Federated Farmers Podcast
The Federated Farmers Podcast is your weekly guide to the issues affecting rural New Zealand. Join us as we unpack the policies, challenges and big ideas shaping life on farm. With frank conversations from farmers, advocates and experts, we break down what matters and why, so you can stay informed, prepared and heard. Hosted by Ben Chapman-Smith.
Podcasting since 2024 • 71 episodes
Federated Farmers Podcast
Latest Episodes
Wool — who’s clipping the ticket? | EP 71
What actually happens to wool after it leaves the sheep’s back? In this episode, Breanna Hayes, supply growth manager at The New Zealand Merino Company, and Nathan Watt, trading manager at New Zealand Wool Services International, ex...
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AI, gene tech and the trends shaping NZ farming | EP 70
What does the rise of artificial intelligence mean for Kiwi farmers? Where does gene technology fit into New Zealand’s farming future — and what are the real opportunities and risks? And which global trends should farmers be paying close attent...
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Inside the homekill boom with Toby Barkla | EP 69
Homekill is booming in New Zealand, and Edgecumbe butcher Toby Barkla is right at the centre of it. In this episode, Toby explains why more Kiwis are choosing homekill, the pressures facing rural meat processors, and why he believes regulated m...
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Diversifying on-farm to build new income | EP 68
In this episode, we speak with two farmers who’ve taken different approaches to diversification as a way to build resilience, create new income, and keep life interesting.King Country dairy farmer Michael Woodward has added Angora goats ...
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Back on the front foot – driving farming forward with Wayne Langford | EP 67
After several years focused on restoring farmer confidence, the conversation is shifting – from fighting roadblocks to driving the sector forward.In this conversation, Federated Farmers national president Wayne Langford reflects on a lan...
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