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Vangelis Vitalis: Inside NZ’s trade strategy | EP 93
Jun 22, 2026
53m 29s
Farming the conservation estate — a fight for common sense | EP 92
Jun 15, 2026
51m 07s
Wayne Langford: Five priorities for the next government | EP 91
Jun 9, 2026
33m 24s
How to avoid getting burned by solar | EP 90
Jun 1, 2026
52m 38s
Kerry Harmer’s fight for consent while winning awards | EP 89
May 25, 2026
43m 44s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() Vangelis Vitalis: Inside NZ’s trade strategy | EP 93 | Vangelis Vitalis is New Zealand's top trade negotiator. He's our man in the room securing better access for our exports, defending our interests overseas, and managing relationships with some of the world's biggest economies. In this episode, Vangelis explains how New Zealand navigates an increasingly complex and unpredictable global trading environment. How does a small exporting nation compete for access to international markets? What happens behind closed doors during trade negotiations? A... | 53m 29s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Farming the conservation estate — a fight for common sense | EP 92 | Many farmers say DOC’s grazing system has become so restrictive that it’s putting the very landscapes it aims to protect at risk. In this episode, West Coast farmer Simon Cameron and North Otago farmer James Hurst discuss the growing red tape around conservation grazing, the consequences of removing farmers from the land, and why they believe a common-sense reset is urgently needed. Got a podcast idea for us? Let us know, and give us your feedback on this episode. | 51m 07s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Wayne Langford: Five priorities for the next government | EP 91 | What do farmers need from the next government? Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford joins us to walk through the organisation's newly released election platform, a five-point plan to double farm productivity, cut costs, improve environmental outcomes, and strengthen rural New Zealand. Wayne explains the thinking behind each proposal, the challenges farmers are facing on the ground, and why Feds believes these changes would benefit the wider economy as well as the rural sector. Lin... | 33m 24s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() How to avoid getting burned by solar | EP 90 | How do you separate solar facts from sales hype? Mike Casey from Rewiring Aotearoa joins us to discuss not only the significant opportunities solar energy presents for farmers, but also how to make sure you're getting the right system. With more farmers exploring solar to reduce power costs, improve on-farm resilience and gain greater control over rising electricity prices, Mike explains why careful research is essential before signing a contract. He shares the warning signs of a poor deal, t... | 52m 38s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Kerry Harmer’s fight for consent while winning awards | EP 89 | Kerry Harmer and her husband Paul have recently won top environmental awards for their high-country stewardship work, while simultaneously fighting a $150,000 (so far) battle for consent to keep farming. In this episode, the new Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers president talks about the brutal irony of being recognised for environmental leadership while being told they’re not doing enough. She shares the reality of the Harmers’ costly consent battle, the emotional toll of public scrutin... | 43m 44s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Neat Meat’s Simon Eriksen doesn’t mince his words | EP 88 | Neat Meat founder Simon Eriksen reflects on 25 years of building one of New Zealand’s best-known premium meat businesses, from running deliveries out of a 1986 Subaru Legacy to supplying supermarkets, restaurants and My Food Bag. Simon shares how Neat Meat challenged the traditional meat supply chain, why he launched the SpeckleBeef programme, and what he’s learned from decades of backing himself in business through highs and lows. We also discuss the future of red meat, pressure on rural com... | 1h 00m 50s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Five tips for new contract milkers | EP 87 | Manawatū contract milker Riley O’Neill shares his top tips for people going contract milking for the first time in the coming season, or for existing contract milkers moving farms. Riley also discusses his own progression through the dairy sector, and his recent experience of moving to a new farm and new part of New Zealand. This is good, solid advice that's relevant to most dairy farmers, but particularly new contract milkers. Riley's social media channel: www.instagram.com... | 28m 06s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Meet the farmer: Shanice Young’s rise from city kid to rural leader | EP 86 | Shanice Young didn’t grow up in farming, but she’s right in the mix now. From Wellington city kid to Bay of Plenty dairy farmer, Shanice shares how she found her way into farming and ended