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Sarah's Country has your sneak peek into E Tipu 2022: The Boma Agri Summit speaker lineup at the highly anticipated June 2022 event is set to catalyse the future of Aotearoa’s primary industries and you could get on the guest list toSarah's Country E Tipu Cocktail Party when you enter the draw to win a double pass to E Tipu & dinner with Sarah Perriam at 5th Street (valued at $2,500!)

Sarah Perriam sits down with three of the E Tipu 2022 keynote speakers ahead of the event which gives you a preview of the insightful, thought-provoking discussions you need to be a part of in Christchurch on 21-22 June 2022.

Sarah discusses topics ranging from the changing world of the director responsibilities and how it’s led to as he describes ‘gun-shy, arse-protecting governance’ halting progress from one of our country's most esteemed and influential professional directors, how we can bolster mātauranga Māori and kaupapa Māori in our agricultural science with a young AgResearch scientist, and how New Zealand agritech business needs greater ambition with an expat US-based vertical farming CEO.

• Arama Kukutai - CEO, Plenty and Partner, Finistere Ventures — Aotearoa Fund
• Louise Hennessy - Scientist and early career ambassador, AgResearch
• Rob Campbell - Chair of Interim Health, Environmental Protection Agency & NZ Rural Land Co.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN E TIPU 2022 TICKETS & DINNER WITH SARAH!

All entries will receive an exclusive invite to Sarah's Country E Tipu Cocktail Party at O.G.B's in Christchurch on Tuesday 21st June. The prize draw closes on Sunday 5th June 2022

ABOUT E TIPU 2022

E Tipu 2022 features two days of talks from global and local leaders in food and fibre, plus interactive workshops, expert panels and special Q&As, innovative exhibits, valuable cross-sector networking and more.

Designed for changemakers from across the food and fibre sector, the summit tackles major questions around how we can be more innovative, collaborative, sustainable and profitable — now and into the future.

E Tipu 2022 is a truly hybrid event — offering an in-person summit at Christchurch Town Hall and a virtual experience for attendees from around the world.

In-Person and Virtual Early Bird Tickets are available now at etipu.boma.global

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In an environment where farmers & growers may be thinking it's all coming at them, Becks Smith can see the light at the end of the tunnel when we condense the overwhelm and see the challenges through a more holistic approach.  

New Zealand farmers naturally have an inter-generational view of stewardship of their land, but sometimes need support to bring the right expertise together when they are on the next level of their sustainability journey.

Becks Smith discusses with Sarah Perriam, host of Sarah's Country, how her career journey as a vet in Central Otago, alongside farming with her husband's family, is evolving into the social enterprise The Whole Story.

She shares her insights into how to take small steps towards change and how important to pull an advisory board around our farmers that are all on the same page.

"We sometimes make changes and don't reflect on what the outcome was. I am seeing powerful changes when farmer's bring the right support around them to help them reflect on their decision making," explains Becks Smith, The Whole Story.

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Did you know that globally agriculture is one of the last industries to digitise? And for those farmers that will embrace the market access requirement to prove the provenance and verify the farm practices will ultimately win.

But imagine if technology as a tool actually made you a better farmer? Perhaps more tolerant to climatic conditions, faster decision making in risky situations and free up time to actually do the thing you enjoy... farming... or boating/golf/fishing!

As the Farmax annual conference wraps up, Sarah Perriam catches up with the two CEOs on the merger of Farmax, the predictive modelling farm software and Farm IQ, the farm management software - Will Noble & Gavin McEwan. 

"If NZ's pastoral agriculture wants to retain its place as a premium supplier to the world, we need to digitise our supply chain and the supply chain starts at the farm," explains Gavin McEwan, Farmax

LINKS

Learn more about Farm IQ

Learn more about Farmax

This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Tell us what you really think! hosting the opinions of those involved intimately with some of the big issues facing New Zealand's primary sector.

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In a special episode for 'Shaping our Future' on Sarah's Country released on 2022 International Woman's Day, Sarah Perriam discovers where women's role has come, the current is and can to in the New Zealand primary sector with female empowerment leader in rural New Zealand, Lindy Nelson.

Lindy is a woman on a mission farming with her husband David, is the Chair of Safer Farms and founded the Agri-Women's Development Trust which has unleashed the confidence and talents of over 4,000 women who have found leadership roles that are shaping our future.

In this episode, Lindy provides her wisdom to all listeners on the tipping point of women's contribution to agriculture at a time of great importance from social division to climate change.

"In Native American wisdom, they describe the wings of humanity as one male wing & one female wing. The male wing has been flying too strongly and the female wing is unfurling to bring new strength and balance. If we look at women's role as we aren't fighting for a place, we are bringing balance and support,"

Lindy Nelson

This episode is a part of our new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Shaping our future' where we help New Zealand farmers & growers navigate the big issues to be more prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead!

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How do those tasked with implementing environmental policy best engage with farmers to come up with solutions that are best for the land and are fit for purpose?

Ministry for the Environment has partnered with Sarah's Country to hit the road across the lower North Island in late 2021 to get out of Wellington and onto the farm to hear & see directly from farmers.

In this third and final episode as part of the three-part series, Sarah Perriam takes Director of Policy Implementation & Delivery, Sara Clarke, meets Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective Chair and three-generation farmer, Roger Dalrymple along with dairy farmer, Greg Maughan.

Sara is joined by her colleague, Gin Loughnan, Manager of the Climate & Water Agriculture team at the Ministry for the Environment who is keen to work together with catchment groups to ensure that freshwater farm plans are workable and avoid duplication.

"The first thing we have to do is get farmers to understand why they are putting their environment plans on paper when bankers will tell you we can't get farmers to pull together farm budgets yet. It's a massive leap!" stresses Roger Dalrymple, Waitatapia Farming

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Sara Clarke & Gin Loughnan sits down with the Rangitikei farmers to discuss:

1. Over 300 farmers have joined the sub-catchment groups of the Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective "which will tell you that if you give farmers the challenge they will be empowered to create the solutions"

2. Farmers need environmental policy guidance that is apolitical and doesn't change between government terms where the pathway doesn't change on them.

3. The narrative that New Zealand farmers are doing it all wrong and portraying our practices as third-world when dairy farmer, Greg Maughan was working in Indonesia and reading this message looking at polluted waterways.

4. Gin asks how the government can support the community ownership of the solution around freshwater quality.

5. Roger's experience with dealing with a spectrum of farmers to bring them along and to educate them on where the changes need to happen takes time, more collaborative science and improved connectivity.

6. Can freshwater farm plans be justifying what farmers are already doing and change the conversation around proving the good work than it being led as a government, box-ticking exercise?

7. Roger & Greg explain that community catchments only work for 3-6 months of the year for farmers as calving, lambing, shearing, harvesting and weaning takes their focus and therefore the milestones to achieve outcomes need to be set at a time that works with the farming calendar.

8. Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI) under Horizon District Council cost between $12-$14,000/per farm that was funded by Horizon for erosion control and soil mapping are great management tools.

9. Roger advises against the integrated environmental farm plan being digital-only due to internet accessibility and the digital literacy of farmers but may lead to catchment support to help all farmers to get farm environment plans.

10. Gin & Sara want to know what role industry bodies are playing in supporting farmers. Roger points out that the industry groups don't have the time to bring farmers along on the journey because the government's policy consultation timeframes are too tight.

links

Learn more about Freshwater Farm Plans

This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Table Swap' out discussing the big issues facing New Zealand's primary sector around farmers' kitchen tables working on ways to move forward collectively.

WIN ONE OF THREE PREMIUM PASSES TO THE FARMAX CONFERENCE (9th & 10th March 2022) complete with a Farmax subscription (valued at $200)!

CLICK HERE (Entries Close 7th March 2022)

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How do those tasked with implementing environmental policy best engage with farmers to come up with solutions that are best for the land and are fit for purpose?

Ministry for the Environment has partnered with Sarah's Country to hit the road across the lower North Island in late 2021 to get out of Wellington and onto the farm to hear & see directly from farmers.

In this first episode as part of the three-part series, Sarah Perriam takes Director of Policy Implementation & Delivery, Sara Clarke, to meet Grant Charteris at Forest Road Farm, farming with his wife Sally in the Ruahine foothills at the top of the Tukituki River catchment.

After a farm tour of the work the Charteris' have done that saw them win the 2021 Elworthy Award for the premier environmental accolade for deer farmers, Sara meets also with local young farmer Hugh Abbiss at Foley Farming Enterprises to sit down for this episode.

"It's really hard to make a plan when the goalposts keep shifting, with the layers of rules between regional council & national policy statements. There's too much misinformation and direction," stresses Grant Charteris, Forest Road Farm.

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Sara Clarke sits down with Hawke's Bay farmers, Grant Charteris & Hugh Abbiss to discuss:

1. How will or won't Overseer continue to play into the proposed freshwater farm plans and what about measuring outcomes versus the move to regulating input controls & farming practices?

2. The Tukituki catchment are already working within Farm Environment Management Plans under Plan Change 6 with Hawke's Bay Regional Council, so how is more layers of rules from the national policy statement going to make a difference to the path they are on?

3. The frustration of getting clear direction from their local regional council who aren't getting clear direction from the central government so it stifles farmers appetite in investing in environmental work with a lack of security of the direction.

4. The leading farmers will pave the way to pull the laggard farmers up but not all farmers are in the financial position to achieve the Ministry's gold standard and it will take a decade of actions to sustainably fund it within the cost structures of farming the way they are.

5. They have recently formed the Mangonuku Catchment Group and have shared goals that every landowner can get in behind and believe it's the best forum for getting useable data for change as well as the support needed.

6. Hugh discusses the changes he's implemented such as direct drilling, catch crops and nutrient management and how to make more from less.

7. What does "fit-for-purpose" really mean when the freshwater farm plans aren't thinking about the whole integrated approach to make it sustainable to work.

8. Grant learns that not everyone from Wellington doesn't listen, and really excels in explaining his farming system and environmental actions actually out on his farm.

9. Better understanding needs to be taken into account through true farmer consultation, not hand-picking a panel based on the outcome you have already

10. If you stifle innovation you won't get the desired outcome all because the government want change to happen too fast, otherwise the leading farmers will sell to pine trees.

LINKS

Learn more about Freshwater Farm Plans

This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Table Swap' out discussing the big issues facing New Zealand's primary sector around farmers kitchen tables working on ways to move forward collectively.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FEBRUARY PRIZE DRAW! WIN ONE OF THREE PREMIUM PASSES TO THE FARMAX CONFERENCE (9th & 10th March 2022) complete with a Farmax subscription (valued at $200)!

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Not all NZ farmers have their heads in the sand about He Waka Eke Noa as Sarah discovers a group of them have done your homework on the alternative pricing options for you to simply listen and make a submission on our weekly panel, "Tell us what you really think!".

Farmers Mark McCoard (Taihape), Kerry Worsnop (Gisborne) & Graeme Gleeson (Waikato) shed some frank reality with host, Sarah Perriam on what amendments to the farm-level levy could look like to have a fairer emissions reduction and payment scheme.

Download the group's flyer & open letter to farmers below.

"He Waka Eke Noa is merely an accounting system and who gets inspired to change based on an accounting system! It should be an aspiration for the sector to be warming neutral by 2030 and when we have achieved that the pricing should stop," urges Kerry Worsnop, Gisborne farmer.

LINKS:

Download the group's Open Letter to Farmers (PDF, 120 kb).

Download the group's suggested changes in this flyer (PDF, 2.2 MB).

Learn more about He Waka Eke Noa

Attend a roadshow throughout February on the options developed by the He Waka Eke Noa partnership as alternatives to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

LATEST UPDATE

The consultation will now close in late March 2022 and the He Waka Eke Noa Partnership will report its recommendations to Ministers by 31 May 2022 (rather than 30 April 2022).

This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Tell us what you really think! hosting the opinions of those involved intimately with some of the big issues facing New Zealand's primary sector.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FEBRUARY PRIZE DRAW! WIN ONE OF THREE PREMIUM PASSES TO THE FARMAX CONFERENCE (9th & 10th March 2022) complete with a Farmax subscription (valued at $200)!

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The level of data now being collected on farms on a daily basis is massive but it's not working together in a collaborative way for farmers to manage the data. It is also useful for brands to verify the environment's regeneration when sourcing their product.

NZ Merino has recently partnered with Silicon Valley technology company, Actual to provide insights into each ZQRX growers’ sustainability credentials. Guided by science and starting with carbon emissions, this work will include the ability to model mitigations on-farm to guide future investment, arm brands with information to source responsibly manufactured wool, and provide growers with tangible plans to further their positive environmental impact

"Our objective is to partner with the global best on each index point of the 15-point ZQRX regenerative framework such as Actual, Savoury Institute & Toitu Envirocare," - Tim Loftus, NZ Merino.

Tim Loftus has recently joined NZ Merino as the General Manager of Sales & Marketing at NZ Merino following a career in marketing sustainability with Kathmandu & icebreaker.

Sarah discusses with Tim the global signals from the consumer and what it truly means to be market-led as well as the importance of farmers data ownership.

This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Shaping our future' where we help New Zealand farmers & growers navigate the big issues to be more prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FEBRUARY PRIZE DRAW! WIN ONE OF THREE PREMIUM PASSES TO THE FARMAX CONFERENCE (9th & 10th March 2022) complete with a Farmax subscription (valued at $200)!

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How do those tasked with implementing environmental policy best engage with farmers to come up with solutions that are best for the land and are fit for purpose?

Ministry for the Environment has partnered with Sarah's Country to hit the road across the lower North Island in late 2021 to get out of Wellington and onto the farm to hear & see directly from farmers in this new series, Table Swap.

In this first episode as part of the three-part series, Sarah Perriam takes Director of Policy Implementation & Delivery, Sara Clarke, to meet Grant Charteris at Forest Road Farm, farming with his wife Sally in the Ruahine foothills at the top of the Tukituki River catchment.

After a farm tour of the work the Charteris' have done that saw them win the 2021 Elworthy Award for the premier environmental accolade for deer farmers, Sara meets also with local young farmer Hugh Abbiss at Foley Farming Enterprises to sit down for this episode.

"It's really hard to make a plan when the goalposts keep shifting, with the layers of rules between regional council & national policy statements. There's too much misinformation and direction," stresses Grant Charteris, Forest Road Farm.

TOP 10 things in THIS EPISODE:

Sara Clarke sits down with Hawke's Bay farmers, Grant Charteris & Hugh Abbiss to discuss:

1. How will or won't Overseer continue to play into the proposed freshwater farm plans and what about measuring outcomes versus the move to regulating input controls & farming practices?

2. The Tukituki catchment are already working within Farm Environment Management Plans under Plan Change 6 with Hawke's Bay Regional Council, so how is more layers of rules from the national policy statement going to make a difference to the path they are on?

3. The frustration of getting clear direction from their local regional council who aren't getting clear direction from the central government so it stifles farmers appetite in investing in environmental work with a lack of security of the direction.

4. The leading farmers will pave the way to pull the laggard farmers up but not all farmers are in the financial position to achieve the Ministry's gold standard and it will take a decade of actions to sustainably fund it within the cost structures of farming the way they are.

5. They have recently formed the Mangonuku Catchment Group and have shared goals that every landowner can get in behind and believe it's the best forum for getting useable data for change as well as the support needed.

6. Hugh discusses the changes he's implemented such as direct drilling, catch crops and nutrient management and how to make more from less.

7. What does "fit-for-purpose" really mean when the freshwater farm plans aren't thinking about the whole integrated approach to make it sustainable to work.

8. Grant learns that not everyone from Wellington doesn't listen, and really excels in explaining his farming system and environmental actions actually out on his farm.

9. Better understanding needs to be taken into account through true farmer consultation, not hand-picking a panel based on the outcome you have already

10. If you stifle innovation you won't get the desired outcome all because the government want change to happen too fast, otherwise the leading farmers will sell to pine trees.

LINKS

Learn more about Freshwater Farm Plans

This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Table Swap' out discussing the big issues facing New Zealand's primary sector around farmers kitchen tables working on ways to move forward collectively.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FEBRUARY PRIZE DRAW! WIN ONE OF THREE PREMIUM PASSES TO THE FARMAX CONFERENCE (9th & 10th March 2022) complete with a Farmax subscription (valued at $200)!

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With so much concern circling around the consultation on the alternative pricing options for New Zealand's greenhouse gas tax/levy (call it what you wish!), we break down the reality of the challenge with our esteemed guests on the first in our weekly panel, "Tell us what you really think!".

Agricultural economist, Phil Journeaux, and rural commentator and former agriculture professor, Keith Woodford, have a candid discussion with host, Sarah Perriam on how pastoral livestock farming would look if its 5% carbon emissions were taxed under the Emissions Trading Scheme.

"We have huge change occurring and the rules are getting put in place now and farmers don't understand the long-term impact," stresses Keith Woodford.

LINKS

Learn more about He Waka Eke Noa

Download the consultation document (PDF, 4.8 MB).

Attend a roadshow throughout February on the options developed by the He Waka Eke Noa partnership as alternatives to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

LATEST UPDATE

The consultation will now close in late March 2022 and the He Waka Eke Noa Partnership will report its recommendations to Ministers by 31 May 2022 (rather than 30 April 2022).

This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Tell us what you really think! hosting the opinions of those involved intimately with some of the big issues facing New Zealand's primary sector.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FEBRUARY PRIZE DRAW! WIN ONE OF THREE PREMIUM PASSES TO THE FARMAX CONFERENCE (9th & 10th March 2022) complete with a Farmax subscription (valued at $200)!

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High-value crops are often discussed on Sarah's Country as the potential to return more to farmers from fewer inputs. Whilst the industry for hemp seed and oil is becoming more established in New Zealand, the agronomic and market development for fibre has a way to go.

In late December 2022, NZ Natural Fibres (co-owned by Carrfields NZ & Hemp NZ) received a $3.2million Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures Fund to develop its hemp growing, processing and marketing capability to“go further, faster” towards taking a global leadership position in the development of industrial and consumer products made from hemp fibre.

"Once you get past wool-hemp hybrid yarns there's smart fibres such as carbon fibre in high-performance sport equipment, satelittes or America's Cup boats and even using hemp for carbon storage like batteries," - Colin McKenzie, CEO, NZ Natural Fibres.

Carrfields was originally approached by Hemp NZ when they were looking for a factory to process the hemp fibre and the partnership was born with Carrfields contracting history and field experience with growing specialty crops.

"It grows very quickly in a short amount of time so it might have less fertiliser requirements than other crops and oftern fertiliser can be quite a large part of a crop's carbon emissions," - Travis Ryan-Salter, Senior Research Officer, Carrfields.

links

Learn more about NZ Natural Fibres

MPI backs project to establish internationally competitive hemp seed processing plant (MPI.govt.nz)

Agricultural firms team up to make wool and hemp blended products (Stuff.co.nz)

This episode is the first in a new weekly series for 2022 on Sarah's Country 'Shaping our future' where we help New Zealand farmers & growers navigate the big issues to be more prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead!

FEBRUARY PRIZE DRAW! WIN ONE OF THREE PREMIUM PASSES TO THE FARMAX CONFERENCE (9th & 10th March 2022) complete with a Farmax subscription valued at $200:

https://www.sarahscountry.com/articles/win-farmax

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The best way to kick back into gear for 2022 is of course with the chunkiest talking point in smoko rooms, dairy sheds and board tables in the primary sector "What is He Waka Eke Noa and why should I care?"

With the stresses in the face of Omicron affecting processing plants, tractors parked up waiting for the deluge of rain to bugger off to harvest crops it may seem too hard to wrap your head around another complicated pressure.

"Doing nothing is not an option, so I've created a whole episode for you to understand what it means for you," - Sarah Perriam, host Sarah's Country.

New Zealand's agriculture emissions will be in the ETS regardless, but how is still up for discussion. However, we are short on time with feedback to the Minister's presented by the partnership in May 2022.

This is a massive deal for our & the next generation as we determine how New Zealand’s agriculture sector can balance pastoral farming's financial viability let alone survival in the face of pines towards 2050 whilst paying our fair share for greenhouse gas emissions.

"As a sector, we have to accept our emissions, reduce and adapt. Otherwise, farming is in ETS and the cost of it will be out of our control," - Jim van der Poel, Dairy NZ Chair

IN THIS EPISODE

He Waka Eke Noa is a partnership with industry, Māori and Government. It's the largest pan-sector collaboration in history with negotiations spanning 2 years.

In this episode, Sarah Perriam breaks this down with:

• Kelly Forster, Director of He Waka Eke Noa

• Andrew Morrison, Chair of Beef + Lamb NZ

• Sirma Karapeeva, CEO Meat Industry Association

• Jim van der Poel, Chair Dairy NZ

• Innes Moffat, CEO Deer Industry NZ

• Anna Heslop, Communications Manager, Foundation for Arable Research

LINKS

Learn more about He Waka Eke Noa

Download the consultation document (PDF, 4.8 MB).

Attend a roadshow throughout February on the options developed by the He Waka Eke Noa partnership as alternatives to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

LATEST UPDATE

The consultation will now close in late March 2022 and the He Waka Eke Noa Partnership will report its recommendations to Ministers by 31 May 2022 (rather than 30 April 2022).

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The angst and noise of 2021 have led to a division in New Zealand's primary sector.

However, the division appears to come down to whether farmers & growers are in the camp of a mindset that is optimistic, open-minded to change and unfearful of the future. Or not.

"Positivity doesn't mean your ignoring life's stress, you're just approaching hardship in a productive way," explains Dana Muir, Head of Natural Capital, BNZ.

As the last Sarah's Country Sister for the year, Dana Muir, Head of Natural Capital at BNZ, explains how the New Zealand farmers & growers focused on the megatrends of our global consumers are well advanced to be successful, future-fit businessmen and women.

And there may be more of them than you realise!

BNZ's 'Shift Happens' survey shows that 53% of farmers & growers feel that the changing landscape of the primary sector was an "opportunity for their business".

Also, 42% of farmers & growers said they "would diversify their land use to meet consumer expectations", but the majority of those surveyed do believe that the pace of regulations pace is too fast.

Dana explains that regulations appear to be merely aligned to megatrends globally as well as corporates rising demand of ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) considerations in their decision making of the sourcing of their products in their supply chain.

She urges that farm environment plans & emission reduction plans will help our farmers & growers tell a better story of the food & fibre from their farms.

Sustainability-linked loans that BNZ pioneered with Southern Pastures can help incentive change and support farmers & growers with the right tools to be more ambitious than regulation.

The rise of the conscious investor has seen the global market for sustainable investing in 2021 surge from USD $50 billion in Q1 2021 to USD $150 billion by Q4 2021.

BNZ aspires to have $10 billion of sustainability linked loans by 2025.

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"Have a wonderful, well-deserved break! Set your sights on a prosperous 2022 where we can continue to be defiantly hopeful. Let's strive for more than the bare minimum of what is required of us to get ahead of the global signals. Thank you for being a valued member of Sarah's Country's community with record listenership in 2021, and I value your continued support more than you will ever know!! Merry Christmas" - Sarah Perriam

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When the directive from global food giants, such as Danone and Nestle pledges to source nearly a quarter of their milk globally from regenerative dairy farms by 2025, you pay attention.

Announced this week was a unique partnership between Synlait Milk and Danone, AgResearch and the Ministry for Primary Industries' (MPI) Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund to study soil health between conventional and regenerative practices on 10 farms in Waikato, Canterbury & Otago over five years.

This week's Change Maker, Hamish Reid, Head of Sustainability & Brand at Synlait says we will achieve added value by profiting from purpose and regenerative meet our consumer's demands.

Thanks to our partners at Farmlands for supporting Sarah's Country this season.

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The one thing this current government has given us is a lot to talk about in rural media!

Recorded on the Saturday prior to the Groundswell protest, ACT Party Leader David Seymour joined Sarah to discuss a wide range of government policy that is overwhelming the primary sector that has seen them take to the streets in their tractors.

They discuss the sector's representation in Wellington, hate speech by politicians towards farmers to Rogernomics.

Sarah has an entertaining one-hour chat with the ACT Party leader's stance on the RMA, the Zero Carbon Act through to Mental Health and pine trees.

Thanks to our mates at Farmlands Co-Operative for partnering with Sarah's Country this season!

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As the COP26 Climate Change Summit has concluded, a serendipitous scientific finding at Lincoln University virtually eliminates the methane emitted from effluent ponds and if uptook by 2030 will half dairy's emmission targets.

As this week's Sarah's Country Change Maker, Mike Manning, General Manager Innovation and Strategy at Ravensdown, explains the breakthrough discovery of the EcoPond system to target methane with an additive normally used in the treatment of drinking water.

Nearly all dairy farms use effluent ponds and they are the second-largest source of on-farm methane emissions. An average NZ dairy farm of around 400 cows that installed EcoPond could cut total farm methane emissions by about 4 to 5%, depending on the individual farm.

They also found that EcoPond reduced the risk of Dissolved Reactive Phosphate loss to water by up to 99% meaning that this essential nutrient can be recycled with reduced risk of water contamination. The EcoPond system also strips out E.coli so that the dairy effluent is much safer to irrigate to pasture.

Thanks to our mates at Farmlands Co-Operative for partnering with Sarah's Country this season!

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What led me to Sue was a string of fate, and now I want to share her with the world as this week's Sarah's Country Sister.

Sue McGaw is a specialist native plant consultant from North Canterbury who works with farmers to design their riparian plantings into biodiversity nodes to ensure 99% success rate, all year round bird feed, resilence from pests, weeds, droughts, and floods and Rongoā Māori, the traditional healing properties.

At 63 years old, after 25 years of landscape design, Sue's imposter syndrome that she no one would listen to her without a Master's she embarked on completing in Ecology.

Sue's lifelong mission is to pass on her knowledge to catchment groups and farmers to get it right the first time and not just plant what you like the look of!

To connect with Sue feel free to email her, gayton.gardens@xtra.co.nz.

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We are excited for you to meet the three emerging food and fibre sector leaders who have been awarded the 2022 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarships.

This group comes from the most diverse range of backgrounds we have seen in recent times and each of the scholars brings talent, passion, perspective, and a track record of performance.

Covid 19 restrictions mean this year’s scholarship recipients’ formal awards ceremony at Parliament, will be delayed until February 2022, when Minister O’Connor will award the scholarships in person.

In this episode, you will meet the 2022 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship recipients along with CEO for the New Zealand Rural Leadership Trust (NZRLT), Chris Parsons as this week's Change Makers.

Parmindar Singh, a Waikato based Dairy Farm Manager, Company Director, and recent master’s graduate.

Anthony Taueki, a horticulturalist from Hawke’s Bay, Tū Te Wana Kaiako at Fruition Horticulture, and a Councillor for the Youth Food and Fibre Network.

Completing the trio is Wellington-based Lucie Douma, Principal Adviser for the Ministry for Primary Industries. Lucie is a master’s graduate from Oxford’s Mansfield College and

from a Southland farming background along with CEO of Rural Leaders, Chris Parsons.

For more on the 2022 Value Chain Innovation Programme:

Rural Leaders have made the decision to shift the Value Chain Innovation Programme date from Mid-January to May next year.

For more information on the programme and how to apply: https://ruralleaders.co.nz/value-chain/

Thanks to our mates at Farmlands Co-Operative for partnering with Sarah's Country this season

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Brave leadership has been a fabric of our primary sector for the past century and now is a time to continue that attitude in the face of what many think is just a New Zealand government challenge when our farming cousins around the world are facing the same challenges.

Science entrepreneur and agri-business commentator, Anna Campbell, is walking the talk transitioning from AbacusBio, a highly respected science, and technology firm operating from offices in Dunedin and Rotorua New Zealand, and Edinburgh, United Kingdom, to co-founding natural health business, Zestt Wellness, to support immunity and improve lung health.

As this week's Sarah's Country Sisters, Anna and Sarah discuss:

• Her opinion's on New Zealand food & fibre's science commercialization moving to private equity and offshore capital markets.

• Her empathy attending the last farmer protest with her farming mum and her son of agriculturalists turned off a career in the sector along with the international animal scientists saying they feel they will be the last generation, the pressures on the livestock industry is a global challenge.

• The opportunities for New Zealand's natural health products from plants are being hindered by our antiquated regulation and international scientific collaboration.

• Her advice on women leadership in the sector by men leading that change by opening doors and taking women seriously, as well as women deepening their networks with other women.

Thanks to our mates at Farmlands Co-Operative for partnering with Sarah's Country this season.

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Brave leadership has been a fabric of our primary sector for the past century and now is a time to continue that attitude in the face of what many think is just a New Zealand government challenge when our farming cousins around the world are facing the same challenges.

Science entrepreneur and agri-business commentator, Anna Campbell, is walking the talk transitioning from AbacusBio, a highly respected science, and technology firm operating from offices in Dunedin and Rotorua New Zealand, and Edinburgh, United Kingdom, to co-founding natural health business, Zestt Wellness, to support immunity and improve lung health.

As this week's Sarah's Country Sisters, Anna and Sarah discuss:

• Her opinion's on New Zealand food & fibre's science commercialization moving to private equity and offshore capital markets.

• Her empathy attending the last farmer protest with her farming mum and her son of agriculturalists turned off a career in the sector along with the international animal scientists saying they feel they will be the last generation, the pressures on the livestock industry is a global challenge.

• The opportunities for New Zealand's natural health products from plants are being hindered by our antiquated regulation and international scientific collaboration.

• Her advice on women leadership in the sector by men leading that change by opening doors and taking women seriously, as well as women deepening their networks with other women.

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Whatever your thoughts or knowledge are about cannabis, the New Zealand government believes in the future of establishing evidence-based medical cannabis cultivation practices with the awarding of funds to Lincoln University-based, Greenlab.

Greenlab aims to generate standard cultivation protocols for a range of New Zealand genetics with the optimized pharmaceutical compounds required by doctors and needed by patients to improve their quality of life.

Dr. Rupinder Brar & Dr. Parmjit Randhawa, co-founders of Greenlab join Sarah as this week's Change Maker to explain how the unique research could position New Zealand as the market leader in herbal medicine as the pharmaceutical industry is running out of options for healthcare.

Whilst New Zealand farmers and growers won't necessarily be able to capture a slice of the green pie on the ground, there are some excellent messages in the global trend for nutraceuticals - let food be thy medicine - and our agronomic knowledge to apply that.

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The last 5 years for New Zealand's largest rural supply co-operative have been disruptive to ensure they are positioned to support their shareholders into the future.

Newly appointed CEO, Tanya Houghton has a fresh approach to leadership that is being well-received across the board.

Sarah caught up with Tanya as part of Sarah's Country sisters to discuss how to lead a team in a time of uncertainty, her thoughts on balancing the books of farmers with lower prices and that of the co-operative and her plan to navigate the challenges ahead in her own style of leadership.

Following the recent announcement of an $8.1 million net profit before tax and rebates for the 20/21 financial year described by Chair Rob Hewett as a pass mark with a $2.7 billion turnover, Tanya has turned her first efforts to people & culture.

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Many farmers across New Zealand fear the future sheep farming faces is the viability of the business model in the face of trees on hill country.

The merger of Primary Wool Co-Operative & Wools of New Zealand closes on the 4th of November and maybe the ticket to contracting the fragmented industry to provide more value behind the farm gate.

As this week's Change Maker, Sarah catches up with Richard Young, Chair of Primary Wool Co-Operative to discuss what the merger will mean for growers, where the strong wool price needs to be to be sustainable, and how the capitally constrained industry can emerge from the doldrums to capture the value of 'eco-consumerism'.

For more information on the merger, visit: https://primarywool.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Information-booklet.pdf

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Positive community outcomes are what drive this Central Otago sheep & beef farmer who has found herself supporting the diversity of opinion towards environmental progress.

Emma Crutchley, farming with her husband in the Maniototo, has a wide range of experience from a career in agronomy to governance in water management aware that her biggest strength she offers is facilitating challenging conversations.

"I've learned that you have a limited time so don't spread yourself too thin. Try and find the spot where you can use your skillset to have the biggest influence with the time you have available to contribute," Emma Crutchley.

As this week's Sarah's Country Sister, Emma has many pleas for the farming sector to come together around the various strategies to achieve environmental excellence and that outside thinking is needed.

Tiaki Maniototo is an example of Emma's involvement in sourcing $4.5million in government funding to plant 90,000 native plants, 200km of fencing, preserve the rare native fish and enhance recreational areas for all of the community to access the newly planted areas.

Sarah & Emma discuss how projects can bring the wider community together on their shared values bridging the divide so they have a collective sense of achievement and connection to their catchment.

Click here to read Emma's Kellogg's report "Water sharing in a water-short catchment"

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Did you know that New Zealand farmers in their 40's are having heart attacks?

It's time to reframe what it means to be a top farmer. It's not about what people think of you as the stress unbalances the economics of your farm and life.

Being a Triple-A farmer is assessing, adapting, and adjusting your farm to have a holistic approach to wellbeing. From the books to the bed, being successful is having your physical, mental, social, and business wellbeing in order right across the board.

In this week's Opinion Maker, Sarah discusses the fundamentals of having a balanced life as every aspect is interconnected. Physical pain creates fatigue which leads to poor mental performance and ultimately business performance.

Throughout this episode, Sarah talks to others involved in a unique new program, FarmFlex, from a rural accountant, personal trainer, environmental consultant, insurance advisors.

In this week's Opinion Maker, Sarah discusses the fundamentals of having a balanced life as every aspect is interconnected. Physical pain creates fatigue which leads to poor mental performance and ultimately business performance.

Throughout this episode, Sarah talks to others involved in a unique new program, FarmFlex, from a rural accountant, personal trainer, environmental consultant, insurance advisors.

In this episode, we learn about great tips and advice from:

• Elle Perriam, founder of Will to Live NZ Charitable Trust, supports farmers with free private phycologists and what she's discovered about the fundamentals of stress.

• Erica Van Reenan, managing director AgFirst Manawatu, in how she's learned that to achieve good environmental and business outcomes people are at the heart of decision making.

• Rahui Corbett, partner at rural accountancy, Morrison Creed on how to cashflow forecast in uncertain times.

• Matt Wells, wellness coach at The Rec Room, hits home the importance of physical health on overall performance and reducing fatigue from niggly injuries.

• Pierre Schroeder, the principal adviser at Thrive, highlights the value of human resources in your farming operation and how putting yourself & people first can save you money.

For more information about FarmFlex launching on 5th November 2021, visit https://www.facebook.com/Farmflex2021 or contact the team at Thrive.

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Cherry-picking facts and non or discounted 'accounting' is happening everywhere across the conversation of climate change and food production.

One New Zealand scientist wants the narrative to include the full energy analysis of our food production which doesn't look good for plant-based proteins or vertical farming.

Craig Anderson's webinar "Is energy the Achilles heel of agriculture" has caught many people's attention and highlighted the opportunity to focus on the full life cycle analysis, instead of just greenhouse gas emissions.

As this week's Change Maker, Sarah learns more about the observations Craig is making when we shift our thinking to the energy or calorie profile of food.

"The green revolution of agriculture has seen more energy/per kg used to produce 1kg of calories. Whilst we can all make reductions on farm, lot of that is coming from the process after the farm-gate. New Zealand has an opportunity to reframe the story," explains Craig.

More resources as explained in the podcast:

• Craig's presentation - watch here

• Craig's latest opinion piece on Newsroom 'The energy dilemma of eating' - read here

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What has been polarising the New Zealand farming community for some time is a word!

Yep, that's right. The word 'regenerative'. Unable to be pigeonhole or tamed by certification. So why do we care so much about it?

It's because the principles of regenerative resonate so deeply with New Zealand's essence of how we naturally care for the environment that we have become so passionate about our identity being under threat.

In the Regenerative Agriculture Market Scan & Consumer Insights report released this week, showed here is a significant opportunity for New Zealand to position itself to take advantage of the global regenerative agriculture trend, according to research commissioned by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW).

In this week's Opinion Maker, Sarah discusses how we can lead the world with our farming practices on the groundswell surrounding the word, 'regenerative.'

This episode features the report's author, Mike Lee from Alpha Food Labs (USA), Steve Smith, Chair of Primary Sector Council and representing the NZ Winegrowers as well as Beef + Lamb NZ's Market Development Manager, Nick Beeby.

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Did you know over 200,000 treated and broken timber vineyard posts every year discarded wood destined for landfills?

Greg Coppell found himself looking to fence off his farm on a shoestring budget and Stu Dudley his mate works in the viticulture industry which was the onus for creating REPOST, this great company in Marlborough recycling what has been a waste product for the vineyard industry into a new life of farms repurposing posts as a cheap, no-fuss fencing solution for fencing off waterways on farms across the country.

This truly is saving money and the environment as Sarah's Country's Change Maker this week!

For more information on REPOST visit, https://repost.co.nz/about/

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She oozes passion for our food storytellers to lead the next generation of New Zealand's identity as a proud food-producing nation. But she says there is no time to rest on our laurels and we must come together around our proposed national food strategy, Mana Kai, for which she is on the steering group for.

"We have had the moral and environment high ground for so long. The push back that we are better than the rest of the world is really dangerous as other countries can frog-jump us with our complacency," Angela Clifford, Eat NZ.

This week's Change Maker is Angela Clifford, founder of Eat New Zealand, a non-profit organisation on a mission to be the bridge of the New Zealand food movement dedicated to connecting people to our land, through our food.

Eat New NZ is a collective of chefs, producers, media, tourism, and event operators, who have all been inspired to create a national platform to promote and champion our best food, drink, and culinary tourism opportunities.

Sarah & Angela discuss opportunities to capture our national & indigenous values with our own form of geographical indicators, provenance & terroir.

Angela, along with her wine-maker husband spent 15 years in the Barossa Valley, Australia deeply involved in the storytelling through wine events & farmer markets. When they returned home to North Canterbury, where Nick was involved in the establishment of Greystone Wines, Angela spread her wings to wrap the food of the region together with the wine involving chefs, tourism, and media.

Now in 2021, Eat New Zealand is holding the next installment of the Food Hui in Christchurch 1-2 November to discuss how we can incorporate a values-based framework or national food strategy into our food system, the development of food communities through local food networks, and regenerative food tourism to understand how they’ll play an important role in our food security and food celebration moving forwards.

