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 ...
What a second Trump presidency could mean for Kiwi farmers | EP 22
How could Donald Trump’s second term in the White House affect Kiwi farmers? What should we expect to see with international trade and market access? To get some insights, we catch up with Todd Muller, former leader of the National Party and now co-host of a podcast that helps explain American politics to a Kiwi audience.
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The science of pest management | EP 21
Feral animals are costing Kiwi farmers a fortune, so how are we going to control them? Landcare Research scientist Bruce Warburton and Federated Farmers pest spokesperson Richard McIntryre join us to quantify the impact pests have on farming and biodiversity, discuss the science behind pest management, outline best practice control methods, and more.
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Ben Purua – a redemption story | EP 20
Ben Purua is an award-winning dairy farm manager, but 15 years ago his life was heading in a very different direction. Hear Ben’s story of how he found farming while in prison, how he managed to turn his life around, and the pivotal role farming’s played in his transformation.Linkswww.facebook.com/FarmUpNZwww.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/saved-by-farming-ben-puruas-story
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Planting tips from Adam Thompson | EP 19
If you’re thinking of planting trees on your farm, or you’ve done so recently, don’t miss this expert advice from Adam Thompson, owner of Restore Native nursery in the Waikato. Adam loves helping farmers not only plant more trees on their land, but in the right way, so you’re not wasting your time and money. Adam walks us through the process from preparation to maintenance, with a focus on ‘right tree, right place’. He covers the ideal-sized tree to buy, when to plant, whether fertiliser is necessary, how to release, and much more. He also discusses common mistakes farmers make, and common challenges. www.restorenative.co.nz
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Jason Herrick’s mental health story | EP 18
It was a wet, muddy day in Southland in December 2018 that local dairy farmer Jason Herrick decided to take his life. Months of heavy rain, the pressure of excessive regulation, negative sentiment towards farming, and an inability to share his feelings had left him at breaking point.To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, we’re very fortunate to be joined by a now happy and well Jason, who’s president of Southland Federated Farmers. Hear how Jason climbed out of that hole six years ago, what changes he's made to his 'Southern Man' mentality, and what his message is to other farmers going through the same battles. Useful linkshttps://www.rural-support.org.nz/https://1737.org.nz/https://farmstrong.co.nz/
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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