up leading her local Young Farmers Club, growing it rapidly from six members to around 30, while also running Surfing For Farmers and supporting her local Rural Support Trust. We talk about her start in farming, what’s kept her in the industry, and what young farmers care about right now. She also reflects ... | 36m 10s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 | ![]() When farmers became heroes — the liberation of Le Quesnoy | EP 85 | To mark Anzac Weekend 2026, we’re bringing you a special episode that reaches back into one of New Zealand’s most remarkable wartime stories. In November 1918, during the final days of World War I, New Zealand soldiers achieved the extraordinary by liberating the French town of Le Quesnoy without destroying it. Many of those soldiers were farmers, young Kiwis who'd left behind their land, livestock, and livelihoods to serve on the other side of the world. More than a century later, their lega... | 48m 04s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() Meet the farmer: Ian Strahan | EP 84 | In this episode, we sit down with Manawatū farmer Ian Strahan, who runs 440 hectares of rolling country at Kiwitea, finishing around 16,000 lambs and up to 1000 cattle each year. Ian, Manawatū–Rangitīkei Federated Farmers president, talks about growing up on the family farm, the influence of his father – legendary All Black Sam Strahan – and how a mix of old-school values and modern thinking has shaped his approach to farming today. We dive into how his system's evolved into a highly efficien... | 42m 19s | ||||||
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| 4/13/26 | ![]() Five investment moves for your Fonterra windfall | EP 83 | When you get an unexpected windfall as a farmer, what should you actually do with it? Is it just another payout to roll back into the farm, or a rare opportunity to reset your financial position? With many Fonterra farmers waking up this week to a significant lump sum in their accounts, we asked Forsyth Barr investment adviser Michael Raynes to unpack the key decisions farmers should be thinking about. Michael walks through five options, ranging from reinvestment and debt reduction to divers... | 27m 22s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Jo Luxton on life, politics and earning farmers’ trust | EP 82 | Labour’s agriculture spokesperson Jo Luxton joins us for a candid chat about her upbringing, the tough chapters in her life, and her connection to farming. She shares what she’s hearing from farmers, what she'd prioritise if she became Minister of Agriculture, and how she responds when farmers say Labour hates them. Feds and Labour don’t always agree, but it’s important we have a relationship and can talk things through when we need to. Jo sits at the centre of that relationship, keeping line... | 35m 01s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Red meat recovery or short-term bounce? | EP 81 | Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dan Boulton joins us to break down the company’s 2025 turnaround, including what’s driving the strong results and whether better prices are here to stay. We dive into the challenges behind falling livestock numbers, the pressures on processors’ margins, and the role of global markets and geopolitics in shaping New Zealand red meat. Dan also shares insights on the balance between value-add strategies and efficiency, the ongoing importance of sustainabili... | 43m 14s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Is our fuel running out? | EP 80 | Fuel supply is front of mind for farmers right now, with rising uncertainty around availability, pricing and logistics. In this episode, Fern Energy CEO Chris Gourley joins us to cut through the noise and explain what’s really going on. Are we at risk of running short? What’s driving the pressure in the supply chain? And what does it mean for on-farm operations in the weeks and months ahead? Got a podcast idea for us? Let us know, and give us your feedback on this episode. | 26m 34s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | ![]() Fertiliser supply: what’s real and what’s noise | EP 79 | Do Kiwi farmers need to be concerned about getting their hands on fertiliser? Ravensdown chief operating officer Mike Whitty joins us to explain how conflict in the Middle East is shaping the global fertiliser market right now. He tackles the key question on farmers’ minds: how much fertiliser is actually on hand, and what’s being done to secure supply ahead of spring. Whitty also explains where New Zealand’s fertiliser comes from, how exposed we are to international volatility, and what’s dr... | 14m 55s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | ![]() Glenaray Station and the future of high-country farming | EP 78 | Stretching across nearly 68,000 hectares in northern Southland, Glenaray is a sheep, beef and deer station that’s quietly challenging assumptions about high-country farming. In this episode, we’re joined by station manager Simon Lee and owner David Pinckney to explore the rich history of Glenaray, and