Ag in Conversation

Ag in Conversation

Emily and Myfanwy, two friends and agri-optimists from Otago, NZ, sit down weekly to digest the hottest topics in the world of ag. Aiming to bring a deeper level of discussion and understanding to the issues and opportunities faced by agriculture and rural communities both in NZ and around the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 36 mins

Epi 77 | Coaching the next big thing in Ag?

Myfi and Emily discuss their recent experiences, including a community event and the weather's impact on farming. They delve into significant developments in agri-tech, highlighting a New Zealand startup achieving unicorn status. The discussion also covers the acquisition of Nexon Group by PGG Wrightson and the importance of local solutions for farmers. They explore the role of social medi...

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076 | Bayer exits NZ on the R&D front, globally the weather is all over the show, having huge impacts on food security, NZ dairy farmers finish a record season with a record month.


Rabobank recently published their white paper for 2025, Changing of the Guard (available here) all about farm succession. It really presents the scale of the issue we, as an industry, will be facing in the coming years.


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July 3, 2025 39 mins

EP 75 | Think like a Forest


In this conversation, Myfi and Emily discuss various topics ranging from the unexpected snowfall in their region to insights gained from the Primary Industry Conference. They delve into the future of food security, the complexities of free trade agreements, and the importance of environmental standards. The discussion also covers the emerging trends in green hydrogen production and the intersection of...

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074 | Its a mixed bag this week, we discuss everything from the price of butter to US bombing in Iran. Dig in for an update on global current events and a taster of the KPMG agribusiness agenda.


We also discuss the RWNZ grants, which are closing on July 1. Have a look here - https://www.ruralwomennz.nz/our-funds-and-grants


Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.


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June 19, 2025 39 mins

Myfi Returns from moving farms and the ladies catch up on all thats been happening since.


News items this week focus on the Wool carpets in social housing, Apples on a Canterbury Dairy farm and protecting rare breeds of cattle in the UK with a short dive into a past Farmers weekly readers poll on Export opportunities.


Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.


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June 12, 2025 35 mins

072 | This week Emily sits down with Sandra Matthews, Rural Women New Zealand President to talk about their upcoming Centenary year, we cover the past, present and future of the organisation.


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Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.


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071 | A fascinating conversation with Conan Moynihan from Force of Nature Consulting about his recent travels to the USA and completion of CREATE - a course by Integrity soils - https://integritysoils.com/



Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.



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070 | A bumper episode this week covering the 2025 Budget and what that means for ag in NZ and we have an epic interview with Amy Priest from Growing Future Farmers.


If you know anyone who is looking to start their career in the sheep, beef or deer industry please share this episode or their website with them https://www.growingfuturefarmers.co.nz/ or likewise, if you have the ability to be a training farm please reach out to t...

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069 | Like everything the number and choices of vehicles available on the market has grown almost exponentially - but what is out there that really suits the NZ rural lifestyle that can help us save big our pockets and be kinder to the environment. This week we dig into the hybrid and EV options available and answer the questions from our community.


In the news this week we look into the US/UK trade negiotiations, World Food Pr...

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May 15, 2025 40 mins

EP 65 | Where next for the NZ Economy


Join us for a dive into a talk Myfanwy was lucky enough to listen to by Cam Bagrie this week. We also chat all things Farm Bill in the US, Urban Rural divide a myth, UK study praising outdoor grass fed stock...who knew?! Also huge congratulations to the winners at the Dairy Industry awards.


Big thanks to Ag Assist for supporting the podcast this week.


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Chocolate prices, Babies and Shipping routes!


She's back!!! Emily returns with special guest Ted this week. Join us while we catch up on all they have been getting up to, life with two under two and a very interesting titbit Emily found, proving we weren't all going mad, Easter Egg prices were higher this year. We also discused the knock on effect of the Trump tariffs on shipping, change in legislation in NSW allowing Halter and...

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EP 65 | Contract Milking Survey with the Sharefarming Consultants


This week we are joined by Louise Gibson from The Sharefarming Consultants to chat all things Contract milking and the results of a recent survey they ran. The results show there is a lot of work to be done in the Contract milking space to ensure a thriving industry. Louise shares her thoughts on where next for the industry.


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April 17, 2025 27 mins

EP 64 | Lean Farming with Jana Hocking


This week we are joined by the fab Jana who talks to us about all things 'Lean' management and how it can be applied on farm to make our days far more productive and free up lots of time through the use of simple systems and planning.


Find out more about all Jana is doing at the following places.

https://www.leanfarm.nz/


Join her online school here

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EP 63 | Tariffs for everyone...even the Penguins!


This week we are joined by the amazing Becks from The Whole Story to co-host the podcast. We chat bees, Clarkson's Farm and obviously the topic of the hour...Tariffs.


Check out some of Becks work at the following places

https://www.thewholestory.co.nz/

https://www.solayer.co.nz/


Big thanks to Comfi and Ag Assist for supporting the podcast this week.


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April 3, 2025 39 mins

EP 62 | Wine in Conversation


Join us this week to chat all things wine. Learning all about what is front of mind for our wine growers and what the future looks like for them.


Thanks to Michelle for joining me this week and providing all the knowledge while I just focused on my skill area and drank the wine!



Big thanks to Comfi and Cinta for supporting the podcast this week.


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March 27, 2025 29 mins

EP 61 | Wool the Queen of Sleep


This week we have an episode we recorded for you with the fab Vicki from Comfi, the New Zealand company who make Beds and Mattresses. She talks us through the importance of a good nights sleep, the end of life plan for your current mattress and how they are using wool in their beds to help us all get the best nights sleep.


Lots to learn this week and Myfi is quite convinced it's and interventi...

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March 20, 2025 43 mins

EP 60 | The big 6-0


Our 60th episode this week we cover the latest news in the world of Ag, we celebrate the winner of the Zanda McDonald award and dive into the cuts to US services and an impact on local farmers there as well as reflecting on Wanaka show


Our deep dive this week is a look back on some highlights to mark the 60th episode but also to wish Emily all the best as she heads off to have her baby it seemed a good cha...

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March 13, 2025 35 mins

059 | Emily headed along to the Wanaka A&P Show last week and was lucky enough to join in on the fun at the Agri Exchange tent including interview three amazing panels across Science, Environment and Tech sections from those exhibiting in the tent. Tune in this week to learn more about whats fresh off the press in each of those spaces!


Science Panel - Pablo Gregorini from Lincoln University, Lucy Brown from the University of...

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March 6, 2025 33 mins

058 | Kangaroos, vegetables, eatable bale netting - we cover it all on this weeks episode. Digging into how other countries manage their native animals, why our local vegetable production is at risk and a cool new invention - eatable bale netting.


We also cover the important topics of mis and dis information, why we need to have a critical eye over the information we consume each day and ask questions.


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February 27, 2025 35 mins

Join us this week as we discuss a range of topics and news from Animal Sentience to Kiwi Berries along with interesting news items and a positive finding from our partners at CINTA.


Thanks to this weeks partner Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.


HOSTS | Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander


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