Ag in Conversation
Episodes
Protein Boom
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EP 111 | Protein BoomThis week Emily and Myfanwy dive into the hottest topics in Ag this week, they cover imported Butter, reduced sheep numbers in th...
Are we loosing our kiwi number 8 inovative edge?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
110 | This episode covers the recent US and Israel military strike on Iran, its regional implications, and the potential impacts on New Zealand's agri...
Keeping the wolf from the door
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 109 | Keeping the wolf from the doorThis episode explores innovative agricultural technologies, international trade agreements, and environmental c...
Value over volume
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
108 | Value over volume is something NZ ag has bene chasing for years, even decades maybe. Have we finally cracked it or are we just the lucky receipt...
The Great Potato Hist
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EP |107 The Great Potato HistIn this episode, Emily and Myfanwy discuss a variety of topics ranging from concert experiences to innovative agricultura...
Controlled Environmental Agriculture, Camel milk, Fijian Pineapples and Chinese beef
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
106 | In this conversation, Emily and Myfanwy discuss importance of supporting agricultural exports, the emerging camel milk industry in Queensland, a...
Mud, Markets & Media Pressure
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EP | 105 Mud, Markets & Media PressureIn this episode, Myfanwy and Emily discuss their personal experiences, including Myfanwy's recent rowing cam...
Shepherdess Muster with Kristy
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EP | 104 Shepherdess Muster with KristyIn this episode, Myfanwy speaks with Kristy about the Shepherdess Muster, an initiative aimed at connecting rur...
2026...We are back!!
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EP | 103 2026...We are back!!!In this conversation, Myfi and Emily reflect on their holiday experiences and discuss various current events, including ...
Sit down with Repost
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
102 | Summer Series: Emily sat down and had a conversation with Greg and Dansy, founders of Repost - a true kiwi ingenuity story of a company that qui...
It's been a year!
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
100th Episode!!!
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep | 100 - 100th Episode!!!In this special 100th episode, hosts Myfanwy and Emily celebrate their milestone with guest Dean Williamson from Farmers We...
Christmas on Farm
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP | 99 Christmas on FarmMerry Christmas to all!!In this festive episode, Emily and Myfanwy discuss the challenges and joys of preparing for Christmas...
Whats in store for 2026 - The only certainty is uncertainty
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
098 | "The only certainty is uncertainty - is a reasonably daunting claim from Rabobank in their recently launched 2026 Outlook. The girls dig into wh...
Beef in 2025 — Who’s Paying, Who’s Profiting, and Who’s Struggling?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 97 | Beef in 2025 — Who’s Paying, Who’s Profiting, and Who’s Struggling?In this conversation, Myfanwy and Emily discuss various topics incl...
Farrowing Crates: A dive behind the headlines.
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP | 96 Farrowing Crates: A dive behind the headlines. Myfanwy and Emily dive into a diverse range of topics from Metalheads donating their time ...
3 Waters reform, regen pet food, US lamb markets and glyphosate
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
095 | Emily and Myfanwy delve into the pushback NZ is currently getting from growing lamb exports into the US, an exciting regenerative lamb opportuni...
EEAT : Excellence Everything all the time
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 94 | EEAT : Excellence Everything all the time Myfanwy chats to Jimmy Emmett who shares his unique perspective on success and mental well-being thr...
Methane: From Villain to Opportunity
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 93 | Methane: From Villain to OpportunityThe conversation highlights the often misunderstood role of farmers in climate action, emphasizing their p...
Weather and Nanocellulose
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 92 | Weather and NanocelluloseIn this conversation, Myfanwy and Emily discuss the recent extreme weather events affecting farmers, emphasizing the ...
Little Farmer X Ag in Conversation
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 91 | Little Farmer X Ag in ConversationEmily Walker speaks with George McDonald, the creator of Little Farmer, a series of children's books aimed a...
Farm Succession Series Wrap up
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
090 | show notesEmily and Myfanwy discuss various pressing topics including the ongoing trade war between the US and China, the environmental impacts ...
Zoomlion and a Wool Boom?!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 89 | In this conversation, Myfanwy and Emily discuss the challenges of busy lives, particularly during school holidays, and the impact of weather o...
Regen ag - can we make it pay
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
088 | Regen Ag - a term thrown around, widely used, commonly misunderstood and currently with no framework for measuring its benefits or making it pay...
Nitrate Emergency, Whats actually going on?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 87 | Nitrate Emergency, Whats actually going on?In this conversation, Emily and Myfanwy discuss various topics ranging from gardening experiences t...
