Bridging the farm ownership gap with Sarah How | EP 41
Farm ownership is becoming harder for young Kiwis, and traditional succession is no longer working for many farming families. In this episode, we hear from Sarah How, founder of Landify, about the challenges and opportunities in farm succession and ownership. Sarah explains why succession is getting tougher, explores alternative ownership models, and offers practical advice for both older farmers planning succession and young people looking to get on the land — even without a family farm background. Useful linksLandifyJoe Morgan in episode 29: 'More than tax: the benefits of a good rural accountant'Hot Tips for Successful Farm SuccessionRural Coach’s Free Succession Planning eBookKeeping Farming in the Family: A guide to succession planning for farmers and their families
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Are we ready for foot-and-mouth disease? | EP 40
Foot-and-mouth disease is one of the most serious animal diseases globally, and while New Zealand has never had an outbreak, the risk is very real. If the disease were to make it to our shores the consequences would be huge for our rural communities and the wider economy. To help us understand the risks, the plans in place, and what farmers need to know, we're joined by Dr. Mary van Andel, the Chief Veterinary Officer at the Ministry for Primary Industries. Mary leads the national veterinary team responsible for protecting the health of New Zealand’s animals and has a key role in disease preparedness and response.LinksAdvice to farmers and livestock owners about foot and mouth disease | NZ Government About foot and mouth disease | NZ Government
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What’s next for agri-tech in New Zealand? | EP 39
Gallagher’s Sarah Adams returns to explore the latest in agri-tech, from virtual fencing to smart ear tags and integrated data systems. She shares insights from U.S. farming trends, discusses adoption barriers, and offers practical advice for tech-curious Kiwi farmers keen to boost efficiency and make smarter on-farm decisions. LinksVirtual fencing and precision farming | EP 10 - Federated Farmers Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
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Farm succession planning with Joe Morgan | EP 38
Farm succession—it’s one of the biggest challenges facing New Zealand’s rural families. How do you pass the farm on to the next generation in a way that’s fair, makes financial sense, and keeps relationships intact? Our guest today is Joe Morgan, an accountant and director at GFA in Te Awamutu, who is back by popular demand. Joe's here to cover the main challenges farmers are facing with farm succession and the role of trusts and other business structures. He’ll also walk us through some strategies for balancing inheritance between farming and non-farming children, and why getting the right professional advice early is critical.LinksJoe Morgan in episode 29: 'More than tax: the benefits of a good rural accountant'GFA Chartered AccountantsHot Tips for Successful Farm SuccessionRural Coach’s Free Succession Planning eBookKeeping Farming in the Family: A guide to succession planning for farmers and their families
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SOS: Save Our Sheep | EP 37
New Zealand’s sheep population has plummeted from over 70 million in the 1980s to just 25 million today—and the decline is accelerating. In this episode, we speak with Toby Williams, national meat and wool chair and a sheep farmer himself, about the alarming state of the red meat sector. What’s driving the loss—land use changes, climate policy, farmer confidence, or economics? What’s at stake for rural communities and the wider industry? And crucially, what can be done to reverse the trend? It’s a wake-up call for the future of sheep farming in New Zealand.Â
A podcast for Kiwi farmers to stay up to date with the latest news and views shaping the future of farming in New Zealand. Tune in every fortnight as we take a deep dive into the big issues. Hosted by Ben Chapman-Smith.
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