Federated Farmers Podcast

• Different battles, same pressures: an army veteran’s advice for farmers | EP 28

  A military veteran of 16 years, Tony Groves’ military and security career saw him deployed to Timor-Leste, Iraq and Afghanistan, where he honed his leadership skills in high-pressure environments.He now fronts Halo Training, a business that offers leadership and personal development training to help people, including farmers, build resilience.On this episode, Tony shares his thoughts on the similarities between stresses faced by farmers and professional soldiers, and how farmers can apply what he learned in the army. Tony has a passion for helping people overcome the challenges of leadership through his lessons gained from the battlefield, as well as overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and alcoholism. He holds a Masters degree in Counter-terrorism Studies, and a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership. 

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• Signing smart: a step-by-step guide to sharefarming due diligence | EP 27

  If you've seen an ad for a contract milking or sharemilking position that could tick the boxes, what comes next? What are the critical steps to take to ensure it’s the right job for you, that it'll pay what you need and keep you moving forward in your career?  Richard McIntyre, an experienced sharemilker and Federated Farmers national dairy chair, joins us to methodically walk us through the due diligence process – in other words, what it means to take time before you sign up for a new role.  

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• Drench resistance in cattle – new data shows need for urgent action | EP 26

  Ginny Dodunski, Wormwise programme manager, joins us to share the concerning results of new research into the state of drench-resistant worms in cattle here in New Zealand. She covers the basics of good worm management, why drench resistance is worsening, how to spot it and deal with it, what it means for dairy and beef farmers, and much more practical advice. Links:Survey findings: A convenience sample of cattle faecal egg count reduction tests in New Zealand 2021-2024How Pamu's organic unit weaned itself off drenchPamu drench resistance management case studiesSummer salads for hill country cattleOwl Farm growing calves on chicoryPodcast: Better worm management for healthy heifers

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• Wayne Langford on wins, challenges and the year ahead | Ep 25

  After a break over summer, Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford reflects on the big wins for farmers last year, the challenges, and what his major goals are for the year ahead. He talks about plans to make the farmer voice even louder, getting KiwiSaver changes across the line, whether ‘Team Ag’ is playing as a team yet, and much more. 

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• Managing risk in sharefarming | Ep 24

  What are the biggest risks involved in going contract milking, sharemilking or being a share farm owner? And how do you manage or mitigate those risks? For our final episode of 2024, we’re talking to Taranaki dairy farmer Sam Ebbett, who’s Federated Farmers’ national sharefarmer chair. Useful linksFederated Farmers contracts Federated Farmers Podcast: Advice for new contract milkers | EP 06Federated Farmers Podcast: A guide to sharemilking success | EP 07

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