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We are heavily assuming if you are reading this article you are already well educated on the nutrition and climate science that supports grass-fed, pasture-raised beef and lamb from New Zealand.

But to also go on to assume that just because consumers may be wealthy and educated, doesn't necessarily mean they will choose to purchase red meat as often as they once did. They have been afforded the privilege of having a food identity.

You can throw all of the complex science at the human health vs planetary health debate or the plant vs meat debate, but it will mean nothing without cohesive global storytelling as this week's guests from around the world highlight.

Over the course of 3 months, Sarah Perriam has been collecting interviews from experts across the globe for this very special Opinion Maker episode to try and answer the burning question for New Zealand's sheep & beef farmers, "How does meat compete with the negative narrative globally?"

This episode features :

• Prof. Frederic Leroy, Professor of Food Science and Biotechnology Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, presented at both the 2019 Red Meat Sector Conference (NZ) and presented atMultiscapes, the international virtual conference in 2021 (NZ) and explains the complex, binary discussion surrounding meat.

• Fiona Windle, Head Nutritionist at Beef + Lamb NZwho highlights the ever-evolving narrative towards meat that lacks nutritional importance when discussing climate change off the back of the Barnsley report published in 2021 that illustrates substituting meat from the average diet would lead to only a 3-4% decrease in an individual's lifetime global warming impact.

• Anne Mottet, Sustainable livestock development at United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation, France, discusses balancing the Sustainable Development Goals of nutritional needs as discussed at the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit with the climate needs on the table at 2021 UN COP26.

• Kate Gower-James, Aitkens Ranch based in San Francisco about the US Wholefoods consumer, the trends of food identity, trusting your meat marketer to keep up with the latest consumer trends, and how positioning accredited storytelling on meat is important.

• Laura Ryan, the co-founder of the Global Meat Alliance, has rallied the global red meat community to work together on the common challenges, collaborating through COVID in the lead-up to COP26.

• Dave Courtney, Silver Fern Farms chief customer officer discussing their research and pilot for carbon-neutral meat and regenerative agriculture and how NZ sheep & beef farmers can prepare themselves for these trends.

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From farm to fork, food is the least digitized supply chain. However, with the recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics, and for the first time in human history, it’s now practical to digitize agriculture and its supply chain.

The billion-dollar space race is allowing connectivity to sensors like never before which will transform how we collect data in areas without cellphone coverage.

This week's Change Maker is Dr. Sara Spangelo, Founder & CEO of Swarm who are rumored to have just sold their company to Elon Musk's SpaceX, about how New Zealand is leading the pack in buying up low-cost satellite technology.

Rural connectivity in New Zealand, but also globally, is renowned for being unreliable and frequently nonexistent. Ground-based network solutions like cellular and point-to-point networks have limited range, where their signals only travel a few dozens of kilometers. But then satellite has been really expensive, until now. Swarm created the world’s tiniest satellites in orbit which you can purchase a small compact low-power tile to collect data from any sensor.

"There are so many wonderful companies in New Zealand doing agriculture and IoT. New Zealand is the one country that we have sold the most devices so far. There is a huge interest because you are forward-thinking towards innovation and technology," Sara Spangelo, Swarm

By deploying internet-connected sensors and robotics into the field data can be continuously collected to monitor crop and soil health, detect pests, and automate tasks like irrigation, fertilizing, and harvesting.

Growers can now make data-informed decisions about production to optimize for profitability and market-driven volume. These technologies also significantly reduce the waste of precious resources like water.

Dr. Sara Spangelo worked on small satellites and autonomous aircraft at the University of Michigan and was a lead systems engineer at both NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) and Google X. She holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and in 2017 was a Top 32 Canadian astronaut candidate.

For more information on how Swarm is being used in agriculture, visit https://swarm.space/applications/agriculture

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This is the one episode in nearly 900 episodes where I teared up editing it!

Meet one of my great mates, Anna. As an open-minded, intelligent, technologically advanced sheep & beef farmer in her 30's she is trumped, not at why change is needed, but how.

Anna Fisher, a passionate farming mother of 2-under-5 gives an authentic insight into life on farm navigating the rise in demands from every level and why farmers took to the streets in protest. 

"Most of our friends in the farming industry are pretty upbeat sort of people. You don't ever see them angry or down and out but now they are saying, geez, I've had enough. There are just so many pressures on farming, you feel like a minority that people just hate you," explains Anna.

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Want to understand the proposed changes to the freshwater farm plan and intensive winter grazing rules? Are these changes more workable for land-owners, how will improvements be measured and audited, what on-farm tools will be used?

Bryan Smith, Chief Advisor for Freshwater from the Ministry for the Environment presented as part of this Livestream Q & A on Sarah's Country about the proposed changes to the freshwater regulations on Wednesday 22nd September 2021, prior to submissions closing on 7th October 2021.

The panel featured Sam McIvor (CEO - Beef + Lamb NZ), Sam Lucas (Head of Agronomy at Farmlands), and Kate Scott (Director - Landpro) to dive into if the new changes.

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Sarah is super excited about the future of wool after this episode - it is truly wool reimagined!

New Zealand scientists at the Wool Research Insitute (WRONZ) have been exploring new uses for strong wool - nature's miracle fibre that is costing farmers to shear for animal health reasons.

The game-changing development is the patented technology to break down the fibre into unique particles, powders and pigments with global export potential for applications as diverse as cosmetics, printing, luxury goods, and personal care.

"One of the massive advantages is by taking wool down to a particle level, we can create a particle that frankly feels fantastic against your skin, still has moisture absorption capability and still takes colour really well. We've attempted to maximise the strengths and the unique properties of wool whilst getting rid of maybe some of the things that have made it a challenge and in modern markets,"explains Tom Hooper, Wool Source.

This week's Change Maker is the CEO of the newly formed Wool Source, Tom Hooper who will lead the WRONZ initiative with the goal of the three-year programme aims to prove the commercial viability of the new deconstructed wool particle products.

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Curious about how 'those bureaucrats in Wellington' think? Sarah Perriam, host of Sarah's Country uncovers the nurturing nature of the woman with one of the hardest jobs in the primary sector right now.

With policy flying out the door at pace from Minister Parker, her team has been elevated within the Ministry for the Environment as they have realized to achieve the outcomes they need to work with farmers and growers on the ground and provide better feedback loops.

Sarah has an in-depth yarn to Sara Clarke, Director - Policy Implementation and Delivery at MfE understand the humanity behind the women tasked with implementing climate and freshwater, the Overseer review, and intensive winter grazing regulations being rolled out and she wants to do this with relationships across the sector to work together to see progress.

"We need to have all parties in the room leading this change in order to design something that's going to land well and be implementable at the end of the process, potentially to something like emissions pricing, which ultimately will affect 20 to 30 thousand farms across New Zealand," says Sara Clarke.

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It goes without saying when you are in a relationship, the ultimate glue to the longevity of that relationship is trust.

New Zealand is a trading nation exporting 95% of our products and is the largest industry geographically so there are multiple relationships to keep the trust to the highest possible level to continue to exist.

In this week's Opinion Maker series, Sarah dives into the world of technology that has the potential to digitally connect with all farms in New Zealand, ultimately returning more value to food & fibre produced to high standards.

Alongside that, there is fatigue on-farm and across the supply chain in ticking boxes for compliance barriers, duplication is strangling innovation and siloed powerhouses of data have refused to allow farmers data to talk to other devices.

Sarah talks across the primary sector to unearth the progress being made to answer the looming question "How do we turn compliance into value with trust & transparency?"

This episode features :

• Maury Leyland Penno, Chair of Trust Codes and former Fonterra executive who handled the crisis management of the botulism scare in infant formula
• Greg McSkimming, in his role with the newly incorporated NZ Farm Assurance Plan body that his company, Silver Fern Farms works alongside dozens of other red meat & wool companies to bring a cohesive single assurance to consumers of on-farm practices
• Brent Paterson, founder of My Enviro and Hawke's Bay farmer and agri-business professional on the launch of his digital farm environment plan that will simplify information required by regulators
• Jefferson Harcourt, founder of Eco Detection, a real-time automated water quality monitoring tool.
• Semaine Cato, co-founder of Trust Alliance NZ, with Chris Claridge where she works in the blockchain with her company Trackback to validate the data across the supply chain.

Watch the presentation about the Trust Alliance NZ from the 2021 Primary Industries Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1c5xRslgg8

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Parents for generations have tried to preach to their children that apples are packed with good nutrients, yet lunchboxes plenty have been returned with the trusty snack.

From the orchard gate in New Zealand through to the packaging of its product in Japan, RockitTM apple is not only the world's first snack-size apple but also a brand and business model that will make you sit up and take notice of how great brands are created by more than just great marketing.

"It's high in antioxidants, high in Vitamin C with a huge amount of daily fibre and it's kind of an underpinning story. But what will really connect with consumers is how relevant it is to them in their daily lives and then you've got a really winning formula," Julian Smith, Rockit.

This week's Change Maker is the General Manager of Global Marketing for Rockit, Julian Smith who brings to the Hawke's Bay-based company his experience with Jazz Apples, Les Mills as well as over 10 years working under New Zealand food & fashion brand guru, Brian Richards

Sarah discusses with Julian:

• Their unique vertically integrated value chain at Rockit and differentiating marketing strategy

• How they work to optimize their systems on a daily basis to work with their orchard managers to produce a world-class product

• How they are managing the global licensing of Rockit to scale up and plan for the rise of counterfeit products

• Why they chose to focus on the Japanese market first and their partnership with Costco

• His learnings on how products marketed with great stories can achieve price premiums

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A short message from Sarah Perriam to share the excitement of being back with three new episodes every week from Monday 13th September in partnership with Farmlands Co-operative.

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Rural mental health can now benefit from a simple, effective Kiwi invention that attracted crowds at Fieldays. Farmers find it hard to get off-farm due to the tie of feeding their working dogs daily, as the Manawatu farmer-turned-inventors knows personally so he set out to do something about it!

I wondered about heading to the coast for a fish for the weekend, with the hope the manager could feed my dogs for me. He mentioned he had a bit on with family, so that made my decision for me - I wasn't going to go away.

With the vision to ‘feed freedom’ for both the farmer and the dog, Gerard along with his partner Claire created Durafeed, an automatic dog feeder.

As a Change Maker this week in Sarah's Country, Gerard discusses:

1. How he vividly remembers a stinking hot day in the sheep yards, back in December 2016, when he was working with the dogs to push sheep up the race for processing, that the idea of an automated dog feeder, known today as Durafeed, first came to mind.
2. The real challenge for farmers both employees and employers alike, to get off farm to spend time with their family and take a break is the reason there is so much interest in such a simple innovation.
3. The process of developing the Durafeed automatic dog feeders and the route to commercialising the invention for dog owners to purchase.

About Gerard Richards:

A rural Manawatu born and bred farmer, Gerard, along with partner Clare and their young daughter, are currently leasing a hill country block in Northern Horowhenua, where they're farming sheep and beef.

He's always had an interest in working with animals, as they always find a way of keeping him on his toes and teaching him something new from season to season. Gerard's connection to the land runs deep, having had previous roles on a cattle ranch in Australia, in the live export industry as a stockman for 4 years at sea but his heart was firmly at home, eventually coming back to NZ to get his feet back on solid ground with a team of dogs.

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The early findings of a survey show that New Zealand sheep farmers' are feeling they are hamstrung to meet the expectations of ‘transitioning to sustainability’ until the information collected and the wider system they operate in can tell the full picture.

The government’s role is to create an environment where businesses can solve problems. If great businesses and farming is one of New Zealand’s largest businesses, gets out and shows how it’s done, then the policy can be led by that.

Lincoln University Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce economics researcher and research & development lead at Webtools, Jemma Penelope’s fascinating combined experience in and passion for policy, ecology, commerce and technology pair beautifully to be researching solutions for the New Zealand sheep industry.

As a Change Maker this week in Sarah's Country, Jemma discusses:

1. Her research survey asks New Zealand sheep farmers what a sustainable future looks like beyond the farm gate which is collecting a range of perspectives.
2. Farmers can’t be sustainable behind the farm-gate, if the system beyond the farm gate they are operating in doesn’t support change.
3. Feedback so far from the survey is that farmers feel that the information collected doesn’t reflect the full picture of the positive contribution sheep farming makes to tell the full story.

About Jemma Penelope:

Jemma Penelope is an economics and accounting researcher, currently undertaking her second Master in Commerce and Management. Combining her earlier academic career in biology, conservation and environmental markets with her subsequent commercial experience in accounting and business management today she specialises in sustainability via impact business and social entrepreneurship – where the commerce tools of business, economics and accounting are used to address and solve this generations’ complex and challenging social and environmental issues. She compliments this through her role in political party management, speaking to her interest in the macro-level changes required on national and international levels to bring political and economic solutions to issues of sustainability in business and industry.

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It turns out, according to new research, that Kiwis - urban and farmers - share similar views on what sustainable farming looks like.

They both share concerns that big retailers, like supermarkets and regulators, are putting pressure on producers and holding back a healthy food system with more and more Kiwis ready to shop with their farmers in mind whether buying direct, at farmers markets or labelled NZ-grown.

"Urban and rural dwellers have a similar vision for sustainable farming. They don’t just agree on the issues, but also on the solutions!” says Dr Turner.

As a Change Maker this week in Sarah's Country, Dr James Turner, Our Land and Water science leader & senior AgResearch scientist, shares the insights:

1. The research by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge and Open Farms (a nationwide Open Farm day event), suggests that direct relationships between farmers and citizens could be a pathway towards more sustainable farming practices.
2. Urban and farmer respondents generally share a vision of more diverse landscapes, fewer chemical inputs, and farming practices that improve soil and water health.
3. These findings support Ministry for Primary Industries research that found the divide between urban and rural attitudes to farming is smaller than perceived.
4. Urban and farmer respondents agreed that the biggest barrier to sustainable farming is the purchasing and pricing power of large market players, like supermarkets.
5. At 29%, purchasing food directly from the farm was ranked as the most effective sustainable food action customers could take, followed by buying NZ grown food at 21%.
6. Visiting a farm builds a connection between those who grow and those who eat food. On-farm experiences also positively change how people view sustainability in farming, perceive the complexity of farming and encourage more considered food purchasing behaviour.

For more information visit:

1. A longer-form version of the release & infographic at the Our Land and Water website.
2. The Farmers’ Market NZ study comparing supermarket/market prices, as referenced above and in the release.
3. The Consumer NZ submission to the Commerce Commission echoes the concerns raised by survey respondents.

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Following Covid Consumers like never before are wanting to stay healthy and are searching for ethically produced foods that have quantified health benefits and New Zealand’s natural product has a huge opportunity to capitalise on this trend.

“The interesting opportunity is how to develop a branded ingredient from New Zealand primary produce that has quantified health benefits. We have a programme that takes the concept right through to commercialization, everything from evaluating what the IP situation might be like through to all of the regulatory hurdles and how to access global markets,” explains Samantha Gray, BioEquitas.

As a Change Maker this week in Sarah’s Country, Samantha Gray explains:

• BioEquitas works with small start-ups to large global brands on branded ingredients to branded products and she sees the next big opportunity is how to create a branded ingredient from NZ primary produce.
• Their programme supports right through to commercialization, everything from evaluating what the IP situation might be like through to all of the regulatory hurdles and possible deals of developing a product that can access global markets.
• Samantha is on the board of Natural Health NZ and is doing a lot of work on regulatory reform to encourage further innovation.

For information visit, https://www.bioequitas.co.nz/

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Having known Abby France for over a decade as a friend, this episode provides an insight into two 30-something females having an honest yarn about how they see the future of New Zealand's primary sector.

In this fortnight's Sarah's Country Sisters, Abby discusses her work with farmers attitude towards risk in FMG, resilient communities in her work as a Rural Support Trust trustee and community event organiser and her passion for the deer industry as a former young farmer with her husband Dave.

Sarah & Abby discuss women's roles changing in the sector and the need for younger voices in governance.

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Deep knowledge of what is happening amongst the vines is now able to be collected in the process of carrying out standard tasks such as mowing, mulching, leaf removal and trimming.

What was a lifestyle move from Auckland to Marlborough for an industrial engineer marks the start of a new era of technological advancement in vineyards with Smart Machine’s, Oxin.

“If you can be solving a fundamental industry problem, your value proposition ends up looking pretty good,” Andrew Kersley, CEO, Smart Machine.

As a Change Maker in Sarah’s Country this week, Andrew explains:

• Labour shortages for manual tasks in vineyards were apparent prior to Covid, but the design problem was more than a shortage of hands but the consistency of the outcome of humans.
• The artificial intelligence of the Oxin autonomous tractor can collect data on the health and yield of the plants whilst it carries out the tasks providing the hardware for the ecosystem of decision making for growers.

His opinion’s on data sovereignty and interoperability “We need to be developing ecosystems that are beneficial for the growers as a whole, not trying to own our own little pieces of it”

For information visit https://oxin.nz/

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Despite the government's efforts to reduce our reliance on migrant workers, there has always been an issue with the pathway's into the primary industry.

However, Covid also brought about a chance to co-design a solution with Primary ITO taking the lead to facilitate an industry-wide collaborative project to address the gapping labour shortage.

As a Change Maker this week in Sarah's Country, Eve Williams, Project Lead at Primary ITO explains their winter workshops and the outcomes they are working to achieve so this is more than a 'talk fest'.

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A great tale of the next generation making change to the orchardists have been price-takers of commodity products for too long.

For information 73 Citrus visit, https://www.73citrus.co.nz/

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NZ farmers’ simplified focus on protein & energy in pastures needs to move to understanding mineral compounds impact on animal health.

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From making an award winning documentary they discovered that the method of councils collecting on freshwater quality is flawed.

For information on Riverwatch visit, https://riverwatch.nz/ to watch the documentary

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Our consumers are concerned about bobby calves, so how do New Zealand dairy farmers work to practically reduce this and economically?  

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Evolving their farming around deer's natural browsing patterns and building shared values for the environment and financial sustainability.

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How we consume to alleviate the guilt of our individual impact on the planet is now a fixture of daily life for many conscious consumers. Whether it's calling out companies on the use of packaging for its single-use or the source of the product’s ingredients, it's each now etched into our psyche.

But what about sustainability claims of sourcing 85% organic from overseas and planting native trees to offset carbon, means NZ growers are missing out on access to our premium consumers?

“If we had regular communication with the NZ grower connecting feedback on what we want, we won’t necessarily purchase organic from overseas if it fits our quality standards & consumers values,” explains James Denton, co-founder GoodFor.

One of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker is James Denton, co-founder of GoodFor, a wholefood refillery chain growing in New Zealand who explains:

• GoodFor is a New Zealand owned, 100% plastic free pantry refillery in stores across the country and online.
• Less food waste and less packaging lead him and his partner, Georgie, to start their first store in Ponsonby and following a multi-million capital raise in June 2021 they are set to leverage their 14,000 customers to ripple their business ethos wider.
• They have a strict procurement process that starts with the quality of product first and foremost and then organic certification and welcomes the discussion with NZ growers as they ultimately influence up to 50 stores.
• They have been planting 87 native trees per week here in NZ through their own tree-planting platform as opposed to off-setting programmes overseas.

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Chronic disease globally is linked to the gut microbiome, so what if the food New Zealand produces could be sold at a premium if we move towards farming for nutrient density rather than per kilo of a product?

“The microbiome is so important to human, animal and soil health, so let’s reward forward-thinking farmers for producing nutrient-dense food,” explains the Vicker sisters.

Our Sarah’s Country Sister this week are actually sisters, twin sisters in fact!

Sarah Perriam discusses with Katie Vickers, Head of Sustainability at Farmlands Co-Operative and Sarah Vickers, holistic health coach at BePure Clinic:

• Their farming upbringing with an alternative view of soil health from their farming father growing up in Marlborough after emigrating from the UK.
• Functional food is a growth area for both industries, as Katie explains, even more so now since she did her Kellogg’s in nutrient-dense food as a market opportunity for New Zealand farmers.
• As a registered nurse, Sarah has seen first-hand how today's stressful lifestyles can lead to poor health outcomes and can’t understand how we have lost touch from our ancestral knowledge.
• Katie explains the disruptive technology coming at farming food with consumers armed with spectrometers to select food based on its nutrient density and our need to get ahead of the curve.

To read Katie’s Kellogg report, https://ruralleaders.co.nz/putting-the-food-back-into-food-what-will-it-take-for-our-primary-industry-to-produce-nutrient-dense-food/

To learn more about BePure visit, https://www.bepure.co.nz/

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What started in a search to make ‘bioplastic’ with a scoby that is used in making Kombucha, AgResearch scientists found it could help kill E. coli. in dairy effluent ponds.

“The scoby decreased the water to a very low pH so then we hypothesised you could potentially use it as an anti-microbal mechanism in effluent,” explains Seth Laurenson, AgResearch

One of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker is Seth Laurenson, senior scientist at AgResearch who explains:

• Seth’s scientific research has been in effluent and wastewater and says that effluent, when applied in perfect conditions, is fine, but that’s not always the case with weather and can leach and affect the water quality of aquifers and streams so by lowering the E. Coli levels can provide farmers with more flexibility.
• After discovering they could drop the pH of dairy effluent making it more acidic, the next challenge is to drop the alcohol with bio-engineers to make it safe for distribution on the soil.
• AgResearch’s 'Curiosity Fund' supports proving concepts quickly and delivering early to see innovations work with people that can add to the progress of the technology.

Learn more about AgResearch's effluent research in this Farmer's Weekly article

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It used to be worth $10/kg to farmers in the 80’s, now farmers are throwing it into gullies to dispose of the waste product. The world’s natural and renewable fibre needs a desperate lifeline, but our guests in this week’s Opinion Maker can see the light on the horizon of consumer change & urge farmers to hold on. 

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There is a gaping hole of farmers coming into the sheep & beef sector but there may be a shining light with the new farmer-led Growing Future Farmers programme launching in Winter 2021.

“You can’t teach farming in the classroom. We provide the training, liaison and pastoral care for our registered farm workplaces to give our young people the start they need, including a 6-week-old pup!” explains Cyn Smith, GM, Growing Future Farmers.

As a Change Maker this week on Sarah’s Country learns more about Growing Future Farmers with general manager, Cyn Smith who outlines the new programme:

• The idea came from Tam & Dan Jex-Blake and grew with a passionate board of farmers from large hill country properties across New Zealand with 50 accredited farm trainers across the country.
• The learning is outside of the classroom structured as a two-year programme where students learn in the paddock with qualifications and liaison managers in support with Eastern Institute of Technology in Hawkes Bay.
• This is a chance for farmers to give back to the sector by training young people as a trainee as they build their capability alongside the everyday running of the farm over two years.
• The farmer provides the student with a heading & huntaway pup so they should eventually have three working dogs for our young shepherds to get employment.

For information on the Open Days around NZ in July & August 2021, visit https://growingfuturefarmers.co.nz/

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Selling pasteurized milk direct from the farm to the customer has a lot of regulatory barriers around it but people are demanding it and want to celebrate our local food heroes - our farmers.

A new innovative “milk factory in a box” can allow any farmer to sell safe, pasteurised milk to their local community and cafes with a secure payment system and food regulations ticked.

“10 cows would supply 5-6 cafes with the milk they need and a milk refillery station which is equivalent to $14/kg/ms redistributing the wealth to the farmer and the community,” explains Glen Herud, Happy Cow Milk

As one of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker's we highlight Glen Herud from Happy Cow Milk Company:

• They have created a system where farmers attach the mini milk factory to your current milking plant into 100L keg, plug it into the internet and you become a fully compliant milk processor.
• The farmer gets paid upfront then delivers the milk to a cafe for them to use and sell to customers as a refillery.
• Customers fill their reusable containers with fresh, local milk and the local farmer keeps your dispenser full and the Happy Cow system takes care of all payments, sending everyone their share of each purchase to your bank account – instantly!
• Happy Cow Milk Co. recently won at the 2021 ChristchurchNZ Supernode Food, Fibre & AgriTech Challenge
• You can invest in Happy Cow Milk Co through their crowd-equity funding campaign on PledgeMe

Learn how it works here, https://happycowmilk.co.nz/sell-milk/

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California has regulations requiring dairy farmers and other producers to cut methane emissions by 40% by 2030 (New Zealand's CCC recommendation is a 13% reduction).

So what how can we adopt the superfood of seaweed that UC Davis scientists have found cuts methane emission by over 80%, into a NZ farming system?

As our Thought Maker brought to you by Multiscapes at Lincoln University, Prof. Ermias Kebreab, Director, World Food Center & Professor and Sesnon Endowed Chair | University of California, Davis.

His team have been studying how seaweed as a feed additive can reduce methane emissions in cattle by over 80% as only 1% of their diet.

But, does it affect the taste of meat or milk?

Sarah also discusses with Ermais the work he is doing in lifting milk production in his home country of Eritrea in Eastern Africa.

For more on the research, visit https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/feeding-cattle-seaweed-reduces-their-greenhouse-gas-emissions-82-percent

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With less water available in our changing climate, stock water systems are often overlooked so to get farmers off the farm can be as simple as giving them assurance that their water tanks are full and water is being delivered to their livestock.

Waterwatch’s technology of farm tank water monitoring it can all be done via an app on your phone.

“One of the key things we know talking to farmers is that they spend a lot of time building their water schemes and they are hesitant to trust them to work so by putting that assurance in their pockets they can leave home,” explains Jesse Teat, Waterwatch.

One of this week’s Change Maker’s is Jesse Teat, a Dunedin-based ag-tech entrepreneur discussing:

• The real dilemma is that 96% of the water taken on farms can be lost from leaking pipes or animals getting into troughs so early leak detection can give farmers hours, even days, of their time back.
• Growing up on a kiwifruit orchard, Jesse realized from a young age the importance of keeping water infrastructure running at all times.
• Waterwatch works with regional council water scheme infrastructure as well to enable them to ensure water security.
• Waterwatch was a 2020 Fielday's Innovation Award winner.

For more information of remote water tank monitoring from your phone

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How do we move from status quo to game-changing innovation-led farming? 

How do we deal with the systemic silos across leadership, research and data-management? 

And when will we have purpose-driven leadership that is happy to prioritise the people it serves over themselves?

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In a world of disruption and uncertainty from COVID, NZ has emerged with an unexpectedly strong GDP result but the sector this country are relying on is fatigued and people are operating very short term focused, living day to day from farm to executive level.

The disruption and uncertainty though has seen a $65 billion global food renaissance emerge so can New Zealand muster up the energy and courage needed to take bold steps to keep its seat at the table?

In the 12 years the KPMG Agribusiness Agenda has been published, Head of Global Agribusiness Ian Proudfoot said this was the most difficult to write due to the combination of immense regulatory pressure, the volume of change coming at the sector as well as trade negotiations and supply issues as well as mounting labour shortage.

Ian discusses the report with Sarah at the 2021 Fieldays after the launch of the report as our Change Maker and highlights:

• We must invest and change the leadership mix with talent that is new, young and diverse and we need directors to govern for the future and growth, rather than for risk and what’s happened in the past.
• The only way we can have a seat at the global food table is based on our reputation for being innovative and being a good international citizen but the seat won’t be there forever unless we take action now.
• We need the government to rethink the timing of their regulation and in a coordinated approach with time for the industry to implement the policy and also encourage farmers to get engaged in what is coming to make sure it works for them.
• He is worried about non-tariff barriers to our product from taking a different approach to managing our agricultural emissions so we need as much market access as we can get from a variety of markets.
• Food is an incredibly personal product as it is what we put inside us, so farmers need to understand who they are producing for and the reason they are consuming for health to capture the opportunities ahead.

Read the 2021 KPMG Agribusiness Agenda

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Agriculture innovation becomes successful when paired with investment to scale.

The Australian’s are not only investing in research at a faster rate of knots than New Zealand but providing transparency about what researchers are working all in one place, growAG.

“Researchers can collaborate with other researchers. Investors find innovations to commercialise into solutions for farmers. And it provides traction for our government-funded research - win-win!” explains Arianna Sippel, Senior Business Manager, growAG.

One of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker is Arianna Sippel, Senior Business Manager at growAG who explains:

• The Australian government sees innovation as the foundation for a sustainable and resilient future for their agricultural businesses.
• AgriFutures is one of the 15 Research & Development Centres with funding from levy paying farmers and government that works across their National Research Initiatives.
• In an aim to provide traction for their funded research and extend the solutions beyond the lab to farmers in the paddock they have created growAG showcasing 2,000 innovations transparently presented online.
• growAG helps researchers to see who else may be working on a similar project to collaborate with partners to validate their project and investors that maybe interested in commercialising.

Visit growAg - A connected network bringing innovation into the spotlight

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The ripple effect when women prioritise their own needs and establish boundaries has on the wider family and farming business is profound as this Norsewood farmer found out from a health prognosis that forced her to look at her own life.

“I hear rural women say 'I feel like the dog's body' and that's how I felt. Living on a farm can be an amazing lifestyle but that comes when you recognise your personal boundaries because you can't take care of everyone if you don't take care of yourself first,” explains Charlotte.

This fortnight’s Sarah’s Country Sister is Charlotte Heald from Wealth of Health who shares:

• In her career as a rural nurse, Charlotte found her passion for health promotion and then after the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease whilst running a family and farm she trained as a health coach to support rural women with self-care.
• Boundary setting and recognising what you will and won’t tolerate is the first step. It can be really empowering to say ‘no’ from a place of integrity and respect for yourself.
• We train those around us how we want to be treated and when we shift the goalposts it can be an adjustment for everyone, but the energy of women with boundaries has huge value for those around them.
• Her and husband Russell’s journey into regenerative farming and changing their mindset that they are farming with the best practice for them and their land and they learnt to stop comparing themselves with the neighbours.

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Award-winning artificial intelligence technology recognising sheep's faces via cameras in the paddock could provide a transformational leap forward in the Australasian sheep industry.

“Of the majority of the 23 million lambs born from 17 million ewes each year we don't know which lamb comes from which ewe, so facial recognition in the paddock will unlock massive potential for the sheep industry,” explains Mark.

One of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker is Dr Mark Ferguson from neXtgen Agri who recently won the 2021 ChristchurchNZ Supernode Food, Fibre & AgriTech Challenge and explains:

• A pilot project with Australian Wool Innovation and the University of Sydney three years ago proved in a trial in the yards that the technology works. Now Genesmith, , focuses on taking the cameras into the paddock to help match ewes with their lambs.
• The ultimate way to reduce methane released per unit is by optimizing production, selecting ewes based on their ability to have a number of healthy lambs and take the efficiency out of the animal system.
• Currently, farmer’s ability to identify sheep at the moment is manually by humans via visual sheep tags and matching the parentage of the lambs via DNA is too expensive to be viable for commercial sheep farmers.
• By June 2022 they endeavour to have a commercial product developed with the ability to capture data on farm.

For more information on the Genesmith artificial intelligence technology

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One of the most precious gems in New Zealand’s food & fibre sector is the family farm, so how do we ensure that the intergenerational business model can survive a changing world?

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The global lockdown of 2020 brought consumers closer to the source of their food and gave confidence to an NZ arable sector project that will see local chefs and pasta producers able to source the key durum wheat ingredient from their backyard.

“We have found that the taste profile of Wairarapa grown durum wheat presents a really interesting provenance story, as the wine industry tells. NZ pasta producers want to source all their ingredients locally - eggs, sunflower oil and durum wheat to tell their own provenance story too,” explains Ivan Lawrie, GM Business Operations at Foundation for Arable Research.

One of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker, Foundation for Arable Research General Manager of Business Operations, Ivan Lawrie explains:

• Semolina the coarse, purified wheat middlings of durum wheat is mainly used in making couscous and Italian pastas and currently is all imported, but there is demand for NZ product by NZ chefs and food producers.
• MPI’s Sustainable Food & Fibre Future’s funding is enabling a project to create niche markets for the highly sought after durum wheat and providing a shining light for Wairarapa arable growers following the devastating biosecurity eradication of pea weevil eradication costing the industry close to $130 million.
• This is the beginning of many more specialty pulses and grain value chains which ultimately fill our New Zealand wheat mills operating at full capacity.

For more information on the MPI funded durum wheat project

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The father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, 2,500 years ago said ‘we are what we eat' and Lincoln University in 2021 researchers are continuing to prove his adage that for food to be thy medicine we need to give our animals more choice in what they are eating.

Increasing societal demand for our products to come from happy and healthy animals may lead to more selective multi-species feeding of livestock that Lincoln University research shows can provide a more ethical story, more environmental benefits and nutrient-dense red meat from humans.

One of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker, Lincoln University Pastoral Livestock Production Lab PhD candidate, Konagh Garrett explains their team’s research:

• Looking at the diet of the animal that we are consuming affects the quality and health benefits humans receive.
• By providing animals with choice, you're giving them some control over their environment and meeting their nutritional needs, lowering their levels of stress as they can express their preference and their likings to foods. By having those options, they're able to also consume more food and be more productive because they're able to create different plant combinations so that they don't become more satiate and become sick of eating the same thing over and over again!
• Increasing societal demand for our products has come from happy and healthy animals, so multi-species feeding can provide a more ethical story, more environmental benefits and nutrient-dense foods.
• Trials studying what ewes eat shows that lambs also prefer that same species of plants and so if you shift lambs to a different diet it can cause stress that affects eating quality.

To read the research “How Dietary Diversity Enhances Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Grazing Ruminants”: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00191/full

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Science collaboration between human health nutritionists, soil and animal scientists shows that grass-fed animals that forage on a diet of diverse pasture lead to health-promoting phytochemicals when consumed in a whole food diet.

As part of the Sarah’s Country’s Thought Maker series brought to you by Multiscapes at Lincoln University, we discuss with Dr Stephan van Vliet from Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, Duke University Medical Center:

• His area of nutritional study is in the field of tracking disease back to dietary origin and how to treat disease from the ground up from what we eat.
• They have focused on the secondary compounds that affect physiology and metabolism from forage diversity and finishing on pasture which gives red meat health-promoting phytochemicals such as CLA.
• It always comes back to your overall diet, so if you consume red meat as part of a 'healthy' diet, a lot of the associations with cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, tend to become neutral.
• Studies, especially in older adults, suggest that moderate amounts of animal foods can actually improve health and longevity and reduce the risk of early mortality.
• His team encourages nutrition science to collaborate more with soil, plant and animal scientists to work on multidisciplinary projects as we look to the connection between the health of the soil, animals and humans.

“If the animal is grazing biodiverse pastures, from a large botanical diversity, there are higher health-promoting phytonutrients than monoculture pastures,” explains Stephan van Vliet.

To read Stephan’s latest research article, ‘Health-Promoting Phytonutrients Are Higher in Grass-Fed Meat and Milk’: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2020.555426/full

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Taking the leap from the science world to technology due to her frustration of innovation not being translated to the farmer, Bridgit Hawkins share’s her journey in building a New Zealand irrigation & effluent management ag-tech company recently acquired by a global company.

One of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker is Bridgit Hawkins, Chief Sustainability Officer at CropX explains :

• Her experience with Rabobank’s FoodBytes!, taught her that a product needs to provide a solution that addresses a pain point as opposed to demonstrating some cool thing you can do in a lab.

• Rabobank’s FoodBytes! is an annual multi-week programme that helps food and agriculture startups from throughout the world validate and grow their businesses.

• She validated her business to be acquired by CropX to provide the scale to grow the technology beyond what she could do in New Zealand.

• How we can help farmer adoption is to grow in maturity to realise that no one company has it all nailed it all and collaborate, but farmers also need to support ag-tech’s development by appreciating the ongoing substantial rate of change.

“It is very hard for ag-tech to be driven from a science institution because the nature of science is to prove it works in a lab. It needs to be visualized how it will be used in a farmer’s world to be an actual solution," explains Bridgit.

For information on RabobanksFoodBytes! Pitch 2021, visit www.foodbytesworld.com

For information on CropX, visit https://cropx.com/

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After watching what was described as ‘damning evidence & dramatic footage of the fishing industry’ on Netflix’s movie ‘Seaspiracy’, Sarah finds out if there is any truth about what could be happening in New Zealand seafood boats & salmon farms.

In this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Opinion Maker, we uncover the facts to fish farming that are so far from those painted in the documentary it was reclassified to a movie!

Seafood NZ Communications Manager, Lesley Hamilton explains:

• There are 169 species commercially fished in New Zealand producing 450,000 tonnes of seafood bringing in $2 billion in export value.
• The 2006 study that said the seas will be fished out by 2048 has been discredited multiple
• NZ is considered in the top five sustainable fisheries in the world with our quota management system as the Ministry for Primary Industry counts the fish stocks And we do that by actually counting the fish every year. We are currently sitting 91% of all fish landed in New Zealand from the stocks that are assessed as being sustainable.
• New technology such as precision seafood harvesting, seabird mitigation with torey lines, sinkers and coloured dye on the bait distracting the birds from the nets
• The entire fleet of NZ seafood vessels will be fitted with cameras but concerns and consultation on the privacy of the footage.

NZ King Salmon CEO, Grant Rosewarne explains:

• NZ King Salmon produces 15,000 tonnes/per annum which is 1% of the world’s salmon which is a type of fish that doesn’t get sea lice and is sustainable due to our natural advantages.
• Their feed is sustainable by not feeding on marine sources and is close as possible to what they would eat in the wild in terms of nutrition requirements from vegetable protein and off-cuts from beef along with algal oils
• Most of the farms are in high flow, high oxygen areas and situated over mudflats and as an effect of having salmon farms, there aremore nutrients in the water that leads to an abundance of native species around the farm.
• He worries about inequity out there in terms of misinformation versus facts. It’s easy to cast aspersions and throw mud, but it can be hard to correct.

“We actually got a fine on one occasion for having too many native species in too great abundance at one of our farms, which we go, well, if this was a dairy farm and there were too many Kiwi birds would a dairy farmer get a fine for that? Sustainable aquaculture is one of the most sustainable ways of producing animal protein on the planet as we have a net positive increase in biodiversity,” explains Grant Rosewarne.

