Full Show | March 28

Farmers Weekly Podcast

Full Show | March 28

28 mar 2025 · 35 min. 42 sec.

Capitoli

01 · Scientists look to replicate pine successes in natives

1 min. 15 sec.

02 · A look at the South Island calf sales

9 min. 49 sec.

03 · How do we train and retain people in farming?

12 min. 42 sec.

04 · Contract milkers up against it as drought lingers

25 min. 19 sec.

05 · The Final Word

32 min. 47 sec.

Descrizione

In this week’s show: - Senior reporter Richard Rennie chats about his recent visit to Scion’s headquarters in Rotorua, where he caught up with the latest research on both exotic...

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In this week’s show:

Senior reporter Richard Rennie chats about his recent visit to Scion’s headquarters in Rotorua, where he caught up with the latest research on both exotic and native trees. He also has the results of the recent Champions of Cheese awards and the inside information on a new wood pellet processing plant in the central North Island.
AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie joins the show to talk about the calf sales in the South Island. Early sales have continued the good prices vendors enjoyed at North Island weaner fairs and she says upcoming sales in the south should also bring high returns.
William Beetham, chair of the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence, tells Bryan about the recent work of the organisation and why he’s keen to see it continue past the end of its government funding at the end of the year. New Zealand’s goal of doubling the value of food exports over the next few decades will rely on attracting and training talent and William says the CoVE’s research has revealed the strategies that will help achieve that goal.
Federated Farmers Taranaki spokesperson Brendan Attrill gives an update on the drought that’s affecting parts of the North Island. He’s particularly concerned about contract milkers who are paid directly by processors and says there will need to be constructive and ongoing conversations with farm owners to ensure contractors can get through the year.

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