China's Sustainability Mindset
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
086 | It was a busy week in the news! with a full 360 on agriculture in the high school curriculum - it was out then back in again on the back of som...
Wayne McNee from AgriZero NZ
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
085 | Wayne McNee from AgriZero NZ - In this episode, Myfi and Emily Walker chat with Wayne McNee from AgriZero NZ to explore their mission to tackle...
Light at the end of the Tunnel
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
084 | Light at the end of the Tunnel. It's been radio silence from Myfanwy for the past month as she has worked her way through calving 1400 cows with...
Rose Gold Veal: An innovative solution for non-replacement claves
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
083 | Emily and Myfanwy sat down with follow AWDT Escalator alumni, Leanne Blacklock and Jade Chia, co-founders of Rose Gold Veal, a new venture aimed...
Farm Succession with Ross Neal
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
082 | In this episode, Emily and Myfanwy sit down with Ross Neal to discuss the complexities of farm succession, emphasising the importance of communi...
Farm Succession with Jacqui Owens
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
081 | In this insightful episode, we delve into the complexities of farm succession with Jacqui Owen. She shares her legal expertise and discusses gen...
Farm Succession with Ashley Burdon
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
080 | This we week dove into the complexities of farm succession planning, highlighting the importance of communication, family dynamics, and the chal...
Cows, Calves, Lasers and Butter!!
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 79 | Cows, Calves, Lasers and Butter!!In this episode, Emily and Myfi discuss various topics related to dairy farming, including personal updates, ...
Professional Development for Farmers
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
078 | Em asks a thought provoking question - should processors play a role in professional development for farmers, supporting them to develop their b...
Coaching the next big thing in Ag?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Epi 77 | Coaching the next big thing in Ag?Myfi and Emily discuss their recent experiences, including a community event and the weather's impact on fa...
Farm Succession: are you talking about it?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
076 | Bayer exits NZ on the R&D front, globally the weather is all over the show, having huge impacts on food security, NZ dairy farmers finish a ...
Think like a Forest
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 75 | Think like a ForestIn this conversation, Myfi and Emily discuss various topics ranging from the unexpected snowfall in their region to insight...
KPMG Agribusiness Agenda, US bombing, International dairy markets
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
074 | Its a mixed bag this week, we discuss everything from the price of butter to US bombing in Iran. Dig in for an update on global current events a...
All Moooved in.
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Myfi Returns from moving farms and the ladies catch up on all thats been happening since. News items this week focus on the Wool carpets in social ho...
Rural Women NZ - 100 Years
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
072 | This week Emily sits down with Sandra Matthews, Rural Women New Zealand President to talk about their upcoming Centenary year, we cover the past...
Surely there isn't much NZ farmers can learn from the US?
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
071 | A fascinating conversation with Conan Moynihan from Force of Nature Consulting about his recent travels to the USA and completion of CREATE - a ...
Growing Future Farmers: Training the Next Generation on Real Kiwi Farms
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
070 | A bumper episode this week covering the 2025 Budget and what that means for ag in NZ and we have an epic interview with Amy Priest from Growing ...
Utes, Trade Deals & Water-Guzzling AI
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
069 | Like everything the number and choices of vehicles available on the market has grown almost exponentially - but what is out there that really su...
Where next for the NZ Economy
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 65 | Where next for the NZ EconomyJoin us for a dive into a talk Myfanwy was lucky enough to listen to by Cam Bagrie this week. We also chat all th...
Chocolate prices, Babies and Shipping routes
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chocolate prices, Babies and Shipping routes!She's back!!! Emily returns with special guest Ted this week. Join us while we catch up on all they have ...
Contract Milking Survey with the Sharefarming Consultants
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 65 | Contract Milking Survey with the Sharefarming ConsultantsThis week we are joined by Louise Gibson from The Sharefarming Consultants to chat al...
Lean Farming with Jana Hocking
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 64 | Lean Farming with Jana HockingThis week we are joined by the fab Jana who talks to us about all things 'Lean' management and how it can be app...
Tariffs for everyone...even the Penguins!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 63 | Tariffs for everyone...even the Penguins!This week we are joined by the amazing Becks from The Whole Story to co-host the podcast. We chat bee...
Wine in Conversation
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 62 | Wine in ConversationJoin us this week to chat all things wine. Learning all about what is front of mind for our wine growers and what the futu...
