Farmers Weekly Podcast

(00:00:00) Full Show | March 20

(00:01:42) Middle East conflict drives rising costs for NZ farmers

(00:07:55) HortNZ outlines election priorities for sector growth

(00:21:24) Federated Farmers pushes back on Gore District Plan concerns

In this episode, AgriHQ’s Mel Croad explains the impacts of rising fuel and fertiliser costs are adding pressure on farmers as global conflict disrupts supply chains. HortNZ CEO Kate Scott outlines its election priorities and Federated Farmers raises concerns about the proposed Gore District Plan and unclear consenting rules.

Horticulture NZ chief executive Kate Scott chats about the election manifesto the industry group has just released, which includes the key issues it hopes the next government will address.

AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad discusses the influence that the war in the Middle East is having behind the farmgate and in our export markets.

Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick is standing firm despite being labelled a scaremonger for his opposition to the new Gore District Plan.

This week: AgriHQ insight as feeder calves fetch top dollar amid record beef prices, investment advisor Mark Butterworth weighs farmer options for the Fonterra payout, and Federated Farmers’ dairy council outlines key priorities.

AgriHQ Insight | Feeder calves fetch strong prices as beef market surges
1: 38 – Feeder calf sales are underway nationwide. AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie explains why record beef prices are lifting demand and prices for young cattle.

Feature | Fonterra payout: strategies for farmers and investors
7:41 – What will farmers do with the Fonterra payout? Craigs Investment Partners adviser Mark Butterworth shares what he’s hearing from farming families weighing debt, reinvestment and new investments.

Feds Focus | Feds dairy council sets agenda
20:28 – Feds dairy section chair Karl Dean joins the show to reflect on a recent dairy council meeting. New opportunities in dairy-beef, engaging with the animal welfare regulatory update, and further opportunities for sharefarmers were all identified as key issues.