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Farmers & growers, trucking companies & ag-tech companies all share one thing in common - they are all desperate for people to work in a variety of jobs across the primary sector.

We are so desperate for the migrant workforce that can’t get into the country because of Covid, but one Auckland school with the government is working with displaced urban professionals to fill these roles.

“I think we are still probably geared to the level of immigration we need in our industry and by shutting the gates and relying on what we have, I just don't know that we can get there, but we are trying.”

As a Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker Peter Brice, Farm Manager at the ASB Mt Albert Grammar School explains:

• The Landed initiative connects displaced urban professionals Covid with a career in the food & fibre sector with a two-day immersion workshop.
• Industry representation from the likes of Gallagher, Sanford, Zespri and Fonterra presented many opportunities.

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Farmers have been wanting tangible information from their processors to provide livestock that the consumer wants, yet the system doesn’t have a feedback loop to help produce a better product.

“Farmers are continuously looking at ways of improving what they’re doing in order to produce a better product. So how do we take that goodwill and give them a reward to enable them to be more consumer lead about what they are doing? What are that on-farm decision and the impact of that? You can’t answer that until now,” explains Cameron.

One of this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Change Maker is Dr. Cameron Craigie from Clarospec who explains:

• Peer-reviewed science demonstrated that 70% of NZ lamb was suboptimal from a consumers perspective.
• The same things underpin good quality meat - tenderness, PH & intramuscular fat but to be the best producers of lamb in the world we need to know why that meat was good
• Hyperspectral imaging can collect data at the processing plant and leverage the on-farm management practices that contributed to that.
• With an objective measurement of quality such as taste, the early you measure it the better.

Claropsec recently won the overall prize in the 2021 Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode challenge, sponsored by ChristchurchNZ.

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Successfully winning the Dairy Farm Manager for the Top of the South this shy girl who grew up on a farm isolated in the Marlborough Sounds wants to encourage women to realise that they can be competent but without confidence, they won’t achieve their goals.

“There is no such thing as a glass ceiling for women as long as you keep driving yourself forward to reach those targets,” explains Rachael Lind.

This fortnight’s Sarah’s Country’s Sister is Rachael Lind, Pamu Dairy Farm Manager:

• Shares her journey from correspondence school to a boarding school of over 1,000 girls that set her up to build on her confidence.
• Was the youngest on the team and female when she started working in dairy farming and that getting out alongside your colleagues soon gathered respect.
• Highlights that women bring compassion, empathy and a motherly role to a team and that diversity need to be appreciated in management roles.
• Explains that on tough days, if you have the support of your team they will help remind you of the good you are contributing towards your animals and environment.
• Encourages women to enter awards such as the Dairy Industry Awards to reassure yourself of your competence.

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Lockdown meant the only way to sell livestock was online, testing livestock agencies and farmers ability to adopt and it’s here to stay.

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In this episode we uncover an economic-meets-environmental modelling tool designed by former Massey University agricultural analyst Barrie Ridler known as E2M that New Zealand’s largest farm, Pamu, are using.

To contact Barrie Riddler: 2bjr@xtra.co.nz

For information on the E2M Model farm case studies with NZ Landcare Trust: https://www.landcare.org.nz/current-project-item/farm-systems-project

“Demonstration dairy farm cuts nitrate leaching 30 percent and stays profitable” https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/97071476/demonstration-dairy-farm-cuts-nitrate-leaching-30-per-cent-and-stays-profitable

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Change can be risky so as an ex-banker, Willie did a lot of due diligence on regenerative farming practices to ensure it would provide his family with a more consistent return on capital and fit in with the intergenerational purpose for their family farm.

To watch the story of Willie White on Calm the Farm visit, https://www.calmthefarm.nz/case-study-4

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Based in the Netherlands, and in partnership with Biolumic, Rabobank & Wageningen University, Daan Roosegaarde took 2 hectares of land and built horizontal precision lighting recipes which improve plant’s growth and resilience winning two international design awards for showcasing how the power of light can improve agriculture beyond a grow house.

To learn more about GROW, visit https://www.studioroosegaarde.net/project/grow

To learn more about Biolumic, visithttps://www.biolumic.com/

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Agriculture and wilderness do not have to be mutually exclusive as the idea of ‘rewilding’ may offer New Zealand an opportunity for us to restore our natural ecosystems without locking human or livestock completely out.

To read Iain’s research article “Domestic Livestock and Rewilding: Are They Mutually Exclusive?” visit,https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2021.550410/full



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Providing the missing link to getting colostrum into newborn calves, Urzula & Mark Haywood developed the Trusti bag to collect and store the vital nutrients and were a 2020 Fieldays Innovation Award winner.

For information Antahi Innovations, visit https://antahi.com/

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Heard of the quote “If we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change”?

In this week’s Sarah’s Country’s Opinion Maker we break-down how to change the way we look at change from backstage at E Tipu: Boma NZ Agri Summit four leader’s advice for the NZ food & fibre sector.

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From a shepherd who once sketched his dream, Dion Kilmister took on his first lease farm in the Wairarapa with a $30k overdraft growing today to a $20 million farming operation and winning the 2018 Wairarapa Farm Business of the Year.

For information on Homegrown Butchery, visit https://homegrownbutchery.online/pages/about-us

For information on SIDE, visit https://www.side.org.nz

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CHANGE MAKER

Was the documentary, Seaspiracy, calling for consumers to stop eating fish, really representative of fish farming v’s caught from the sea?

With fish making up 17% of animal protein, aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in the world, yet with depleted wild-caught fish stocks and consumer’s demand for more sustainable fish farms there is a lot of work to invest in.

For information on Aqua-Spark who invest globally in sustainable aquaculture, visit, 

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New Zealand land-owners are spending their lifetime replanting native bush that their fore-fathers spent their lifetime cutting down trees.

For information on Plant Hawkes Bay, visit http://www.planthawkesbay.co.nz/

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The market size for glyphosate is $4.4 billion and is the largest single chemical sold in the world. 

The Environment Protection Agency in NZ is calling for advice on our use of the herbicide, but removing it completely will take away farmers ability to produce more food in the next 40 years than we have had to produce in the past 8,000 years. So how do you scale up bio-pesticides, the naturally occurring bacteria & fungi option?

For information Eco, visit www.ecolibriumbiologicals.com

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Forestry as a land-use in New Zealand is a heated discussion among sheep & beef farmers as the pinus radiata expands across pastoral farming countries with a bid to use afforestation to meet our countries climate change targets.

Port Blakely grows and markets renewable forest products around the globe owning and managing sustainable working forests in Washington, Oregon & New Zealand. For information on Port Blakely, visit:https://portblakely.com/nz-forestry

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There is technology available already that can automate many of the hundreds of decisions farmers make daily with grazing livestock, but how do we move past the pure fascination to implementation? 

To read David’s article “Integrating digital technologies to aid grassland productivity & sustainability’, visit, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2021.602350/full

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Being an agricultural spreader pilot is one of the most dangerous jobs.

Otago-based ag-tech company TracMap used aviation simulators to build high-tech hazard maps for pilots directly into their existing precision agriculture mapping technology. 

TracMap is a New Zealand based precision farming GPS guidance and job management system for growers in the agriculture, horticulture, viticulture and aviation industries. For more visit, https://tracmap.com

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‘Ko au te whenua. Ko te whenua Ko au: I am the land. The land is me.’ A maori proverb that describes human’s relationship to ecology. The concept of ‘Multiscapes’ demonstrates our need to appreciate life on Earth as a community to which we belong, rather than as a commodity that belongs to us.

To read the article, “We are the Earth, and the Earth is us”: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2021.547822/full

To read the article, “The Serviceberry: An Economy of Abundance”: https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/the-serviceberry/

To read the article, “Economics for the future – Beyond the superorganism”: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921800919310067

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Farmers want new crops, but don’t know where to sell them. Food manufacturers want NZ ingredients, but don’t know where to source them.

Launched at the NZ Agri Food Week, Food HQ released the report “Emerging Proteins in Aotearoa New Zealand: What will it take for the sector to thrive?”

To read “Emerging Proteins in Aotearoa New Zealand: What will it take for the sector to thrive?” visit, https://www.emergingproteins.co.nz/report-emerging-proteins-in-aotearoa/

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They say the essentials in life are shelter and food. Like chicken and egg, which one should come first? Once highly productive soils for food production is gone to housing, there is no coming back and New Zealand’s recent Our Land 2021 report outlines the big crossroads our country is in.

To read the report, visit https://environment.govt.nz/publications/our-land-2021/

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Building a tribe around the management of water quality takes more than money to pull 27 catchment groups together for collaborative action.

Government can throw money at problems, but the limited resource in managing water quality is people such as this week’s Change Maker, Sandra Campbell.

For information on the events & work Sandra is involved with, visit https://www.thrivingsouthland.co.nz/

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A failed Solid Energy move into biodiesel was a win for rapeseed oil and led to a humble decade of growth capitalising on the New Zealand brand exporting high-quality, environmentally friendly oil as a food ingredient.

Nick Murney, Managing Director of Pure Oil NZ joined Sarah to share the story of his management buy-out and how they have used the capital investment and passionate suppliers to branch out into NZ grown sunflowers and soybean.

For more information on Pure Oil, visit: https://pureoil.nz/

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Growing up carefree in the Far North on a dairy farm, Belinda Price spent her childhood swimming in rivers and waterfalls unaware of how passionate she would become about both dairy farming and water quality. 

The Whanganui sharemilker farms 650 cows at Nukumaru with her husband, where she is responsible for the day-to-day running, calf-rearing and administration.

To read Belinda’s Kellogg report, visit: https://ruralleaders.co.nz/collaboration-of-the-primary-sectors-to-educate-tomorrows-consumers-belinda-price/

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The numbers of electric farm bikes rounding up cows or traversing hill country are likely to increase in coming months, thanks to funding for greater green vehicle uptake on farms.

Tauranga-based electric motorbike company UBCO has released a subscription or leasing option available to farmers and fleet users of the UBCO bikes helps remove an element of doubt first-time users will have about battery life and quality.

To learn more about UBCO Bikes, visit ubcobikes.com

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By the end of 2022, New Zealand farmers & growers need to know their greenhouse gas numbers, so where do you even start?

What tools are there to measure livestock’s nitrous oxide and methane emissions or your on-farm sequestration rate?

For practical information, backed by science, to help farmers and growers get to grips with climate change, visit https://www.agmatters.nz/

To learn more about He Waka Eke Noa: The Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership, visit https://hewakaekenoa.nz/

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With passion and dedication for growing the next generation of farmers, growers and agri-professionals, Rex Newman has it in spades.

His incredible contribution was acknowledged with being awarded the Unison Hawke’s Bay Primary Sector Professional of the Year in April 2021.

To learn more about Hort & Ag Teachers Association, visit https://hata.nz/

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CHANGE MAKER

Fruit growers around the world are using a New Zealand agri-tech for growers to know the size & the colour of the fruit to pick and pack and have full traceability of where their fruit came from. 

For more information on Hectre, visit: https://hectre.com

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Lincoln University’s Head of the Centre of Excellence: Designing Future Productive Landscapes, Prof. Pablo Gregorini has used his rich network of thinkers from around the world to bring conversations that have been happening in isolation together for Multiscapes virtual event beginning on 31st May 2021.

For more information about Multiscapes international workshop beginning 31st May, visit multiscapes.co.nz

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Launching in 2008, New Zealand scientists have been working with thousands of sheep in respiration chambers to select animals with greenhouse gas lower emissions.

To learn more about the research programme, visit: https://www.agresearch.co.nz/news/breeding-sheep-for-lower-emissions/

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Leadership comes in many forms as the world evolves and the farming industry deals with a rapid rate of change.

In this week’s Opinion Maker, Sarah asks the four finalists in the 2021 Zanda McDonald Award for New Zealand what their ideas of leadership really look like, how to have your ideas heard, how they have felt supported in the primary sector to thrive and their advice to other young leaders.

For more information about the Zanda McDonald Award, visit: www.zandamcdonaldaward.com

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Well...12 months on I have taken some great reflection and the much-needed kind words you, our awesome audience to make some slight changes.

It also coincides with 10 years of rural broadcasting and the future ahead is what the right path forward is for me, personally and my growing business, Perriam Media.

Here is a brief listen to my personal journey behind the scenes and why we have made some slight changes and introduced some exciting new features!

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As one of the first New Zealand farmers to go through the traumatic experience of culling their dairy cows due to the Mycoplasma Bovis eradication, Morgan Campbell from Waimate used her passion for animal welfare and subsequently built a free range egg business with a difference. 

To learn more about Morgan’s free-range egg business, visit https://thegoodlife.kiwi

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Jo Palmer, founder of Pointer Remote explains how encouraging remote working environments can help grow rural towns. 

Lisa Booth, chief Executive of Kete Kai shares how she is helping to redesign an affordable food system through technology. 

Is it possible to farm regeneratively and profitably ? Russell Heald, owner of The Brow Dairies shares his experience with Calm the Farm. 

Aratu Forests announce a 90-year Riparian Native Forestry Scheme. ElandNZ, CEO Hugh Riddiford explains.

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Russell and Charlotte Heald have been on a journey for the last 4 years converting their farm to regenerative and now organic which has led to a wide range of positive change from staff, soil & animal health whilst remaining profitable.

As a case study for Calm the Farm, an organisation that supports NZ farmers to change to farming with a regenerative mindset, Russell explains how having pasture diversity is what is enabling them to have more pasture growth and create more resilience in dryer months.

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Is the trailing spouse or partner the handbrake when attracting workers into remote rural areas? 

Jo Palmer founded Pointer Remote four year ago to provide a job platform connecting businesses with remote workers in rural Australia to the country from corporate careers.

More info at https://www.pointerremoteroles.com.au/

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What is a commercial solution that will encourage forest owners to plant native riparian buffer zones? 

ElandNZ’s chief executive, Hugh Riddiford unpacks the economic opportunities for forest owners to improve economic returns as well as helping farmers diversify their operations, therefore, becoming more sustainable, following the announcement of their 90- year Riparian Native Forestry Scheme with Aratu Forests in Gisborne.

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Kete Kai‘s goal is to work together to end hunger in Aotearoa by 2030 using the technology of bringing a community around a meal kit and ultimately provide accessible food for all. 

With funding by herself and other investors, CEO Lisa Booth is building a social enterprise that not only provides a more simple, nutritious meal with less packaging, but a more affordable way of connecting those in need with the skills they need to feed their whanau.

More info at http://ketekai.co.nz/

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Anna Yallop, General Manager at Bioresource Processing Alliance explains how we can utilise our secondary by-products from our primary industries in order to lower the amount of food that is wasted.

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What started out as a small members bill led to the New Zealand government creating a $32 million fund to support nationwide food distribution initiatives, rescuing food waste and feeding our most needy.

For more read the report of the Environment Committee:

https://www.parliament.nz/resource/en-NZ/SCR_96164/cebeaf7cf20b40245fdf5c60601d83a2ac5b105f

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Associate Professor Miranda Mirosa from Otago University has been the author of what is now known as ‘The Mirosa Report’ advising the NZ government on what is needed to not only fix, but first find out how big and where the problem lies.

To read the Mirosa Report, the briefing to investigate food waste in New Zealand to the Parliamentary Environment Committee:

https://www.parliament.nz/resource/en-NZ/SCR_96164/cebeaf7cf20b40245fdf5c60601d83a2ac5b105f

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Did you know that 30% of food produced in New Zealand does not make it from our paddocks to our plates?

Today's Opinion Maker features four passionate women working to take post-harvest food waste and capture more value that is better for our environment.

Angie Warren Clark: member of parliament, New Zealand Labour Party

Anna Yallop : general manager, Bioresource Processing Alliance

Francesca Goodman-Smith: waste minimisation manager, Food Stuffs.

Professor Miranda Mirosa : associate Professor, University of Otago & co-chair, New Zealand Food Waste Champions 12.3

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Dry matter readings for your feed budgeting taking too long? GrassCo Canterbury's, Katie Barr provide an innovative paddock measurement of your pasture levels weekly. 

Katie got into the franchise that started up in Southland that specialises in measuring dry matter and Farm Mapping, providing detailed information regarding pasture covers and growths, so you can make an informed decision regarding how you manage your farm.

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Change Maker: South Island Field Days 2021 special edition

💧Carrfields NZ Business Development Manager, Jeff Denley showcases the game changer of subsoil irrigation.

⛓️ Summit Steel & Wire’s key account manager, Ben Anderson demonstrates the ease of using the “solo net” fencing implement. 

✅  Dry matter readings for your feed budgeting taking too long? GrassCo Canterbury 's, Katie Barr provide an innovative paddock measurement of your pasture levels weekly.  

🐄  Halter's, Steve Crowhurst, business development manager explains the development in the leading virtual fencing technology.

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The winners of this year's Agri Magic Smart Farming award at the South Island Agricultural Fieldays was virtual fencing technology, Halter. Steve Crowhurst, business development manager caught up with Sarah to explain how much time it is saving dairy farmers in shifting fences.

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One of the key fencing implements that was catching many farmers eyes at the South Island Agricultural Fieldays was the Summit Steel & Wire’s SoloNet.

Key account manager, Ben Anderson explained to Sarah how the tractor implement helps to roll out and strain the netting with it’s quick, mechanised netting dispensing and straining system that hydraulically clamps and strains net taking the hard slog out of the job and saves on labour costs!

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An irrigation system that saves 25 to 40 percent in water use irrigating the same amount of land by pushing the water underground is taking off here in New Zealand. 

Farmer Gary Robinson, Oxford and Carrfields NZ Business Development Manager Jeff Denley explain subsurface drip irrigation to Sarah at the South Island Agricultural Fieldays how the environmental and efficiency benefits.

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Driving carbon credits as the only way forward has seen a monoculture mindset in New Zealand forestry and a Canterbury farmer is calling for our Emissions Trading Scheme to include agriculture must be adapted to include native trees to improve biodiversity outcomes.

UK-born, Rakaia-based crop & sheep farmer and passionate conservationist, Andrew Luddington, shared his opinion on how we need to make native trees a priority in policy making.

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The age old saying ‘you need to be in the black, to be green’ certainly applies to the ability for New Zealand land-owners to bankroll the Climate Change Commission’s target to plant 300,000 hectares by 2035, or is it time for government policy to put a premium biodiversity credit to deter the easy money of carbon farming radiata pine’s?

Trustee of the Tane Tree Trust & Cambridge farmer, Ian Brennan, who’s journey is shared on the new documentary, O Tātou Ngāhere joins The Agribusiness Group’s environmental consultant Sam Mander on the panel to share how established native forest at scale is costly but benefits which accrue from a native forest equate to more than the sum of its trees and it’s time for a biodiversity credit scheme.

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New Zealand land-owners who wish to plant permanent native tree forests in their marginal, steep country and to provide filtration buffer zones for waterways often are doing so at the expense of the long-term financial sustainability of their farming operation.

Forever Forest’s is an initiative that forest manager, Adrian Loo, explains helps line up the dollars to plant from retail emitters to off-set with land-owners looking to find the capital to plant native trees and in-turn the premium carbon credits that promote biodiversity.

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker”, proudly supported by our friends at Farmlands, the Climate Change Commission has a target of 300,000ha of new native forests by 2035.

How will this be incentivised the same way radiata pine plantation has been under the Billion Trees programme?

Guests :

• Rakaia farmer & conservationist, Andrew Luddington explains that native trees need to be a priority and re-design the ETS to New Zealand’s unique vision for biodiversity
• Forever Forest’s forest manager, Adrian Loo, provides his insights from working with land-owners to fund and support the planting of permanent native tree forests and the value to the farming operation financially into the long-term
• On the panel, Tane Tree Trust and Cambridge farmer Ian Brennan explains how biodiversity credits could help incentive farmers, and Agribusiness Group environmental consultant, Sam Mander, explains how land-owners need to be profitable to be environmental philanthropists.

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Looking after the environment on the farm has proven to be more than doing the right thing, it has also made good economic sense for the Hawke’s Bay farmers that took home the national environment trophy this month.

Evan & Linda Potter, farming at Waipapa in Central Hawke’s Bay, were named the 2021 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing awarded the Gordon Stephenson Trophy by the NZFarm EnvironmentTrust at Te Papa in Wellington.

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Lincoln University has had to depopulate and re-stock it’s farms after discovering M. Bovis in it’s herd, now pushing important climate change research back nearly a decade.  

Following their two farms testing positive for the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis, Lincoln University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Grant Edwards and farm manager, Jeoff Curtis share their devastating journey of how they will need to start research projects from scratch.

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RuralWeather.co.nz commentator, Phil Duncan provides the facts behind the weather headlines of the loaming thunderstorms and whether it will actually eventuate to rain for our most driest regions.

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A south island high country farmer suggests it is time our industry groups work collaboratively to provide farmers with the improved certainty they need to thrive. 

Mt Somers Station co-owner, Kate Acland has recently been appointed as the new farmer director for Beef + Lamb NZ after serving as anassociate director on the board since 2018.

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In this weeks “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country :

• Kate Acland shares her goals as newly appointed director for Beef + Lamb.

• Following two farms testing positive for M. Bovis, Lincoln University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Grant Edwards and farm manager, Jeff Curtis will share their journey to depopulate, decontaminate and restock both the farms.

• RuralWeather’s Phil Duncan latest long-range weather forecast.

• Sheep, beef and deer farmers from Hawke’s Bay announced as new National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing, Evan & Linda Potter shares their success.

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In this week’s Change Maker show of Sarah’s Country:

How is New Zealand’s horticulture technology placed internationally and what are some of the major scientific challenges technology can help solve into the future?

PlantTech Research Director Ian Yule explains.

Jars of NZ-made honey with a unique manuka factor (UMF) of 33 have been selling for almost $5000 in the UK. True Honey Chief Executive, Jim McMillan, shares why it’s some of the highest valued Manuka honey ever produced.

NZ farmers are continuing to look for ways to ensure the environmental, economic and social wellbeing of their communities. Taranaki Catchment Communities Chair, Donna Cram, shares how they are making a difference.

Consumer habits have changed due to covid-19, with a focus increasingly on buying local, so how can NZ exporters to the US compete against this trend?

Green Purse Chief Executive, Lisa Mabe-Konstantopoulos, explains what US consumers’ perception of NZ is post-covid.

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As part of this week’s Change Maker show of Sarah’s Country, Lisa Mabe-Konstantopoulos from Green Purse explains what the US consumers’ perception of NZ is post-covid, and what NZ food and fibre brands are taking advantage of e-commerce.

Consumer habits have changed due to covid-19, with a focus increasingly on buying local, so how can NZ exporters to the US compete against this trend?

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As part of this week’s Change Maker show of Sarah’s Country, Jim McMillan from The True Honey Co shares why jars of NZ-made honey are some of the highest valued Manuka honey ever produced.

230g gram jars of NZ-made honey with a unique manuka factor (UMF) of 33 have been selling for almost $5,000 in the UK.

With only 200 jars available, The True Honey Co’s range of high-quality Manuka honey has been snapped up by Harrods in London.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/sweet-deal-manuka-honey-sells-for-5k-a-jar

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As part of this week’s Change Maker show of Sarah’s Country, Donna Cram from Taranaki Catchment Communities shares how NZ farmers are making a difference to ensure the environmental, economic and social wellbeing of their communities.

For generations, farming and primary production have been key pillars of the Taranaki economy, with a thriving and diverse rural sector that sustains over 10,000 jobs.

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As part of this week’s Change Maker show of Sarah’s Country, Dr Ian Yule from PlantTech explains how New Zealand’s horticulture technology is placed internationally and some of the major scientific challenges technology can help solve into the future.

As a speaker at E Tipu 2021: The Boma NZ Summit, Ian will explain how the NZ-based research and development organisation is specialising in cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions to produce a competitive advantage for growers.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Mark Cameron from the ACT Party discusses the issues and implications around the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill.

The Bill clearly aims to put an end to farming in the high-country, and farmers are facing one of the biggest battles of their lifetime as the reform Bill is proving the best chance of casting aside pastoral farming rights over the environment.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Kate Cocks of Mt Nicholas Station and Glenmore Station’s Emily Murray discuss the issues and implications around the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill.

Changes proposed in the Bill threaten the viability of high-country farming for pastoral lessees.

The Bill proposes to amend the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 and the Land Act 1948, to end tenure review and redesign the regulatory system to deliver improved Crown pastoral outcomes.

But farmers say the Bill is poorly drafted, placing unreasonable limitations on day-to-day farming activities for pastoral leaseholders.

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

One government policy amendment making headlines is the future of the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill, which has submissions before Parliament at the moment.

Joining Sarah to discuss the issues and implications around the Bill are featured guests Environment Canterbury councillor Ian Mackenzie and ACT Party rural spokesperson Mark Cameron. On the panel, we have Kate Cocks of Mt Nicholas Station and Glenmore Station’s Emily Murray.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Environment Canterbury councillor Ian Mackenzie discusses the issues and implications around the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill.

The Bill clearly aims to put an end to farming in the high-country, and farmers are facing one of the biggest battles of their lifetime as the reform Bill is proving the best chance of casting aside pastoral farming rights over the environment.

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

In light of concerns over ACC subsidy for quad bike roll-over protection, Motor Industry Association chair Simon Meade gives his opinion and insights around providing a subsidy on a non-regulated standard.

Pip Cameron shares her frustrations on country school buses with no seatbelts, saying it’s a fatal accident waiting to happen.

RuralWeather’s Phil Duncan provides an outlook on showers for Hawkes Bay, Gisborne and Coromandel, through to eastern Northland.

Following the Government deferring winter grazing rules for another 12 months, National Party agriculture spokesperson David Bennett explains why Minister David Parker had no choice but to defer the regulations.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, David Bennett from the National Party explains why Minister David Parker had no choice but to defer the winter grazing rules for another 12 months.

Primary industry groups have welcomed the Government’s decision to defer proposed intensive winter grazing (IWG) regulations for a year and instead rely on farm plans to help deliver the changes in farming practices sought.

Environment Minister David Parker says the decision was made after the farming sector agreed to make immediate improvements to intensive winter grazing practices for the coming season and in return the Government has deferred regulations until May 2022.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Phil Duncan from Rural Weather provides an outlook on showers for Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne and Coromandel, through to eastern Northland.

An anticyclone lies over the South Island at the moment, while a south to south-easterly airflow is moving around with high flows over the North Island.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Waitaki Valley resident Philippa Cameron shares her frustrations on country school buses with no seatbelts, saying it’s a fatal accident waiting to happen.

After letters to the Prime Minister, Transport Minister and her local MP, Philippa has only received generic replies back saying that there's not much they can do about it.

To read more on this topic, visit: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300252508/mother-calls-for-seatbelts-on-school-buses-after-multiple-crashes?fbclid=IwAR2aME8qRP0s5tbtD4Kwdx0LOavfoFpjfP-nnfB26jgrSkxgACZY1MoXIb4

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Simon Meade from the Motor Industry Association gives his opinion and insights around providing a subsidy on a non-regulated standard in light of concerns over ACC subsidy for quad bike roll-over protection.

Of the 154 deaths on New Zealand farms between 2011 and 2018, quad bikes accounted for 25% of them. Following ACC receiving 822 claims for quad bike injuries, costing $5.7 million, they are now subsidising the cost of crash protection such as roll bars on quad bikes.

But will the roll bars save lives or are farmers crashing due to diminished wellbeing and fatigue?

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/quad-safety-gets-acc-support

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Clevedon Buffalo founder Helen Dorresteyn shares what it's like owning and operating a buffalo farm.

We also delve into the world’s first solution for verifying regenerative meat, dairy and wool. US-based Land to Market Programme Manager, Chris Kerston, explains.

There’s a new discovery that may give honey bees a fighting chance against varroa mites. Emeritus Professor Alison Mercer explains.

Finally, meeting environmental challenges and supporting each other through change will top their AGM agenda, Dairy Environment Leaders chair Melissa Slattery has more.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Melissa Slattery from Dairy Environment Leaders discusses how rising to meet environmental challenges and supporting each other through change will top the agenda when Dairy Environment Leaders meet in Wellington for their annual forum today.

Dairy Environment Leaders are leading farmers from across the country, who work with other farmers, their communities and decision-makers to drive positive change.

Dairy Environment Leaders Chair, Melissa Slattery, says the forum is timely as the sector responds to climate change and water quality regulations, and farmers are supported with profitable and sustainable practices.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Alison Mercer from Otago University Department of Zoology explains a new discovery that may give honey bees a fighting chance against varroa mites.

Scientists have identified naturally occurring compounds which induces a cleaning response among some worker bees, killing juvenile varroa mites.

The University of Otago researchers are now looking at how to replicate the six relevant compounds they have discovered, and a way to deliver them to hives from which beekeepers can selectively breed bees that have this trait.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Chris Kerston from the Land to Market programme gives a valuable perspective of how regenerative agriculture is growing in demand from consumers and how their programme is capturing value for their farmers and ranchers.

In a new standard for verifying land health to the consumer that has been developed in collaboration with leading scientists and researchers around the world, the Savory Institute is using a soil and landscape assessment methodology that tracks outcomes in soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem function.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Helen Dorresteyn from Clevedon Buffalo shares what it's like owning and operating a buffalo farm.

They were the first to farm riverine buffalo in New Zealand, providing artisan award-winning fresh buffalo mozzarella, bocconcini, ricotta, yoghurt and marinated buffalo cheese.

Richard and Helen Dorresteyn own and operate 200-head buffalo farm just south of Auckland on the shores of the Hauraki Gulf, with their brand Clevedon Buffalo Co taking home gold medals at New Zealand’s national cheese and artisan awards.

To find out more about Clevedon Buffalo, visit their website: https://www.clevedonbuffalo.co.nz

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

“The future of food isn’t waiting for decades or even years ahead of us, the future is already here” - Jack Keeys.

How can New Zealand continue to remain a global leader in food production, as well as making the consumer feel connected to where our food comes from? On the Opinion Maker show, food industry leaders put into perspective where NZ is positioned in the future of food.

Featured guests include KMPG Insights analyst Jack Keeys and NZX head of analytics Julia Jones.

Joining the panel is Leaft Food general manager Ross Milne and Food HQ business development manager Amos Palfreyman.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Amos Palfreyman from Food HQ & Ross Milne from Leaft Food discuss the pace of change and whether NZ is positioned to capture the food trends of the present.

To read the full PULPIT article in Farmers Weekly, visit: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/topic/opinion/pulpit/pulpit-the-future-of-food-is-now

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Julia Jones from NZX gives her opinion on the speed of the change and food security in NZ.

Julia strives to inspire confidence, new thinking and adaptability in the dairy industry. She spent almost 15 years in the rural banking sector before moving to KPMG in consulting and then to NZX. Julia’s previous role at KPMG focused on the future of dairy, including analysing emerging alternative protein trends and other potential global disruptors.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Jack Keeys from KPMG discusses how in order for New Zealand to remain a global leader in food production, it will require constant adaptation, a smart investment and a focus on both domestic and international collaboration.

Imagine a world where you can get monthly personalised nutrition stacks 3D printed and delivered directly to your door, matching your own personal circumstances, requirements and goals.

Imagine a world where you can have the DNA in your saliva analysed to provide full dietary recommendations that match your genetics and the latest scientific advancements in human nutrition.

Well, that’s the world we already live in.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, David Baines from New Zealand Pork shares his frustrations over the lack of viable alternatives for farrowing crates and imported pork with no country of origin labelling.

NZ Pork (NZP) says the Government is letting Kiwis down as the country faces an increasing flood of imported pork products.

NZP has long called for clear country of origin labelling (CoOL) on all imported pork, most of which is produced in countries using practices ruled illegal in NZ.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/pigs/nzp-emphasises-need-for-cool-pork

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Concern continues over the lack of viable alternatives for farrowing crates and imported pork with no country of origin labelling. New Zealand Pork Chief Executive, David Baines, shares his frustrations.

We also discuss global food prices surging ahead, which show no sign of slowing in 2021. Rabobank Senior Commodity Analyst, Charles Clack, outlines the implications for NZ agri producers.

While it’s dry for most of NZ, some rain/showers are expected in the North Island. RuralWeather’s Phil Duncan has the latest long-range weather forecast.

Kiwifruit pay rates have also lifted, but is automation the way forward? NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated Chief Executive, Nikki Johnson, joins us.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Nikki Johnson from NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated discusses why Kiwifruit pay rates are lifting.

Flourishing crop volumes have prompted the horticultural sector to lift pay rates as it competes in a tight labour market. The shortage and the cost increases put automation and robotics under the spotlight to help ease labour pressures.

The kiwifruit sector recently announced they would be paying a living wage of $22.10 an hour for packhouse work, with the sector hoping higher wages will help fill the labour shortage this year.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/horticulture/view/automation-a-mixed-blessing-for-fruit-sector

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Charles Clack from Rabobank outlines the implications for NZ agri producers as global food prices are surging ahead and showing no sign of slowing in 2021.

Agricultural commodity prices have surged almost 50% since mid-2020, causing concerns over food price inflation around the world, sometimes resulting in increased export taxes and quotas by producers at a time when importing countries want to import more.

Driving the S&P GS Ag Index to its highest level since 2014, soybeans, palm oil, corn, cotton and raw sugar have been behind much of the rise since mid-2020.

For more information on the agri commodity markets report, visit: https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/sectors/agri-commodity-markets/food-price-surge-is-unlikely-to-revert.html

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Phil Duncan from RuralWeather has the latest long-range weather forecast.

According to RuralWeather, there is another cooler change moving up the country over the next 48 hours but by Wednesday a powerful (and growing) high pressure belt from just south of Aussie will be moving our way.

This southern high will bring more dry, settled, weather to the South Island (after the cool change) and for the North Island it will encourage more La Niña like easterlies later this week and into this weekend.

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Meadow Mushrooms Ltd Chair and co-founder of Food Nation, Miranda Burdon, shares why we should eat more plants and talks about the shift in landscape and the way we produce our food.

Thermo Regulatory Genetics is an innovative dairy genetics company focused solely on developing heat-tolerant genetics in dairy cows. Chief Executive Derek Fairweather explains.

North Canterbury has its first food and beverage brand. Enterprise North Canterbury Food & Development Manager Alissa Wilson shares how to get involved.

Lincoln University agribusiness and food marketing student and Bowalley Free Range Marketing & Brand Manager, Anna Craig, shares why she’s having a crack at the free range egg industry.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Anna Craig from Bowalley Free Range shares why she’s having a crack at the free range egg industry.

The Lincoln University agribusiness and food marketing student said she was "torn" about how to spend her summer break, but knew it was the right time to launch a new brand to market the free-range eggs produced on her family’s farm.

For more information on Bowalley Free Range, visit: https://bowalleyfreerange.co.nz/

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Alissa Wilson from Enterprise North Canterbury shares how to get involved with North Canterbury’s first food and beverage brand. 

Made North Canterbury (MNC), has been in the making since late last year after a study found North Canterbury food and beverage producers wanted a unifying brand that would offer them collaborative opportunities in marketing and promotion.

For more information and to connect with the MNC brand, visit:  www.madenorthcanterbury.co.nz

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Derek Fairweather from Thermo Regulatory Genetics explains why they are developing heat-tolerant genetics in dairy cows.

The company’s genetics allow farmers in tropical climates around the world to breed superior dairy cows that not only withstand the challenges of heat but thrive in it.

For more information on Thermo Regulatory Genetics, visit their website: https://trgenetics.co.nz/

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Miranda Burdon from Meadow Mushrooms Ltd and Food Nation shares why she is on a mission to get more plants on plates.

Our taste buds are our best buds and our toughest critics. When Food Nation decided to create a range of plant-powered food that is good for the people and the planet, they knew everything had to be irresistible.

They take fresh vegetables, mushrooms, legumes, herbs and spices, and pack them together in joyous harmony. By eating more plants, we can do better by our bodies, the environment and our taste buds.

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

As New Zealand's freshwater rules are met with frustration and concern by many farmers, the details of the regulations are already having a flow-on effect on future farm systems.

What will it mean for dairy run-off blocks, grazing dairy stock off-farm, the importing of alternative supplementary feed?

Featured guests include Bayleys Canterbury director Ben Turner and Farmlands head of nutrition and animal health Dr Rob Derrick. And on the panel, we’re joined by Southland Advisory Group member and dairy farmer Paul Turner and Southland Federated Farmers vice-president and sheep and beef farmer Bernadette Hunt.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, the panel consists of Paul Turner from Southland Advisory Group and Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers.

The Government is not saying when it will respond to suggested changes to its winter grazing rules, which were made in late December.

DairyNZ is calling for a decision to be made soon on the changes recommended by the Southland Advisory Group on intensive winter grazing, saying farmers need certainty ahead of winter.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/dairy/view/pressure-on-govt-over-winter-grazing-feedback

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Dr Rob Derrick from Farmlands shares his wealth of knowledge on alternative feed options such as grain, palm kernel and soy husks, and how they fit into the current feed management practices and impact of a reduction in nitrogen inputs and land to winter graze on.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Ben Turner from Bayleys Canterbury discusses the impacts he is seeing with buyers’ due diligence and purchasing of rural land changing due to the previous winter grazing history and the flow-on effect of more self-contained farming systems into the future.

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

• BNZ’s Head of Natural Capital Dana Muir discusses New Zealand’s first farm sustainability-linked loan and explains why capital incentives can deliver financial and environmental benefits.

• How can we continue to reduce on-farm accidents? WorkSafe’s Engagement Lead Al McCone explains the new regulations.

• RuralWeather’s Phil Duncan shares his insights on the latest long-range weather forecast.

• Beef + Lamb NZ Chief Executive Sam McIvor’s take on the Ministry for the Environment’s report on the extent of carbon sequestration.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Sam McIvor from Beef + Lamb NZ discusses the Ministry for the Environment’s report on the extent of carbon sequestration.

A dispute over the volume of carbon sequestered on sheep and beef farms could result in new methodology adopted that more accurately reflects what is happening on farms.

Beef + Lamb NZ environment policy manager Dylan Muggeridge says a difference in methodology is responsible for B+LNZ and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) reaching diverse conclusions.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/beef/view/b-lnz-on-mfe-carbon-report-discrepancies

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Phil Duncan from RuralWeather discusses this week’s weather forecast.