how it operates today, including using innovative approaches like Halter. They also discuss the strong culture behind their team, and why they've agreed to host this year's High Country Fi... | 48m 22s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Why farm succession fails — even on profitable farms | EP 77 | In this episode, Waikato lawyer Andrew Clements explains why farm succession can fail even when the balance sheet looks rock solid. He breaks down the five types of capital that really determine long-term success, and why focusing on just one can undermine the rest. Andrews shares real examples of farming families that have learned this stuff the hard way, and he provides practical advice on how to build a farm business with something stronger than just a healthy bottom line. This episo... | 40m 41s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Arable sector in crisis — and why it matters to all farmers | EP 76 | New Zealand's arable farmers are facing some of their toughest conditions in years, with margins collapsing and growers exiting the industry. It's a "crisis" that will have flow-on effects for dairy, sheep and beef farmers, says David Birkett, Federated Farmers’ national arable chair. Birkett and Chris Dillon, an arable farmer in Southland and former Southland president, join us on this episode to explain what's going on, what the mood's like out there, and what needs to change for arab... | 40m 47s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Meet the farmer: Carla de Wet | EP 75 | In this episode, we’re joined by Waikato dairy farmer Carla de Wet, who shares an honest look at building a career in farming as a young woman today. Originally from South Africa, Carla talks about her journey to New Zealand just before Covid, settling into rural life, and finding her place in a family dairy business. As former chair of the Morrinsville–Ngarua Young Farmers club, she reflects on leadership, confidence, and the value of getting involved beyond the farm gate. Being relatively n... | 32m 12s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | ![]() What’s next for Federated Farmers — with Mike Siermans | EP 74 | In this episode, we sit down with Mike Siermans, the new CEO of Federated Farmers, to talk about what’s next for the organisation and for farmers. Mike shares his journey from growing up around farming in rural South Auckland to a commercial career in the pharmaceuticals industry — including helping launch Viagra in New Zealand — and why he’s now taken on one of the most influential roles in rural New Zealand. We discuss the challenges and opportunities facing farmers, how Federated Farmers c... | 17m 53s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Meet the farmer: Jimmy Emmett | EP 73 | This is the first episode in a new series where we sit down with good keen Kiwi farmers and simply have a chat – how they got into farming, what drives them, and what they’ve learned along the way. We’ll release one each month. For our first ‘Meet the farmer’, we’re joined by Jimmy Emmett, a South Canterbury dairy farmer who took an unconventional path into the industry. A self-confessed city boy, Jimmy swapped hospitality management for contract milking 17 years ago and hasn’t lo... | 51m 51s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | ![]() Jamie Mackay on life, farming and broadcasting | EP 72 | He’s the most recognisable voice in rural New Zealand but you’ll usually hear The Country host Jamie Mackay asking the questions rather than answering them. In this episode, Jamie sits on the other side of the mic to reflect on his early farming career, the twists and turns that led him into broadcasting, and how a rugby-mad bloke from Southland ended up shaping national conversations from the studio and the showgrounds. He shares some of the stories he’s collected along the way, includ... | 1h 02m 55s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() 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, explain how the wool industry works, why strong wool in particular faces challenges, and what farmers can do to improve outcomes. They unpack who the players are in the supply chain, share insights on the future of wool, and discuss why they're feeling co... | 42m 09s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() 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 attention to right now? In this episode, we’re joined by Jarred Mair, chief insights officer at MPI. Jarred has spoken at a number of Federated Farmers events around the country, sparking plenty of interest and discussion, and we sat down with him to unpack t... | 31m 49s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() 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 mobile and micro abattoirs could be the future of local meat. He also shares his own business journey with Plains Butchery, the challenges around waste and by-products, and how innovation could help rural communities keep feeding themselves. ... | 26m 06s | ||||||
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