Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley
Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley
Are you short on time to digest all of of New Zealand's rural news? Well we are about to change your life! Hosted by well-known newsreader, Richard Baddiley, Early Bird is the short rural news bulletin podcast curated just for you. Delivered at 5am from Monday-Friday covering the top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand so you have better chat beyond the weather. Have a press…Social links:
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Early Bird (Series Final) I Thursday May 1st 2025
Kiwi scientists make breakthrough in methane-reducing pasture, Fonterra to close Waikato canning facility, and farmers positioned for Indonesian dairy boom. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who do…
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Early Bird I Wednesday April 30th 2025
Legal hurdle slows Fonterra’s multi-billion dollar sell-off, record US beef prices flow through to farmers, and Taupō Hospital accreditation boosts rural healthcare training.Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am…
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Early Bird I Tuesday April 29th 2025
Trade Minister welcomes Saudi delegation to boost export opportunities, dairy conversion interest surges in Canterbury, and new app tackles parasites on sheep farms. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, becau…
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Early Bird I Monday April 28th 2025
Drought relief payments start today, Southland farmers remain reserved despite strengthening local economy, and social media influences rising cottage cheese demand. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, becau…
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Early Bird I Friday April 25th 2025
PM secures trade gains for farmers in UK visit, rural lifeline closes as funding uncertainty bites, and historic Oamaru farm recreated in Minecraft to grow ag education. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, b…
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Early Bird I Thursday April 24th 2025
Alliance Group tracking back to profit amid capital search, farmers encouraged to plan ahead for winter grazing rules, and former Cantabrian makes world shearing history. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, …
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Early Bird I Wednesday April 23rd 2025
Upgraded trade deal opens doors for Kiwi exporters, drought relief payments roll out to struggling farmers, and strong finish predicted for dairy season despite seasonal dry-off. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you …
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Early Bird I Tuesday April 22nd 2025
Prime Minister’s UK trip aims to boost export opportunities, back-to back tractor fatalities in Clutha and Taupo, and world-class shearers go for merino record in South Africa. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by…
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Early Bird I Friday April 18th 2025
Agriculture sector driving national economic recovery, sheep and beef sector wants assurance on farm plan practicality, and national shearing team gears up for Northern tour. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5…
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Early Bird I Thursday April 17th 2025
Dairy prices climb despite Trump tariff concerns, the Government cuts back freshwater farm plan requirements, and more than 60 jobs could go at Mount Maunganui fertiliser plant. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you b…
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