Two southerly injections this week will make it feel more like Autumn is here. The first is blowing up the country today, the second comes in around Wednesday/Thursday.

Neither are major cold events but just a reminder that the hottest part of summer is now behind us.

High pressure rolls in this weekend over NZ while the tropics remain very quiet following Cyclone Niran (now gone) at the weekend.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Al McCone from WorkSafe explains how the new regulations for health and safety on-farm are working and shares his thoughts on what will bring immediate and long-term reduction in harm.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Dana Muir from BNZ discusses New Zealand’s first farm sustainability-linked loan and explains why capital incentives can deliver financial and environmental benefits.

In a New Zealand first, ethical dairy investor Southern Pastures has entered into a three-year $50 million sustainability-linked farm loan with BNZ and its syndicate.

Southern Pastures, owner of Lewis Road Creamery, will receive financial incentives for meeting new water quality and biodiversity targets and for achieving further reductions in its already low on-farm carbon emissions. Achievement of the targets will be directly linked to lower loan costs.

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Lasers in vineyards? Viticultura owner Timbo Deaker shares his nifty idea to keep the pesky birds away.

A rare investment opportunity has seen dairy farmer Charlie Adair expand from milking cows to goats.

New Zealand’s rural broadband market is likely to ramp up. Connected Farms Chief Executive, Tom Andrews, explains how his technology works.

Industry growers are about to get underway with their first arable growth groups. Coordinator for the FAR MPI-funded project, Erica Callaghan, shares how to get involved.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Erica Callaghan from Growers Leading Change discusses setting up the first arable growth groups.

She says decisions about the first set of arable growth groups (AGG) funding will be made shortly and at this stage, some of the potential groups can accommodate a few more growers.

Growers in Northland and Manawatu are top of the list and growers around the country with arable-based retail business are also invited to join one of the early start-up groups.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/arable/view/call-for-more-growers-as-arable-groups-kick-off

For more information on the Growers Leading Change programme, visit: https://www.far.org.nz/

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Tom Andrews from Connected Farms explains how their new broadband technology works.

Competitiveness in New Zealand’s rural broadband market is likely to ramp up in coming months, with the arrival of new providers and expanded satellite capacity in the country.

Kacific, Connected Farms and Elon Musk’s Starlink network are building their rural customer base within NZ, either as satellite sources or internet providers.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, dairy farmer Charlie Adair discusses how he has expanded from dairy cows into the dairy goat industry.

Charlie and wife, Emma, are seeking investments of $5 million or more from high-net-worth and experienced investors for one of New Zealand’s largest dairy goat enterprises based out of Whangarei, Northland.

The Adairs were announced 2020 Northland Share Farmers of the Year in the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, only four years after emigrating from Britain and beginning at the bottom of the NZ dairy industry.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/dairy/view/rare-investment-opportunity-in-dairy-goats

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Timbo Deaker from Viticultura shares his nifty idea to keep the pesky birds away from vineyards.

One of the major time-consuming tasks on vineyards is protecting vines as grapes ripen from birds, usually for about eight weeks prior to harvest.

Like most of the primary sector, the viticulture industry has had to grapple with labour shortages and rising costs in the past year, resulting in what Timbo calls a “forced innovation” period.

Using lasers to deter birds draws on images of deadly ray guns shooting the flying targets down in a smoking pile of feathers. The reality is somewhat less spectacular, but proving equally effective in Otago this summer.

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

In 2014, the Government estimated the primary sector would need to employ another 50,000 people by 2030. With the labour shortages we are currently experiencing, how broken is the education system that we still haven’t attracted and retained the skills we need?

Featuring Federated Farmers skills and training spokesperson William Beetham and Dairy Training manager Cath Blake.

Panel guests include WOMOlife Managing Director, Alister Shennan, and Shearing Contractors Association Chief Executive, Phil Holden.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, the panel consists of Alister Shennan from WOMOlife who explains the objectives of the wool harvesting course and what a ‘life in wool’ can look like, and Phil Holden from New Zealand Shearing Contractors’ Association, who is a huge supporter of Agricademy and highlights the importance of getting people involved to develop a skilled workforce.

A group of respected industry trainers from around the country will run the first upskilling courses for young shearers and wool handlers in a pilot programme contracted by the New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association (NZSCA) through Kaiaka Wool Industry Training NZ.

The courses, put together by training provider WOMOlife and set to begin at the end of March, include an online series of videos featuring experts in their fields, in-shed training by highly respected industry trainers, and movement coaching to protect and improve the skills of the group.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/sheep-2/view/trainers-announced-for-wool-harvesting-courses

For more information on Agricademy, contact Alister Shennan on alister@agricademy.co.nz

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Cath Blake from Dairy Training Limited discusses how the dairy industry had been pushing for a new model of training involving pathways and “credentialisation” that includes both formal and informal training engagement.

She says once everything comes together under RoVE, the food and fibre sector will be the better for it, with the goal being a wider and more accessible range of training and upskilling options for people available across the primary sector throughout their careers.

The idea is to develop a platform that can deliver training throughout a person’s whole career, providing lifelong training options rather than just at the beginning of someone’s working life, with formal training complemented by informal channels like discussion groups and short courses.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, William Beetham from Federated Farmers discusses how we need to become better workplaces to retain our employees just as much as collaborate on the existing training.

There’s a lot happening at present in the vocational educational sector as a result of the Government’s Review of Vocational Educational (RoVE), which includes the establishment of industry-based centres of vocational excellence (CoVE), workforce development councils and the establishment of Te Pukenga. On top of that, there’s targeted apprenticeship funding as part of the covid response.

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

New Zealand Story’s Director, Rebecca Smith, explains how consumer habits have changed during the pandemic.

How can New Zealand eradicate Mycoplasma Bovis? Independent Chair of the M bovis programme, Kelvan Smith, explains.

RuralWeather’s Phil Duncan has the weekly update with detailed weather forecast.

Ministry for Primary Industries’ principal scientist and Ray Brougham Trophy winner, Gerald Rys, shares his journey of 45 years in the public service.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Dr Gerald Rys from Ministry for Primary Industries shares his journey of 45 years in the public service after winning the Ray Brougham Trophy.

Gerald Rys says he was surprised but happy the Grasslands Association presented the trophy to a core public servant who has taken a different path to many scientists, having spent 45 years in the public service, including 35 years in MPI and its predecessors.

Rys grew up on a dairy farm in the southern Rotorua Lakes area, but his father wanted him to get an education rather than stay on the farm, so he headed off to Massey University in Palmerston North to do an agricultural science degree.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/award-for-lasting-contributions

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Phil Duncan from RuralWeather has the weekly update with detailed weather forecast.

He says NZ isn’t really under high pressure or low pressure for the days ahead, but will experience cloud cover and a few isolated showers in both islands.

The tropics are also firing up as we head into March, while high pressure continues to dominate the south of Australia and drift towards the lower South Island.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Kelvan Smith from the M bovis programme explains how New Zealand can eradicate Mycoplasma Bovis.

An independent review of the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme is aimed at identifying lessons that can be learned from New Zealand’s largest biosecurity response.

Driven by the programme partners, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), DairyNZ, and Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ), the review is deemed best practice given the scale of the eradication programme.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/dairy/view/m-bovis-review-gets-underway

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Rebecca Smith from New Zealand Story explains why getting the tone of messaging from covid-free NZ to the rest of the world was vital, and should not be seen as arrogant.

Consumers in New Zealand’s main markets have slowed down, got closer to nature, become more resilient and finally realised NZ and Australia are indeed two different countries.

Results from the latest New Zealand Global Perceptions survey run by The New Zealand Story and Export NZ have provided some insights to distinct changes in consumer behaviour over the pandemic.

They are likely to influence how NZ markets its food and beverage products in coming months, and possibly years.

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

A game-changing ‘smart’ pivot developed by Feilding-based software engineers will be able to monitor crop health. Zimmatic’s Technology Strategy Advisor, Stu Bradbury, explains.

Honest Wolf’s Sophie Hurley shares Papanui Station’s journey from handpiece to handbag.

A sustainable beef patty trial has been a success. New Zealand Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s Chair, Grant Bunting, explains.

Plant & Food Research scientist Kerry Templeton outlines the new hop cultivars with unique flavours developed for our premium craft beer markets.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Kerry Templeton from Plant & Food Research outlines the new hop cultivars with unique flavours developed for our premium craft beer markets.

New Zealand has some of the most sought-after hops in the world. Not only does the hop industry benefit from New Zealand's reputation for environmental sustainability, but our hops have unique flavours brewers, particularly those with a taste for something different, search for.

The hop breeding programme has pioneered the release of a series of highly successful seedless triploid cultivars. The breeding programme focuses on developing high performing bittering-type hops as well as novel aromatic-type hops which impart unique flavours to beer.

For more information, visit the Plant & Food Research website: https://www.plantandfood.co.nz/

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Grant Bunting from New Zealand Roundtable for Sustainable Beef discusses the success of a sustainable beef patty trial.

The $350,000 trial, 50:50 funded by industry and the Government, has proven it is possible to produce a beef patty sustainably right across the supply chain in NZ.

The project aimed to help meet the growing demand for ethically sourced and sustainable products.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf shares Papanui Station’s journey from handpiece to handbag.

Sam and Sophie Hurley had for a while been thinking about finding new avenues for their wool, and a couple of years ago they saw an opportunity in New Zealand’s ban on single-use plastic shopping bags.

Today, Honest Wolf branded products are being bought by people across the country and around the world.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/other-sectors/on-farm-story/pack-leaders-in-honest-products

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Stu Bradbury from Zimmatic ANZ discusses a game-changing ‘smart pivot’ developed by Feilding-based software engineers that will be able to monitor crop health.

Lindsay, which produces the Zimmatic brand of pivot irrigators, has just introduced the concept of the world’s first ‘smart pivot’ to its markets around the globe. Now, they are inviting New Zealand farmers and irrigation industry colleagues to give feedback so the product can be tailored to their needs.

For details about the webinar on 4th March – The Future of Irrigation, follow this link: https://fb.me/e/4K5xtuAXc

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There have been many headwinds for venison and velvet markets affected by covid-19 in 2020, as well as domestic environmental challenges. However, collaborations and strategic partnerships are seeing improved opportunities ahead for the pioneering deer industry.

In this week’s Opinion Maker show of Sarah’s Country:

Deer Industry NZ’s velvet marketing manager Rhys Griffiths will discuss how three companies marketing deer velvet antlers in Asia have formed a coalition to develop a market for New Zealand velvet as a health food ingredient in China.

Silver Fern Farms Group Marketing Manager, Nicola Johnston, explains the impact of Covid on venison prices in Europe & North America and how they have pivoted their efforts into venison’s third largest market, China, on a venison marketing project with DINZ.

Mark McCoard from Deer Farmers Association and Phil McKenzie from Deer Industry NZ discuss how deer farmers are going to be able to meet climate change emission reduction targets.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Mark McCoard from Deer Farmers Association and Phil McKenzie from DINZ discuss how deer farmers are going to be able to meet climate change emission reduction targets.

While the industry welcomes many aspects of the Climate Change Commission’s interim report, it will be a challenge for deer farmers.

If the commission’s recommendations are adopted, livestock farmers will need to reduce their net methane emissions from 2018 levels by 13% by 2030, a further 7% by 2035 and another 4% by 2050.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/deer/unclear-how-deer-farmers-will-meet-emissions-targets

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Nicola Johnston from Silver Fern Farms explains the impact of Covid on venison prices in Europe and North America, and how they have pivoted their efforts into venison’s third largest market, China on a venison marketing project with DINZ.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/deer/sff-dinz-team-up-on-venison-project

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Rhys Griffiths from Deer Industry NZ discusses how three companies have formed a coalition to develop a New Zealand velvet market as a health food ingredient in China.

Deer velvet and red ginseng, two of the two most highly prized ingredients in traditional oriental medicine, have in recent years enjoyed an explosion in demand from South Korea for use in branded natural health products to combat fatigue and boost immunity.

In a marketing-only China velvet coalition – CK Import Export, PGG Wrightson and Provelco – will work together to get the critical mass needed to make an impact with the proposed new health food in China.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/deer/velvet-coalition-targets-china

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Our Land and Water has released a white paper on regenerative agriculture. Landcare Research Senior Scientist, Dr Gwen Grelet, and Quorum Sense’s Manager, Sam Lang, explains.

What’s driving the ever-increasing dairy prices, and how sustainable are these prices? Rabobank Dairy Analyst, Emma Higgins, explains.

As the high shifts out to our east and a low in the Tasman Sea may rapidly form and even reach storm status, RuralWeather’s Phil Duncan gives us a thorough weather report for the week ahead.

With the shutdown of restaurants around the world, New Zealand’s meat processing companies have had to pivot into selling into retail. Michael Wan, Global Manager for Beef + Lamb New Zealand discusses.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Michael Wan from Beef + Lamb New Zealand discusses now NZ meat processing companies have had to pivot into selling to retail.

Changing eating patterns as global consumers respond to the covid-19 pandemic is forcing meat exporters to shift their focus to retail markets, which will require more stock supplied out of season.

The global retail sector is growing rapidly for meat exporters as consumers, forced due to the pandemic lockdown, are cooking for themselves at the expense of foodservice.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/beef/view/meat-markets-evolve

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Phil Duncan from RuralWeather discusses how rainfall is looking for the rest of February and the main weather features going into March.

There is a small but potent low coming out of the Tasman Sea area on Tuesday/Wednesday which will bring a burst of wind and rain into southern and western NZ.

This will be followed by a cooler change in the lower South Island. Elsewhere, it’s looking drier than average for the rest of the month of February.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Emma Higgins from Rabobank discusses what’s driving the ever-increasing dairy prices and how sustainable these prices are.

Sustained increases in Global Dairy Trade (GDT) prices have pushed the New Zealand farm gate milk price for this season into the mid-$7/kg territory, where it might deliver the second-highest Fonterra payout in 20 years.

The GDT index of 1170 and an average price of US$3746/tonne rose 3% in the latest auction, the 10th rise in 12 auctions over the past six months. During that time, the dairy market has lifted by 28% and it is now 20% higher than a year ago.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/dairy/view/gdt-pushes-prospect-of-higher-milk-prices

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Dr Gwen Grelet from Landcare Research and Sam Lang from Quorum Sense explain the key points from the whitepaper released today on regenerative agriculture.

Emerging from research from 200+ representatives of New Zealand's major agricultural sectors, Our Land and Water’s white paper highlights the 11 principles of regenerative farming practices that mainstream practices have overlap and compatibility with.

When we are in strong agreement with our most acute challenges, where is the science research priorities?

To read more on this subject, visit https://ourlandandwater.nz/news/regen-ag-white-paper_feb-2021/

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Award-winning dairy farmer Fraser McGougan shares his intentions as newly appointed Chair of the DairyNZ Climate Change Ambassadors.

How can we help speed up the process of hiring seasonal workers? PICMI’s founder Genevieve Griffin-George discusses the ground-breaking app that has reduced hiring time by 70%.

Leading the way in the avocado industry with their approach to regeneration, sustainability and utilising all waste to energy. Olivado’s Chief Executive Gary Hannam explains their process.

How can we grow our crops to withstand climate change? Margot Forde Germplasm Centre’s Director, Kioumars Ghamkhar, shares some of this country's most valued intellectual property.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar from Margot Forde Germplasm Centre discusses how we can grow our crops to withstand climate change.

This month’s Climate Change Commission recommendations include farmers facing the prospect of reducing stocking rates to meet carbon reduction obligations. But the head of the nation’s largest seed bank is urging a closer look at what it has on hand that may offer benefits in lower methane emissions.

Kioumars says the MFGC is by far the largest repository in the world for forage seed germplasm, containing over 2,200 species, including 2,500 wild variations of white clover alone.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/arable/view/seed-gold-needs-mining

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Genevieve Griffin-George from PICMI discusses the ground-breaking app that has reduced hiring time by 70%.

As the seasonal push to harvest horticultural crops draws closer, so does the additional pressure on growers to try and source seasonal staff. But an app developed by Genevieve makes the arduous paperwork task a lot simpler and helps employers find the staff they need.

When Genevieve was unexpectedly called back to her parent’s Tasman orchard from France after her father suffered a major tractor accident, she found herself immersed in trying to keep the family’s SunGold kiwifruit orchard running.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/horticulture/view/app-takes-stress-out-of-seasonal-staffing

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Gary Hannam from Olivado explains how they are leading the way in the avocado industry with their approach to regeneration, sustainability and utilising all waste to energy.

As the world’s largest producer of extra virgin avocado oil, Olivado pride themselves on their quality, sustainability practices and commitment to their workers.

Olivado work hard to leave communities and environment in a better state than when they started. They are carbon neutral and have made a commitment to be carbon positive by 2022.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Fraser McGougan from DairyNZ Climate Change Ambassadors looks forward to leading the ambassadors to engage with farmers, communities and decision-makers, and to provide a farmer voice at national level.

Climate Change Ambassadors are leaders for climate change action on dairy farms. They help communicate the challenges and opportunities dairy farmers face in playing their part to address climate change, alongside the rest of New Zealand.

For more information on DairyNZ Climate Change Ambassadors, go to www.dairynz.co.nz/CCA

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

What more can we be doing to normalise on-farm safety to avoid life-changing incidents?

We hear first-hand experiences with on-farm incidents, and the changes being made to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Following her recent Farmers Weekly Pulpit commentary, Federated Farmers Vice President, Karen Williams, shares her experiences. Align Farms Chief Executive, Rhys Roberts, and Stock Manager at Glen Eden Farm, Daniel Hansen, join us too.

Onside Chief Executive, Ryan Higgs, brings a valuable solution to simplifying compliance with health and safety.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Ryan Higgs from Onside Technology discusses a valuable solution to simplifying compliance with health and safety.

Onside has developed a rural check-in tool that creates a connected, savvy and safe rural network, providing everything you need to log health and safety risks, rules and emergency routines, keeping your crew and site visitors in the know.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Daniel Hansen from Glen Eden Farms explains how he is so grateful he had his helmet and seatbelt on after a close call with an on-farm accident.

Rhys Roberts from Align Farms also had a close call when a worker was caught inside a silage grab and was lucky to survive. He shares his observations about the interesting changes he made on-farm.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/topic/opinion/view/from-the-ridge-on-farm-safety-a-matter-of-life-death

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show, Karen Williams of Federated Farmers shares her experience of receiving the dreaded phone call after one of her children was involved in an on-farm accident.

There have been a number of fatalities on New Zealand farms again this summer. Every one of these tragic deaths will be someone who is loved dearly, a good guy/girl who went out on-farm and didn’t come home. The pain for those left behind is horrific and enduring.

Many of us know of someone in our communities who has been killed or suffered a life-changing injury on-farm. Every death leaves a gaping hole. Partners widowed, children losing a parent, a mother and father whose child dies before them, friends and colleagues gone forever. Every death resonates through a rural community and beyond.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/topic/opinion/view/pulpit-on-farm-safety-is-a-choice

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Why should FEPs be viewed as more than just a piece of paper that farmers need to deliver? Beef + Lamb NZ’s leader in farm planning Ron Pellow explains.

New Zealand Merino (NZM) launches their first 100% regenerative wool platform. NZM’s General Manager for Sustainability and Markets Dave Maslen joins us.

Rural Weather’s Phil Duncan has the latest weather forecast.

A plant-based factory is expected to bring farmer opportunities. New Zealand Functional Foods Chair, Roger Carruthers, explains the oat milk process from seed to supermarket.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Roger Carruthers from New Zealand Functional Foods explains the oat milk process from seed to supermarket.

Key players in the oat industry want to capitalise on increasing demand, with the country's first plant-based milk factory on the horizon.

Once it had secured enough investment, construction of a new high-tech oat milk extraction plant in Invercargill will get underway, providing new opportunities for farmers.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/arable/view/plant-based-factory-to-bring-farmer-opportunities

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Phil Duncan from Rural Weather provides the latest weather forecast.

As Northland is gripped by meteorological drought or extreme dry conditions, the Rural Support Trust will meet this week to review where predicted rain has fallen and reassess needs, then again in a fortnight to determine if further support is required in rural communities.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/rural-support-available-for-dry-north

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Dave Maslen from New Zealand Merino discusses the launch of their first 100% regenerative wool platform.

Working collectively with 167 sheep growers, they will create the world’s first regenerative wool platform that represents 2.4 million acres (more than one million hectares) in New Zealand.

They are doing their part to tackle the impact of the global fashion industry, which is responsible for 10% of annual greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Ron Pellow from Beef + Lamb NZ discusses why farm environment plans (FEPs) should be viewed as more than just a piece of paper that farmers need to deliver.

The need for (FEPs) is generally accepted by the rural community but uncertainty over their implementation is fuelling unease.

A panel discussion at the end of a one-day Farmed Landscapes Research Centre webinar in Palmerston North last week looked at building New Zealand’s capability to achieve FEPs, and whether there is value in a coordinated national approach to them.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/fep-uncertainty-lingers

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) representative, Alex Gowen, discusses opportunities for NZ in Ireland’s dairy industry.

New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme offers benefits for sheep and beef farmers. Alan McDermott has more on the topic.

Young inventor Logan Williams shares how he’s adding value to coarse wool with corn starch.

Bales4Blair, a fundraiser for the Southland Charity Hospital, event organiser Amy Blaikie joins us.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Amy Blaikie from Bales4Blair discusses a project using donated wool to insulate the Southland Charity Hospital being built in Invercargill.

Bales4Blair has been running since last October and organiser Amy says they are hopeful they will reach the 200-bale target when donations stop being accepted next week.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/sheep-2/view/final-call-for-wool-donations

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, young inventor and entrepreneur, Logan Williams, shares how he’s adding value to coarse wool with corn starch.

Having already sold four of his inventions, three to overseas companies, Logan is embarking on a much bigger mission, to save the strong wool industry in New Zealand with his new invention.

It is a biodegradable material made of a combination of strong wool and corn starch to make all sorts of products as a replacement for plastic. It is called Keravos.

To hear more from Logan, catch him at E Tipu 2021: The Boma NZ Agri Summit on 11–12 May at Christchurch Town Hall. Head to etipu.boma.global for full details.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Alan McDermott from RMPP discusses how the New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme offers benefits for sheep and beef farmers.

Farmers are looking at their land and businesses differently following a sustainability trial piloted by sheep and beef farmers.

The RMPP project pilot is aimed at testing continuous improvement practices for making on-farm management decisions that will prepare farmers for the coming regulatory environment.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/project-to-improve-farm-management

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Alex Gowen from NZTE discusses opportunities for NZ in Ireland’s dairy industry.

The growth in Irish dairying is creating some of the same problems and opportunities that it created here and a report from NZTE released late last year highlighted the many strong links that exist between the two country’s dairy sectors.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/dairy/view/opportunities-beckon-in-ireland-with-dairy-growth

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Is there the need for more regenerative farming and production systems in New Zealand or is the term regenerative farming claiming to be exactly what farmers are already doing?

We have a full breakdown of opinions from across the nation from on-farm, marketing perspectives, cultural and science featuring:

Steve Wyn-Harris, Hawke’s Bay farmer & radio host

Geoff Ross, Director of Lake Hawea Station & Executive Chair of Moa Brewing Company

Maury Leyland Penno, Director at Okuora & Leaft Foods

Jon Hickford, President of The New Zealand Institute of Agricultural & Horticultural Science

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Leaft Foods co-founder, Maury Leyland Penno and Jon Hickford from NZIAHS provide their opinions on regenerative agriculture.

Maury discusses how Leaft Foods plan to produce highly functional leaf protein ingredients, ultimately enabling food companies to create sustainable food products.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/getting-protein-from-leafy-crops

Jon provides information on how we need to replenish the land where damage to the environment has been done. We also need to find smarter ways of producing food, so we’re not contributing to atmospheric warming.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Geoff Ross from Lake Hawea Station discusses how the goal of the Station is to move from carbon neutral to carbon negative times ten.

Lake Hawea Station aims to ensure that everyone working on the Station understands the delicate balance and that every entity has a purpose and a role in this unique ecosystem. A new approach to farming this historic sheep and beef station, one that puts the ecosystem first.

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As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Hawke’s Bay farmer and radio host, Steve Wyn-Harris, provides his opinion on regenerative agriculture.

Regenerative agriculture is very similar to what he does with his clover-based, rotational, in-situ grazing as promoted by generations of farm consultants. Whilst there are differences, primarily that he uses conventional fertiliser rather than the impracticable option of making compost or gathering seaweed for his 320 hectares, he does want to remain economically sustainable while improving the environment.

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

• Agri Women’s Development Trust’s “The Next Level” programme is doubling its 2021 intake. Graduate and DairyNZ consultant, Kate Stewart, shares her experience of the programme.

• The QEII National Trust is getting close to 5,000 approved and registered covenants with newly appointed Chair, Bruce Wills.

• A sustainable premium product straight from the station to the plate. Middlehurst Delivered co-founder, Lucy Macdonald, shares how a dream became a reality.

• Pic’s Peanut Butter will trial growing peanuts in Northland. Plant & Food Business Manager, Declan Graham, explains the research behind the trial.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Declan Graham from Plant & Food Research explains the research behind the trial of growing peanuts in Northland.

Pic’s Peanut Butter has kicked off a project to look at the feasibility of growing peanuts commercially in Northland, with backing from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

The project will trial growing peanuts in three locations – Ruawai on a kumara farm, Poutu Peninsular near Dargaville, and on Māori land in the Kai Iwi Lakes district. If successful, peanut farming could bring new employment opportunities to the Northland region.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Lucy Macdonald from Middlehurst Delivered discusses how a dream became a reality by bringing premium Merino meat straight from the station to the plate.

Sisters Lucy and Sophie established the business at Middlehurst Station where they grew up, and want to ensure that Merino meat is accessible to the people of New Zealand, farmed with the animals’ welfare and the environment at the centre focus.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Bruce Wills from QEII National Trust discusses how the Trust is getting close to 5,000 approved and registered covenants.

The total covenanted area in New Zealand will reach 200,000ha when Dick and Jillian Jardine’s gift of 900ha of the Remarkables Station, Queenstown, will be enacted in 2022.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Kate Stewart from DairyNZ shares her experience of the Agri Women’s Development Trust’s “The Next Level” programme.

As a leading governance and leadership programme for primary sector women, it is doubling its 2021 intake in response to surging demand from aspiring female leaders across New Zealand’s food and fibre sectors, and rural communities.

The Next Level programme is researched, designed and delivered by the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) and runs across two North Island and two South Island intakes in 2021.

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Industry groups are pouring over the details of the Climate Commission’s draft carbon budget to uncover any unexpected fish hooks.

According to the report, if farmers follow best practice in terms of animal, feed and pasture management, then the initial emissions reduction targets could be met.

Featuring:

Climate Change Minister, James Shaw

CEO - Dairy NZ, Tim Mackle

GM - Policy & Advocacy, Beef + Lamb NZ, Dave Harrison

CEO - Forestry Owners Association, Phil Taylor

GM - Toitu Enivrocare, Steve Dixon

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

-  Graeme Still, national wildfire specialist, FENZ shares his experiences with recent wildfires and how we can do more to manage the risks.

-  China has updated the FTA with NZ & UK wants to join the CPTPP with Stephen Jacobi, Executive Director, NZ International Business Forum.

-  The latest long-range rural weather with Phil Duncan.

-  OSPRI’s CEO, Steve Stuart gives his perspective on Hawke’s Bay farmers’ battle with TB.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Steve Stuart from OSPRI gives his perspective on Hawke’s Bay farmers’ battle with TB, the progress of the Hawke’s Bay TB programme and the status of the current cluster.

There has been a significant reduction in the number of infected herds through the use of possum control, movement restrictions, surveillance and testing of animals.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, we get the latest long-range rural weather forecast with Phil Duncan – heat brings risk of FE.

Spore counts conducted across the North Island indicate facial eczema (FE) could be a big threat this summer and autumn.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Stephen Jacobi from NZ International Business Forum discusses China’s updated FTA with NZ and how the UK wants to join the CPTPP.

The Brexit agreement and the start of the new year signal the moment has come to get serious with negotiations on two key issues: retention of the EU sheep meat and beef quotas determined by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in the 1986-1994 Uruguay round and separately, free trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and EU.

Although the two matters are clearly linked, Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva is adamant they must be dealt with separately, because the quota must be addressed sooner rather than later. Equally, New Zealand does not want to be in a situation where, as part of the FTA negotiations, it is offered some minor compensation for what has already been removed unilaterally.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Graeme Still from FENZ shares his experiences with recent wildfires and how we can do more to manage the risks.

Graeme has overseen rural fires in Otago for the past 16 years, but was recently promoted to national wildfire specialist for FENZ.

The new position is a rural fire advisory role, centred on helping manage the four Rs of firefighting: ready, reduction, response and recovery.

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“CHANGE MAKER”: Where we hear about all the latest innovations, ideas and solutions that support the way we farm & grow for a better future.

Miraka dairy farmers feed local families with milk in a new charity Feed Out, an extension of the ‘Meat the Need’ charity.

Will our pastoral use of farming see more use of fertigation? Graeme Pile, Founder of Fertigation Systems explains how far it’s come.

How can viruses support sustainable food production? Dr Robin MacDiarmid, Plant & Food Research explains.

A massive freshwater reservoir was discovered 20 metres below the seafloor, with Joshu Mountjoy, Marine Geologist, NIWA.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Joshu Mountjoy from NIWA discusses a massive freshwater reservoir that was discovered 20 metres below the seafloor off the Canterbury coast.

The discovery is one of the few times a significant offshore aquifer has been located around the world and may lead to a new freshwater resource for the region.

Derived from rainfall, the aquifer is partly being replenished by groundwater flow from the coastline between Timaru and Ashburton. However, most of the freshwater became trapped offshore during the last three Ice Ages, when sea level was more than 100 metres lower than it is today.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Robin MacDiarmid from Plant & Food Research discusses how viruses can support sustainable food production.

2020 proved to be the year where most of the world learnt more than ever anticipated about viruses. Dr Robin MacDiarmid views this increase in understanding as a silver lining in the covid cloud. But her research is also finding another silver lining in viruses, learning where they can serve good for more sustainable food production.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Graeme Pile from Fertigation Systems discusses how far our pastoral use of farming has come.

Fertigation is the vehicle for successful and sustainable farming, through precise application of fertiliser on farm, via existing irrigation infrastructure.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Wayne Langford & Siobhan O'Malley, co-founders of Feed Out discuss the new charity, an extension of the Meat the Need charity which feeds local families with milk.

The charity will be supplying farmer-donated milk to foodbanks in the local district, providing much-needed support to a growing number of families in need.

The milk will be sourced from Miraka supply farms, and Miraka will cover the cost of processing the milk into UHT packs at their Mokai factory.

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

NZ’s honey experts discuss the risks to New Zealand’s $68 million a year Japanese honey export market that is being threatened by traces of glyphosate, which one honey producer describes as being almost impossible to meet.

Featuring:

Raymond Neil, CEO of Honey Droplet.

Genetics Professor, Jack Heinemann, Canterbury University.

John Rawcliffe, CEO of Unique Manuka Factor.

Karin Kos, CEO of Apiculture New Zealand

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

• The term dirty dairying is gone, and a new approach is needed to acknowledge that society is concerned about the environment and that groups such as farmers are also making changes, says Ray Grubb Fish & Game NZ’s new Chair.

• Post-covid demand from China pushes dairy prices to recent record levels, Westpac analyst Nathan Penny explains.

• Drier weather than average ahead for most of New Zealand, weather commentator Phil Duncan gives us the latest long-range rural weather.

• A bid to stop pest control is rejected, Hawke’s Bay Farmer, Lloyd Holloway shares his frustrations.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Hawke’s Bay Farmer, Lloyd Hollaway, shares his frustrations after a bid to stop pest control is rejected.

An application to prevent a possum control programme on a block of land in Hawke’s Bay has been dismissed in the Maori Land Court.

Last year an Ospri-backed control programme on the 15,000-hectare Tataraakina C block was put on hold after trust member Nigel Baker applied to the court for an injunction preventing what was described as further damage and injury to the block and associated wahi tapu sites.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, we get the latest long-range rural weather forecast with Phil Duncan – drier weather than average ahead for most of New Zealand.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Nathan Penny from Westpac explains how post-covid demand from China for milk powder and a resurgent appetite for milk fat products in several markets has lifted dairy prices to recent record levels.

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index rose 4.8% in the second auction of January and has now risen 17% over the past three months.

The index is the highest it has been since May 2014, incorporating the highest whole milk powder (WMP) average since December 2016.

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Ray Grubb from Fish & Game NZ discusses how the term dirty dairying is gone, and a new approach is needed to acknowledge that society is concerned about the environment and that groups such as farmers are also making changes.

The term, coined by Fish & Game NZ (FGNZ) to describe the environmental impact of dairy farming, has been widely vilified by farmers and credited with the deteriorating relationship between anglers, hunters and farmers.

New FGNZ Chair, Ray Grubb, agrees and promises to dispense with the campaign in what he says will be a less antagonistic approach to farmers under his reign.

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

• There is a new online tool to record efforts to improve water quality. Roger Young from Cawthron Freshwater Sciences says one of the goals is to give landowners confidence to invest in the most efficient actions, accelerating investment in catchment improvements.

• Scott Townshend, Trev CEO - Explains how ‘trev’ technology allows farmers to build a database of operational information in a quick and easy format. It will automate the flow of livestock data from operational into financial reporting.

• A $25 million Future Ready Farms programme led by Ballance Agri-Nutrients will be put in place to meet national environmental targets. Mark Wynne, Ballance CEO, says this programme represents their ongoing commitment to partnering with farmers and growers on that journey.

• What are the downsides of robots on-farm? Robert Sparrow, Professor at Monash University maintains robots could risk affecting our relationship to food, nature and farming in ways not yet appreciated.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Professor Rob Sparrow from Monash University discusses how robots could risk affecting our relationship to food, nature and farming in ways not yet appreciated.

Most media articles on robotics in agriculture focus on the “gee whiz” aspects of the technology, but two Monash University philosophy academics have shone an ethical torch on how their future application could raise some challenges for what it means to farm.

At a time when New Zealand is poised for the new season’s harvest but thousands of hands short, the concept of an army of robots to harvest it all could seem an appealing one.

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A $25 million Future Ready Farms programme led by Ballance Agri-Nutrients will be put in place to meet national environmental targets.

As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Mark Wynne, Ballance CEO, says this programme represents their ongoing commitment to partnering with farmers and growers on that journey.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Scott Townshend from Trev explains how ‘trev’ technology allows farmers to build a database of operational information in a quick and easy format. It will automate the flow of livestock data from operational into financial reporting.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Roger Young from Cawthron Freshwater Sciences discusses a new online tool to record efforts to improve water quality.

Action taken by farmers to reduce nutrient losses during the past 20 years has worked, but it will need to accelerate if current regulatory objectives are to be met.

Research released this week by the “Our Land and Water (OLAW) National Science Challenge” investigated the impact on water quality of adopting better practices on dairy, sheep and beef farms.

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

NZ’s red meat industry experts discuss the refreshed Beef + Lamb NZ strategy.

Joining us tonight is Meat Industry Association Chief Executive, Sirma Karapeeva, Farmers Weekly Meat Industry Commentator, Allan Barber, Beef + Lamb NZ Chair, Andrew Morrison, and Angus Pure Director, Guy Sargant.

Follow this link for the Red Meat Sector Strategy 2020: https://beeflambnz.com/news-views/red-meat-sector-strategy-2020

To watch Taste Pure Nature 2020 video, follow this link: https://youtu.be/3LGAF-ZVrtI

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In this weeks “Newsmaker” show of Sarah’s Country :

• Summerfruit NZ chair Tim Jones discusses how bad weather has hit the harvest hard in the South Island decimating apple and cherry crops leaving growers in a dire situation on top of the major labour shortage

• Outgoing Rural Women New Zealand president Fiona Gower explains that Rural Women New Zealand is more than the ‘tea and scones brigade’ as she reflects on her four years with the organisation

• Megan Whitehead had a record-breaking day in the woolshed smashing the solo female eight hour sheep shearing record of 661 lambs beating Emily Welch’s 2007 record.

• And, we get the latest long-range rural weather forecast with Phil Duncan - will this cyclone bring the wintry blast and rain that is being predicted?

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As part of this week “Newsmaker” show of Sarah’s Country, outgoing Rural Women New Zealand president Fiona Gower explains that Rural Women New Zealand is more than the ‘tea and scones brigade’ as she reflects on her four years with the organisation.

It's the opportunities and experiences money can’t buy that Fiona Gower remembers when she looks back at her four years as Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) president.

Gower’s two two-year terms in the role and as a RWNZ board member ended in late November.

Her family has a long history of involvement with RWNZ, dating back to her mother and grandmother being members when it was known as the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers. It was changed to Rural Women New Zealand in 1999.

To read more : https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/rwnz-more-than-a-scone-tea-brigade

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As part of this week “Newsmaker” show of Sarah’s Country, Tim Jones from Summerfruit NZ Summerfruit NZ chair discusses how bad weather has hit the harvest hard in the South Island decimating apple and cherry crops leaving growers in a dire situation on top of the major labour shortage.

Fruit and hop growers in parts of the South Island are counting the cost of wild weather since Christmas, with the bill expected to run into millions of dollars.

What’s been described as the biggest hailstorm to hit the Motueka area in living memory, decimated some kiwifruit and apple crops in the region. While further south, heavy and persistent rain is predicted to have a similar impact on the Central Otago cherry harvest.

To read more : https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/horticulture/view/si-growers-hit-hard

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As part of this week “Newsmaker” show of Sarah’s Country, Megan Whitehead had a record-breaking day in the woolshed smashing the solo female eight-hour sheep shearing record.

Seven months of training – which meant removing bread, caffeine and sugar from her diet – paid off for 24-year-old Gore shearer Megan Whitehead, when she set a new solo women’s record of 661 lambs this week.

She began the nine-hour day strongly in a hot Southland woolshed, clipping 153 specially-bred Snowline lambs in the first run, then followed that with subsequent runs of 132, 126, 125 and 125.

