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17. Rural Communities with Steph Borowski
54:50017 | We are joined by the one and only Steph Borowski, maybe the funniest farmers wife on the internet. We traverse all things from homeschooling wild and free farm kids, regen ag, the wellness properties of red meat, to the good, bad and ugly of a modern day rural community. There isn't much that isn't talked about this week. So light the fire (it's that time of year), grab a cuppa and a bikkie (you've earnt a wee treat) and join us for a good ol' yarn. We highly recommend you check out Motherland Australia's podcast, Mother's groups/Villages and all other things they have to offer - https://motherlandaustralia.com.au/Make sure you are following @steph.borowski and check out her podcast she co-hosts with Husband Josh, Mans Land on Spotify.HOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexander Intro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by Royalty-free music for creators. All free | Slip.streamFree Download / Stream: Sunrise Instr - Royalty-free Music | Slip.stream
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16. Scope what Emissions
32:03016 | A major Southland windfarm is to proceed through the new fast tracking consenting process, a survey examining the profitability and carbon footprints in regenerative agriculture, and the continuing decline in farm sales and prices all hit the news desk this week.We delve Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, try to demystify the concept and provide a simple explanation that everyone can understand to reduce fear and empower everyone - rural and urban - to take action, if they so choose - or not but from an educated standing. Additionally, we look ahead to the upcoming South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) at Lincoln University on June 25 and 25 - learn more here.HOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by https://slip.streamFree Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/nZIKpF15. Breaking down productivity and what it actually means, growing rice in glasshouses and meals in schools
34:09015 | 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 (here), we jump the ditch and look at the effects of PFA contaminated water has on cattle and finally look at some very cool research out of China where they have grown rice successfully in less time in glasshouses, expanding the required growing conditions and therefore locations. Inspired by the Institute of Directors seasonal magazine, we dig deep into productivity touching on commentary from regional economist Benje Patterson. Why does it matter? how can we improve?Lastly we leave you with the challenge to do something nice for someone else - just cause - life feels a bit tough right now but lets brighten someone's day!We also snuck in a wee promo to Jana Hocken of Lean Dairy and her fabulous work, well work checking out - https://theleandairyfarm.com/HOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by Royalty-free music for creators. All free | Slip.streamFree Download / Stream: Sunrise Instr - Royalty-free Music | Slip.stream14. Clarkson's back and can NZ Ag handle disrupters?
38:07014 | 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 we dig into the book Meet you at the Main Divide written by Justine Ross with Geoff Ross owners of Lake Hawea Station. Order the book here or check out the rest of their mahi here.We cover the news of the week - the rain just keeps on pouring and pouring over in the UK resulting in the wettest 12 months and the worst lambing on record; Sam McIvor has stepped away from Beef + Lamb as their CEO and into the same role at OSPRI; with the US lining up for their next presidential election this year we discussed the abrupt U-turns that define their environmental regulations - sound familiar?Finally, Clarkson's Farm Season 3 is hitting the telly this week! watch it on PrimeHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided by Royalty-free music for creators. All free | Slip.streamFree Download / Stream: Sunrise Instr - Royalty-free Music | Slip.stream
13. No-Show CHCH, how do you keep up in the world of subscription?
31:08013 | 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 thinking, but you said you guys weren't doing interviews - well you're right, we are not - our guest host is joining for our usual discussion, adding extra insight, knowledge and humour to the conversations you know and love! This week we are joined by Jo Hay, Wife, Mum, Sheep and Beef Farmer and Director, among many other hats! We stay local this week discussing the New Zealand A&P show in Christchurch, staffing cuts in MPI and the repel of the intensive winter grazing regulations! We then dig into how you access the news in the world of subscriptions and manage to stay across everything and maintain a balanced view. Finally check out this great resource produced by Central Wilding Conifer Control Group to support the planting of native shelter belts - hereJo shared an awesome initiative by Meat the Need - more info here!Save the date: May 9, 11am-1pm at Salvation Army Warehouse, 2 Avenger Crescent Wigram.BBQ and refreshments includedRSVP at hello@meattheneed.orgHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided byRoyalty-free music for creators. All free | Slip.streamFree Download / Stream:Sunrise Instr - Royalty-free Music | Slip.stream
12. Bird Flu, train spotting horse and half meat burgers
34:16012 | Bird flu, train spotting horse and half meat burgersThe news this week comes from around the world with the worrying development of Bird Flu being found in Dairy Cattle in the US and two people in Texas with the flu. Flooding in the UK making lambing a nightmare for many and a horse taking a midnight stroll into a train station in Oz!Our deep dive this week is into the world of Harvest B and Australian start-up and their offering of plant based protein to complement meat and be eaten with it rather than in competition to it. What are the implications for the meat industries and consumers world wide? Harvest B podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TRmtJHLdJGLyf3OqXXUJo?si=fcf5b4f5889d477fRecommendations this week focus on the voices of farmers and balancing advocacy with what sets Ag up for the future.Complete The Farmers Voice survey here - https://www.agrihq.co.nz/thefarmersvoiceListen to Julia Jones podcast series here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FhErs2lGndsOgHBui4S4X?si=EKfdWXanQ4W-xRLkk1FOHQHOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided byRoyalty-free music for creators. All free | Slip.streamFree Download / Stream:Sunrise Instr - Royalty-free Music | Slip.stream
11. We trust you, aussie fert and jaffa farmers
41:21011 | Hot news topics were aplenty this week, we highlight the shipment of Australian fertiliser which landed at Primeport Timaru, the increasing demand for NZ beef in the US and the massive vertical farming operations being developed in Dubai.We then dug into the Our Land and Water Project - Farming for Good including the Food and Farming People’s Panel which was released last week which highlighted this great work.Finally, everyone clear your Wednesday evenings, grab a cuppa and a bikkie, put the feet up and enjoy Season 2 of Nadia’s Farm. It’s fantastic seeing the trials and tribulations of a real, working NZ farm on primetime TV!https://ourlandandwater.nz/farming-for-good/https://royalburn.co.nz/HOSTS | @emilywalker @myfanwyalexanderIntro/outro copyright infoTrack: "Sunrise Instr"Music provided byRoyalty-free music for creators. All free | Slip.streamFree Download / Stream: Sunrise Instr - Royalty-free Music | Slip.stream