CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Karl Dean, Federated Farmers Animal Welfare spokesperson defends the claims made against Federated Farmers by Walt Cavendish, Fair for Farmers on trade implications. He talks about their stance on animal welfare issues, and the role of Federated Farmers in representing member interests.
"Trade implications are often misunderstood," says Karl Dean.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest
00:28 Discussion of the 'Fear for Farmers' Campaign
00:59 Trade implications of animal welfare standards
01:28 UK lamb example and non-tariff trade barriers
02:26 Sources of information on trade risks
02:55 Potential backfire of import standards on trade
03:36 Public influence on animal welfare standards
04:05 Marketing and labeling of New Zealand pork
04:49 Consumer behavior and cost of living considerations
05:34 Balancing industry standards and consumer demands
06:16 Federated Farmers' efforts to communicate with urban New Zealand
07:15 Reaction to Damien O'Connor's video and animal welfare issues
08:13 Federated Farmers' role in addressing animal welfare concerns
09:25 Context of poor-quality footage and farm transparency
09:58 Trade risks related to US dairy exports and animal welfare
10:58 Progress in reducing Bobby calves and industry efforts
11:43 Federated Farmers' member-driven policy process
12:34 Representation of farmers' interests within Federated Farmers
13:29 Closing remarks and future discussions

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This episode features Brent Kleiss, CEO of NZ Pork, discussing the double standards of animal welfare from imported pork vs New Zealand pork and his frustrations with talk Federated Farmers narrative on this at the moment.
One of the key points raised by Kleis is the concept of public morals as defined by the World Trade Organization (WTO). He explains that New Zealand can advocate for higher animal welfare standards based on public sentiment but must ensure that these regulations are applied fairly and without discrimination.
"This issue has blown up with Walt Cavendish's campaign and we support what they're asking for," says Brent Kleiss, CEO of NZ Pork.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest
00:30 Discussion on Animal Welfare Standards in New Zealand
01:26 Support for Welfare Campaigns and Domestic Regulations
02:21 UK Campaigns and Import Concerns
02:50 Trade Risks and WTO Rules on Animal Welfare
03:56 Public Morals Argument in Trade Policies
04:25 Retaliation Risks and Trade Retaliation Concerns
05:23 Food Security and Import Dependency
05:50 Labeling as a Solution for Consumer Awareness
06:20 Creating a Level Playing Field for Domestic and Imported Pork
07:17 Tariffs and Trade Policy Options
07:45 Consumer Behavior and Cost of Living Pressures
08:14 Supporting Local Pork through Labeling and Choices
09:07 Market Differences: Eggs, Chicken, and Pork Imports
09:35 Current Industry Sentiment and Future Outlook
10:04 Closing Remarks and Show Summary
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This episode features Mark Leslie, CEO, Pāmu New Zealand defends criticism from Damien O’Connor following footage of skinny heifers, addressing the former Minister of Agriculture & Trade's scrutiny of the state-owned farming enterprises' animal welfare and centralised management systems.
"We have nothing to hide," says Mark Leslie.
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This episode features Cristina Alvarado, NZX with her analysis of the latest GDT result (down 3.4%) and how geopolitical nerves are hitting dairy fats harder than powders.
This episode discusses the volatile dairy market, global production trends, and how macroeconomic factors influence milk prices and trade dynamics. Gain insights into supply chain disruptions, futures risk management, and regional demand shifts.
"Milk futures help manage risk in volatile markets," says Cristina Alvarado

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dairy Market Volatility
00:27 Current Trends in Global Dairy Trade
00:56 Factors Influencing Milk Price Fluctuations
01:26 Global Production Growth and Demand Shifts
02:24 US Demand for Protein and Market Responses
03:22 Impact of Shipping and Transport Disruptions
05:14 Using Milk Futures to Manage Price Risk
07:05 China’s Dairy Market and Trade Dynamics
08:30 Farmers’ Response to Market Conditions and Feed Purchases
09:53 Summary and Final Insights

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This episode was part of our weekly Livestock segment in partnership with Carrfields.
Ed Harrison, farm consultant at BakerAg in the Wairarapa discusses the "sharp rebound" in sheep and beef profitability and what farmers will do to make the most of this genuine recovery after two brutal seasons. Will they prepare in advance for a Super El Nino ahead?
"2023-24 was brutal for farmers and 2025-26 was a record. Here's hoping market prices are expected to stay high but we are advising farmers to replenish what was mined through the tough years," says Ed Harrison, BakerAg.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Current Market Conditions
01:00 Review of Past Years' Challenges and Recovery
01:58 Spring and Summer Weather Impacts on Farming
02:53 Record Year Expected for 25-26 Season
03:19 Current and Future Market Price Predictions
05:09 Inflation, Costs, and Revenue Management
06:02 Preparing for Weather Variability and Droughts
07:00 Farmers' Conservative Approach During Good Times
08:24 Investments in Infrastructure and Asset Management
09:21 Logistics and Fertilizer Supply Challenges
10:15 Cash Flow, Tax, and Financial Planning
11:13 Farm Succession and Strategic Planning
11:40 Closing Remarks and Expert Advice
Resources
Baker Ag - https://bakerag.co.nz/
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