The previous record of 648 was set by Waikato’s Emily Welch in 2007, and she was on hand to watch Whitehead’s successful attempt.

To read more & see the photos from the event: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/sheep-2/view/record-breaking-day-in-the-wool-shed

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As part of this week “Newsmaker” show of Sarah’s Country, we get the latest long-range rural weather forecast with Phil Duncan - will this cyclone bring the wintry blast and rain that is being predicted?

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We review the year with Rob Hewett, Chairman of Farmlands and Mal Scrymgeour, Director of Category for Farmlands, and look ahead at what to expect for 2021.

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We review the year with Lindy Nelson, Founder of Agri-Women’s Development Trust and Chris Parsons, CEO of Rural Leaders and look ahead at what to expect for 2021.

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We review the year with Sam McIvor, CEO at Beef + Lamb and Andrew Hoggard, President for Federated Farmers and look ahead at what to expect for 2021.

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What a year 2020 has been! Tune in to our special panel discussion with some of our rural industry leaders as we review the year and what we can expect for 2021.

Sam McIvor, CEO at Beef + Lamb & Andrew Hoggard President for Federated Farmers.

Lindy Nelson, Founder of Agri-Women’s Development Trust & Chris Parsons, CEO, Rural leaders.

Rob Hewett, Chairman, Farmlands & Mal Scrymgeour, Director of Category for Farmlands.

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Dennis O’Callaghan explains how his Northland-based farm produces more than twice the provincial average for any form of beef production.

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Marlborough shearer Rural Women New Zealand business award winner, Sarah Higgins strives to break through the status quo of the shearing industry.

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Timaru District Council proposes to extend setbacks for livestock grazing from the road in rural areas. Federated Farmers Jason Grant shares his frustrations.

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Why will plant breeders always strive to improve even the most perfect fruits? Russell Lowe, Te Puke Plant & Food Research, tells his journey of 30 plus years in the industry.

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Why will plant breeders always strive to improve even the most perfect fruits? Russell Lowe, Te Puke Plant & Food Research, tells his journey of 30 plus years in the industry.

Timaru District Council proposes to extend setbacks for livestock grazing from the road in rural areas. Federated Farmers Jason Grant shares his frustrations.

Marlborough shearer Rural Women New Zealand business award winner, Sarah Higgins strives to break through the status quo of the shearing industry.

Dennis O’Callaghan explains how his Northland-based farm produces more than twice the provincial average for any form of beef production.

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NZ is ranked fourth globally for innovation potential in the biotech field. BioTechNZ director Zahra Champion will explain.

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The Pomahaka Water Care Group is proof landowners can and will lead changes to improve water quality. Dairy farmer, Lloyd McCall discusses.

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Mid-canterbury dairy farmers, Ted and Sue Rollinson, New Zealand winners of the inaugural Zimmatic Sustainable Irrigation Awards.

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Lindsay Wright, Southland Rural Support Trust, shares his journey of why he leased out his farm, put his mental health first and helped others. 

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Lindsay Wright, Southland Rural Support Trust, shares his journey of why he leased out his farm, put his mental health first and helped others. 

Mid-canterbury dairy farmers, Ted and Sue Rollinson, New Zealand winners of the inaugural Zimmatic Sustainable Irrigation Awards.

The Pomahaka Water Care Group is proof landowners can and will lead changes to improve water quality. Dairy farmer, Lloyd McCall discusses.

NZ is ranked fourth globally for innovation potential in the biotech field. BioTechNZ director Zahra Champion will explain.

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The conditional ban on live cattle exports has been lifted, but until the wider review is finalised, exporters must continue to meet all existing requirements. Brent Wallace, a livestock exporter, joins the show.

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New Zealand cattle prices lifted through August and September due to more limited cattle supplies. Blake Holgate, Sustainability Analyst, Rabobank explains the beef consumption patterns in 2020.

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When it comes to climate change, policymakers need to be more supportive of New Zealand farmers, greenhouse gas (GHG) guru Frank Mitloehner says.

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AgResearch scientists have turned the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” into reality for farmers wanting to visualise their future farm under different land use options. Dr Seth Laurenson, Senior Scietist for AgReasearch, talks about their new tool.

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AgResearch scientists have turned the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” into reality for farmers wanting to visualise their future farm under different land use options. Dr Seth Laurenson, Senior Scietist for AgReasearch, talks about their new tool.

When it comes to climate change, policymakers need to be more supportive of New Zealand farmers, greenhouse gas (GHG) guru Frank Mitloehner says.

New Zealand cattle prices lifted through August and September due to more limited cattle supplies. Blake Holgate, Sustainability Analyst, Rabobank explains the beef consumption patterns in 2020.

The conditional ban on live cattle exports has been lifted, but until the wider review is finalised, exporters must continue to meet all existing requirements. Brent Wallace, a livestock exporter, joins the show.

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High Country Contractors find a better use for their unwanted wilding pines. Managing Director Khan Adam shares how they are making a difference for mental health.

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A group of Southland farmers are petitioning the Government about the details of the national freshwater policy. Groundswell NZ founding member Laurie Paterson explains why.

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ChristchurchNZ Food & Fibre specialist Robyn Cox discusses the new Supernode Challenge to uncover our next agritech innovations with a $130,000 prize pool.

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The New Zealand Merino Company has opened the door for new investors in its bid to raise $12.6 million. Chief Executive John Brakenridge says the positives in the capital are exciting.

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The New Zealand Merino Company has opened the door for new investors in its bid to raise $12.6 million. Chief Executive John Brakenridge says the positives in the capital are exciting.

ChristchurchNZ Food & Fibre specialist Robyn Cox discusses the new Supernode Challenge to uncover our next agritech innovations with a $130,000 prize pool.

A group of Southland farmers are petitioning the Government about the details of the national freshwater policy. Groundswell NZ founding member Laurie Paterson explains why.

High Country Contractors find a better use for their unwanted wilding pines. Managing Director Khan Adam shares how they are making a difference for mental health.

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The Productivity Commission wants the primary sector to focus more on “value-add” exports. Principal of the Dairy Link consultancy, Earl Rattray, explains.

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Natural fibres could be a game changer as wool and hemp merge. Chair of the newly-formed NZNF, Craig Carr, explains how they aim to be a pioneer in the global natural fibres revolution.

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Meat sector unveils its four key goals for the next five years. Meat Industry Association Chief Executive, Sirma Karapeeva, explains.

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Meat sector unveils its four key goals for the next five years. Meat Industry Association Chief Executive, Sirma Karapeeva, explains.

Natural fibres could be a game changer as wool and hemp merge. Chair of the newly-formed NZNF, Craig Carr, explains how they aim to be a pioneer in the global natural fibres revolution.

The Productivity Commission wants the primary sector to focus more on “value-add” exports. Principal of the Dairy Link consultancy, Earl Rattray, explains.

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Surfing for Farmers founder, Stephen Thomson, shares why surfing has taken off with farmers needing a break.

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The Reserve Bank is continuing to keep a close eye on heavily indebted dairy farms. NZAB’s Scott Wishart gives his advice moving forward.

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Canterbury M bovis cases are not an outbreak, the Ministry of Primary Industries says. M bovis Programme Director, Stuart Anderson, explains why.

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Why does irrigation still have a negative connotation? IrrigationNZ Chair, Keri Johnston, explains how they will change that conversation.

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Why does irrigation still have a negative connotation? IrrigationNZ Chair, Keri Johnston, explains how they will change that conversation.

Canterbury M bovis cases are not an outbreak, the Ministry of Primary Industries says. M bovis Programme Director, Stuart Anderson, explains why.

The Reserve Bank is continuing to keep a close eye on heavily indebted dairy farms. NZAB’s Scott Wishart gives his advice moving forward.

Surfing for Farmers founder, Stephen Thomson, shares why surfing has taken off with farmers needing a break.

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The horticulture industry is welcoming approval for 2,000 seasonal workers, but at what cost? Summerfruit Chair Tim Jones explains.

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We learn about Masterton-based farmer Rupert Handyside’s water storage facility that can hold more than 400,000 cubic metres.

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During lockdown flower growers faced a grim future. United Flower Growers Chief Executive, Tony Hayes, shares how the online auction system was a lifeline.

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New Zealand Winegrowers Chair, Clive Jones, celebrates NZ wine exports hitting $2 billion.

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New Zealand Winegrowers Chair, Clive Jones, celebrates NZ wine exports hitting $2 billion.

During lockdown flower growers faced a grim future. United Flower Growers Chief Executive, Tony Hayes, shares how the online auction system was a lifeline.

We learn about Masterton-based farmer Rupert Handyside’s water storage facility that can hold more than 400,000 cubic metres.

The horticulture industry is welcoming approval for 2,000 seasonal workers, but at what cost? Summerfruit Chair Tim Jones explains.

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The deer industry is confident New Zealand farm-raised venison has a long-term future, but Deer Industry NZ Chief Executive, Innes Moffat, says the biggest challenge is the premium restaurant cuts.

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Agri-Women’s Development Trust turns 10, and General Manager, Lisa Sims, is looking forward to the next decade of enabling women to lead in our community, with increasingly complex challenges ahead.

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Perrin Ag Consultant and ex-farmer, Daniel Payton, believes there are alternative species to pine for the One Billion Trees Programme and is building a case study for a supply chain for redwoods.

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Outgoing independent Beef + Lamb NZ Director, Melissa Clark-Reynolds, says farmers are having to operate with one foot nailed to the floor and one hand tied behind their backs.

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Outgoing independent Beef + Lamb NZ Director, Melissa Clark-Reynolds, says farmers are having to operate with one foot nailed to the floor and one hand tied behind their backs.

Perrin Ag Consultant and ex-farmer, Daniel Payton, believes there are alternative species to pine for the One Billion Trees Programme and is building a case study for a supply chain for redwoods.

Agri-Women’s Development Trust turns 10, and General Manager, Lisa Sims, is looking forward to the next decade of enabling women to lead in our community, with increasingly complex challenges ahead.

The deer industry is confident New Zealand farm-raised venison has a long-term future, but Deer Industry NZ Chief Executive, Innes Moffat, says the biggest challenge is the premium restaurant cuts.

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How important is the safety and sustainability of food packaging? Scion’s Dr Florian Graichen explains.

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New Zealand trade officials have given the EU and UK an earful over their plans to carve up agricultural import quotas. Trade commentator Charles Finny has the latest.

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After 87 years, the Ahuwhenua Trophy Award has been won by a horticultural operation. Chair, Kingi Smiler, shares the successes from the event.

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Farm freshwater plans are set to become an industry requirement following the government’s reforms. AbacusBio Consultant, Simon Glennie, gives his advice.

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Farm freshwater plans are set to become an industry requirement following the government’s reforms. AbacusBio Consultant, Simon Glennie, gives his advice.

After 87 years, the Ahuwhenua Trophy Award has been won by a horticultural operation. Chair, Kingi Smiler, shares the successes from the event.

New Zealand trade officials have given the EU and UK an earful over their plans to carve up agricultural import quotas. Trade commentator Charles Finny has the latest.

How important is the safety and sustainability of food packaging? Scion’s Dr Florian Graichen explains.

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After three decades of dedication and contributions to the rural sector, Plant & Food Research soil scientist, Dr Trish Fraser, received the Women of Influence New Zealand award (Rural Category).

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A 50% drop in fuel consumption and a dramatic boost to accuracy are key benefits of using GPS-based technology says Brendon Williams, New Zealand Farm Environment Trust finalist.

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An investment fund aims to raise money to purchase SunGold kiwifruit orchards. Dominic Jones of Origin Capital Partners, shares the opportunity.

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The new Strong Wool Action Group is open for contributions as it targets a working budget. Chair, Rob Hewett will explain how to become involved. 

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The new Strong Wool Action Group is open for contributions as it targets a working budget. Chair, Rob Hewett will explain how to become involved. 

An investment fund aims to raise money to purchase SunGold kiwifruit orchards. Dominic Jones of Origin Capital Partners, shares the opportunity.

A 50% drop in fuel consumption and a dramatic boost to accuracy are key benefits of using GPS-based technology says Brendon Williams, New Zealand Farm Environment Trust finalist.

After three decades of dedication and contributions to the rural sector, Plant & Food Research soil scientist, Dr Trish Fraser, received the Women of Influence New Zealand award (Rural Category).

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Alliance Group is keeping a close watch after China rebuked the Five Eyes network. Alliance Group Chair, Murray Taggart, will explain what this means for one of our major meat exporters.

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Recent research suggests that beef farming could significantly reduce greenhouse gasses by folding calf production into the dairy-beef sector. Agfirst Agribusiness Consultant, Bob Thomson, explains.

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A High Court judge ruled farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful. Animal welfare scientist for NZ Pork, Kirsty Chidgey, discusses what they intend to do about it.

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What is the natural competitive advantage we have on the rest of the world? Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager, Conrad Wilkshire, discusses the recent Rural Investment Seminar.

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What is the natural competitive advantage we have on the rest of the world? Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager, Conrad Wilkshire, discusses the recent Rural Investment Seminar.

A High Court judge ruled farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful. Animal welfare scientist for NZ Pork, Kirsty Chidgey, discusses what they intend to do about it.

Recent research suggests that beef farming could significantly reduce greenhouse gasses by folding calf production into the dairy-beef sector. Agfirst Agribusiness Consultant, Bob Thomson, explains.

Alliance Group is keeping a close watch after China rebuked the Five Eyes network. Alliance Group Chair, Murray Taggart, will explain what this means for one of our major meat exporters.

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The kiwifruit industry is feeling the impact of Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) labour shortages. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Chief Executive Nikki Johnson shares her concerns.

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How can NZ farmers profit from the popularity of plant-based proteins? Leftfield Innovation’s Founding Director Susan Goodfellow discusses the opportunities. 

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Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is pushing for limits on forestry. We will talk to him about the latest trade agreement and biosecurity. 

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A significant amount of fruit will be left to rot if it’s not picked this harvest season. Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan shares his concerns. 

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A significant amount of fruit will be left to rot if it’s not picked this harvest season. Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan shares his concerns. 

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is pushing for limits on forestry. We will talk to him about the latest trade agreement and biosecurity. 

How can NZ farmers profit from the popularity of plant-based proteins? Leftfield Innovation’s Founding Director Susan Goodfellow discusses the opportunities. 

The kiwifruit industry is feeling the impact of Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) labour shortages. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Chief Executive Nikki Johnson shares her concerns.

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The Government is pushing ahead with tree limits, but at what price? Forest Owners Association President, Phil Taylor, shares his concerns.

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Meat exporters are preparing for trade disruption in their key UK market, Sirma Karapeeva, CEO of Meat Industry Association of New Zealand, has the latest.

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Covid could restore trust in science says Mike Petersen, Chair of Food and Fibre Leaders Forum.

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European countries are still dumping surplus frozen potato products on the New Zealand local market. Chris Claridge, CEO of Potatoes New Zealand, will update us on the issue.

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European countries are still dumping surplus frozen potato products on the New Zealand local market. Chris Claridge, CEO of Potatoes New Zealand, will update us on the issue.

Covid could restore trust in science says Mike Petersen, Chair of Food and Fibre Leaders Forum.

Meat exporters are preparing for trade disruption in their key UK market, Sirma Karapeeva, CEO of Meat Industry Association of New Zealand, has the latest.

The Government is pushing ahead with tree limits, but at what price? Forest Owners Association President, Phil Taylor, shares his concerns.

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The 2020 Young Auctioneer of the Year winner Andrew Sherratt shares his journey to success.

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The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership delivers a new rule book for Asia trade.  Trade Works Executive Director Stephen Jacobi has the latest trade updates.

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Spring Sheep Chief Executive Scottie Chapman talks about its new business model and what direction sheep milking is heading in.

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Machinery enthusiast Jaiden Drought showcases his new venture Harrisville Harvest Demo Day set to take place on December 10.

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Machinery enthusiast Jaiden Drought showcases his new venture Harrisville Harvest Demo Day set to take place on December 10.

Spring Sheep Chief Executive Scottie Chapman talks about its new business model and what direction sheep milking is heading in.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership delivers a new rule book for Asia trade.  Trade Works Executive Director Stephen Jacobi has the latest trade updates.

The 2020 Young Auctioneer of the Year winner Andrew Sherratt shares his journey to success.

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The New Zealand Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is calling for a new, more accurate approach for calculating methane. Chair Grant Bunting will explain.

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NZ agriculture is facing a raft of environmental reforms. AgriHQ senior analyst Nicola Dennis wonders where the premiums are. 

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In a first for MPI, Thriving Southland has been established to redistribute funding to 23 catchment group projects to improve Rachael Verhaegh water quality. Senior catchment coordinator explains.

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Isn’t biodiversity just a natural occurrence on-farm? Hawke’s Bay farmer Steve Wyn-Harris thinks so

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Isn’t biodiversity just a natural occurrence on-farm? Hawke’s Bay farmer Steve Wyn-Harris thinks so. 

In a first for MPI, Thriving Southland has been established to redistribute funding to 23 catchment group projects to improve water quality. Senior catchment coordinator Rachael Verhaegh explains.

NZ agriculture is facing a raft of environmental reforms. AgriHQ senior analyst Nicola Dennis wonders where the premiums are. 

The New Zealand Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is calling for a new, more accurate approach for calculating methane. Chair Grant Bunting will explain.

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Open Farms project founder Daniel Eb explains the success of reconnecting urban and rural as why the nationwide open farm day will return in 2021.

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Winter Grazing Action Group chair Lindsay Burton outlines what the group expects from farmers.

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Why is it so hard to recruit people into the dairy industry? Federated Farmers’ Chris Lewis discusses why DairyNZ’s GoDairy campaign is being put off.

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How do we drive for change on remote farms? Red Meat Profit Partnership network facilitator Ruby Mulinder shares her experience of running action groups on the Chatham Islands.

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How do we drive for change on remote farms? Red Meat Profit Partnership network facilitator Ruby Mulinder shares her experience of running action groups on the Chatham Islands.

Why is it so hard to recruit people into the dairy industry? Federated Farmers’ Chris Lewis discusses why DairyNZ’s GoDairy campaign is being put off.

Winter Grazing Action Group chair Lindsay Burton outlines what the group expects from farmers.

Open Farms project founder Daniel Eb explains the success of reconnecting urban and rural as why the nationwide open farm day will return in 2021.

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Foreign agricultural workers are ready for New Zealand, but a lack of space in isolation is causing delays. Rural Contractors Association Chief Executive Roger Parton shares his frustrations.

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Is NZ agricultural sector placed to capitalise on a growing trend in sustainable finance? Rabobank’s Rural Manager Blake Holgate outlines the opportunities.

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Has the US exceeded its WTO commitment to limit trade distorting with over US$30 billion in farm subsidies? Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand Executive Director Kimberly Crewther has more.

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Hawke’s Bay is facing wildfires, worsening droughts, crop damage and disease in the next 70 years as a result of climate change. Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chief Executive James Palmer explains the latest report.

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Hawke’s Bay is facing wildfires, worsening droughts, crop damage and disease in the next 70 years as a result of climate change. Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chief Executive James Palmer explains the latest report.

Has the US exceeded its WTO commitment to limit trade distorting with over US$30 billion in farm subsidies? Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand Executive Director Kimberly Crewther has more.

Is NZ agricultural sector placed to capitalise on a growing trend in sustainable finance? Rabobank’s Rural Manager Blake Holgate outlines the opportunities.

Foreign agricultural workers are ready for New Zealand, but a lack of space in isolation is causing delays. Rural Contractors Association Chief Executive Roger Parton shares his frustrations.

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The new Minister for Conservation, Kiri Allan, shares insight on how farming, hunting and conservation will look over the next term.

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How do we drive demand for New Zealand deer velvet with so much global uncertainty? Deer Industry NZ’s Velvet Marketing Manager Rhys Griffiths explains.

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The 2021 Nuffield scholars were released last night, but how will they navigate their global research with covid-related travel restrictions? Rural Leaders Chief Executive Chris Parsons joins us.

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How do we lift sustainable farming practices for New Zealand cropping farmers? The Foundation for Arable Research’s Project Manager Anna Heslop discusses the new MPI funded Growers Leading Change program.

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How do we lift sustainable farming practices for New Zealand cropping farmers? The Foundation for Arable Research’s Project Manager Anna Heslop discusses the new MPI funded Growers Leading Change program.

The 2021 Nuffield scholars were released last night, but how will they navigate their global research with covid-related travel restrictions? Rural Leaders Chief Executive Chris Parsons joins us.

How do we drive demand for New Zealand deer velvet with so much global uncertainty? Deer Industry NZ’s Velvet Marketing Manager Rhys Griffiths explains.

The new Minister for Conservation Kiri Allan shares insight on how farming, hunting, and conservation will look over the next term.

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How do we get farmers to show vulnerability? Taranaki sharemilker Kane Brisco talks about his Farm Fit NZ page.

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We chat to Massey University’s Agricultural Student of the Year William Robertson.

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Horticulture New Zealand’s Natural Resources and Environment Manager Michelle Sands explains why she thinks vegetable growers in Horowhenua are at a disadvantage.

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Grant McNaughton from Mt Dasher Station shares his story of becoming a successful farm owner.

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Grant McNaughton from Mt Dasher Station shares his story of becoming a successful farm owner.

Horticulture New Zealand’s Natural Resources and Environment Manager Michelle Sands explains why she thinks vegetable growers in Horowhenua are at a disadvantage.

We chat to Massey University’s Agricultural Student of the Year William Robertson.

How do we get farmers to show vulnerability? Taranaki sharemilker Kane Brisco talks about his Farm Fit NZ page.

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Syndex Chief Executive Ross Verry joins us following the NZX webinar on private market investing and public listing as solutions for acquiring capital.

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Farmlands Co-Operative Chair Rob Hewett discusses the results of the Farmlands annual report.

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Government-funded vineyard hemp trial leads to new skincare export. Hark & Zander co-founder Kirsty Harkness explains more.

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Waterway fencing costs are unrealistic. Fencing Contractors Association board member Shane Beets shares their plans moving forward.

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Waterway fencing costs are unrealistic. Fencing Contractors Association board member Shane Beets shares their plans moving forward.

Government-funded vineyard hemp trial leads to new skincare export. Hark & Zander co-founder Kirsty Harkness explains more.

Farmlands Co-Operative Chair Rob Hewett discusses the results of the Farmlands annual report.

Syndex Chief Executive Ross Verry joins us following the NZX webinar on private market investing and public listing as solutions for acquiring capital.

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Southland Dairy farmer Tony Paterson outlines his proposal ahead of the Fonterra AGM. 

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What’s driving new consumer trends? High Peak Station’s Hamish Guild talks about having innovation and pragmatic marketing.

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IrrigationNZ’s new Chief Executive Vanessa Winning shares the company’s refreshed strategy and renewed focus.

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New Zealand Trade Enterprise Chief Executive Peter Chrisp discloses their latest marketing initiative with Made with Care.

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New Zealand Trade Enterprise Chief Executive Peter Chrisp discloses their latest marketing initiative with Made with Care.

IrrigationNZ’s new Chief Executive Vanessa Winning shares the company’s refreshed strategy and renewed focus.

What’s driving new consumer trends? High Peak Station’s Hamish Guild talks about having innovation and pragmatic marketing.

Southland Dairy farmer Tony Paterson outlines his proposal ahead of the Fonterra AGM. 

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WeatherWatch’s Philip Duncan has the latest with the extreme weather conditions down south.

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Minister of Agriculture Damien O’ Connor joins us to discuss Labour’s plans moving forward.

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Manawatu District council member and farmer Heather Gee-Taylor shares insights on the recent election.

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NZX’s Head of Analytics Julia Jones joins us following the Regenerative Farming webinar held last week.

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NZX’s Head of Analytics Julia Jones joins us following the Regenerative Farming webinar held last week.

Manawatu District council member and farmer Heather Gee-Taylor shares insights on the recent election.

Minister of Agriculture Damien O’ Connor joins us to discuss Labour’s plans moving forward.

WeatherWatch’s Philip Duncan has the latest with the extreme weather conditions down south.

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South Canterbury farmer and blade shearer Tony Dobbs shares his journey of becoming the first person in the world to win 100 open blade shearing finals.

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More gender equality is needed in the sector says Meat Industry Association of New Zealand Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva.

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B+LNZ Chief Insight Officer Jeremy Baker discusses the findings from the recent New Season Outlook 2020-21 Briefing Webinar.

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David Penman and Associates Director Dr David Penman joins us following the New Zealand Agricultural and Horticulture Science Conference on gene editing.

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David Penman and Associates Director Dr David Penman joins us following the New Zealand Agricultural and Horticulture Science Conference on gene editing.

B+LNZ Chief Insight Officer Jeremy Baker discusses the findings from the recent New Season Outlook 2020-21 Briefing Webinar.

More gender equality is needed in the sector says Meat Industry Association of New Zealand Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva.

South Canterbury farmer and blade shearer Tony Dobbs shares his journey of becoming the first person in the world to win 100 open blade shearing finals.

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Waikato Farm Advisor Rob Macnab, who has been facilitating farm environment plans, joins us.

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Westpac Senior Agri Economist Nathan Penny discusses where New Zealand is most exposed in trading with China.

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Dairy Environment Leaders Forum Chair and dairy farmer Melissa Slattery shares how farmers can approach increasing environmental and freshwater regulations.

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NZ Rural Land Company’s plans to join the NZX will give investors opportunities in purchasing farmland. Elevation Capital Director Christopher Swasbrook has more.

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NZ Rural Land Company’s plans to join the NZX will give investors opportunities in purchasing farmland. Elevation Capital Director Christopher Swasbrook has more.

Dairy Environment Leaders Forum Chair and dairy farmer Melissa Slattery shares how farmers can approach increasing environmental and freshwater regulations.

Westpac Senior Agri Economist Nathan Penny discusses where New Zealand is most exposed in trading with China.

Waikato Farm Advisor Rob Macnab, who has been facilitating farm environment plans, joins us.

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Jack Raharuhi, the winner of the 2020 Zanda Mcdonald Award, shares his professional development journey around New Zealand visiting industry leaders.

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A recent NZ Rural General Practice Network webinar revealed that the rural health workforce is in crisis facing a shortage of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Cheviot Rural General Practitioner Dr Anthea Prentice joins us.

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Anchor is introducing a low-carbon packaging. Fonterra’s Brand Manager Brett Henshaw explains how the co-operative is banking on the sustainable movement.

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Pacific Cooperation Foundation Chair John Fiso shares his frustrations about our horticulture industry’s lack of workers and urges decision-makers to not overlook covid-free Pacific workers as a solution.

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Pacific Cooperation Foundation Chair John Fiso shares his frustrations about our horticulture industry’s lack of workers and urges decision-makers to not overlook covid-free Pacific workers as a solution.

Anchor is introducing a low-carbon packaging. Fonterra’s Brand Manager Brett Henshaw explains how the co-operative is banking on the sustainable movement.

A recent NZ Rural General Practice Network webinar revealed that the rural health workforce is in crisis facing a shortage of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Cheviot Rural General Practitioner Dr Anthea Prentice joins us.

Jack Raharuhi, the winner of the 2020 Zanda Mcdonald Award, shares his professional development journey around New Zealand visiting industry leaders.

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New Zealand sheep and beef farms are close to being carbon neutral and call for the formal recognition of on-farm sequestration. Auckland University of Technology’s Senior Lecturer, Bradley Case, joins us to discuss their research.

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Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Soil Scientist, Dr Paul Mudge, discusses different ways to increase knowledge of New Zealand’s soil carbon stocks and how they’re changing with time.

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Halter’s Business Development Manager, Steve Crowhurst, talks about the innovative development of their solar-powered GPS-enabled collars for cows.

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Maui Milk Business Manager, Tom Woutersen, discusses opportunities in sheep dairy as a possible route to farm ownership.

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Maui Milk Business Manager, Tom Woutersen, discusses opportunities in sheep dairy as a possible route to farm ownership.

Halter’s Business Development Manager, Steve Crowhurst, talks about the innovative development of their solar-powered GPS-enabled collars for cows.

Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Soil Scientist, Dr Paul Mudge, discusses different ways to increase knowledge of New Zealand’s soil carbon stocks and how they’re changing with time.

New Zealand sheep and beef farms are close to being carbon neutral and call for the formal recognition of on-farm sequestration. Auckland University of Technology’s Senior Lecturer, Bradley Case, joins us to discuss their research.

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Alliance group launches new premium lamb offer to farmers. Alliance’s General Manager of Livestock and Shareholder Services Danny Hailes tells us more.

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Kiwis are wanting clearer labelling on imported pork as imported levels are increasing. NZ Pork Chief Executive David Baines joins the show.

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Federated Farmers’ Vice-President Andrew Hoggard has confidence that scaling back the freshwater regulations will not hurt New Zealand’s prospects of future free trade deals.

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A critical shortage of veterinarians and its impact on the primary sector are having long-term consequences. NZVA’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Helen Beattie shares her frustrations.

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A critical shortage of veterinarians and its impact on the primary sector are having long-term consequences. NZVA’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Helen Beattie shares her frustrations.

Federated Farmers’ Vice-President Andrew Hoggard has confidence that scaling back the freshwater regulations will not hurt New Zealand’s prospects of future free trade deals.

Kiwis are wanting clearer labelling on imported pork as imported levels are increasing. NZ Pork Chief Executive David Baines joins the show.

Alliance group launches new premium lamb offer to farmers. Alliance’s General Manager of Livestock and Shareholder Services Danny Hailes tells us more.

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Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) technology in Central Hawke’s Bay should be under way by next winter. Council Regional Water Security Programme Director Tom Skerman shares the details.

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Simon Williamson from Glenbrook Station, Mackenzie Basin, shares his frustrations from the recent Lake Ōhau fires. Is DOC to blame?

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AgriHQ Senior Analyst Mel Croad warns pricing prospects for the new season will be uncertain and lower than last year.

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Top farmers will act on their strengths to help promote the value of poplars and willows on New Zealand farms. NZ Poplar and Willow Research Trust’s Stephanie Sloan joins us.

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Top farmers will act on their strengths to help promote the value of poplars and willows on New Zealand farms. NZ Poplar and Willow Research Trust’s Stephanie Sloan joins us.

AgriHQ Senior Analyst Mel Croad warns pricing prospects for the new season will be uncertain and lower than last year.

Simon Williamson from Glenbrook Station, Mackenzie Basin, shares his frustrations from the recent Lake Ōhau fires. Is DOC to blame?

Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) technology in Central Hawke’s Bay should be under way by next winter. Council Regional Water Security Programme Director Tom Skerman shares the details.

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Hawke’s Bay farmer Peter Tod urges farmers in dry prone areas to sharpen their management skills and shares his drought experiences on how his family operation became more resilient.

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With spring storm surprises, what more could be in store around the country? WeatherWatch’s Philip Duncan outlines the months ahead.

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Are you feeling concerned at the speed and scale of government-led reforms? Beef + Lamb NZ Chair Andrew Morrison discusses farmer confidence levels, which are at its lowest since 2017.

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Will Noble joins FarmIQ as the new Chief Executive with his strong background in technology. He shares how he wants to put farmers at the centre of everything the map-based technology platform does.

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Will Noble joins FarmIQ as the new Chief Executive with his strong background in technology. He shares how he wants to put farmers at the centre of everything the map-based technology platform does.

Are you feeling concerned at the speed and scale of government-led reforms? Beef + Lamb NZ Chair Andrew Morrison discusses farmer confidence levels, which are at its lowest since 2017.

With spring storm surprises, what more could be in store around the country? WeatherWatch’s Philip Duncan outlines the months ahead.

Hawke’s Bay farmer Peter Tod urges farmers in dry prone areas to sharpen their management skills and shares his drought experiences on how his family operation became more resilient.

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‘Know Your Catchment’ is an online platform monitoring freshwater data in different ways from IrrigationNZ. IrrigationNZ Chief Executive, Elizabeth Soal, explains.

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Southland Federated Farmers’ President, Geoffrey Young, joins us to talk about the farming event to show appreciation for Southland farmers.

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Professor Louis Schipper of Waikato University shares his knowledge on soil carbon and why it matters to farmers.

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Wanting to get more value and usage from your wool? Sheep farmer Eric Laurenson joins the show to talk about his intuitive and innovative idea.

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Wanting to get more value and usage from your wool? Sheep farmer Eric Laurenson joins the show to talk about his intuitive and innovative idea.

Professor Louis Schipper of Waikato University shares his knowledge on soil carbon and why it matters to farmers.

Southland Federated Farmers’ President, Geoffrey Young, joins us to talk about the farming event to show appreciation for Southland farmers.

‘Know Your Catchment’ is an online platform monitoring freshwater data in different ways from IrrigationNZ. IrrigationNZ Chief Executive, Elizabeth Soal, explains.

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Recently released data by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) shows waterway health is under pressure. We get a bigger picture of water quality and innovative farm management from AgResearch’s Chief Scientist Rich McDowell.

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Rabobank Protein and Sustainability Analyst, Blake Holgate, expects Chinese consumers to continue to view beef as an increasingly appealing substitute for pork.

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Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager, Conrad Wilkshire, believes despite the pandemic, rural real estate is on an upward swing.

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Farmers are aware of the benefits of native biodiversity but more needs to be done to help preserve it, Dr Fleur Maseyk explains.

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Farmers are aware of the benefits of native biodiversity but more needs to be done to help preserve it, Dr Fleur Maseyk explains.

Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager, Conrad Wilkshire, believes despite the pandemic, rural real estate is on an upward swing.

Rabobank Protein and Sustainability Analyst, Blake Holgate, expects Chinese consumers to continue to view beef as an increasingly appealing substitute for pork.

Recently released data by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) shows waterway health is under pressure. We get a bigger picture of water quality and innovative farm management from AgResearch’s Chief Scientist Rich McDowell.

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Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor says Labour’s $50 million farm plan pledge will remove some of the regulatory burden farmers face.

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Selling bales of wool to the rest of the planet is not going to improve farm gate returns. Tech'N'Colour NZ General Manager, Richard Blomendal, believes the problem lies in New Zealand's lack of ability to manufacture a finished product.

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The environmental and animal welfare record of New Zealand farmers will come under closer scrutiny in trade talks. Beef + Lamb NZ’s Senior Trade Policy Manager, Stephanie Honey, shares their efforts to counter negative perceptions about the environmental impact of NZ agriculture.

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If planting production forests is to be restricted with the idea of protecting farming, Forest Owners Association President, Phil Taylor, believes taxpayers are likely to have to pay billions of dollars for imported carbon credits.

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If planting production forests is to be restricted with the idea of protecting farming, Forest Owners Association President, Phil Taylor, believes taxpayers are likely to have to pay billions of dollars for imported carbon credits.

The environmental and animal welfare record of New Zealand farmers will come under closer scrutiny in trade talks. Beef + Lamb NZ’s Senior Trade Policy Manager, Stephanie Honey, shares their efforts to counter negative perceptions about the environmental impact of NZ agriculture.

Selling bales of wool to the rest of the planet is not going to improve farm gate returns. Tech'N'Colour NZ General Manager, Richard Blomendal, believes the problem lies in New Zealand's lack of ability to manufacture a finished product.

Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor says Labour’s $50 million farm plan pledge will remove some of the regulatory burden farmers face.

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Industry motivator and mental health advocate Doug Avery is urging farmers struggling to adapt to more frequent droughts and responses to deal with an issue that is not going to pass with time.

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Following this week’s border exemptions, 150 shearers desperately needed will have to wait their turn. President of NZ Shearing Contractors Association Mark Barrowcliffe shares his frustrations.

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One special Charolais bull is still setting records that has led to top position in the breed on both sides of the Tasman Sea. Brent Fisher from Silverstream Charolais celebrates Silverstream Evolution's popularity.

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For those wanting to grow a successful hemp crop, Southland farmer Blair Drysdale says do the research first and seek advice from others.

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For those wanting to grow a successful hemp crop, Southland farmer Blair Drysdale says do the research first and seek advice from others.

One special Charolais bull is still setting records that has led to top position in the breed on both sides of the Tasman Sea. Brent Fisher from Silverstream Charolais celebrates Silverstream Evolution's popularity.

Following this week’s border exemptions, 150 shearers desperately needed will have to wait their turn. President of NZ Shearing Contractors Association Mark Barrowcliffe shares his frustrations.

Industry motivator and mental health advocate Doug Avery is urging farmers struggling to adapt to more frequent droughts and responses to deal with an issue that is not going to pass with time.

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Live export suspension is having major effects on farmers.  Brent Wallace discusses some issues regarding the suspension.

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Cannabis consumption will increase should voters choose to legalise its recreational use, and Glenn Dobson from The Drug Detection Agency suggests employers move to deter its use in the workplace.

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Farmers are being encouraged to have a Plan B up their sleeve if feed supplies do not flourish over the spring season.  AgFirst NZ Director, James Allen, doesn't want to see the dire outcome of this year’s drought in Hawke’s Bay.

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Technology to increase productivity and maximise profitability in the primary sector has been at the forefront of Agritech New Zealand.  After two years at the helm, Peter Wren-Hilton has decided to step down as Executive Director.

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Technology to increase productivity and maximise profitability in the primary sector has been at the forefront of Agritech New Zealand.  After two years at the helm, Peter Wren-Hilton has decided to step down as Executive Director.

Farmers are being encouraged to have a Plan B up their sleeve if feed supplies do not flourish over the spring season.  AgFirst NZ Director, James Allen, doesn't want to see the dire outcome of this year’s drought in Hawke’s Bay.

Cannabis consumption will increase should voters choose to legalise its recreational use, and Glenn Dobson from The Drug Detection Agency suggests employers move to deter its use in the workplace.

Live export suspension is having major effects on farmers.  Brent Wallace discusses some issues regarding the suspension.

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An innovative new player in rural electricity supply has commissioned its first investor-owned solar system on a North Canterbury dairy farm. Solagri Energy Ltd co-founder Peter Saunders shares their business journey. 

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Fonterra made a welcome return to profitability in the 2020 financial year, despite the global disruption of covid-19. GlobalHQ journalist Hugh Stringleman provides an overview of Fonterra’s capital structure, director elections and the forecast for the 2020-21 season.

