
Federated Farmers Podcast
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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 39 episodes
Federated Farmers Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 t...
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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 ...
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SOS: Save Our Sheep | EP 37
New Zealand’s sheep population has plummeted from over 70 million in the 1980s to just 25 million today—and the decline is accelerating. In this episode, we speak with Toby Williams, national meat and wool chair and a sheep farmer h...
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Contract Milking Survey – discussing the results with Brendan Attrill and Louise Gibson | EP 36
A recent contract milking survey has sparked debate across the dairy industry. In this episode, we speak with survey creator Louise Gibson, and Brendan Attrill, a long-time industry leader and Federated Farmers farm owner representative, to unp...
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Nailing Moving Day: tips to start the season well | EP 35
One of the biggest days in the dairy farming calendar, Moving Day, is fast approaching. It’s a day full of change and challenge as thousands of farmers, workers, and their families head off to start a new chapter on a new farm. It’...
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