Wool the Queen of Sleep
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 61 | Wool the Queen of SleepThis week we have an episode we recorded for you with the fab Vicki from Comfi, the New Zealand company who make Beds a...
The big 6-0
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 60 | The big 6-0Our 60th episode this week we cover the latest news in the world of Ag, we celebrate the winner of the Zanda McDonald award and div...
2025 Wanaka A&P Show
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
059 | Emily headed along to the Wanaka A&P Show last week and was lucky enough to join in on the fun at the Agri Exchange tent including interview...
The spread of mis and dis information
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
058 | Kangaroos, vegetables, eatable bale netting - we cover it all on this weeks episode. Digging into how other countries manage their native animal...
Joyful animals and Kiwi Lunchbox treat
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we discuss a range of topics and news from Animal Sentience to Kiwi Berries along with interesting news items and a positive find...
Climate change targets, President Trump and the flow on effects
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
056 | We can't keep up with what is going on in the US at the moment, but we do try to cover some of the shocking head lines coming up and the flow on...
Emissions, tracking wool, Gatekeeping and the Wiggles!
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 55 | This week we dive into the full range of topics from the latest emissions reductions targets and the impact that will have on the landscape of...
National Lamb Day '25
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
054 | Finally! Some lamb in the conversation. This week we are joined by Emma Crutchley, one of the committee members organising the celebration aroun...
We're Back!!!
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 53 | We're Back!!This week we hit the ground running with the first normal episode of the year with news back and a dive into our takeaways from th...
International Episodes Highlights
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 52 | Join us for highlights from our summer podcast episodes where we travel the globe connecting with farmers and learning all about what is front...
David Cotton : English Perspective
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 51 | Join us this week as we chat to David Cotton a Dairy Farmer from the South West of England. David talks to us about a number of issues and cha...
Wilco Brouwer de Koning: Dutch Perspective
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 50 | This week we are joined by Wilco Brouwer de Koning bringing us the Dutch perspectives and filling us in on what they are facing in the Ag indu...
Anna Bowen: Welsh Dairy Perspective
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP 49 | Joining us this week is Anna Bowen, a Welsh dairy farmer and advisor. Anna walks us through her farming practices, which are well-known to New...
Neal Wallace: Global Markets Perspectives
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
048 | Week one of our special International Summer series finds us chatting to Neal Wallace from The Farmers Weekly. He shares his insights from his M...
Christmas Special
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
047 | Our Christmas Special and last "real time" episode for 2024! Thank you for all your support this year, we really appreciate every minute you hav...
NZ Agriculture & Climate Change Conference
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
046 | Emily headed along to the NZ Agriculture and Climate Change Conference to get the scope for all of you on whats happening! Listen in to this wee...
We let Myfi off the farm!
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
045 | Myfanwy went on a trip last week - up to Wellington for the AWDT Esculator Alumni Personal Development Day (Em missed out) and then onto the Fut...
Brazilian Beef and Protesting Farmers
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
044 | Its a random assortment of topics this week. We traverse the globe discussing American and British politics, Kiwisaver updates for the rural com...
What's the impact of your sneaky Temu haul on rural nz?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
043 | With December around the corner and Christmas on our doorstep we asked the question - what is the actual impact of our sneaky (sometimes guilty)...
Trump's back, now what?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
042 | Jumping on the bandwagon of all anyone everywhere is talking about we dive into the outcomes of the US Election - Donald Trump was annouced pres...
Rural Banking Inquiry
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
041 | The rural banking inquiry, we have all heard about it but were we really aware of how necessary it was! We certainly weren't form Reserve bank p...
Rural Leadership with Dr Ellen Joan Ford
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
040 | This week we are joined by guest co-host Dr Ellen Joan Ford, a leadership expert. Dr Ellen was recently invovled as a co-researcher in the Rural...
Canadian DC, Hybrid Utes and Arable boost
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
039 | A fully electric ute is about to hit the NZ market - with a petrol generator to provide range, its electric its a hybrid, listen along to find o...
What's it got to do with the price of milk?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
038 | This week Emily dove into the differences in milk on our supermarket shelves, aside from price why do prices vary so greatly? Does it make a dif...
Adverse Events hitting globally, how will insurance manage?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
037 | With all the extreme weather events both here in NZ and around the globe, it seemed obvious that we should dig into the wide reaching impacts of...
American Farm Bill, Smithfield and the UAE
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
026 | We are back to normal programming, bringing you global ag conversations to your ears. This week we dig into the Amercian Farm Bill, just what is...