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A fertiliser levy, tighter nitrogen limits and a ban on palm kernel may have farmers scrambling for feed alternatives, should the Greens’ agricultural policy come into play post-election. Green Party co-leader James Shaw joins us to explain how they will transition farmers with $300 million.

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2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards’ Massey University Innovation Award winner Angela Scott discusses her efficient 800-calf operation.

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2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards’ Massey University Innovation Award winner Angela Scott discusses her efficient 800-calf operation.

A fertiliser levy, tighter nitrogen limits and a ban on palm kernel may have farmers scrambling for feed alternatives, should the Greens’ agricultural policy come into play post-election. Green Party co-leader James Shaw joins us to explain how they will transition farmers with $300 million.

Fonterra made a welcome return to profitability in the 2020 financial year, despite the global disruption of covid-19. GlobalHQ journalist Hugh Stringleman provides an overview of Fonterra’s capital structure, director elections and the forecast for the 2020-21 season.

An innovative new player in rural electricity supply has commissioned its first investor-owned solar system on a North Canterbury dairy farm. Solagri Energy Ltd co-founder Peter Saunders shares their business journey. 

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The social media campaign to put pressure on the NZ and Australian governments to find the missing crew from Gulf Livestock 1 has been driven by Fi Baird. She gives us an update.

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2020 has brought numerous challenges that have tested rural communities’ ability to do work and life online. Following the first day of the Rural Connectivity Symposium, TUANZ Chief Executive, Craig Young, shares what needs to change to improve connectivity.

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The Government has announced $500 million to fund the clean up of a waterway. Central Otago high country farmer Andrew Paterson from Matakanui Station attended David Parker and Damien O'Connor's visit.

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Why are some workers, such as golf course builders, actors and migrant dairy workers, allowed into the country but not shearers, nurses or tractor drivers? Federated Farmers Employment Spokesperson Chris Lewis explains.

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Why are some workers, such as golf course builders, actors and migrant dairy workers, allowed into the country but not shearers, nurses or tractor drivers? Federated Farmers Employment Spokesperson Chris Lewis explains.

The Government has announced $500 million to fund the clean up of a waterway. Central Otago high country farmer Andrew Paterson from Matakanui Station attended David Parker and Damien O'Connor's visit.

2020 has brought numerous challenges that have tested rural communities’ ability to do work and life online. Following the first day of the Rural Connectivity Symposium, TUANZ Chief Executive Craig Young shares what needs to change to improve connectivity.

The social media campaign to put pressure on the NZ and Australian governments to find the missing crew from Gulf Livestock 1 has been driven by Fi Baird. She gives us an update.

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Verified sustainable production right across supply chains is key to New Zealand beef improving its standing on the world stage, says NZ Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (NZRSB) Chair, Grant Bunting.

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AgriTraining is providing free retraining and support to kiwis hit by unemployment due to covid-19. The programme gave Mark Harnden the foundation skills to land a job.

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Hundreds of like-minded farmers have been working together alongside trusted experts in facilitating small groups as part of the Red Meat Profit Partnership. Chair Malcolm Bailey will explain how this has resulted in a lift of annual total farm profit.

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Hundreds of like-minded farmers have been working together alongside trusted experts in facilitating small groups as part of the Red Meat Profit Partnership. Chair Malcolm Bailey will explain how this has resulted in a lift of annual total farm profit.

AgriTraining is providing free retraining and support to kiwis hit by unemployment due to covid-19. The programme gave Mark Harnden the foundation skills to land a job.

Verified sustainable production right across supply chains is key to New Zealand beef improving its standing on the world stage, says NZ Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (NZRSB) Chair, Grant Bunting.

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A new report by Dr Nick Marsh predicts hemp could be another export crop success, comparable to wine or kiwifruit, worth $2 billion and supply 20,000 jobs by 2030. He reveals the thinking behind his claims.

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Freshwater Leaders’ Group Chair, John Leyland-Penno, explains why new freshwater rules should have little impact on those already meeting high environmental standards.

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Close to $200 million in live export income is at risk as the Minister of Agriculture seeks safety assurance for NZ’s live cattle export trade. Animal Trade Advisory Council Chair, Jim Edwards, explains the situation.

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Former Trade Minister, Tim Groser, discusses his grave concerns over the rise of food nationalism.

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Former Trade Minister, Tim Groser, discusses his grave concerns over the rise of food nationalism.

Close to $200 million in live export income is at risk as the Minister of Agriculture seeks safety assurance for NZ’s live cattle export trade. Animal Trade Advisory Council Chair, Jim Edwards, explains the situation.

Freshwater Leaders’ Group Chair, John Leyland-Peno, explains why new freshwater rules should have little impact on those already meeting high environmental standards.

A new report by Dr Nick Marsh predicts hemp could be another export crop success, comparable to wine or kiwifruit, worth $2 billion and supply 20,000 jobs by 2030. He reveals the thinking behind his claims.

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A nationwide plan to tackle more than 800,000 hectares of wilding pines over the coming year will generate up to 550 new jobs and help prevent future wildfires, but Fed Farmers’ pest management spokesperson, Chris Allen, says it's not enough.

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Potatoes NZ Chief Executive, Chris Claridge, explains how New Zealand vegetable growers will use a $4.7 million cash injection from MPI for a nationwide project set to transition crop production to more sustainable land management.

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Rural Contractors Chief Executive, Roger Parton, gives an update on the spring labour shortage and the delay in sourcing overseas tractor parts and machinery.

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Synlait's National Milk Supply Manager, David Williams, explains how its Lead with Pride programme will have suppliers on track to meet freshwater requirements.

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Synlait's National Milk Supply Manager, David Williams, explains how its Lead with Pride programme will have suppliers on track to meet freshwater requirements.

Rural Contractors Chief Executive, Roger Parton, gives an update on the spring labour shortage and the delay in sourcing overseas tractor parts and machinery.

Potatoes NZ Chief Executive, Chris Claridge, explains how New Zealand vegetable growers will use a $4.7 million cash injection from MPI for a nationwide project set to transition crop production to more sustainable land management.

A nationwide plan to tackle more than 800,000 hectares of wilding pines over the coming year will generate up to 550 new jobs and help prevent future wildfires, but Fed Farmers’ pest management spokesperson, Chris Allen, says it's not enough.

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The drive to reduce bobby calves has seen demand for sexed semen surge. LIC's General Manager NZ Markets, Malcolm Ellis, will share how this is leading to surplus calves having an increased chance of being retained on farm and destined for either domestic or export beef markets.

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Pamu Chief Executive, Steve Carden, will discuss the diversification of the state-owned enterprise and how it will focus on freshwater national standards and animal welfare over the next 12 months.

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Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective (RRCC) Chair, Roger Dalrymple, wants to see change made from the bottom up at local river catchment level rather than being forced on them from the top down.

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The Hawke's Bay TB strain is coming from wildlife not through the movement of livestock. However, OSPRI has been blocked access to do the necessary pest control on feral pigs as it is held up in the Maori Land Court. OSPRI Extension Manager, Danny Templeman, explains his frustration.

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The Hawke's Bay TB strain is coming from wildlife not through the movement of livestock. However, OSPRI has been blocked access to do the necessary pest control on feral pigs as it is held up in the Maori Land Court. OSPRI Extension Manager, Danny Templeman, explains his frustration.

Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective (RRCC) Chair, Roger Dalrymple, wants to see change made from the bottom up at local river catchment level rather than being forced on them from the top down.

Pamu Chief Executive, Steve Carden, will discuss the diversification of the state-owned enterprise and how it will focus on freshwater national standards and animal welfare over the next 12 months.

The drive to reduce bobby calves has seen demand for sexed semen surge. LIC's General Manager NZ Markets, Malcolm Ellis, will share how this is leading to surplus calves having an increased chance of being retained on farm and destined for either domestic or export beef markets.

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ACT rural spokesman Mark Cameron has struggled with depression and is passionate about transforming mental health.  He will also discuss ACT's stance on rural issues and take your questions.

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Regenerative agriculture is receiving a lot of attention and $390,000 of MPI funding for Beef + Lamb NZ to research the potential markets that may pay a premium for regeneratively raised red meat. Beef + Lamb NZ Chief Executive Sam McIvor will discuss this and the new governance group of leaders for freshwater.

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Undetected drench resistance is set to cost the sheep industry $48 million. Techion founder Greg Miriams will discuss this and how its FECPAK animal parasite diagnostic technology could help human disease detection.

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How does NZ recover economically with demand for all primary sectors’ products affected in varying ways over the coming 12 months? ANZ Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby will analyse the outlook.

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How does NZ recover economically with demand for all primary sectors’ products affected in varying ways over the coming 12 months? ANZ Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby will analyse the outlook.

Undetected drench resistance is set to cost the sheep industry $48 million. Techion founder Greg Mirams will discuss this and how its FECPAK animal parasite diagnostic technology could help human disease detection.

Regenerative agriculture is receiving a lot of attention and $390,000 of MPI funding for Beef + Lamb NZ to research the potential markets that may pay a premium for regeneratively raised red meat. Beef + Lamb NZ Chief Executive Sam McIvor will discuss this and the new governance group of leaders for freshwater.

ACT rural spokesman Mark Cameron has struggled with depression and is passionate about transforming mental health.  He will also discuss ACT's stance on rural issues and take your questions.

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Wagyu calves have been perceived as pricey, but farmers on the First Light Foods NZ programme say it is worth it. Managing Director Gerard Hickey joins us to discuss how they are raising money for KidsCanNZ and how NZ red meat producers can navigate the uncertainty in global markets.

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Clutha District Council Mayor Bryan Cadogan is extending a hand to his neighbours in Queenstown to pair up labour-short industries with the 10,000-plus unemployed from the tourism town.

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Science without uptake is interesting but not useful. AgResearch’s Brooke Marshall is a Commercialisation Champion trying to change the way researchers think.

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Once it leaves the European Union, the United Kingdom is expected to become the fifth or sixth largest beef-importing country. Rabobank Animal Proteins Analyst, Blake Holgate, looks at the opportunities for New Zealand.

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Once it leaves the European Union, the United Kingdom is expected to become the fifth or sixth largest beef-importing country. Rabobank Animal Proteins Analyst, Blake Holgate, looks at the opportunities for New Zealand.

Science without uptake is interesting but not useful. AgResearch’s Brooke Marshall is a Commercialisation Champion trying to change the way researchers think.

Clutha District Council Mayor Bryan Cadogan is extending a hand to his neighbours in Queenstown to pair up labour-short industries with the 10,000-plus unemployed from the tourism town.

Wagyu calves have been perceived as pricey, but farmers on the First Light Foods NZ programme say it is worth it. Managing Director Gerard Hickey joins us to discuss how they are raising money for KidsCanNZ and how NZ red meat producers can navigate the uncertainty in global markets.

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A group of representatives from across the primary sector have come together to carry out the recommendations of the Wool Industry Project Action Group report. The group’s Chair, Rob Hewett, discusses how the meat sector is lending a helping hand to wool's woes.

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Spring is officially here and it's time to Bee Aware. We discuss the marketing strategy for NZ honey with Apiculture NZ Chief Executive, Karin Kos.

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We will get a wrap of the primary sector company results from Forsyth Barr's Equity Analyst, Guy Hooper.

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AgResearch Research Director Dr Trevor Stuthridge and Research Team Leader Dr Stewart Coolie take us through their long history of research into wool and say how they’re still optimistic about its long-term prospects.

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AgResearch Research Director Dr Trevor Stuthridge and Research Team Leader Dr Stewart Coolie take us through their long history of research into wool and say how they’re still optimistic about its long-term prospects.

We will get a wrap of the primary sector company results from Forsyth Barr's Equity Analyst, Guy Hooper.

Spring is officially here and it's time to Bee Aware. We discuss the marketing strategy for NZ honey with Apiculture NZ Chief Executive, Karin Kos.

A group of representatives from across the primary sector have come together to carry out the recommendations of the Wool Industry Project Action Group report. The group’s Chair, Rob Hewett, discusses how the meat sector is lending a helping hand to wool's woes.

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From Boeing to baling; airline pilots are ready to fly to the rescue of our desperately short-staffed agriculture contractors. Medical and welfare director for the New Zealand Airlines Pilots’ Association Andy Pender shares how they are redeploying across the two industries.

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Federated Farmers freshwater and environment spokesperson Chris Allen talks through the organisation’s freshwater amendment wishlist.

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Wools of New Zealand and Primary Wool Co-operative are discussing a merger. PWC chair Hamish de Lautour explains how this could help rejuvenate NZ's languishing strong wool sector.

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Denis Collins from Spikey will explain how a farm-scale trial of nitrogen-mitigating technology has attracted $1.7 million in funding.

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7.10pm - Denis Collins from Spikey will explain how a farm-scale trial of nitrogen-mitigating technology has attracted $1.7 million in funding.

7.20pm - Wools of New Zealand and Primary Wool Co-operative are discussing a merger. PWC chair Hamish de Lautour explains how this could help rejuvenate NZ's languishing strong wool sector.

7.30pm - Federated Farmers freshwater and environment spokesperson Chris Allen talks through the organisation’s freshwater amendment wishlist.

7.40pm - From Boeing to baling; airline pilots are ready to fly to the rescue of our desperately short-staffed agriculture contractors. Medical and welfare director for the New Zealand Airlines Pilots’ Association Andy Pender shares how they are redeploying across the two industries

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A prototype animal health supplement from Agrisea will provide farmers with another tool to potentially lower livestock emissions. Business Development Manager Clare Bradley and Lincoln University PHD Graduate Matt Beck will explain the science.

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Deane Carson from Agribusiness Consultants will explain if changes to new freshwater regulations go far enough to be a workable solution for farmers and regional councils in adverse weather events.

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Wairarapa Romney Improvement Group recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Chair Zandy Wallace shares where the future lies for the pioneering ram breeders.

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Faced with the covid-19 lockdown, David and George Giddings of Meadowslea Angus and Sheep Genetics built their own online auction platform, which is now being used around the world.

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Faced with the covid-19 lockdown, David and George Giddings of Meadowslea Angus and Sheep Genetics built their own online auction platform, which is now being used around the world.

Wairarapa Romney Improvement Group recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Chair Zandy Wallace shares where the future lies for the pioneering ram breeders.

Deane Carson from Agribusiness Consultants will explain if changes to new freshwater regulations go far enough to be a workable solution for farmers and regional councils in adverse weather events.

A prototype animal health supplement from Agrisea will provide farmers with another tool to potentially lower livestock emissions. Business development manager Clare Bradley and Lincoln University PHD graduate Matt Beck will explain the science.

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Overseer and Toi Tū Envirocare have announced a carbon certification programme to help future-proof farms, meet market demand and get ahead of regulation. Overseer Chief Executive Caroline Read discusses their plans.

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New Zealand College of Midwives Chief Executive Alison Eddy will discuss her wishlist for rural maternal care.

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Foundation for Arable Research Chief Executive Alison Stewart says it’s time for the arable sector to stand up and shine.

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South Otago farmer Rick Cameron shares his views on regenerative farming.

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South Otago farmer Rick Cameron shares his views on regenerative farming.

Foundation for Arable Research Chief Executive Alison Stewart says it’s time for the arable sector to stand up and shine.

New Zealand College of Midwives Chief Executive Alison Eddy will discuss her wishlist for rural maternal care.

Overseer and Toi Tū Envirocare have announced a carbon certification programme to help future-proof farms, meet market demand and get ahead of regulation. Overseer Chief Executive Caroline Read discusses their plans.

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NZAB Director Andrew Laming will take a look at how a negative OCR will flow through to the dairy sector and why its yields are attracting investment.

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Safer Farms ambassador and author Harriet Bremner will talk about how her book Use Your Voice is proving a hit with schools.

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Property Brokers General Manager Conrad Wilkshire explains what's driving the upward trend in rural real estate.

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Beef + Lamb NZ Environmental Strategy Manager Corina Jordan looks at the new freshwater rules, which some are calling unworkable.

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Beef + Lamb NZ Environmental Strategy Manager Corina Jordan looks at the new freshwater rules, which some are calling unworkable.

Property Brokers General Manager Conrad Wilkshire explains what's driving the upward trend in rural real estate.

Safer Farms ambassador and author Harriet Bremner will talk about how her book Use Your Voice is proving a hit with schools.

NZAB Director Andrew Laming will take a look at how a negative OCR will flow through to the dairy sector and why its yields are attracting investment.

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Wallace Group’s South Island casualty stock operations General Manager Bernie Lynskey joins us to discuss the ongoing issues around casualty stock collection.

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A Waikato-based biotech company will start harvesting high-value bio-actives for nutraceuticals from Te Awanui’s kiwifruit and avocado waste streams. Ligar's Chief Exploration Officer Nigel Slaughter will explain the future opportunities of value-add from produce waste.

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DairyNZ has released its policy priorities for the election based on feedback received from farmers. DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle will work through the top 10 things the Government can do for dairy's future.

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World markets are weak as countries grapple with resurging outbreaks of covid-19. What will new season red meat prices look like in this uncertain future and is it being reflected in procurement? Alliance livestock and shareholder services general manager Danny Hailes will explain.

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World markets are weak as countries grapple with resurging outbreaks of covid-19. What will new season red meat prices look like in this uncertain future and is it being reflected in procurement? Alliance livestock and shareholder services general manager Danny Hailes will explain.

DairyNZ has released its policy priorities for the election based on feedback received from farmers. DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle will work through the top 10 things the Government can do for dairy's future.

A Waikato-based biotech company will start harvesting high-value bio-actives for nutraceuticals from Te Awanui’s kiwifruit and avocado waste streams. Ligar's chief exploration officer Nigel Slaughter will explain the future opportunities of value-add from produce waste.

Wallace Group’s South Island casualty stock operations general manager Bernie Lynskey joins us to discuss the ongoing issues around casualty stock collection.

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Tipping milking convention on its head, Ian McDonald decided the ideal approach for milking his dairy sheep was to visit them in the paddock with a mobile unit.

Ian will join us following his recent win of the Blinc Innovation Awards in association with Farmers Weekly

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Export returns have doubled over the past decade, but with terrifying air freight costs, worker shortages and Covid restrictions on greengrocers, horticulture's golden shine could go to waste. Global HQ journalist Richard Rennie brings this to light.

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Auckland is under pressure with level three lockdown, but next week it could be any one of our rural communities.

Stepping up and showing we care for everyone in New Zealand has led to the KiaKaha Auckland Facebook page. NZX dairy analyst Julia Jones shares the initiative.

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Lincoln Agritech is adopting technology to utilise wool in biodegradable protective masks as part of the country’s covid response. New materials group manager Rob Kelly will explain.

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Lincoln Agritech is adopting technology to utilise wool in biodegradable protective masks as part of the country’s covid response. New materials group manager Rob Kelly will explain.

Auckland is under pressure with level three lockdown, but next week it could be any one of our rural communities. Stepping up and showing we care for everyone in New Zealand has led to the KiaKaha Auckland Facebook page. NZX dairy analyst Julia Jones shares the initiative.

Export returns have doubled over the past decade, but with terrifying air freight costs, worker shortages and covid restrictions on greengrocers, horticulture's golden shine could go to waste. Global HQ journalist Richard Rennie brings this to light.

Tipping milking convention on its head, Ian McDonald decided the ideal approach for milking his dairy sheep was to visit them in the paddock with a mobile unit. Ian will join us following his recent win of the Blinc Innovation Awards in association with Farmers Weekly.

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Final aerial winter grazing inspections took place last week by Environment Southland, and they were impressed.

Federated Farmers’ Vice President will join us as farmers try to wrap their head around the National Policy Standards coming into play early September with little detail.

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Over 14,000ha of farmland has been sold to foreign purchasers for forestry conversion in the past 12 months under the Government’s special forest consent programme.

Forest Owners Association Communications Manager, Don Carson (standing in for President, Phil Taylor) will explain the Government's review into the screening of foreign forestry investors.

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Dairy farmers now have financial incentive to take on an apprentice with the Government funding employers to take onboard new staff and retain them. 

Primary ITO Chief Executive Nigel Philpott says it's more than apprentices but the pathways from school age into the primary sector.

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First it was the Southern Girl Finishing School, then Contiki buses flocked in to see her weekly Real Country farm shows. Now, Laura Douglas has not only pivoted her tourism business near Queenstown due to covid-19, but she has also launched a female-only, farm training course in Northern Southland.

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First it was the Southern Girl Finishing School, then Contiki buses flocked in to see her weekly Real Country farm shows. Now, Laura Douglas has not only pivoted her tourism business near Queenstown due to covid-19, but she has also launched a female-only, farm training course in Northern Southland.

Dairy farmers now have financial incentive to take on an apprentice with the Government funding employers to take onboard new staff and retain them. 

Primary ITO Chief Executive Nigel Philpott says it's more than apprentices but the pathways from school age into the primary sector.

Over 14,000ha of farmland has been sold to foreign purchasers for forestry conversion in the past 12 months under the Government’s special forest consent programme. Forest Owners Association Communications Manager, Don Carson (standing in for President, Phil Taylor) will explain the Government's review into the screening of foreign forestry investors.

Final aerial winter grazing inspections took place last week by Environment Southland, and they were impressed. Federated Farmers’ Vice President will join us as farmers try to wrap their head around the National Policy Standards coming into play early September with little detail.

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Judith Collins has said she will throw the new proposed Resource Management Act reforms on a bonfire if elected. Federated Farmers say the new national direction on freshwater management will see farmers lining up in court against the Government. Landpro's Executive Director Kate Scott will take all your questions.

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As consumers move away from synthetic products in favour of wool carpets, Cavalier Bremworth has entered a partnership with New Zealand Merino to launch long-term forward supply contracts with its ZQ grower community. We chat to chief executive John Brakenridge.

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We chat to St Paul Collegiate students following their success in the Blinc Innovation and Farmers Weekly Awards about how a conversation between father and daughter on how sheep could be better identified became the brainchild that turned cutting-edge facial recognition technology into a tool to aid stock management.

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A $3.5million campaign being run by DairyNZ to try and get 1000 locals to fill on-farm jobs, and Taratahi, a farm training facility that went into liquidation, has been reopened but are Kiwis turning their nose up at the opportunity? Dairy NZ’s people leader Jane Muir will explain.

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A $3.5million campaign being run by DairyNZ to try and get 1000 locals to fill on-farm jobs, and Taratahi, a farm training facility that went into liquidation, has been reopened but are Kiwis turning their nose up at the opportunity? Dairy NZ’s people leader Jane Muir will explain.

We chat to St Paul Collegiate students following their success in the Blinc Innovation and Farmers Weekly Awards about how a conversation between father and daughter on how sheep could be better identified became the brainchild that turned cutting-edge facial recognition technology into a tool to aid stock management.

As consumers move away from synthetic products in favour of wool carpets, Cavalier Bremworth has entered a partnership with New Zealand Merino to launch long-term forward supply contracts with its ZQ grower community. We chat to chief executive John Brakenridge.

Judith Collins has said she will throw the new proposed Resource Management Act reforms on a bonfire if elected. Federated Farmers say the new national direction on freshwater management will see farmers lining up in court against the Government. Landpro's Executive Director Kate Scott will take all your questions.

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Is a $3900 fine for not registering 152 cattle under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme enough of a penalty to protect our on-farm biosecurity from future disease threats? Head of NAIT for OSPRI Kevin Forward will take your questions.

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Healthy freshwater is more than a farm environment plan. New Models of Collective Responsibility project manager Jim Sinner proposes a four-step approach based on catchment groups.

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Where is the opportunity for traditional and non-traditional proteins to co-exist and provide an opportunity for farmers and growers? Chair of Emerging Proteins NZ Miranda Burdon explains the network launched this month.

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Fonterra Director of Manufacturing, Alan van der Nagel, joins us to discuss the raft of vacancies the co-op is looking to fill.

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Fonterra Director of Manufacturing Alan van der Nagel joins us to discuss the raft of vacancies the co-op is looking to fill.

Where is the opportunity for traditional and non-traditional proteins to co-exist and provide an opportunity for farmers and growers? Chair of Emerging Proteins NZ Miranda Burdon explains the network launched this month.

Healthy freshwater is more than a farm environment plan. New Models of Collective Responsibility project manager Jim Sinner proposes a four-step approach based on catchment groups.

Is a $3900 fine for not registering 152 cattle under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme enough of a penalty to protect our on-farm biosecurity from future disease threats? Head of NAIT for OSPRI Kevin Forward will take your questions.

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Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is actively investigating freshwater storage sites to carry excess water through to the drier periods.

Hugh Ritchie from Water Holdings Hawke’s Bay joins us to explain that the “do nothing” approach is not an option.

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The NZ Ag Show (formerly the Canterbury A and P Show) may not be proceeding this year but the popular Boar Breeders’ Association will continue. Vice-president Jonny Dingle joins us to share how it's not too late to get involved.

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Time is running out for our agricultural contractors this spring with the border closures locking out vital high-skilled migrant workers.

We speak to Waipounamu Contracting operations manager Jason Hawker.

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Unemployment stats show women are not being taken seriously when applying for tens of thousands of jobs available in shovel-ready projects and in the primary sector. What will National plan to do to redeploy women into these in-demand sectors? 

We talk to its spokesperson for women Barbara Kuriger.

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Unemployment stats show women are not being taken seriously for jobs in 'shovel ready' projects. New Zealand National Party plan to do to redeploy women into these in-demand sectors with Barbara Kuriger MP, Spokesperson for Women.

Time is running out for our Rural Contractors this spring with the border closure's locking out vital high skilled workers. Waipounamu & Waimea Contracting Ltd (M Sanson) Riversdale Southland NZ Contracting's, Operations Manager, Jason Hawker is worried about the health & safety implications.

The The NZAG Show how (formerly the Canterbury A & P Show) may not be proceeding this year, however, the popular BOAR Breeders Association will still continue. Vice-president, Jonny Dingle, joins us to share how it's not too late to get involved.

Hawkes Bay Regional Council is actively investigating storage to carry excess water through to the dryer periods. Hugh Ritchie from Water Holdings Hawkes Bay joins us to explain that the 'do nothing' approach is not an option.

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New bottom lines for freshwater have been announced in the new National Environmental Standard for Freshwater revising down expectations from May that are more stringent such as resource consent requirements for all winter grazing on forage crops and excluding stock from waterways in the high country.

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Scanning numbers are down and metabolic numbers are up across parts of the North Island as a flow-on effect of the drought. We will be joined by Richard Hilson from Vet Services Hawke’s Bay for his advice and what to look out for.

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Kevin Rooke has just finished a 45-year career providing land management and soil conservation advice to farmers in Manawatū, Whanganui, Rangitikei and Tararua. He joins us to talk about the changes in land use management over the past half-century.

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KPMG Agrifood research and insights analyst Jack Keeys shares how we build a clear national interpretation of regenerative agriculture.

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NZ has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. We ask the NZ-China Council chairman Sir Don McKinnon how New Zealand can balance its values with its export ambitions.

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NZ has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. We ask the NZ-China Council chairman Sir Don McKinnon how New Zealand can balance its values with its export ambitions.

KPMG Agrifood research and insights analyst Jack Keeys shares how we build a clear national interpretation of regenerative agriculture.

Kevin Rooke has just finished a 45-year career providing land management and soil conservation advice to farmers in Manawatū, Whanganui, Rangitikei and Tararua. He joins us to talk about the changes in land use management over the past half-century.

Scanning numbers are down and metabolic numbers are up across parts of the North Island as a flow-on effect of the drought. We will be joined by Richard Hilson from Vet Services Hawke’s Bay for his advice and what to look out for.

Plus breaking news from Chris Allen on the new National Environmental Standard for Freshwater announcment.

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Three of the world’s biggest economies are failing to live up to commitments made in the CPTPP to increase access to their consumer markets for imports of New Zealand dairy products. Dairy Companies Association of NZ executive director Kimberly Crewther will explain more.

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Federated Farmers vice president Karen Williams joins us to talk about the organisation's hopes for resource management reform.

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Nikayla Knight has gone from serving lattes in an airport lounge to milking cows on a Mid Canterbury dairy farm. Her new boss Richard McDonald will share his thoughts on employing people from outside of the industry.

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Principal scientist for Plant and Food Research Brent Clothier will join us to explain how we overcome our skill shortages of scientists.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Principal scientist for Plant and Food Research Brent Clothier will join us to explain how we overcome our skill shortages of scientists.

Nikayla Knight has gone from serving lattes in an airport lounge to milking cows on a Mid Canterbury dairy farm. Her new boss Richard McDonald will share his thoughts on employing people from outside of the industry.

Federated Farmers vice president Karen Williams joins us to talk about the organisation's hopes for resource management reform.

Three of the world’s biggest economies are failing to live up to commitments made in the CPTPP to increase access to their consumer markets for imports of New Zealand dairy products. Dairy Companies Association of NZ executive director Kimberly Crewther will explain more.

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FoodHQ business development manager Amos Palfreyman discusses some emerging proteins that researchers are taking a look at, including native duckweed.

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High Country Accord Trust chair Philip Todhunter says there are a number of absurd limitations on day-to-day farming activities in the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill.

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Irrigation NZ chief executive Elizabeth Soal outlines the organisation’s election manifesto and talks through its restructure.

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AgriHQ senior sheep and beef analyst Suz Bremner says store lamb prices are defying logic.

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The tahr cull has proceeded onwards into our national parks despite the hunter protests and the High Court injunction. Tahr Foundation spokesman Willie Duley will discuss what's next in saving the animals from slaughter and how Crown pastoral lease properties are next.

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An increasing number of farmers are turning to alternatives to traditional paths to farm ownership as banks tighten lending criteria. Rabobank national farm ownership operations manager Brent Irving joins us to discuss how we can get more young people into farm ownership positions.

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Global news that traces of glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey is prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. We will get an update from Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos as well as celebrate the Innovation Award win of Hivesite, an automatic, chemical-free varroa mite application technology.

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Two island nations, despite being on opposite sides of the globe, New Zealand and Ireland have long been connected by a shared focus on innovation and both continue to push boundaries in the agri-tech sector. Gail Hendricks from Fieldays will explain more.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Two island nations, despite being on opposite sides of the globe, New Zealand and Ireland have long been connected by a shared focus on innovation and both continue to push boundaries in the agri-tech sector. Gail Hendricks from Fieldays will explain more.

Global news that traces of glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey is prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. We will get an update from Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos as well as celebrate the Innovation Award win of Hivesite, an automatic, chemical-free varroa mite application technology.

An increasing number of farmers are turning to alternatives to traditional paths to farm ownership as banks tighten lending criteria. Rabobank national farm ownership operations manager Brent Irving joins us to discuss how we can get more young people into farm ownership positions.

The tahr cull has proceeded onwards into our national parks despite the hunter protests and the High Court injunction. Tahr Foundation spokesman Willie Duley will discuss what's next in saving the animals from slaughter and how Crown pastoral lease properties are next.

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Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on today’s show:

1. “Pushing the boundaries of agritech from across the pond” with Gail Hendricks, Event Manager, Fieldays

2. “Glyphosate in manuka honey” with Karen Kos, CE, Apiculture

3. “Encouraging young people into farm ownership” with Brent Irving, National Farm Ownership Options Manager, Rabobank

4. “Lessees can be forced to cull tahr” with Willie Duley, Spokesman, NZ Tahr Foundation

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Cavalier Corporation has committed itself to all-wool carpets and rugs within 12 months to deliver the growing expectations of consumers for sustainable, natural materials. Chief executive officer Paul Alston will join us to discuss how they intend on phasing out the synthetic carpet from their offering.

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Changes are being made to the governance of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest after an in-depth review. NZ Young Farmers board chair Ash-Leigh Campbell will join us to discuss how the contest's management will look going forward.

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Fill the fountain, not the drain. Juggling farm work and family responsibilities are a challenge many rural women face. Taranaki sharemilker and 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year winner Trish Rankin will join us to share her top tips for achieving a decent work-life balance. 

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How are farmers financially tracking on average, what a dairy farm break-even price should be and has this rain penetrated the subsoils to see a positive spring? Joining us to discuss more is Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist for AgFirst, following today's webinar presenting their findings from surveying their farmers. 

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

How are farmers financially tracking on average, what a dairy farm break-even price should be and has this rain penetrated the subsoils to see a positive spring? Joining us to discuss more is Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist for AgFirst, following today's webinar presenting their findings from surveying their farmers.

Fill the fountain, not the drain. Juggling farm work and family responsibilities are a challenge many rural women face. Taranaki sharemilker and 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year winner Trish Rankin will join us to share her top tips for achieving a decent work-life balance.

Changes are being made to the governance of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest after an in-depth review. NZ Young Farmers board chair Ash-Leigh Campbell will join us to discuss how the contest's management will look going forward.

Cavalier Corporation has committed itself to all-wool carpets and rugs within 12 months to deliver the growing expectations of consumers for sustainable, natural materials. Chief executive officer Paul Alston will join us to discuss how they intend on phasing out the synthetic carpet from their offering.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on today’s show:

1. “How are farmers financially tracking?” with Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist, AgFirst

2. “Fill the fountain, not the drain” with Trish Rankin, Taranaki Sharemilker & 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year

3. “Changes to the FMG Young Farmer of the Year” with Ash-Leigh Campbell, Chair, NZ Young Farmers

4. “Cavalier to cut synthetics, goes all-wool” with Paul Alston, CEO, Cavalier Corporation

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We will discuss the winner and finalists of the Fieldays Innovation Award with one of the judges, Andrew Cooke of Rezare Systems, and the sale of his business to British group Map of Ag as it seeks to deepen its farm and primary sector software skills founded by New Zealander Forbes Elworthy of Craigmore Investments.

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He is happy his heartache and financial suffering have not been in vain, three years on from eradicating Mycoplasma bovis. Farmer Frank Peters joins us to share the process of dealing with the Primary Industries Ministry and give his advice for the handling of future biosecurity challenges. 

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Former Beef + Lamb chairman James Parsons' next challenge as the newly appointed chairman of Wools of New Zealand is to improve the record lows for strong wool prices and we will get his thoughts on the Government's vision

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Synlait has recently become certified B Corp to showcase how the organisation cares for people and the planet. Sustainability and brand director Hamish Reid will explain the importance of farming with deep traceability and transparency.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Synlait has recently become certified B Corp to showcase how the organisation cares for people and the planet. Sustainability and brand director Hamish Reid will explain the importance of farming with deep traceability and transparency.

Former Beef + Lamb chairman James Parsons' next challenge as the newly appointed chairman of Wools of New Zealand is to improve the record lows for strong wool prices and we will get his thoughts on the Government's vision

He is happy his heartache and financial suffering have not been in vain, three years on from eradicating Mycoplasma bovis. Farmer Frank Peters joins us to share the process of dealing with the Primary Industries Ministry and give his advice for the handling of future biosecurity challenges.

We will discuss the winner and finalists of the Fieldays Innovation Award with one of the judges, Andrew Cooke of Rezare Systems, and the sale of his business to British group Map of Ag as it seeks to deepen its farm and primary sector software skills founded by New Zealander Forbes Elworthy of Craigmore Investments.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “B Corp Certification” with Hamish Reid, Director of Sustainability and Brand, Synlait

2. “Wools NZ elects new chairman” with James Parsons, Chairman, Wools of New Zealand

3. “M bovis eradication on track” with Frank Peters, Dairy Farmer, Ashburton

4. “Hamilton agritech firm sells to UK company” with Andrew Cooke, Managing Director, Rezzare Systems

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New Zealand’s world-first effort to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis has made significant progress in three years since it was first detected. We get an update from MPI's Chief Scientist, Dr John Roche, and put your questions to him. 

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We get a grassroots look at the challenges facing a Southland riparian planting company with Tammy Wright from Fork & Spade. She will share what natives work best to filter water, prevent erosion and how the industry can attract more into 'green jobs' in companies like her's.

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Six government departments have come together to create a clear path to grow the $1.5 billion agri-tech sector. Simon Yarrow from Callaghan Innovation will discuss how the plans link strongly to 'Te Taiao', aimed at increasing the primary sector’s value over volume.

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We will discuss the new guidance on the performance & design of constructed farm wetlands to reduce nitrate leaching by 25-50% with Dairy NZ Environmental Manager, Aslan Wright-Stow to boost on-farm environmental mitigation.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

We will discuss the new guidance on the performance & design of constructed farm wetlands to reduce nitrate leaching by 25-50% with Dairy NZ Environmental Manager, Aslan Wright-Stow to boost on-farm environmental mitigation.

Six government departments have come together to create a clear path to grow the $1.5 billion agri-tech sector. Simon Yarrow from Callaghan Innovation will discuss how the plans link strongly to 'Te Taiao', aimed at increasing the primary sector’s value over volume.

We get a grassroots look at the challenges facing a Southland riparian planting company with Tammy Wright from Fork & Spade. She will share what natives work best to filter water, prevent erosion and how the industry can attract more into 'green jobs' in companies like her's.

New Zealand’s world-first effort to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis has made significant progress in three years since it was first detected. We get an update from MPI's Chief Scientist, Dr John Roche, and put your questions to him.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “New wetland guidance to help improve water quality” with Aslan Wright-Stow, Environmental Manager, Dairy NZ

2. “Agritech boosting global grunt” with Simon Yarrow, Group Manager, Callaghan Innovation

3. “Attracting more green jobs” with Tammy Wright, Fork & Spade

4. “The eradication of M.Bovis” with John Roche, Chief Scienist, MPI

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Volatility in commodity prices, a lack of clarity on environmental regulation, tightening bank credit and rising farm expenses have all amounted to a 29% drop in dairy farm sales. What confidence can Rabobank senior analyst Michael Harvey provide to dairy farmers?

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GE Free New Zealand is calling for a national debate on gene editing. Jon Carapiet for GE Free NZ says regulation of gene editing is needed to protect our export reputation for safe, high-quality food but what if the technology can reduce our emissions or provide human health advantages?

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As we head into calving we have some great tips to avoid mastitis from Farm Medix's mastitis lady Natasha Maguire who will take your questions and give her advice on how to have healthy cows and calves.

