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Farmers Weekly Podcast

AgriHQ
Federated Farmers
New Zealand
Agrihq
Fonterra
Agriculture
Kiwisaver
Resource Management Act
Local Government Reform
Lamb
Australia
Lamb Market
Livestock Markets
China
Artificial Intelligence
Dairy Industry
New Zealand Agriculture
Dairy Farming
Farmlands Flex
Fielding
PGG Wrightson

The Farmers Weekly Podcast is a New Zealand-based rural news podcast covering agriculture, farming, agribusiness and food and fibre. Hosted by managing editor Bryan Gibson, it keeps it real each week with news highlights, expert guests, AgriHQ market insights and discussions on the farming advocacy shaping NZ’s primary sector.Follow the Farmers Weekly Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or wher... more

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In this week's episode, senior reporter Neal Wallace and AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington examine red meat and lamb markets as prices face seasonal pressure, while Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard outlines the government’s $109m battle plan to tackl... more

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard outlines the plan being developed to combat wilding pines. With $109 million in the war chest for the fight, Hoggard says he’s keen to have a plan that uses resources efficiently, and draws on the capability of eve... more

Senior reporter Neal Wallace takes a look at the red meat markets, with data from Beef + Lamb NZ and global trends all pointing to a slight drop in farmgate returns.

Could lamb prices be heading for their usual pre-Christmas slide? AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington unpacks the market signals farmers should watch as spring progresses.

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Recent Guests

James Allen
Head of AgFirst presentation on dairy farm financials
AgFirst
Episode: Full Show | August 14
Sara Hilhorst
AgriHQ livestock analyst
AgriHQ
Episode: AgriHQ Insight | A big day at the Feilding yards
Sandra Faulkner
Vice President of Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers
Episode: Feds Focus | Local government reform progresses
Sophie Siers
Hawke's Bay regional council chair
Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Episode: Full Show | August 7
Brent Mountford
Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers president
Federated Farmers
Episode: Full Show | August 7
Jo Bradford
Skincare business owner operating on a farm in South Canterbury
South Canterbury skincare business
Episode: News Wrap | Solar farms and tallow: Two rural trends to watch
Mark Patterson
Associate Minister for Agriculture
New Zealand Government
Episode: Full Show | July 31
Mike White
Chief Science Officer
Ravensdown
Episode: Feature | How to farm smarter through El Niño
Melissa Clark-Reynolds
Agri-futurist and former independent director for Beef and Lamb NZ
Beef and Lamb NZ (former independent director)
Episode: Feature | AI and the future of farm work

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Bryan Gibson
Host, Farmers Weekly Podcast

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Markets Wrap | Red meat export markets holding strong
Q: Kia ora, Mel, how are you?
Mel responds that conditions are generally strong with high farmgate prices and ongoing positive momentum, while noting the seasonal shifts that will affect export markets as slaughter rates rise.
Full Show | August 14
Q: So Sara, what do you think that tells us about the sheep market more broadly?
Sara Hilhorst says the fielding hoggett sale showed strong buyer depth, good competition for ewe hoggets, and that heavy mailable's returns remained solid, indicating confidence in the sheep market and a trend toward sustaining breeding flocks while also meeting finishers' demand.
Full Show | November 17
Q: What practical steps can farmers take to combat antimicrobial resistance on their farms?
The guest outlines using future authorizations with veterinarians, adhering to approved dosages, maintaining hygiene and vaccination programs, and ensuring vets guide prescriptions to minimize unnecessary antibiotic use.
Full Show | November 17
Q: What is antimicrobial resistance and why is it important to address it?
Dr. Harris explains that antimicrobial resistance arises when bacteria develop mechanisms to survive antibiotics, making infections harder to treat; it's interconnected with human health and livestock health through One Health concepts, and responsible use and prevention are key.
AgriHQ Insight | A big day at the Feilding yards
Q: What did the volume and weight trends at the Feilding Hogget Fair indicate about the market going forward?
They suggested a healthy, competitive market with deep buyer demand, capable of absorbing larger volumes and favoring heavier weights while still rewarding good quality and breeding stock potential.

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A NZ-focused rural affairs program blends market analysis, policy updates, and on-the-ground farming stories with expert guests from industry associations, analytics firms, and regional producers. Across recent episodes, listeners hear deep dives into onshore fibre value and regional wool markets, livestock and lamb price outlooks, drone regulation for farming, freshwater policy and governance, and NZ–China trade dynamics. The show consistently threads practical farming implications with broader economic and regulatory context, including funding announcements for pest management and timely market sentiment from AgriHQ analysts. A notable strength is its ability to bring policy and market voices together with regional perspectives, making it... more

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