Rural Women's Mental Health - Kate Steadman
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
035 | Week 4 of our Rural Women's Mental Health Series - we are joined by Kate Steadman, a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Fielding. She is ...
Rural Women's Mental Health - Annabelle Matson
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
034 | Week 3 of our Rural Women's Mental Health Series - we are joined by Annabelle Matson, a Christchurch based Coach who talks us through strategies...
Rural Women's Mental Health - Tyler Langford
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
033 | Week 2, a partners persecptive. Tyler Langford joins us to talk us through her family's journey through depression.Our Rural Women's Mental Heal...
Rural Women's Mental Health - Deanne Parkes
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
032 | This week we kick of our Rural Women's Mental Health Series, we’re shining a spotlight on an important and often overlooked topic - rural wome...
What the #$%^ is genAI?
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
031 | We take a political theme to the news this week, covering ACT's suggestion to sell of PAMU/Landcorp's assets, look at the latest rates bill incr...
India FTA what needs to happen to make this a reality?
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
030 | Inspired by last weeks news item, Myfanwy leads us on a deep dive into the potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, why this needs to be...
NZ's food security
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
029 | Does NZ have a secure food supply? We dig into what's happening out there between rising food prices, fragile and volatile supply chains and the...
The rural urban divide with Philippa Cameron
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
028 | We are joined by Philippa Cameron from Whats for Smoko (her amazing instagram page), she is also a multiple, best selling author and amazing wif...
Ag at the Olympics
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
027 | The Olympics are on and like most of the country we are fixated on all things sporting and Olympics. Alongside becoming armchair experts in ever...
Future of milk, UK farm income down by 1 billion and Tictok ban effect on Ag
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
026 | Myfanwy took us deep into the world of dairy farming this week - inspired perhaps by the early calves arriving at her place. We talk immigration...
Leadership in Ag
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
025 | It's an exciting week at Ag in Conversation HQ, not only did we record this episode in person! Only our second ever! We are also welcoming our f...
Electrifying Farming
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
024 | Before we dove deep into the world of electrification and solar on farms we touched on Denmark's latest annoucement - the first country in the w...
Not that Gene!
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
023 | The FOMO is real! UK Groundswell have brought music concert vibes to farming with their latest "conference" (not sure you can call it that) brin...
Political Pingpong
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
022 | This week we were joined by Hon Jo Luxton, Labour's spokesperson for agriculture to discuss how we can get more enduring change in government de...
What on earth are we going to eat?
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
021 | It's been a busy week in NZ Ag largely due to field days at Mystery Creek last week - a highlight in the annual calendar for many. This saw KPMG...
Sustainability - the missing puzzle piece?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
020 | Are we in NZ sure we have the sustainability of our workforce covered? Can we honestly say that we use best practice in staff relationships and ...
No frills budgets, winning wines, live export bans
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
019 | In a busy week all round the girls sat down for a well deserved cuppa and dug into the live export ban on sheep in Australia - what, why, who? A...
Will farming for nature give NZ a big leg up on the global stage?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
018 | A new study out of the University of Portsmouth has shown that consumers value animal welfare over environmental impact when making purchasing d...
Rural Communities with Steph Borowski
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
017 | We are joined by the one and only Steph Borowski, maybe the funniest farmers wife on the internet. We traverse all things from homeschooling wil...
Scope what Emissions
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
016 | A major Southland windfarm is to proceed through the new fast tracking consenting process, a survey examining the profitability and carbon footp...
Breaking down productivity and what it actually means, growing rice in glasshouses and meals in schools
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
015 | Our land and water have done more outstanding research, this time in the meals in school space and how this can connect children to agriculture ...
Clarkson's back and can NZ Ag handle disrupters?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
014 | Every industry needs disrupters but can NZ ag handle new comers throwing the baby out with the bath water and doing things their way? This week ...
No-Show CHCH, how do you keep up in the world of subscription?
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
013 | Exciting news! We have a new podcast segment, each month we will be producing one episode with a guest host. And I know what you might be thinki...
Bird Flu, train spotting horse and half meat burgers
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
012 | Bird flu, train spotting horse and half meat burgersThe news this week comes from around the world with the worrying development of Bird Flu bei...
We trust you, aussie fert and jaffa farmers
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
011 | Hot news topics were aplenty this week, we highlight the shipment of Australian fertiliser which landed at Primeport Timaru, the increasing dema...