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Landowners want to plant natives around waterways and wetlands but they can't do it by themselves. Marlborough farmer John Hickman is inviting urban residents to help restore Lake Elterwater, which is gaining momentum through a web-based recruiting tool.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Landowners want to plant natives around waterways and wetlands but they can't do it by themselves. Marlborough farmer John Hickman is inviting urban residents to help restore Lake Elterwater, which is gaining momentum through a web-based recruiting tool.

As we head into calving we have some great tips to avoid mastitis from Farm Medix's mastitis lady Natasha Maguire who will take your questions and give her advice on how to have healthy cows and calves.

GE Free New Zealand is calling for a national debate on gene editing. Jon Carapiet for GE Free NZ says regulation of gene editing is needed to protect our export reputation for safe, high-quality food but what if the technology can reduce our emissions or provide human health advantages?

Volatility in commodity prices, a lack of clarity on environmental regulation, tightening bank credit and rising farm expenses have all amounted to a 29% drop in dairy farm sales. What confidence can Rabobank senior analyst Michael Harvey provide to dairy farmers?

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Inviting urban residents to help restore Lake Elterwater” with John Hickman, Marlborough Farmer

2. “Dealing with mastitis” with Natasha Maguire, Co-Founder, Farm Medix

3. “Call For Politicians To Keep Regulation On Gene Editing” with Jon Carapiet, Spokesman, GE Free New Zealand

4. “Dairy Outlook” with Michael Harvey, Senior Analyst, Rabobank

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The Government has announced nearly $2 million funding for the King Country River Care Group, which aims to involve 150 farms in the Awakino River, Mokau River and Upper Mangaokewa catchments that cover more than 183,000ha, to plant wetlands and waterways.

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Britain is scrambling for trade deals before it leaves the European Union at the end of the year and rarely does NZ enjoy the leverage it has over the UK in talks now under way. We discuss that with the Red Meat Sector’s United Kingdom representative Jeff Grant.

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Almost $2 million will be spent developing integrated training for shearing and wool handling where skill shortages are dire and covid-19 border restrictions on essential workers are mounting pressure. We will discuss the challenges with Shearing Contractors Association spokesman Mark Barrowcliffe.

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Submissions to the Commerce Commission closed on Friday for New Zealanders’ thoughts on the copper withdrawal code as Chorus plans to roll-up the copper lines across the country. TUANZ chief executive Craig Young explains how consumers must have access to an equivalent fibre service first.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Submissions to the Commerce Commission closed on Friday for New Zealanders’ thoughts on the copper withdrawal code as Chorus plans to roll-up the copper lines across the country. TUANZ chief executive Craig Young explains how consumers must have access to an equivalent fibre service first.

Almost $2 million will be spent developing integrated training for shearing and wool handling where skill shortages are dire and covid-19 border restrictions on essential workers are mounting pressure. We will discuss the challenges with Shearing Contractors Association spokesman Mark Barrowcliffe.

Britain is scrambling for trade deals before it leaves the European Union at the end of the year and rarely does NZ enjoy the leverage it has over the UK in talks now under way. We discuss that with the Red Meat Sector’s United Kingdom representative Jeff Grant.

The Government has announced nearly $2 million funding for the King Country River Care Group, which aims to involve 150 farms in the Awakino River, Mokau River and Upper Mangaokewa catchments that cover more than 183,000ha, to plant wetlands and waterways.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Connectivity without copper” with Craig Young, CEO, TUANZ

2. “Pilot kickstarts shearing training” with Mark Barrowcliffe, President, NZ Shearing Contractors Association

3. “UK trade deal still some way off” with Jeff Grant, Red Meat Sector Trade Rep

4. “$2 million King Country River Funding” with Anna Nelson, Co-ordinator, King Country River Care Group

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Recently formed Roundtable for Sustainable Beef chairman Grant Bunting said the growing importance the world puts on sustainability credentials across the supply chain has changed many a view. Bunting from Anzco, believes fighting against the vegan movement will achieve nothing.

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A Vision and Action for the wool sector put together by the Government-appointed wool industry group suggests New Zealand is on the cusp of a natural fibre renaissance. Mt Somers Station farmer Kate Acland has been involved in the development of the report and will join us with husband David, Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman to discuss how a wool revival is coming.

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The Government announced $1.87m for the Quorum Sense charitable trust to share knowledge to develop and implement regenerative agriculture systems. Quorum Sense co-founder Duncan Humm will explain the exponential growth in farmers wanting knowledge and the extension programme planned.

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Pastoral farmers have to reduce their synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use to 190kg/ha/year by July 2021. Germinal Seeds general manager Sarah Gard believes white clover has been overlooked by farmers in favour of high ryegrass levels to increase drymatter.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Pastoral farmers have to reduce their synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use to 190kg/ha/year by July 2021. Germinal Seeds general manager Sarah Gard believes white clover has been overlooked by farmers in favour of high ryegrass levels to increase drymatter.

The Government announced $1.87m for the Quorum Sense charitable trust to share knowledge to develop and implement regenerative agriculture systems. Quorum Sense co-founder Duncan Humm will explain the exponential growth in farmers wanting knowledge and the extension programme planned.

A Vision and Action for the wool sector put together by the Government-appointed wool industry group suggests New Zealand is on the cusp of a natural fibre renaissance. Mt Somers Station farmer Kate Acland has been involved in the development of the report and will join us with husband David, Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman to discuss how a wool revival is coming.

Recently formed Roundtable for Sustainable Beef chairman Grant Bunting said the growing importance the world puts on sustainability credentials across the supply chain has changed many a view. Bunting from Anzco, believes fighting against the vegan movement will achieve nothing.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “The significance of white clover for farmers” with Sarah Gard, General Manager, Germinal NZ

2. “Learning more about regenerative agriculture” with Duncan Humm, Co-Founder, Quorum Sense

3. “Wool revival coming” with Kate & David Acland, Owners, Mt Somers Station

4. “Group to set beef’s priorities” with Grant Bunting, Chair, Sustainable Beef Roundtable

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After an on-farm accident that nearly killed him Northland farmer Chris Biddles will join us as he shares his story of how all the health and safety precautions couldn’t save him because stress was the major contributor and the latest Farmstrong research has found that is the case in 58% of ACC farmer claims.

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The bull sale season was comparable to previous years despite covid-19 and commercial buyers were pleased to still find suitable animals amid some record-breaking prices. Carrfields livestock agent and auctioneer Neville Clark will join us for his take on the season.

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There is no free pass for market gardens in their removal from the national freshwater rules limiting nitrogen losses. Between a rock and a hard place is Woodhaven Gardens near Levin, where owner Emma Clarke is also a Manawatu-Whanganui regional councillor. She shares her views and recommendations.

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New Zealand’s wine export market has been hit hard by on-premise sales struggling with shut restaurants and bars in the United States, however, Delegat profits are up by 37%. We get a market update from NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan and find out how vineyard staff storages are affecting pruning.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

New Zealand’s wine export market has been hit hard by on-premise sales struggling with shut restaurants and bars in the United States, however, Delegat profits are up by 37%. We get a market update from NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan and find out how vineyard staff storages are affecting pruning.

There is no free pass for market gardens in their removal from the national freshwater rules limiting nitrogen losses. Between a rock and a hard place is Woodhaven Gardens near Levin, where owner Emma Clarke is also a Manawatu-Whanganui regional councillor. She shares her views and recommendations.

The bull sale season was comparable to previous years despite covid-19 and commercial buyers were pleased to still find suitable animals amid some record-breaking prices. Carrfields livestock agent and auctioneer Neville Clark will join us for his take on the season.

After an on-farm accident that nearly killed him Northland farmer Chris Biddles will join us as he shares his story of how all the health and safety precautions couldn’t save him because stress was the major contributor and the latest Farmstrong research has found that is the case in 58% of ACC farmer claims.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Delegat profits up by 37%” with Philip Gregan, CEO, NZ Winegrowers

2. “No free pass for market gardens” with Emma Clarke, Owner, Woodhaven Gardens

3. “Bull sale updates” with Neville Clark, Auctioneer & Livestock Agent, Carrfields

4. “Stress linked to farm injuries” with Chris Biddles, Te Atarangi Angus, Northland

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A Manawatu sheep farmer with decades of experience with farm forestry is angry about Labour’s suggestion that using the Resource Management Act to classify land plantation forests are on misses the bigger picture. Guy Peacock will share his views on young farmers’ ownership prospects in marginal hill country.

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New Zealand’s economic relationship with Britain could be returned to a more open and dynamic one following negotiations this week. We will also discuss the unfair, subsidised competition of Netherlands fries dumped on our shores with trade commentator Stephen Jacobi.

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AgResearch has been funded to develop a new test for covid-19 that can detect the infection earlier than existing tests. AgResearch scientist Dr Sandeep Gupta will discuss the learnings from Johne’s disease and its similar patterns to covid-19.

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The convenience of products delivered to consumers’ doors has led to a new partnership for Silver Fern Farms and Gourmet Direct. We will discuss the rise of chilled e-commerce both here and overseas with Silver Fern Farms marketing manager Nicola Johnston.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

The convenience of products delivered to consumers’ doors has led to a new partnership for Silver Fern Farms and Gourmet Direct. We will discuss the rise of chilled e-commerce both here and overseas with Silver Fern Farms marketing manager Nicola Johnston.

AgResearch has been funded to develop a new test for covid-19 that can detect the infection earlier than existing tests. AgResearch scientist Dr Sandeep Gupta will discuss the learnings from Johne’s disease and its similar patterns to covid-19.

New Zealand’s economic relationship with Britain could be returned to a more open and dynamic one following negotiations this week. We will also discuss the unfair, subsidised competition of Netherlands fries dumped on our shores with trade commentator Stephen Jacobi.

A Manawatu sheep farmer with decades of experience with farm forestry is angry about Labour’s suggestion that using the Resource Management Act to classify land plantation forests are on misses the bigger picture. Guy Peacock will share his views on young farmers’ ownership prospects in marginal hill country.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Meat joint venture is sizzling” with Nicola Johnson, Marketing Manager, Silver Fern Farms

2. “Development of test to detect Covid-19 earlier” with Dr Sandeep Gupta, Scientist, Ag Research

3. “Trade negation could reopen UK market” with Stephen Jacobi, Trade Commentator

4. “Forestry policy misses the bigger picture” with Guy Peacock, Farmer, Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui

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Todd Muller is gone. With 67 days till the election where is the rural vote safest? NZ First agriculture spokesman Mark Patterson joins us to discuss the insurance policy his party can be for rural NZ, his thoughts on the Wool Working Group vision and his election promises for farmers.

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The Government has not been paying attention to the anti-dumping legislation being breached by northern hemisphere chips crashing our domestic market, PotatoesNZ says. We talk to chief executive Chris Claridge about the rise in nationalism around the world and while we might have our human borders shut our potato growers livelihoods are at the mercy of borders wide open to tariff-free fries. 

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Carbon-neutral milk, where the product’s greenhouse gases are offset by carbon credits, is the latest value-add from Fonterra. Is it greenwashing or is it the future of marketing our food and fibre and if so how is it calculated? Toitu Envirocare chief executive Becky Lloyd shares what goes on to help brands build environmental certification.

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A new generation of agripreneurs has embraced the digital opportunities technology in the primary sector and lockdown saw a rise of incredible innovation. Blinc Innovation director Wim de Koning will join us to discuss the Celebrating Success Awards held in partnership with GlobalHQ.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

A new generation of agripreneurs has embraced the digital opportunities technology in the primary sector and lockdown saw a rise of incredible innovation. Blinc Innovation director Wim de Koning will join us to discuss the Celebrating Success Awards held in partnership with GlobalHQ.

Carbon-neutral milk, where the product’s greenhouse gases are offset by carbon credits, is the latest value-add from Fonterra. Is it greenwashing or is it the future of marketing our food and fibre and if so how is it calculated? Toitu Envirocare chief executive Becky Lloyd shares what goes on to help brands build environmental certification.

The Government has not been paying attention to the anti-dumping legislation being breached by northern hemisphere chips crashing our domestic market, PotatoesNZ says. We talk to chief executive Chris Claridge about the rise in nationalism around the world and while we might have our human borders shut our potato growers livelihoods are at the mercy of borders wide open to tariff-free fries.

Todd Muller is gone. With 67 days till the election where is the rural vote safest? NZ First agriculture spokesman Mark Patterson joins us to discuss the insurance policy his party can be for rural NZ, his thoughts on the Wool Working Group vision and his election promises for farmers.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “New contest celebrates agripreneurs” with Wim de Koning, Director, Blinc Innovation

2. “The route to net zero carbon” with Becky Lloyd, CEO, Toitu

3. “Chips glut threatens spud sector” with Chris Claridge, CEO, Potatoes NZ

4. “What’s happening with National” with Mark Patterson, Spokesman for Agriculture, NZ First

To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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Increased competition from synthetic fibres has reduced demand for strong wool and led to a long-term contraction of the wool sector. We unpack the vision and action plan from the Wool Working Group with New Zealand Merino chief executive John Brackenridge.

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How do we be both consumer-led and science-based embracing the demand for regenerative agriculture with what we are already doing that is streets ahead of other countries? Silver Fern Farms co-chairman Rob Hewett joins Sarah in the studio for his opinion on the movement and how we could licence farms under the Te Taiao vision.

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Extending migrant workers’ visas, a reduction of the stand-down period for low-skilled workers, $1.6 billion in free-apprenticeships and a roadmap with 10,000 jobs in the sector in a decade. We find out if Matt Jones’ agricultural staffing business is feeling more positive about the skill shortage.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Extending migrant workers’ visas, a reduction of the stand-down period for low-skilled workers, $1.6 billion in free-apprenticeships and a roadmap with 10,000 jobs in the sector in a decade. We find out if Matt Jones’ agricultural staffing business is feeling more positive about the skill shortage.

How do we be both consumer-led and science-based embracing the demand for regenerative agriculture with what we are already doing that is streets ahead of other countries? Silver Fern Farms co-chairman Rob Hewett joins Sarah in the studio for his opinion on the movement and how we could licence farms under the Te Taiao vision.

Increased competition from synthetic fibres has reduced demand for strong wool and led to a long-term contraction of the wool sector. We unpack the vision and action plan from the Wool Working Group with New Zealand Merino chief executive John Brackenridge.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Seasonal workers decision welcome” with Matt Jones, Owner, Agri Training

2. “Plan to revitalise wool sector” with John Brackenridge, Chief Executive, NZ Merino

3. “Don't be cynical, regen can sell” with Rob Hewett, Co-Chair, Silver Fern Farms

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There were so many heroes of lockdown in the rural community. Rural Women NZ aims to make a nationwide morning tea shout on the July 29. We talk to chief executive Liz Pennington about the NZI Rural Women Awards and the group’s election manifesto.

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The latest figures show export red meat and by-product exports declined by 2% in a year but China's sales growth has underpinned falling markets everywhere else. We will discuss that and procurement with Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva.

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Are the Government's Fit for a Better World Primary Sector Council targets ambitious enough? We unpack the roadmap announced this week with National leader Todd Muller and discuss his party’s economic recovery policy.

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New Zealand has huge potential to lead the world in tackling a lot of its challenges. Bright minds and talented people are one thing but do we have a culture of leadership that is brave and bold. New Rural Leaders chief executive Chris Parsons will explain his ambition for leadership in the sector.

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FULL SHOW (09 July) Countdown to the election

Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

New Zealand has huge potential to lead the world in tackling a lot of its challenges. Bright minds and talented people are one thing but do we have a culture of leadership that is brave and bold. New Rural Leaders chief executive Chris Parsons will explain his ambition for leadership in the sector.

Are the Government's Fit for a Better World Primary Sector Council targets ambitious enough? We unpack the roadmap announced this week with National leader Todd Muller and discuss his party’s economic recovery policy.

The latest figures show export red meat and by-product exports declined by 2% in a year but China's sales growth has underpinned falling markets everywhere else. We will discuss that and procurement with Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva.

There were so many heroes of lockdown in the rural community. Rural Women NZ aims to make a nationwide morning tea shout on the July 29. We talk to chief executive Liz Pennington about the NZI Rural Women Awards and the group’s election manifesto.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Leadership in the primary sector” with Chris Parsons, Chief Executive, Rural Leaders

2. “National’s Election Policies” with Todd Muller, Leader, National Party

3. “Meat sales to China boom” with Sirma Karapeeva, Chief Executive, Meat Industry Association

4. “Nationwide Morning Tea shout” with Liz Pennington, Chief Executive, Rural Women

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A collapse in the price of veal is driving down the store market for bobby calves, which is having a flow-on effect to the margins of rearing calves. BX Foods sales and marketing manager Gerard Brier explains why the meat company has pulled out of the market as the global situation is not pretty.

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Ospri is switching to a regional approach, having listened to feedback from farmers about the need to communicate more with stakeholders. Chief executive Steve Stuart will join us to discuss the changes at Ospri following the TB outbreak in Hawke’s Bay.

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Ashburton farmer Eric Watson takes out a Guinness World Record for the second time showing New Zealand is an important part of the global arable scene. He harvested an incredible 17.398 tonnes a hectare wheat crop. We will take your questions to Eric. 

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Water storage was acknowledged as a key enabler for boosting productivity in the Government’s Primary Sector plan Fit for a Better World launched yesterday but Irrigation NZ is still calling for an integrated water strategy across the three waters. Its chief executive Elizabeth Soal will explain it's more than announcing roadmaps or millions of dollars of funding.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Water storage was acknowledged as a key enabler for boosting productivity in the Government’s Primary Sector plan Fit for a Better World launched yesterday but Irrigation NZ is still calling for an integrated water strategy across the three waters. Its chief executive Elizabeth Soal will explain it's more than announcing roadmaps or millions of dollars of funding.

Ashburton farmer Eric Watson takes out a Guinness World Record for the second time showing New Zealand is an important part of the global arable scene. He harvested an incredible 17.398 tonnes a hectare wheat crop. We will take your questions to Eric.

Ospri is switching to a regional approach, having listened to feedback from farmers about the need to communicate more with stakeholders. Chief executive Steve Stuart will join us to discuss the changes at Ospri following the TB outbreak in Hawke’s Bay.

A collapse in the price of veal is driving down the store market for bobby calves, which is having a flow-on effect to the margins of rearing calves. BX Foods sales and marketing manager Gerard Brier explains why the meat company has pulled out of the market as the global situation is not pretty.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

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Prime Minister Jacinda Arden today announced a road-map for boosting primary sector export earnings by $44 billion over the next decade. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor joins us to share how.

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Intervening in an efficiently run market will have negative consequences, a recent report to the Forest Owners Association from the Institute of Economic Research on the potential impact of the Forests Amendment Bill, says. Association communications manager Don Carson will join us to discuss. 

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Within the first six months of the next term of government Labour has pledged it will revise the National Environment Standards for Plantation Forestry to allow councils to determine what classes of land can be used for plantation and carbon forests. We get Beef + Lamb chairman Andrew Morrison’s thoughts.

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The ASB Mt Albert Grammar School farm was the platform for today's Government announcement of a 10-year road map for the primary industries. Farm manager Peter Brice will share his thoughts on educating Aucklanders and school children on opportunities.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

The ASB Mt Albert Grammar School farm was the platform for today's Government announcement of a 10-year road map for the primary industries. Farm manager Peter Brice will share his thoughts on educating Aucklanders and school children on opportunities

Within the first six months of the next term of government Labour has pledged it will revise the National Environment Standards for Plantation Forestry to allow councils to determine what classes of land can be used for plantation and carbon forests. We get Beef + Lamb chairman Andrew Morrison’s thoughts.

Intervening in an efficiently run market will have negative consequences, a recent report to the Forest Owners Association from the Institute of Economic Research on the potential impact of the Forests Amendment Bill, says. Association communications manager Don Carson will join us to discuss.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Farming in a fish bowl” with Peter Brice, Farm Manager, ASB Mt Albert Grammar School

2. “Where can we plant our trees” with Andrew Morrison, Chairman, Beef + Lamb NZ

3. “Some forests to need resource consent” with Don Carson, Communications Manager, NZ Forestry Association

4. “Plan targets $44 billion export boost” with Damien O’Connor, Minister for Agriculture

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Without skilled operators, rural contractors risk having millions of dollars of essential agricultural machinery sitting idle this spring. After an urgent meeting with Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor, Rural Contractors chief executive Roger Parton will explain the rising concern over the pending labour shortage.

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A simple laboratory test could one day be available for farmers to test their livestock’s tolerance to facial eczema. We will be joined by AgResearch scientist Dr Axel Heiser whose team has begun researching the feasibility in a pilot study being launched this month with funding from Beef + Lamb.

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Regenerative agriculture seminars attracted capacity audiences in Northland last week. Northtec principal academic Peter Bruce will tell us why the knowledge events were so popular and share his thoughts on the merging of regional polytechnics into a national body to address skill shortages.

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We will speak to Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa farmers Nick and Nicky Dawson who were named the 2020 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award winners during the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards on Saturday night and received the John Wilson Memorial Trophy.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

We will speak to Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa farmers Nick and Nicky Dawson who were named the 2020 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award winners during the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards on Saturday night and received the John Wilson Memorial Trophy.

Regenerative agriculture seminars attracted capacity audiences in Northland last week. Northtec principal academic Peter Bruce will tell us why the knowledge events were so popular and share his thoughts on the merging of regional polytechnics into a national body to address skill shortages.

A simple laboratory test could one day be available for farmers to test their livestock’s tolerance to facial eczema. We will be joined by AgResearch scientist Dr Axel Heiser whose team has begun researching the feasibility in a pilot study being launched this month with funding from Beef + Lamb.

Without skilled operators, rural contractors risk having millions of dollars of essential agricultural machinery sitting idle this spring. After an urgent meeting with Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor, Rural Contractors chief executive Roger Parton will explain the rising concern over the pending labour shortage.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “2020 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award Winners” with Nick & Nicky Dawson

2. “Regenerative Ag seminars prove popular” with Peter Bruce, Principal Academic, Northtec

3. “Facial eczema lab test sought” with Dr Axel Heiser, Science Representative – Executive Team, AgResearch

4. “Contractors need staff pronto” with Roger Parton, CEO, Rural Contractors Association

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The Tahr Foundation is condemning the Department of Conservation for what it describes as its sham consultation over plans to kill thousands of Himalayan tahr. A spokesman for the organisation and NZ Hunter Adventures host Willie Duley will discuss the slap in the face for the outdoor community.

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New Zealand’s first green hydrogen plant will take wind-generated electricity and turn it to hydrogen gas for both nitrogen fertiliser and fuel for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Ballance chief executive Mark Wynne will join us to discuss the green gas project in Taranaki.

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With record on-farm bull sales for the Angus breed this season topping $104,000, Angus NZ president and Delmont Angus breeder John Cochrane join us to discuss the key factors driving demand in this year's sales. 

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

New Zealand’s first green hydrogen plant will take wind-generated electricity and turn it to hydrogen gas for both nitrogen fertiliser and fuel for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Ballance chief executive Mark Wynne will join us to discuss the green gas project in Taranaki.

With record on-farm bull sales for the Angus breed this season topping $104,000, Angus NZ president and Delmont Angus breeder John Cochrane join us to discuss the key factors driving demand in this year's sales.

The store lamb markets have been red hot in recent weeks but can we expect prices to continue to lift? Senior sheep and beef analyst Mel Croad unpacks the drivers in the lamb market impacted by covid-19.

The Tahr Foundation is condemning the Department of Conservation for what it describes as its sham consultation over plans to kill thousands of Himalayan tahr. A spokesman for the organisation and NZ Hunter Adventures host Willie Duley will discuss the slap in the face for the outdoor community.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Green gas gets another backer” with Mark Wynne, Chief Executive, Ballance

2. “Market Update” with Mel Croad, Senior Sheef & Beef Analyst, AgriHQ

3. “Record on-farm price for EC Angus” with John Cochrane, President, Angus NZ

4. “The latest on the tahr cull” with Willie Duley, NZ Hunter Adventures/The Tahr Foundation

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The store lamb markets have been red hot in recent weeks but can we expect prices to continue to lift? Senior sheep and beef analyst Mel Croad unpacks the drivers in the lamb market impacted by covid-19.

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Disruption requires leaders to listen and act on diverse perspectives and that of emerging women leaders in the primary sector. Agri-Women's Development Trust founder Lindy Nelson will provide her insights into the challenges we have faced in getting women's voices heard in the new normal.

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Zespri's alumni have filtered into Silver Fern Farms, the Primary Sector Council and even to National Party leader. The latest to cross-sector positions is former Zespri chairman Peter McBride, who will now lead the Fonterra board into its next chapter of value-add and we hear his vision for the global dairy giant.

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Nitrate poisoning is caused by high nitrate levels in feed and it usually occurs in late autumn or winter, particularly during a flush of growth after a dry period. With the drought conditions and the recent rain, Dairy NZ wants to ensure farmers are extra vigilant. Waikato regional leader Wilma Foster discusses the issue.

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The 2020 KPMG Agribusiness Agenda looks at the unique perspectives and voices across the industry from capital providers, educators and scientists to emerging leaders, farmers and producers, Maori leaders, chief executives and business leaders. Ian Proudfoot will join us to provide the latest insights. Read the Agenda at bit.ly/3gbH78W

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

The 2020 KPMG Agribusiness Agenda looks at the unique perspectives and voices across the industry from capital providers, educators and scientists to emerging leaders, farmers and producers, Maori leaders, chief executives and business leaders. Ian Proudfoot will join us to provide the latest insights. Read the Agenda at bit.ly/3gbH78W

Nitrate poisoning is caused by high nitrate levels in feed and it usually occurs in late autumn or winter, particularly during a flush of growth after a dry period. With the drought conditions and the recent rain, Dairy NZ wants to ensure farmers are extra vigilant. Waikato regional leader Wilma Foster discusses the issue.

Zespri's alumni have filtered into Silver Fern Farms, the Primary Sector Council and even to National Party leader. The latest to cross-sector positions is former Zespri chairman Peter McBride, who will now lead the Fonterra board into its next chapter of value-add and we hear his vision for the global dairy giant.

Disruption requires leaders to listen and act on diverse perspectives and that of emerging women leaders in the primary sector. Agri-Women's Development Trust founder Lindy Nelson will provide her insights into the challenges we have faced in getting women's voices heard in the new normal.

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Listening to unique perspectives” with Ian Proudfoot, Global Head of Agri Business

2. “Nitrate poisioning in cattle” with Wilma Foster, Waikato Regional Leader, Dairy NZ

3. “It’s not easy to lead change” with Peter McBride, Chair, Fonterra

4. “Defining diversity and the female perspective” with Lindy Nelson, Founder, Agri-Women's Development Trust

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With changes to the helm at Federated Farmers former arable chairwoman now vice-president Karen Williams shares her thoughts on the leadership direction for the policy organisation leading into the 2020 election and where she would like to see Feds positioned into the future for farmers voices to be heard. To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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National’s Agriculture spokesman David Bennett joins us to discuss how throwing money at training will not address massive skill shortages in the immediate future. To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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The Official Cash Rate remained unchanged last week and with a high United States dollar we get a feel for the currency markets with NZAB's managing director Scott Wishart to find out where the opportunities lie for the primary sector. To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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Wool farmers have spoken. Southland farmer Amy Blaikie has registered a petition to the Government that all public-funded buildings and KiwiBuild homes are built or refurbished with New Zealand wool carpet and wool insulation and will join us to discuss. To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Wool farmers have spoken. Southland farmer Amy Blaikie has registered a petition to the Government that all public-funded buildings and KiwiBuild homes are built or refurbished with New Zealand wool carpet and wool insulation and will join us to discuss.

The Official Cash Rate remained unchanged last week and with a high United States dollar we get a feel for the currency markets with NZAB's managing director Scott Wishart to find out where the opportunities lie for the primary sector.

National’s Agriculture spokesman David Bennett joins us to discuss how throwing money at training will not address massive skill shortages in the immediate future.

With changes to the helm at Federated Farmers former arable chairwoman now vice-president Karen Williams shares her thoughts on the leadership direction for the policy organisation leading into the 2020 election and where she would like to see Feds positioned into the future for farmers voices to be heard.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Get our wool into government buildings” with Amy Blaikie, Business Manager, Ben Annand

2. “finding opportunities for the rural sector” with Scott Wishart, Managing Director, NZAB

3. “Sorting the skills shortage and getting our immigrants in” with David Bennett, Spokesman for Agriculture, National Party

4. “Federated Farmers and the 2020 Election” with Karen Williams, Vice-President, Federated Farmers

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The high country could be the last bastion for a good keen bloke in New Zealand’s increasingly diverse farm employment tapestry. Nuffield Scholar Hamish Murray will share his research on the changing nature of farm work.

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Farmers in many regions are experiencing feed shortages and are being encouraged to plan for their stock needs. Central Hawke’s Bay lifestyler Kate Luff encourages more people to use the free feeding planning tools for farms of all sizes.

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Deer Industry New Zealand kicks off a three-week virtual conference next week providing venison and velvet market and science updates. Chief executive Innes Moffat will update us on where global markets are at and the success of the industry organisation’s P2P programme.

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It's a challenge to market the unique attributes of grass-fed beef and lamb from the bottom of the world. Beef + Lamb red meat story global manager Michael Wan will give us an update from the collaborative industry marketing campaign, Taste Pure Nature in North America.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

It's a challenge to market the unique attributes of grass-fed beef and lamb from the bottom of the world. Beef + Lamb red meat story global manager Michael Wan will give us an update from the collaborative industry marketing campaign, Taste Pure Nature in North America.

Deer Industry New Zealand kicks off a three-week virtual conference next week providing venison and velvet market and science updates. Chief executive Innes Moffat will update us on where global markets are at and the success of the industry organisation’s P2P programme.

Farmers in many regions are experiencing feed shortages and are being encouraged to plan for their stock needs. Central Hawke’s Bay lifestyler Kate Luff encourages more people to use the free feeding planning tools for farms of all sizes.

The high country could be the last bastion for a good keen bloke in New Zealand’s increasingly diverse farm employment tapestry. Nuffield Scholar Hamish Murray will share his research on the changing nature of farm work.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Building on the brand and getting influence” with Michael Wan, Global Manager – New Zealand Red Meat Story, Beef + Lamb NZ

2. “Venison and velvet market updates“ with Innes Moffat, CEO, Deer Industry NZ

3. “Seeking out feed planning support “ with Kate Luff, Drought Affected Lifestyler, Hawkes Bay

4. “Lessons for farm teams in study“ with Hamish Murray, 2019 Nuffield Scholar, Bluff Station

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Northland Regional Council has agreed to put provisions against genetically modified organisms into its regional plan covering the coastal marine area. We will discuss this with Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith on how this marine restriction doesn't reflect the provisions for GMO land-based activities. 

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Fonterra farmers producing sustainable, high-quality milk will be eligible for a new payment as Fonterra announces important changes to the way it pays farmers for their milk.

We will be joined by Farm Source director Richard Allen to discuss The Co-operative Difference payment that is responding to customer demand for sustainably produced dairy products. 

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Food Writers New Zealand has released its first electronic cookbook, Cosy, which promises to deliver new ideas for delicious, hearty fare while also raising money for Meat the Need. Project lead and Food Writers NZ member Kathy Paterson will join us to discuss how the idea for the book came about. Find out more here: www.foodwriters.org.nz.

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Waikato University researchers might soon turn sea lettuce into a valuable stock food additive that can help mop up what are very land-based wastes, particularly nitrogen and phosphate and create gourmet human food. Macroalgal biotech programme leader Dr Marie Magnusson will explain the exciting new science development.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Waikato University researchers might soon turn sea lettuce into a valuable stock food additive that can help mop up what are very land-based wastes, particularly nitrogen and phosphate and create gourmet human food. Macroalgal biotech programme leader Dr Marie Magnusson will explain the exciting new science development.

Food Writers New Zealand has released its first electronic cookbook, Cosy, which promises to deliver new ideas for delicious, hearty fare while also raising money for Meat the Need. Project lead and Food Writers NZ member Kathy Paterson will join us to discuss how the idea for the book came about.

Fonterra farmers producing sustainable, high-quality milk will be eligible for a new payment as Fonterra announces important changes to the way it pays farmers for their milk.

We will be joined by Farm Source director Richard Allen to discuss The Co-operative Difference payment that is responding to customer demand for sustainably produced dairy products.

Northland Regional Council has agreed to put provisions against genetically modified organisms into its regional plan covering the coastal marine area. We will discuss this with Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith on how this marine restriction doesn't reflect the provisions for GMO land-based activities.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Green pest offers greener solutions“ with Dr Marie Magnusson, Macroalgal Biotech Programme Leader, Waikato University

2. “Get Cosy in the kitchen this winter!“ with Kathy Paterson, Project Lead, Food Writers NZ

3. “Fonterra to pay farmers more for sustainable, high value milk “ with Richard Allan, Director, FarmSource

4. “Anti-GMO win in the north“ with Dr Jason Smith, Mayor, Kaipara District Council

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Auckland is under mandatory water use restrictions for the first time in a quarter-century and the over-allocated Waikato River doesn't have more to provide. We will discuss Environment Minister David Parker's Resource Management Act reforms to put the environment above all social requirements with ECan councillor Megan Hands.

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A painting created in support of farmers’ mental health will raise funds for the Rural Support Trust and reduce the stigma of depression. Taranaki artist Paul Rangiwahia wrote and produced Top Six Inches and hopes to raise more than $250,000 for the trust. 

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The back of the Hawke’s Bay drought might be broken but many Canterbury farmers are continuing to donate surplus feed with 2000 bales of hay and silage heading north to their fellow farming friends and family. Nicky Hyslop has been one of the coordinators of the donations and joins us to discuss why she got involved as what goes around comes around.

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How are we possibly going to service a burgeoning demand for natives coming from farmers and Government projects? New Zealand Plant Producers chief executive Matthew Dolan will join us to share the industry’s recently hatched action plan that will provide that path. 

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

How are we possibly going to service a burgeoning demand for natives coming from farmers and Government projects? New Zealand Plant Producers chief executive Matthew Dolan will join us to share the industry’s recently hatched action plan that will provide that path.

The back of the Hawke’s Bay drought might be broken but many Canterbury farmers are continuing to donate surplus feed with 2000 bales of hay and silage heading north to their fellow farming friends and family. Nicky Hyslop has been one of the coordinators of the donations and joins us to discuss why she got involved as what goes around comes around.

A painting created in support of farmers’ mental health will raise funds for the Rural Support Trust and reduce the stigma of depression. Taranaki artist Paul Rangiwahia wrote and produced Top Six Inches and hopes to raise more than $250,000 for the trust.

Auckland is under mandatory water use restrictions for the first time in a quarter-century and the over-allocated Waikato River doesn't have more to provide. We will discuss Environment Minister David Parker's Resource Management Act reforms to put the environment above all social requirements with ECan councillor Megan Hands.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Native tree windfall from covid“ with Matthew Dolan, CEO, New Zealand Plant Producers

2. “Feed heads North“ with Nicky Hyslop, Farmer, South Canterbury

3. “Art raising money and awareness“ with Paul Rangiwahia, Artist, Taranaki

4. “Water Use Restrictions in Auckland“ with Megan Hands, Councillor, Environment Canterbury

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A Canterbury pair has outshone 13 other teams to take out the title as 2020 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year. Jack Coakley and Mac Williams from St Bede’s College will join us after being crowned the winners following a week of challenges.

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Forestry Minister Shane Jones defends criticism of the Foresters Amendment Bill that requires forest owners to direct a portion of log supplies to domestic processors, interfering with their existing commercial arrangements.

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Growth in Waikato’s sheep milking sector has jumped with seven newly converted farms to start production this spring and there's strong interest from Canterbury farmers to follow suit and convert. Maui Milk general manager Peter Gatley joins us to explore the opportunities.

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New Zealand negotiators are now demanding the United Kingdom disown eye-wateringly high tariffs in the latest UK-NZ post-Brexit deal which has previously shut out NZ dairy and beef. Former trade negotiator Charles Finny will update us on how we can get a high-quality free-trade agreement with one of the largest importers of dairy.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

New Zealand negotiators are now demanding the United Kingdom disown eye-wateringly high tariffs in the latest UK-NZ post-Brexit deal which has previously shut out NZ dairy and beef. Former trade negotiator Charles Finny will update us on how we can get a high-quality free-trade agreement with one of the largest importers of dairy.

Growth in Waikato’s sheep milking sector has jumped with seven newly converted farms to start production this spring and there's strong interest from Canterbury farmers to follow suit and convert. Maui Milk general manager Peter Gatley joins us to explore the opportunities.

Forestry Minister Shane Jones defends criticism of the Foresters Amendment Bill that requires forest owners to direct a portion of log supplies to domestic processors, interfering with their existing commercial arrangements.

A Canterbury pair has outshone 13 other teams to take out the title as 2020 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year. Jack Coakley and Mac Williams from St Bede’s College will join us after being crowned the winners following a week of challenges.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Pressure on UK for NZ trade deal “ with Charles Finney, Former Trade Negotiator

2. “Waikato sheep milk sector expands “ with Peter Gately, General Manager, Maui Milk

3. “Forest owners relieved but unhappy“ with Shane Jones, Minister for Regional Economic Development

4. “Kids learn hard work pays off“ with Jack Coakley & Mac Williams, 2020 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year

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A Nuffield scholar from the Netherlands has been researching the difference in the roles women play in agriculture in New Zealand, which is quite different in her native country. Dutch dairy farmer, Heleen Lansink, will join us to discuss her findings of how she feels females are more valued in our primary sector than theirs.

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There has been some high prices fetched topping bull sales around the country, and strong confidence in the future of New Zealand beef. National Livestock Partnership Manager for Global HQ, Hannah Gudsell, will provide us with an overview of the season so far.

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Advocate for a2 Milk Australia & agriculture commentator, Keith Woodford, will discuss the new findings published by Nature Research showing A1 milk predisposes people to asthma and lung inflammation.

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The Government is failing to acknowledge the valid concerns raised about its rushed and unpractical forestry regulation bill according to New Zealand National Party Party spokesperson for Forestry, Hamish Walker MP for Clutha-Southland Walker who will join us to discuss the open letter penned to the Prime Minister by the Forestry Owners Association.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Advocate for a2 Milk Australia & agriculture commentator, Keith Woodford, will discuss the new findings published by Nature Research showing A1 milk predisposes people to asthma and lung inflammation.

