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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 https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/...
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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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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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7 NOV 2025 · In this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, High Peak’s Simon and Hamish Guild share lessons from Argentina, while Feds’ Karl Dean discusses the new bovine TB plan and AgriHQ’s Fiona Quarrie reports on cattle sales.
Market Insights | Navigating the Busy Store Cattle Market
1:30 – AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie reports on the recent cattle sales at Matawhero, Stortford Lodge and Feilding, where large numbers of cattle have been sold as eastern regions dry out. Fiona says there’s more to come, and while prices have been back on recent months, there’s still good value for vendors.
Feature | High Peak Brothers Explore Farming in Argentina
6:40 – Bryan catches up with Simon and Hamish Guild of High Peak Station, who have just returned from a study tour of Argentina made possible by their win in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. They say there’s a lot to admire about the way Argentinians grow and eat red meat.
Feds Focus | Eradicating TB: Lessons from New Zealand's Past
19:40 – Federated Farmers biosecurity spokesperson Karl Dean says the new plan to eradicate bovine TB is good in theory, but farmers have bad memories of previous attempts to stamp it out, and this time it needs to be enacted with care and communication.
The Final Word
25:52 – Rural sports are a big deal in places like the United States, as Jack Jordan’s recent woodchopping world championship win showed. But it’s the next generation that could discover a passion for food production through events like the recent Clash of the Colleges that really shows us that rural sports are more than just a game.
6 NOV 2025 · Bryan catches up with Simon and Hamish Guild of High Peak Station, who have just returned from a study tour of Argentina made possible by their win in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. They say there’s a lot to admire about the way Argentinians grow and eat red meat.
6 NOV 2025 · AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie reports on the recent cattle sales at Matawhero, Stortford Lodge and Feilding, where large numbers of cattle have been sold as eastern regions dry out. Fiona says there’s more to come, and while prices have been back on recent months, there’s still good value for vendors.
6 NOV 2025 · Federated Farmers biosecurity spokesperson Karl Dean says the new plan to eradicate bovine TB is good in theory, but farmers have bad memories of previous attempts to stamp it out, and this time it needs to be enacted with care and communication.
31 OCT 2025 · In this episode, we dive into the latest developments across New Zealand’s agricultural sector.
Alex Coddington from AgriHQ provides an update on the lamb and cattle markets, highlighting how weather conditions are affecting livestock prices and availability, while Farmlands chief executive Tanya Houghton discusses the co-operative’s turnaround, posting a net profit of $2.8 million for FY25 after a prior loss.
Lincoln University’s Dr Nic Lees also joins the studio to explore the implications of Fonterra’s $3.2 billion windfall from the sale of its consumer brands, and Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst addresses the complexities of agricultural regulations and RMA reform.
Market Insights | Store stock demand top dollar at saleyards
1:38 – Alex Coddington from AgriHQ discusses the current state of the lamb and cattle markets, highlighting the impact of weather conditions on livestock pricing and availability. She talks us through the softer lamb market in Hawke's Bay, the effects of local buying power, and the strong demand in the cattle market, indicating a seller's market with high confidence in beef prices.
Feature | Farmlands: strategic improvements and market sentiment
6:48 – Farmlands chief executive Tanya Houghton discusses the co-operative’s annual result, which saw it post a net profit after tax of $2.8 million for the 2025 financial year – up from a loss of $9.3m (restated) in FY24. She says a refreshed strategy and the acquisition of nutrition manufacturer Seales Winslow helped turn things around.
Feature | Navigating Fonterra's $3.2 billion windfall
18:34 – Lincoln University’s Dr Nic Lees unpacks Fonterra’s $3.2b windfall from the sale of its consumer brands, exploring how farmers can invest wisely for long-term resilience, efficiency, and sustainability in the dairy sector.
He talks about potential investment strategies for farmers, including the risks associated with increased production, and Fonterra's competitive advantages in the market.
Feds Focus | Survey shows consent process frustrating farmers
29:11 – Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst discusses the complexities and costs associated with agricultural regulations. With the RMA currently being reformed by the government, Colin says all consents should be rolled over, rather than forcing farmers to renew them under the outgoing regulatory regime.
The Final Word
35:12 – The arable sector is at the heart of farming in NZ, but is still struggling to conquer the market here. At least 75% of the bread sold in NZ is made with imported grain, something the industry is keen to rectify through the newly launched New Zealand Grown Grains Mark. Early signs are that it might prove a success.
30 OCT 2025 · Lincoln University’s Dr Nic Lees unpacks Fonterra’s $3.2b windfall from the sale of its consumer brands, exploring how farmers can invest wisely for long-term resilience, efficiency, and sustainability in the dairy sector.He unpacks potential investment strategies for farmers, including the risks associated with increased production, and Fonterra's competitive advantages in the market.
30 OCT 2025 · Farmlands chief executive Tanya Houghton discusses the co-operative’s annual result, which saw it post a net profit after tax of $2.8 million for the 2025 financial year – up from a loss of $9.3m (restated) in FY24. She says a refreshed strategy and the acquisition of nutrition manufacturer Seales Winslow helped turn things around.
30 OCT 2025 · Alex Coddington from AgriHQ discusses the current state of the lamb and cattle markets, highlighting the impact of weather conditions on livestock pricing and availability. She talks us through the softer lamb market in Hawke's Bay, the effects of local buying power, and the strong demand in the cattle market, indicating a seller's market with high confidence in beef prices.
30 OCT 2025 · Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst discusses the complexities and costs associated with agricultural regulations. With the RMA currently being reformed by the government, Colin says all consents should be rolled over, rather than forcing farmers to renew them under the outgoing regulatory regime.
24 OCT 2025 · In this episode, Richard Rennie previews his trip to China’s markets, Professor Ralph Sims unpacks NZ’s methane targets, and Feds’ Sandra Faulkner marks a milestone in farmer representation.
News Wrap | Meeting the Market: A return to China
1:38 – Senior reporter Richard Rennie outlines his upcoming visit to China, where he will attend one of the world’s biggest food fairs in China, before heading east to the Sichuan province in Western China to see how Zespri is engaging with those growing its SunGold variety of kiwifruit.
Feature | Weighing the impact NZ’s new methane targets
8:02 – Bryan chats with Professor Emeritus Ralph Sims of Massey University about the recently reduced methane reduction targets announced by the government. Sims has helped produce a number of International Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports and says the new targets will not go down well with the international community.
Feds Focus | More farmers around the council table
Federated Farmers local government spokesperson
25:22 – Sandra Faulkner is celebrating news that 69 Feds members have been elected to local bodies around New Zealand. She says farmers and growers are well-suited to local governance as they bring experience from both rural communities and the business world.
The Final Word
30:32 – Europe’s crackdown on nitrate and ammonia pollution from farming could be a sign of things to come here. Food production has exceeded environmental limits in some nations there, and it appears politicians are convinced it is electorally advantageous to turn that around.
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 https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/...
show more
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
show less
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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| Organization | AgriHQ |
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