming with their latest "conference" (not sure you can call it that) bringing together farmers, foodies and everyone in between to talk about regenerative agriculture - this one is on the bucket list for sure! We also discuss the NZ rural banking inquiry and AgriZERO's work in reducing methane emissions via practical tools for farmers.
This week we debate Gene Editing, and the fact that NZ has been silent on the topic for over 20 years. Now is the time to have the conversation as we are quickly falling behind the rest of the world and we need to know what our renewed stance is and why? NZ Food strategy anyone?
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022 | This week we were joined by Hon Jo Luxton, Labour's spokesperson for agriculture to discuss how we can get more enduring change in government despite the changing parties every 3,6,9 yrs. We also touched on Alliance's woolshed meetings, a big win for NZ's poultry farmers in reducing their antibiotic usage and Waitrose supermarkets in the UK willing to pau for sustainability.
Finally Future Farmers have removed the age cap - anyone can you - sign up here - https://futurefarmersnz.org/be-a-future-farmers-member
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021 | It's been a busy week in NZ Ag largely due to field days at Mystery Creek last week - a highlight in the annual calendar for many. This saw KPMG lunch their Agribusiness Agenda for 2024, The Govt confirm on their election promise of keeping ag out of the ETS, and the announcement of the Fieldays innovation awards
Young Innovator - Mark-It (St Peter's Cambridge)Prototype - FleecegrowEarlystage - KiwifibreGrowth and Scale - WoolAidThen we ask the question - with so many components reducing the land available for farming - what will we actually eat?
here is a list of resources from our chat and we would love to engage further with you on our Instagram page
https://beeflambnz.com/sites/default/files/news-docs/Summary-report-assessment-of-land-use-change-from-pastoral-farming-to-forestry.pdfThe number of farms in the world is declining, here’s why it matters
Likely decline in the number of farms globally by the middle of the century
Growing NZ cities eat up fertile land -but housing and food production can coexist | New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tuia Pito Orahttps://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/02/the-amount-of-farmland-converted-into-forestry-revealed.html
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020 | Are we in NZ sure we have the sustainability of our workforce covered? Can we honestly say that we use best practice in staff relationships and with Sharemilkers/Managers and Owners? Do we have the framework to support our farmers to be great in this area? And how do we measure our success or lack there of? Does this have the potential to be the underbelly of NZ Ag that is just waiting to be exposed? Will this cost us our Social Licence to operate? and be the next dirty dairy exposure?
Tune in to the Mindset Mentor Podcast - here.
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019 | In a busy week all round the girls sat down for a well deserved cuppa and dug into the live export ban on sheep in Australia - what, why, who? Alongside this, we provide an overview of National's budget for the coming year, have a look into the results coming out of the Farmers Voice survey and talk about Pegasus Bay Winery, in their own words a small family owned vineyard taking home the best wine in the world! Finally we end with a recommendation for a cold winters night, get one of Danielle Hawkins books in your hands - her latest it Takes Two is out now!
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018 | A new study out of the University of Portsmouth has shown that consumers value animal welfare over environmental impact when making purchasing decisions, Ben Purua has been awarded young Maori Dairy Farmer of the year at the Ahuwhenua awards recently, and Fonterra - why what and how - the selling of consumer brands.
This week we discuss farming for nature - is this NZ's next big unique selling point, can it put us ahead of the world if we get onboard quickly?
Finally - take some time off farm and enjoy a weekend away in some of the many fantastic on-farm accommodations available
https://canopycamping.co.nz/
https://www.nesttreehouses.com/
https://www.fallowridgeretreat.co.nz/
https://www.valleyviews.co.nz/winter-special
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017 | We are joined by the one and only Steph Borowski, maybe the funniest farmers wife on the internet. We traverse all things from homeschooling wild and free farm kids, regen ag, the wellness properties of red meat, to the good, bad and ugly of a modern day rural community. There isn't much that isn't talked about this week. So light the fire (it's that time of year), grab a cuppa and a bikkie (you've earnt a wee treat) and join us for a good ol' yarn.
We highly recommend you check out Motherland Australia's podcast, Mother's groups/Villages and all other things they have to offer - https://motherlandaustralia.com.au/
Make sure you are following @steph.borowski and check out her podcast she co-hosts with Husband Josh, Mans Land on Spotify.