There has been some high prices fetched topping bull sales around the country, and strong confidence in the future of New Zealand beef. National Livestock Partnership Manager for Global HQ, Hannah Gudsell, will provide us with an overview of the season so far.

A Nuffield scholar from the Netherlands has been researching the difference in the roles women play in agriculture in New Zealand, which is quite different in her native country. Dutch dairy farmer, Heleen Lansink, will join us to discuss her findings of how she feels females are more valued in our primary sector than theirs.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Govt ignoring forestry industry’s concerns “ with Hamish Walker, Spokesperson for Forestry, National Party

2. “A1 milk link to asthma, lung issues “ with Keith Woodford, Agricultural Commentator

3. “NZ Bull Sales Overview“ with Hannah Gudsell, National Livestock Partnership Manager, AgriHQ

4. “No going Dutch on farms “ with Heleen Lansink, Nuffield Scholar & Dutch Dairy Farmer

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The leaked news story that shows the uneven playing field NZ exporters were expected to play on in Europe show our long-running trade negotiations still haven't fixed the imbalance in volume restrictions. Special Agriculture Trade Envoy, Mel Poulton, will update us on why it's important to keep the pressure on Europe.

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The trial involving dairy bulls seeking to identify a link between methane & genetics is believed to be a world-first. LIC chief scientist, Richard Spellman & CRV Ambreed geneticist Phil Beatson will outline how this will provide more tools for farmers to their methane reduction toolkit.

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50-100 skilled migrants are waiting to come back into the country, but with growing unemployment farmers can expect greater scrutiny when applying for migrant labour. We will discuss this mounting challenge with Dairy NZ People Team Leader, Jane Muir.

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The Kiwifruit industry successfully deployed unemployed New Zealanders, Zespri's Sungold licenses remain a hot ticket & the exciting new red kiwifruit is creating much hype. Global HQ journalist, Richard Rennie will give us an overview.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

The trial involving dairy bulls seeking to identify a link between methane & genetics is believed to be a world-first. LIC chief scientist, Richard Spellman & CRV Ambreed geneticist Phil Beatson will outline how this will provide more tools for farmers to their methane reduction toolkit.

The leaked news story that shows the uneven playing field NZ exporters were expected to play on in Europe show our long-running trade negotiations still haven't fixed the imbalance in volume restrictions. Special Agriculture Trade Envoy, Mel Poulton, will update us on why it's important to keep the pressure on Europe.

50-100 skilled migrants are waiting to come back into the country, but with growing unemployment farmers can expect greater scrutiny when applying for migrant labour. We will discuss this mounting challenge with Dairy NZ People Team Leader, Jane Muir.

The Kiwifruit industry successfully deployed unemployed New Zealanders, Zespri's Sungold licenses remain a hot ticket & the exciting new red kiwifruit is creating much hype. Global HQ journalist, Richard Rennie will give us an overview.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Kiwifruit market update: labour and red fruit“ with Richard Rennie, Journalist, Global HQ

2. “Farmers wanting migrant labour must follow process “ with Jane Muir, People Team Leader, Dairy NZ

3. “Measuring methane and using genetics“ with Richard Spellman, LIC Chief Scientist & Phil Beatson, CRV Ambreed Geneticist

4. “Small cheese in leaked trade deal “ with Mel Poulson, Special Agriculture Trade Envoy, EU Trade

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Professor Richard McDowell, Our Land and Water chief scientist, believes water quality needs to work in with the Carbon Zero act otherwise actions on-farm could be antagonistic. He discusses his paper published in Nature’s Scientific Reports that provides the first global analysis of freshwater quality.

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Drought, forestry conversion & the easier cashflow of trading lambs is having a big dent in our breeding ewe numbers. Agrihq analyst, Suz Bremner, joins us for a market update after Temuka had their second-largest store lamb sale on AgriHQ records at 11,500.

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She believes this government is hellbent on a particular outcome, a willingness to fund what-ever resources are needed to get it and an inability to foresee the likely result. East Coast farmer, Kerry Worsnop, will share her views on foresters receiving government-backed guaranteed income irrespective of their silvicultural practices or market prices for wood products. 50 Shades of Green – NZ

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Recently farm incidents have prompted Jo Pugh from WorkSafe New Zealand to remind the farming community to be vigilant about on-farm safety over the winter months with a rise in hazards with a lot of new staff coming into an industry they haven't worked in before.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Recently farm incidents have prompted Jo Pugh from WorkSafe New Zealand to remind the farming community to be vigilant about on-farm safety over the winter months with a rise in hazards with a lot of new staff coming into an industry they haven't worked in before.

She believes this government is hellbent on a particular outcome, a willingness to fund what-ever resources are needed to get it and an inability to foresee the likely result. East Coast farmer, Kerry Worsnop, will share her views on foresters receiving government-backed guaranteed income irrespective of their silvicultural practices or market prices for wood products.

Drought, forestry conversion & the easier cashflow of trading lambs is having a big dent in our breeding ewe numbers. Agrihq analyst, Suz Bremner, joins us for a market update after Temuka had their second-largest store lamb sale on AgriHQ records at 11,500.

Professor Richard McDowell, Our Land and Water chief scientist, believes water quality needs to work in with the Carbon Zero act otherwise actions on-farm could be antagonistic. He discusses his paper published in Nature’s Scientific Reports that provides the first global analysis of freshwater quality.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Staying safe on farm“ with Jo Pugh, Head of General Inspectorate, Worksafe

2. “The impact of forestry on the environment “ with Kerry Worsnop, Farmer, West Gisbourne

3. “Ewe breeding and lamb trading“ with Suz Bremner, Senior Sheep & Beef Analyst, AgriHQ

4. “Phospherous is a bigger problem than nitrogen“ with Prof. Richard McDowell, Chief Scientist, Our Land and Water

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Nitrogen fertiliser will be capped from next year as part of the Action for Healthy Waterways policy. We will discuss the science behind the policy with Ravensdown innovation and strategy general manager Mike Manning as well his thoughts on the growing regenerative movement in NZ farming.

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A promising development in genetic research has identified cows with the low milk urea nitrogen gene that urinate less nitrogen by up to half. Lincoln University Professor Pablo Gregorini and PhD student Cameron Marshall discuss the significance of the breakthrough

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China wants to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership but its trade tensions with Australia might have a flow-on effect on NZ. We get a trading update from Stephen Jacobi from the NZ International Business Forum.

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Frustration has set in as the wool industry waits for the release of a Wool Working Group report. National Council of New Zealand Wool Interests chairman Craig Smith updates us on his conversation today with Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and what has come of the $11 million W3: Wools Unleashed programme with NZ Merino.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Frustration has set in as the wool industry waits for the release of a Wool Working Group report. National Council of New Zealand Wool Interests chairman Craig Smith updates us on his conversation today with Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and what has come of the $11 million W3: Wools Unleashed programme with NZ Merino.

China wants to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership but its trade tensions with Australia might have a flow-on effect on NZ. We get a trading update from Stephen Jacobi from the NZ International Business Forum.

A promising development in genetic research has identified cows with the low milk urea nitrogen gene that urinate less nitrogen by up to half. Lincoln University Professor Pablo Gregorini and PhD student Cameron Marshall discuss the significance of the breakthrough

Nitrogen fertiliser will be capped from next year as part of the Action for Healthy Waterways policy. We will discuss the science behind the policy with Ravensdown innovation and strategy general manager Mike Manning as well his thoughts on the growing regenerative movement in NZ farming.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Wool plan delays frustrate sector” with Craig Smith, Chair, National Council of New Zealand Wool Interests

2. “Still fighting for free trade”with Stephen Jacobi, Executive Director, NZ International Business Forum

3. “Genetic research identifies Nitrogen cow gene“ with Pablo Gregorini & Cameron Marshall, Lincoln University

4. “N limit surprises “ with Mike Manning, General Manager Innovation and Strategy, Ravensdown

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Woolgrowers are receiving a premium contracting wool to Carrfields Primary Wool supplying specialist-breed Astino wool to air filter producer Lanaco. Lanaco chief executive Nick Davenport joins us to discuss how the Kiwi made wool face masks are in hot demand globally.

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Uncertainty, high stakes and small margins have underpinned farmers’ stress for generations. Nuffield scholar Corrigan Sowman joins us to share what he found was the best lesson for thriving in this new environment can be found with the All Blacks’ mindset.

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The deer industry remains cautious of the Government’s latest freshwater policy decisions given there is little expertise outside of the deer industry about how to minimise the impacts of deer on the environment. Deer Industry NZ chairman Ian Walker joins us to discuss his concern.

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Kiwi sheep farmers value their sheep dogs as their hardest workers on the farm. Imagine if dogs became robots? That reality is here thanks to the NZ software company Rocos. Chief executive David Inggs joins us to find out what makes Spot better than the real thing.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Kiwi sheep farmers value their sheep dogs as their hardest workers on the farm. Imagine if dogs became robots? That reality is here thanks to the NZ software company Rocos. Chief executive David Inggs joins us to find out what makes Spot better than the real thing.

The deer industry remains cautious of the Government’s latest freshwater policy decisions given there is little expertise outside of the deer industry about how to minimise the impacts of deer on the environment. Deer Industry NZ chairman Ian Walker joins us to discuss his concern.

Uncertainty, high stakes and small margins have underpinned farmers’ stress for generations. Nuffield scholar Corrigan Sowman joins us to share what he found was the best lesson for thriving in this new environment can be found with the All Blacks’ mindset.

Woolgrowers are receiving a premium contracting wool to Carrfields Primary Wool supplying specialist-breed Astino wool to air filter producer Lanaco. Lanaco chief executive Nick Davenport joins us to discuss how the Kiwi made wool face masks are in hot demand globally.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “New robot sheep dog can help you herd” with David Inggs, CEO, Roco

2. “Deer industry wary on reforms” with Ian Walker, Chair, Deer Industry New Zealand

3. “All Black thinking tackles stress” with Corrigan Sowman, Nuffield Scholar

4. “Kiwi wools masks are a hot item” with Nick Davenport, CEO, Lanaco

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Farming leaders believe they have found a solution to avoid a repeat of last year’s winter grazing controversy in Southland. Federated Farmers Southland vice-president Bernadette Hunt joins us to share how farmers can comply with regulations despite the unpredictable situation they face this season.

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Susan Goodfellow from Leftfield Innovation will outline the Specialty Grains and Pulses Report produced by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge.

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The forestry sector is feeling the crunch of falling international demand and many forestry companies lack the economies of scale to survive. Red Stag Group chief executive Marty Verry will share his frustrations with Government policy and his ideas for the sector.

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A pan-sector collaboration has set up The Food and Fibre Skills Establishment Group, which will see the sector as a major beneficiary of the $320m free trades training funding. Chairman Jeremy Baker will discuss the establishment of a Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

A pan-sector collaboration has set up The Food and Fibre Skills Establishment Group, which will see the sector as a major beneficiary of the $320m free trades training funding. Chairman Jeremy Baker will discuss the establishment of a Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council.

The forestry sector is feeling the crunch of falling international demand and many forestry companies lack the economies of scale to survive. Red Stag Group chief executive Marty Verry will share his frustrations with Government policy and his ideas for the sector.

Susan Goodfellow from Leftfield Innovation will outline the Specialty Grains and Pulses Report produced by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Free trades training for the Food and Fibre (Primary) Industries” with Jeremy Baker, Chair, Food and Fibre Skills Establishment Group

2. “Log rules might tighten exports” with Marty Verry, CEO, Red Stag

3. “Six ‘star’ crops represent new opportunity for NZ farmers” with Susan Goodfellow, Founding Director, Leftfield Innovation

4. “Southland mud solution found” with Bernadette Hunt, Vice President, Federated Farmers

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A cutting-edge tracking collar for sheep uses Bluetooth to accurately identify lambs raised by each ewe will help New Zealand sheep become more productive in the process. Aimee Charteris, a director of Four Good Foods, will join us to discuss the new Smart Shepherd technology.

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Queen’s Birthday honours saw cattle legend Bruce Mackenzie, of Maungahina stud, made a Companion to the New Zealand Order of Merit as the stud celebrates 75 years. Bruce will join us to share his family’s journey selling three breeds of cattle in Wairarapa.

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New Zealand exported $859 million of lamb, mutton, beef and co-products in April despite covid-19. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva will discuss the tariff savings from the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership for NZ beef exports to Japan and how red meat has a recovery wishlist.

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The Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) was announced today for vocational education and training. The dairy industry is desperate to employ staff as calving approaches and many skills will have to be learnt on the job. Farm 4 Life's Tangaroa Walker joins us about the launch of the Farm 4 Life Hub.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

The Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) was announced today for vocational education and training. The dairy industry is desperate to employ staff as calving approaches and many skills will have to be learnt on the job. Farm 4 Life's Tangaroa Walker joins us about the launch of the Farm 4 Life Hub.

New Zealand exported $859 million of lamb, mutton, beef and co-products in April despite covid-19. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva will discuss the tariff savings from the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership for NZ beef exports to Japan and how red meat has a recovery wishlist.

Queen’s Birthday honours saw cattle legend Bruce Mackenzie, of Maungahina stud, made a Companion to the New Zealand Order of Merit as the stud celebrates 75 years. Bruce will join us to share his family’s journey selling three breeds of cattle in Wairarapa.

A cutting-edge tracking collar for sheep uses Bluetooth to accurately identify lambs raised by each ewe will help New Zealand sheep become more productive in the process. Aimee Charteris, a director of Four Good Foods, will join us to discuss the new Smart Shepherd technology.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Farm 4 Life educational video hub launching soon” with Tangaroa Walker, Farm 4 Life

2. “Virus no bar to meat exports” with Sirma Karapeeva, CEO, Meat Industry Association

3. “Queen honours 75 year old Bull sale for longest running Hereford sale in the country” with Bruce Mackenzie, Owner, Maungahina Hereford, Charolais & Speckle Park

4. “Technology collars ewe super mums” with Aimee Charteris, Director, Four Good Foods

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Farmers will face a cap on the amount of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser they can apply under new rules to improve freshwater quality. Nuffield Scholar and Landpro managing director Kate Scott will break down the details and take your questions on what the Government’s Essential Freshwater package has in it.

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New rules for transporting cattle and deer make it illegal to move untagged animals. Nait head Kevin Forward will discuss this and how the industry can up its game with contract tracing.

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Planting botanical species to attract the enemies of pests is becoming popular around the world as primary producers search for effective, non-synthetic pest-control strategies. Bio-Protection Research Centre deputy director Stephen Goldson explains why our native insects have not evolved to live in our exotic pasture species. 

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Irrigation NZ CEO, Elizabeth Soal joins us to discuss what today’s water ways announcement means. There is a lot of complexity in this large scale reform, and it will have cost and operational impacts on irrigators. Blanket irrigation development restrictions now don’t apply to horticulture or crop producers, but only to increasing irrigation on dairy farms by more than 10 hectares, or conversions of farms into dairying. To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

What is the state of play for our dairy markets in Europe and how has covid-19 affected the demand and price for dairy products? We will analyse this with Fonterra Europe sales manager Huey van Vliet.

Planting botanical species to attract the enemies of pests is becoming popular around the world as primary producers search for effective, non-synthetic pest-control strategies. Bio-Protection Research Centre deputy director Stephen Goldson explains why our native insects have not evolved to live in our exotic pasture species.

New rules for transporting cattle and deer make it illegal to move untagged animals. Nait head Kevin Forward will discuss this and how the industry can up its game with contract tracing.

Farmers will face a cap on the amount of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser they can apply under new rules to improve freshwater quality. Nuffield Scholar and Landpro managing director Kate Scott will break down the details and take your questions on what the Government’s Essential Freshwater package has in it.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “What the reform means for irrigation” with Elizabeth Soal, CEO, Irrigation NZ

2. “Native hunters shun exotic pests” with Stephen Goldson, Deputy Director, Bio-Protection Research Centre

3. “New Nait rules take effect” with Kevin Forward, Head of NAIT, OSPRI

4. “New water rules and big cash pot” with Kate Scott, Executive Director, LandPro

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Northland has experienced the worst drought in generations. Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith shares the situation and his frustrations with the shovel-ready infrastructure projects not happening quickly enough.

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The sale yards have reopened under level two, clearing a backlog of store and prime stock. However, the lockdown saw the rise of online trading platforms. StockX managing director Jason Roebuck will talk us through the market dynamics of online trading behaviours.

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Foreign wool buyers are threatening to walk away from contracts with New Zealand exporters as they fight to survive the global coronavirus lockdown. Masurel Fils managing director Peter Whiteman will discuss the massive challenges the wool industry faces post-covid.

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Financial institutions are becoming increasingly cautious about farm lending so why not try leasing your dairy herd? StockCo general manager Will Purvis joins us to discuss how farmers can tap into a $1 billion fund.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Financial institutions are becoming increasingly cautious about farm lending so why not try leasing your dairy herd? StockCo general manager Will Purvis joins us to discuss how farmers can tap into a $1 billion fund.

Foreign wool buyers are threatening to walk away from contracts with New Zealand exporters as they fight to survive the global coronavirus lockdown. Masurel Fils managing director Peter Whiteman will discuss the massive challenges the wool industry faces post-covid.

The sale yards have reopened under level two, clearing a backlog of store and prime stock. However, the lockdown saw the rise of online trading platforms. StockX managing director Jason Roebuck will talk us through the market dynamics of online trading behaviours.

Northland has experienced the worst drought in generations. Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith shares the situation and his frustrations with the shovel-ready infrastructure projects not happening quickly enough.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “NZ Dairy sector to tap into $1b of a new agri funding” with Will Purvis, General Manager, StockCo

2. “Wool export contracts shakey” with Peter Whiteman, Managing Director, Seagard Masurel

3. “Online livestock trading” with Jason Roebuck, CEO, StockX

4. “The Northland Drought” with Dr Jason Smith, Mayor, Kaipara

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Is the potato fries dumping crisis just the tip of the iceberg with New Zealand food security? We speak to Potatoes NZ chief executive Chris Claridge about the flow-on effect it is having on growers who are feeling uncertain about planting potatoes.

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A member of Parliament since 2005, Hamilton East National MP David Bennett has been named the party's agriculture spokesman following Todd Muller's leadership spill. We will take your questions to find out his stance on how the primary sector is crucial to the post-covid recovery.

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Beef prices in the United States are soaring but bull beef farmers in New Zealand are not feeling it. We get a general market update on beef from AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad.

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The humble lamb shank has been voted New Zealand’s favourite lamb cut. We are joined by Beef + Lamb ambassador chef Michael Coughlin to discuss our pride for lamb and what progress we have made in marketing it as a delicacy.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

The humble lamb shank has been voted New Zealand’s favourite lamb cut. We are joined by Beef + Lamb ambassador chef Michael Coughlin to discuss our pride for lamb and what progress we have made in marketing it as a delicacy.

Beef prices in the United States are soaring but bull beef farmers in New Zealand are not feeling it. We get a general market update on beef from AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad.

A member of Parliament since 2005, Hamilton East National MP David Bennett has been named the party's agriculture spokesman following Todd Muller's leadership spill. We will take your questions to find out his stance on how the primary sector is crucial to the post-covid recovery.

Is the potato fries dumping crisis just the tip of the iceberg with New Zealand food security? We speak to Potatoes NZ chief executive Chris Claridge about the flow-on effect it is having on growers who are feeling uncertain about planting potatoes.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Lamb shank the Kiwi favourite” with Michael Coughlin, Ambassodor Chef, Beef + Lamb

2. “Market Update - Beef” with Mel Croad, Senior Sheep & Beef Analyst, AgriHQ

3. “National Party’s Caucus reshuffle” with David Bennett, New Spokesperson for Agriculture, National Party

4. “Chips are down for spud growers” with Chris Claridge, CEO, Potatoes NZ

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How are we placed to deploy Kiwis into work in the primary sector? Sarah will be joined by Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott to discuss the state of agriculture’s vocational opportunities. 

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With the delayed opening weekend of duck shooting this weekend we are joined by Fish and Game councillor Richard McIntyre to discuss the future of Fish and Game. With his Federated Farmers hat we will also discuss the new contract agreements ahead of Moving Day. 

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Next Tuesday is a special edition of Sarah’s Country. Sarah will be joined by comedians Te Radar, Paul Ego, Gary McCormick and Justine Smith with a live, online comedy event drought shout brought together by Ballance. Ballance regional sales manager Hayden Eade will join Sarah to talk about the online event.

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The increased uncertainty we face in the coming season has contributed to a 2020-21 forecast farmgate milk price range of $5.40 to $6.90/kg MS. Fonterra has reported a profit of $815 million before tax in the nine months to April 30. We will break down this week’s GDT and financial results with Rabobank dairy analyst Michael Harvey.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

The increased uncertainty we face in the coming season has contributed to a 2020-21 forecast farmgate milk price range of $5.40 to $6.90/kg MS. Fonterra has reported a profit of $815 million before tax in the nine months to April 30. We will break down this week’s GDT and financial results with Rabobank dairy analyst Michael Harvey.

Next Tuesday is a special edition of Sarah’s Country. Sarah will be joined by comedians Te Radar, Paul Ego, Gary McCormick and Justine Smith with a live, online comedy event drought shout brought together by Ballance. Ballance regional sales manager Hayden Eade will join Sarah to talk about the online event.

With the delayed opening weekend of duck shooting this weekend we are joined by Fish and Game councillor Richard McIntyre to discuss the future of Fish and Game. With his Federated Farmers hat we will also discuss the new contract agreements ahead of Moving Day.

How are we placed to deploy Kiwis into work in the primary sector? Sarah will be joined by Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott to discuss the state of agriculture’s vocational opportunities.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Lower dairy prices, then recovery” with Michael Harvey, Senior Analyst, Rabobank International

2. “Comedy night drought shout” with Hayden Eade, Regional Sales Manager East Coast, Ballance Agri-Nutrients

3. “Moving day and new contracts” with Richard McIntyre, Fish & Game Councillor, Federated Farmers Sharemilker Committee Chair

4. “How to deploy Kiwis into work in the primary sector” with Nigel Philpott, CEO, Primary ITO

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Despite the chaos and uncertainty during the COVID-19 lockdown most food and beverage firms are optimistic about the next year following a survey that CEO for Food HQ Abby Thompson will explain.

How will NZ's economic recovery with the government's lack of attention to the primary sector? Sarah wants to put questions to ACT Leader, David Seymour, and get his thoughts on the National party leadership battle.

NZ has a once in a 100-year chance to completely overhaul the way we think about the bountiful delicious food we produce. NZ Food & Wine Writer, Lorraine Jacobs, is pushing for a Minister of Food with a tangible strategy.

How do we tame the wicked problems facing our rural leaders. 2019 Nuffield New Zealand Scholar, Ben Hancock joins the show to go over his scholar report on how to grow the toolbox to foster society’s trust.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Covid not all bad for food firms” with Abby Thompson, CEO at Food HQ

2. “How will NZ's economy recover with the lack of attention to the primary sector?” with David Seymour, Leader of ACT Party

3. “We need a NZ Food Ministry” with Lorraine Jacobs, NZ Food & Wine Writer

4. “Rural Leadership – Taming the wicked problems” with Ben Hancock, 2019 Nuffield Scholar

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How do we tame the wicked problems facing our rural leaders. 2019 Nuffield New Zealand Scholar, Ben Hancock joins the show to go over his scholar report on how to grow the toolbox to foster society’s trust.

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NZ has a once in a 100-year chance to completely overhaul the way we think about the bountiful delicious food we produce. NZ Food & Wine Writer, Lauraine Jacobs, is pushing for a Minister of Food with a tangible strategy.

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How will NZ's economic recovery with the government's lack of attention to the primary sector? Sarah wants to put questions to ACT Leader, David Seymour, and get his thoughts on the National party leadership battle.

To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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Despite the chaos and uncertainty during the COVID-19 lockdown most food and beverage firms are optimistic about the next year following a survey that CEO for Food HQ Abby Thompson will explain.

To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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Delivered in conjunction with DairyNZ and PaySauce, Dairy Women's Network is hosting virtual webinars on how to be a good boss. King Country dairy farm manager Chelsea Smith will join us to discuss the many ways we can improve our workplaces. 

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The Hawke’s Bay Mayoral Drought Relief Fund has been created to contribute to the cost of transport and logistics to get more feed on the ground with $500,000 added to it by Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor. We speak to Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker about the collaborative fundraising.

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The Government will buy surplus pork for the country’s food banks. We are joined by NZ Pork chief executive David Baines to discuss this and exporting pork to Singapore.

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We discuss the benefits of using catch crops to mitigate nitrate leaching under winter forage grazing with successful results to share from Peter Carey of Lincoln AgriTech.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

The Government will buy surplus pork for the country’s food banks. We are joined by NZ Pork chief executive David Baines to discuss this and exporting pork to Singapore.

We discuss the benefits of using catch crops to mitigate nitrate leaching under winter forage grazing with successful results to share from Peter Carey of Lincoln AgriTech.

The Hawke’s Bay Mayoral Drought Relief Fund has been created to contribute to the cost of transport and logistics to get more feed on the ground with $500,000 added to it by Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor. We speak to Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker about the collaborative fundraising.

Delivered in conjunction with DairyNZ and PaySauce, Dairy Women's Network is hosting virtual webinars on how to be a good boss. King Country dairy farm manager Chelsea Smith will join us to discuss the many ways we can improve our workplaces.

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “672 tonnes of pork going free“ with David Baines, CEO of NZ Pork

2. “The benefits of using catch crop“ with Peter Carey, Researcher, Lincoln Agritech

3. “Mayoral fund targets drought relief” with Alex Walker, Mayor, Central Hawkes Bay District Council

4. “How to be a bloody good boss” with Chelsea Smith, Dairy Farm Manager, King Country

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Our major food exporters have gathered to pen an open letter to ministers to press how vital trade leadership is in tackling trade distortions and discriminatory policies. Sarah will discuss this with the International Business Forum chairman Malcolm Bailey.

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We unpack last week’s Budget and the immediate needs for rural New Zealand in health, education and connectivity with Rural Women New Zealand president Fiona Gower.

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The attitudinal survey collected by Our Land and Water asked the public for its perceptions about food and fibre production in New Zealand and yielded four key insights. Sarah discusses them with senior social scientist at AgResearch, Dr James Turner.

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New Zealand's economy has been through many challenges in the past 100 years but the Government’s and Reserve Bank's fiscal and monetary responses of late will determine our recovery. Sarah speaks to experienced business and trade leader Chris Simpson.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

New Zealand's economy has been through many challenges in the past 100 years but the Government’s and Reserve Bank's fiscal and monetary responses of late will determine our recovery. Sarah speaks to experienced business and trade leader Chris Simpson.

The attitudinal survey collected by Our Land and Water asked the public for its perceptions about food and fibre production in New Zealand and yielded four key insights. Sarah discusses them with senior social scientist at AgResearch, Dr James Turner.

We unpack last week’s Budget and the immediate needs for rural New Zealand in health, education and connectivity with Rural Women New Zealand president Fiona Gower.

Our major food exporters have gathered to pen an open letter to ministers to press how vital trade leadership is in tackling trade distortions and discriminatory policies. Sarah will discuss this with the International Business Forum chairman Malcolm Bailey.

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Economic Recovery Post-Covid 19” with Chris Simpson, Business And Trade Leader, Templeton Group

2. “Survey Shows On-Farm Experiences Build Support for Farmers” with Dr James Turner, Theme Leader, Our Land and Water

3. “Budget Breakdown - Health, Education, Connectivity” with Fiona Gower, President Rural Women NZ

4. “NZ’s Trade Leadership Vital, say major food exporters” with Malcolm Bailey, NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF)

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Cameron Bagrie, Bagrie Economics, delivers his insights from this year's budget announcement and will take your questions.

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Environment Canterbury Councillor, Megan Hands, chats to Sarah about her thoughts on New Zealand's latest budget announcement.

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Breaking down what the 2020 Budget means for New Zealand's largest export earner. Tim Mackle, CEO, DairyNZ & Sam McIvor, CEO, Beef + Lamb New Zealand will join Sarah on a panel to unpack the budget details on the wishlist for improved rural connectivity, expenditure into water storage projects, agriculture education & career development, improving rural health and infrastructure, support with environmental management and biodiversity.

To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Breaking down what the 2020 Budget means for New Zealand's largest export earner. Tim Mackle, CEO, DairyNZ & Sam McIvor, CEO, Beef + Lamb New Zealand will join Sarah on a panel to unpack the budget details on the wishlist for improved rural connectivity, expenditure into water storage projects, agriculture education & career development, improving rural health and infrastructure, support with environmental management and biodiversity.

Cameron Bagrie, Bagrie Economics, delivers his insights from today's budget and will take your questions.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

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Teaching the 59,000 school leavers about the benefit of careers at every level of the primary sector is the life purpose of Horticulture and Agriculture Teachers Association secretary-treasurer Kerry Allan.

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Science research funding has lacked targeted effectiveness according to NZ Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science president Jon Hickford, who joins Sarah to unpack his wishlist for our sector to be productive, resilient and sustainable.

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Keeping farmers and growers afloat for economic recovery is crucial. Sarah will speak to ANZ agricultural economist Susan Kilsby about the availability of credit to the sector and her Budget wishlist.

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Tractor and Machinery Association president John Tulloch calls on the Government to help save the sector with many New Zealand-made implement manufacturers hurting.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Tractor and Machinery Association president John Tulloch calls on the Government to help save the sector with many New Zealand-made implement manufacturers hurting.

Keeping farmers and growers afloat for economic recovery is crucial. Sarah will speak to ANZ agricultural economist Susan Kilsby about the availability of credit to the sector and her Budget wishlist.

Science research funding has lacked targeted effectiveness according to NZ Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science president Jon Hickman, who joins Sarah to unpack his wishlist for our sector to be productive, resilient and sustainable.

Teaching the 59,000 school leavers about the benefit of careers at every level of the primary sector is the life purpose of Horticulture and Agriculture Teachers Association secretary-treasurer Kerry Allan.

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Sales slump prompts help call” with John Tulloch, President, Tractor and Machinery Association

2. “Credit availability to farmers” with Susan Kilsby, Agriculture Economist, ANZ

3. “Science & Research Budget wishlist” with Jon Hickford, President, The New Zealand Institute of Agricultural & Horticultural Science

4. “Agriculture in school curriculum” with Kerry Allen, Secretary / Treasurer, Horticulture & Agriculture Teachers Association

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Trade commentator Charles Finny joins Sarah to talk about the importance of trade relationships and supply chains in a post-covid world.

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Wairarapa farmers Daniel and Sophie Hansen are gathering feed in their region to send to their northern neighbours through the Facebook Page Rapa Feed Run and join Sarah to discuss how farmers are supporting each other.

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Irrigation NZ chief executive Elizabeth Soal joins Sarah to discuss why water storage is a shovel-ready project.

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Nuffield Scholar Cam Henderson joins Sarah to explore the links between agriculture and energy and how technology could work to harness farmed energy sources. 

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Nuffield Scholar Cam Henderson joins Sarah to explore the links between agriculture and energy and how technology could work to harness farmed energy sources.

Irrigation NZ chief executive Elizabeth Soal joins Sarah to discuss why water storage is a shovel-ready project.

Wairarapa farmers Daniel and Sophie Hansen are gathering feed in their region to send to their northern neighbours through the Facebook Page Rapa Feed Run and join Sarah to discuss how farmers are supporting each other.

Trade commentator Chalres Finny joins Sarah to talk about the importance of trade relationships and supply chains in a post-covid world.

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Energy and agriculture a sustainable marriage” with Cam Henderson, Nuffield Report

2. “Budget Wishlist for water storage & infrastructure” with Elizabeth Soal, CEO of Irrigation NZ

3. “Rural folk rally round” with Dan & Sophie Hansen, Rapa Feed Run

4. “Trade Relationships In A Post-Covid World” with Charles Finney, Trade Commentator

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What to do about Wool? There has been a report coming from the Wool Working Group for the past two years and Sarah is concerned it has been lost in the post. There are many questions starting to be asked in regards to the expensive missing strategy document. National Council of New Zealand Wool Interests chairman Craig Smith has got a few of his own

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The Primary Industries Ministry has paid for two feed co-ordinators to pair up farmers selling vital feed with those who need it. Sarah is joined by Beef + Lamb eastern North Island extension manager Mark Harris to understand how this will help desperate farmers.

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It takes guts to take your gear off ... as it takes guts to talk about mental health. Will to Live has paired up with the Australian rural mental health awareness charity The Naked Farmer to run a naked photo competition this winter to keep spirits high. The Naked Farmer founder Ben Brooksby joins Sarah to discuss how it makes a difference.

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This Thursday will be the biggest Budget in a generation and Sarah will be joined by many to unpack it on the Budget Special of Sarah's Country. Tonight, Sarah will be joined by Federated Farmers vice-president Andrew Hoggard to discuss where he believes the most effective spend will be.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

This Thursday will be the biggest Budget in a generation and Sarah will be joined by many to unpack it on the Budget Special of Sarah's Country. Tonight, Sarah will be joined by Federated Farmers vice-president Andrew Hoggard to discuss where he believes the most effective spend will be.

It takes guts to take your gear off ... as it takes guts to talk about mental health. Will to Live has paired up with the Australian rural mental health awareness charity The Naked Farmer to run a naked photo competition this winter to keep spirits high. The Naked Farmer founder Ben Brooksby joins Sarah to discuss how it makes a difference.

The Primary Industries Ministry has paid for two feed co-ordinators to pair up farmers selling vital feed with those who need it. Sarah is joined by Beef + Lamb eastern North Island extension manager Mark Harris to understand how this will help desperate farmers.

What to do about Wool? There has been a report coming from the Wool Working Group for the past two years and Sarah is concerned it has been lost in the post. There are many questions starting to be asked in regards to the expensive missing strategy document. National Council of New Zealand Wool Interests chairman Craig Smith has got a few of his own.

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “The rural wishlist for Thursday’s budget” with Andrew Hoggard, Vice President of Federated Farmers

2. “It takes guts to take your gear off” with Ben Brooksby, Founder, The Naked Farmer

3. “Hawkes Bay Drought feed co-ordination” With Mark Harris, Extension Manager Eastern North Island, Beef + Lamb NZ

4. “Wool sector just needs a push” with Craig Smith, Chair, National Council of New Zealand Wool Interests

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In under a week more than 2000 people have joined the supportive Facebook group Hawke’s Bay Drought, founded by Poppy Renton. She’ll join us to talk about how the region’s farmers are working together to help each other through what is being described as the worst drought in New Zealand history.

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National's agriculture spokesman Todd Muller says farmers need to be heard not patronised following the Government’s latest drought relief package. We talk through water storage, working safely in level two and where pending policy announcements such as essential freshwater are at.

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Sarah's Country loves using social media to build a community, however, there is a science to how Facebook works that is not doing farmers any good. We speak to Duncan Humm from the NZ Farming Facebook page on his advice.

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Under alert level two Kiwis will start to move around the country and hospitality will reopen so it's time to support local producers and restaurants. We discuss the local food system with Angela Clifford from Eat NZ, a not-for-profit food movement dedicated to connecting people to our land through our food.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Under alert level two Kiwis will start to move around the country and hospitality will reopen so it's time to support local producers and restaurants. We discuss the local food system with Angela Clifford from Eat NZ, a not-for-profit food movement dedicated to connecting people to our land through our food.

Sarah's Country loves using social media to build a community, however, there is a science to how Facebook works that is not doing farmers any good. We speak to Duncan Humm from the NZ Farming Facebook page on his advice.

National's agriculture spokesman Todd Muller says farmers need to be heard not patronised following the Government’s latest drought relief package. We talk through water storage, working safely in level two and where pending policy announcements such as essential freshwater are at.

In under a week more than 2000 people have joined the supportive Facebook group Hawke’s Bay Drought, founded by Poppy Renton. She’ll join us to talk about how the region’s farmers are working together to help each other through what is being described as the worst drought in New Zealand history.

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “New Zealand food stories are the best in the world” with Angela Clifford, Chief Executive, Eat NZ

2. “Moderating NZ Farming” with Duncan Humm, Deer Farmer & NZ Farming Editor

3. “Farmers Need To Be Heard Not Patronised” With Todd Muller, Spokesman for Agriculture, National Party

4. “Building the Hawkes Bay Drought Community” with Poppy Renton, Founder of Hawke’s Bay Drought Facebook Page

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Interview with the winner for the Fonterra Dairy Women of the Year.

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Have the trends facing our food exports just been heightened by covid-19? Anna Campbell joins Sarah to discuss the changing patterns in food supply that must be addressed.

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The sale yards are set to reopen under alert level two but the worry is that going into winter there is more livestock still on farms with low feed levels. We break down the market with AgriHQ analyst Suz Bremner.

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A new $1 million project backed by the Ministry for Primary Industries will develop an information system to shape dairy genetics. We discuss this and how the Sustainable Farming Fund can drive money into the rural economy with investment programmes director.

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Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

A new $1 million project backed by the Ministry for Primary Industries will develop an information system to shape dairy genetics. We discuss this and how the Sustainable Farming Fund can drive money into the rural economy with investment programmes director.

The sale yards are set to reopen under alert level two but the worry is that going into winter there is more livestock still on farms with low feed levels. We break down the market with AgriHQ analyst Suz Bremner.

Have the trends facing our food exports just been heightened by covid-19? Anna Campbell joins Sarah to discuss the changing patterns in food supply that must be addressed.

Then to wrap up the show, we have the first interview with the winner for the Fonterra Dairy Women of the Year, Ash Campbell from Ngai Tahu

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “The Sustainable Farming Fund can drive rural economy” with Steve Penno, Director Investment Programmes, Ministry for Primary Industries

2. “Sale yards to open at level two” with Suz Bremner, Senior Analyst, Argi HQ

3. “Changing patterns in food supply must be addressed” with Anna Campbell, Managing Director, AbacusBio

4. “Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year” with Ash-Leigh Campbell, Farming Technical Farm Manager, Ngai Tahu

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Former Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman believes for NZ to take advantage of the covid-19 crisis then longstanding issues such as land use, water, the environment and soil quality must be addressed once and for all.