Protecting the most important asset on your farm | EP 42
When we talk about assets on farm, we often think of land, livestock, and machinery. But there’s one asset that’s even more important — and that’s you, the farmer. Farming can be risky, physically and financially, and too often we overlook how vulnerable we are when we don’t have the right support in place for ourselves and our families.In this episode, we’re joined by Ash Krishna from FMG to talk about the bigger picture when it comes to protecting farmers' health, lives and livelihoods. He shares some real-life stories of farmers who’ve experienced the unexpected on-farm but got through it because they’d put plans in place. He also breaks down the common myths and misconceptions around insurance and explains how to get started if it’s something you’ve been putting in the too-hard basket.We get it – insurance isn’t the most exciting topic under the sun.But it sure can have a big impact on your business, particularly when something goes wrong, and you’re caught without it.
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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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