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016 | A major Southland windfarm is to proceed through the new fast tracking consenting process, a survey examining the profitability and carbon footprints in regenerative agriculture, and the continuing decline in farm sales and prices all hit the news desk this week.
We delve Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, try to demystify the concept and provide a simple explanation that everyone can understand to reduce fear and empower everyone - rural and urban - to take action, if they so choose - or not but from an educated standing.
Additionally, we look ahead to the upcoming South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) at Lincoln University on June 25 and 25 - learn more here.
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015 | Our land and water have done more outstanding research, this time in the meals in school space and how this can connect children to agriculture (here), we jump the ditch and look at the effects of PFA contaminated water has on cattle and finally look at some very cool research out of China where they have grown rice successfully in less time in glasshouses, expanding the required growing conditions and therefore locations.
Inspired by the Institute of Directors seasonal magazine, we dig deep into productivity touching on commentary from regional economist Benje Patterson. Why does it matter? how can we improve?
Lastly we leave you with the challenge to do something nice for someone else - just cause - life feels a bit tough right now but lets brighten someone's day!
We also snuck in a wee promo to Jana Hocken of Lean Dairy and her fabulous work, well work checking out - https://theleandairyfarm.com/
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014 | Every industry needs disrupters but can NZ ag handle new comers throwing the baby out with the bath water and doing things their way? This week we dig into the book Meet you at the Main Divide written by Justine Ross with Geoff Ross owners of Lake Hawea Station.
Order the book here or check out the rest of their mahi here.
We cover the news of the week - the rain just keeps on pouring and pouring over in the UK resulting in the wettest 12 months and the worst lambing on record; Sam McIvor has stepped away from Beef + Lamb as their CEO and into the same role at OSPRI; with the US lining up for their next presidential election this year we discussed the abrupt U-turns that define their environmental regulations - sound familiar?
Finally, Clarkson's Farm Season 3 is hitting the telly this week! watch it on Prime
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013 | Exciting news! We have a new podcast segment, each month we will be producing one episode with a guest host. And I know what you might be thinking, but you said you guys weren't doing interviews - well you're right, we are not - our guest host is joining for our usual discussion, adding extra insight, knowledge and humour to the conversations you know and love! This week we are joined by Jo Hay, Wife, Mum, Sheep and Beef Farmer and Director, among many other hats!
We stay local this week discussing the New Zealand A&P show in Christchurch, staffing cuts in MPI and the repel of the intensive winter grazing regulations! We then dig into how you access the news in the world of subscriptions and manage to stay across everything and maintain a balanced view.
Finally check out this great resource produced by Central Wilding Conifer Control Group to support the planting of native shelter belts - here
Jo shared an awesome initiative by Meat the Need - more info here!
Save the date: May 9, 11am-1pm at Salvation Army Warehouse, 2 Avenger Crescent Wigram.
BBQ and refreshments included
RSVP at [email protected]
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012 | Bird flu, train spotting horse and half meat burgers
The news this week comes from around the world with the worrying development of Bird Flu being found in Dairy Cattle in the US and two people in Texas with the flu. Flooding in the UK making lambing a nightmare for many and a horse taking a midnight stroll into a train station in Oz!
Our deep dive this week is into the world of Harvest B and Australian start-up and their offering of plant based protein to complement meat and be eaten with it rather than in competition to it. What are the implications for the meat industries and consumers world wide?
Harvest B podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TRmtJHLdJGLyf3OqXXUJo?si=fcf5b4f5889d477f
Recommendations this week focus on the voices of farmers and balancing advocacy with what sets Ag up for the future.
Complete The Farmers Voice survey here - https://www.agrihq.co.nz/thefarmersvoice
Listen to Julia Jones podcast series here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FhErs2lGndsOgHBui4S4X?si=EKfdWXanQ4W-xRLkk1FOHQ
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011 | Hot news topics were aplenty this week, we highlight the shipment of Australian fertiliser which landed at Primeport Timaru, the increasing demand for NZ beef in the US and the massive vertical farming operations being developed in Dubai.
We then dug into the Our Land and Water Project - Farming for Good including the Food and Farming People’s Panel which was released last week which highlighted this great work.
