Show Notes
EP 101 | It's been a year!
2025 - it's been a busy year with so much happening the personal and Ag world, Myfanwy and Emily dive back into the year that was, discussing the various topics covered, the challenges faced, and the achievements made. They highlight the importance of guest contributions, delve into significant themes like farm succession and market dynamics, and share personal insights on balancing roles in agriculture. The conversation emphasises growth, community support, and the evolving landscape of the agricultural industry.
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141 | Emily and Myfanwy cover a packed farm news update, from record red meat export returns and PAMU’s profit surge to the political noise around freshwater rules. The main deep dive looks at why diesel and fertiliser costs are climbing together, how Middle East supply disruptions are rippling through global markets, and what farmers can do to reduce input pressure.
EP 140 | El Nino, not all sunshine and warm winds
139 | The episode covers wilding pines, the new mandatory farm plastics recycling scheme, drone spraying rule changes, and what the major farming organisations are asking of politicians ahead of the election. They close with a practical resource for rural governance and trustee vacancies across New Zealand.