Episode 28 - How to make or break our future with emissions?

The government has announced that agriculture will no longer be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for now, but the effects of climate change and the way we might potentially price agricultural emissions are still front of mind for those in the sector. Industry bodies say that New Zeala…

NUFFIELD REPORT: Transitioning agriculture towards sustainability together

We need to bring farmers to the table and take them off the menu, when it comes to fostering sustainable practices in the agriculture sector. 2023 Nuffield Scholar Kylie Leonard says trailing environmentally focused practices must be voluntary to succeed.  Having spent time overseas for this repor…

Episode 27 - Utilising genetic tools on our farms

It’s bull and sheep buying season, and advancements in the genetics space are continuing to develop, to provide sheep and beef breeders with better New Zealand specific data. But how do farmers make the most of this information?  We talk to genetics specialists about projects running at the moment…

Episode 26 - How are farmers combatting drench resistance?

Drench resistance is a growing challenge for many New Zealand farms, but it doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Hear about what tools are out there, including adapting farm systems, and being proactive with testing.  Rebecca Greaves talks to Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski about what to…

Episode 25 - Everyday tools shine at Fieldays

Lifting the price of wool, the benefits of deferred grazing and capturing money left on the table from everyday tools - Sarah Perriam-Lampp was roving around Fieldays to capture yarns reflecting the opportunities in front of us today. She checked out some exciting announcements for farmers across …

Episode 24 - Inspiring young farmers into the industry

How do we keep the next generation and beyond engaged in the agriculture sector? In order to keep the agriculture sector growing, we have to get young people interested, from both rural and urban backgrounds.  Hear from those across different programmes introducing agriculture to a whole new gen…

NUFFIELD REPORT: Designing agricultural policy for a future in farming

We have a mountain to climb to shift a narrative with society of farming as well as a determined effort by political leaders to develop the best stable of agricultural policies in the world - but first we must draw on what is happening globally as New Zealand is but isn't unique.  2023 Nuffield sc…

Episode 23 - Surviving tough times on farm

There’s no denying times are tough right now for most farm businesses, and profitability is severely challenged. The key to surviving is being as solutions-focussed as possible.  Cutting costs is the obvious solution, but it’s important to continue investing in your farm business, even during toug…

Episode 22 - Exciting times ahead for the deer industry

Those in New Zealand’s deer industry have an exciting future ahead of them, as they come out the other side of the pandemic era. Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) held its conference earlier this month, and say there is a lot to look forward to, including disseminating into more overseas markets and moving i…

Episode 21 - Live exports - a question of reputation?

Reinstating live animal exports from New Zealand is currently on the table under the new coalition government and is drawing attention from all sides of the debate. Sceptics are worried about how it will impact New Zealand’s reputation and protecting animal welfare, and question whether it’s givin…