Finally, everyone clear your Wednesday evenings, grab a cuppa and a bikkie, put the feet up and enjoy Season 2 of Nadia’s Farm. It’s fantastic seeing the trials and tribulations of a real, working NZ farm on primetime TV!
https://ourlandandwater.nz/farming-for-good/
https://royalburn.co.nz/
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Episode 10 | This week we have introduced a new segment, a quick overview of three news articles that have hit the headlines. This week we discuss
Synlait requesting a trading haltConcerns surrounding the animal welfare gapTB vaccineWe then dig into the economic situation in China, what's behind the property market issues and the weakening consumer behaviour and how this impacts agricultural producers here in NZ.
Finally we wrap up with two recommnedations
The Whole Story Book Club - sign up hereThe film Six Inches of Soil in Cinemas around NZ - find a location near you hereHOSTS | @emilygualter @myfanwyalexander
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009 | We give our "2 cents" on the Farm without Harm campaign to improve and highlight vehicle safety on farm. We then dive into some of the fascinating emerging technologies in the strong wool space - it's almost hard to fathom that wool is actually used in these products!
Wool source
Kera Kisses by Karen Murrell
Shear Edge
IronClad Pan - wool knives
Terra Lana
Barron Surfboards
Woolchemy
Finally, a drought has been officially declared for a large proportion of the South Island - what does this mean? why is it helpful? and where can you find help and support.
Rural Support Trust
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008 | This wee we dig into the nitty gritty of the regulated farm plastics recycling requirements and aim to answer your questions, cause we had them to! We also take a look at the winners of the Zanda McDonald Award for 2024 and all that that involves. Finally, nominations are now open for this years Rural Champion. We all know people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the lights on in our industry and community, please nominate them so we can celebrate them, as they deserve.
Nominate here
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007 | We debrief our weekend at the Upper Clutha A&P show, better known as the Wanaka Show. Myfanwy was on an all expenses paid trip as part of her windfall from winning the Otago Daily Times Year of the Farmer competition, as part of this she got up to all sorts of fancy, formal engagements including the pinnacle - judging the terrier race! Emily made the most of the shopping (and saving on shipping!) and being social.
In the episode we mention the following small businesses:
H & S HeritageWhistle and PopJessica FloraWilderlingThree Bags MerinoAlpine BabyHemprinoThe Grumpy MerinoMadison CoulterNatural Hound
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We also discuss mental health and the importance of looking out for yourself and your mates! If you, or anyone you know needs help please reach out to the epic crew over at the Rural Support Trust or your local GP.
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006 | It’s International Women’s Day (March 8 2024) and to celebrate the day we have looked into the past, the present and the future of rural women in New Zealand.
We dig into the land girls, who kept the lights on and the troops fed in WWII, without recognition until 2011!!!!!!!! Discuss the transition from city life to farm life in the early 60’s with Emily’s Nana - Margaret Gualter.
Look into the Agri-Women’s Development Trust and the great work of Lindy Nelson to get that off the ground, the fantastic strides women have made, even in just the last few years
Emma Poole - Young Farmer of the Year 2023Kate Acland - first female chair of Beef and LambAnna Nelson - chair of Silver Fern Farms, first female chair of a major meat company.And finally we look to the future, discussing agriculture in schools, TeenAg and the Fairlight Foundation.
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005 | Does the RMA confuse you? Us to! Listen along as we try to unpack what is actually happening, why local government is pushing on despite the new National Government saying they are repelling the reforms and what we can do about it. We also discuss Chris Luxon’s new hobby - water storage, why the water is important to everyone, not just farmers, how storage water can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and the huge windfalls for the surrounding communities. And last but not least, NZ has a new celebrity! It's not who or what you would guess - its Westgold Butter! The humble block of butter is taking the world by storm, they can't believe how golden yellow it is, how tasty it is and quite frankly TikTok just can't get enough! Way to go Westgold!
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004 | It's one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle creating havoc and mayhem everywhere it went, this week the girls dive into where all the kumara has gone and when it will be back on our shelves - spoiler alert fingers crossed very soon! and also the ongoing project - the check-in - to support those who have been and continue to be effected - it is a series of events and courses to support wellbeing. ‘Checking-in’ is run by the Agri-Women’s Development Trust, Rural Women New Zealand and Farmstrong with support from the Rural Support Trust. The project is funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Look here for the range of events and details - https://www.checking-in.co.nz/
The girls also dig into the balancing act of water quality, biodiversity, profit, production, climate resilience and how this is playing out in the dairy sector and what's going on with renewable energy.
RaboBank's report - Global dairy companies taking the lead in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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