EP 144 | Election Watch: Farming, Markets & What Comes Next
With the election looming, we're checking back in on what the major parties are offering New Zealand agriculture — and, importantly, what's changed since our last Election Watch.
We look at the latest policy announcements affecting farmers, from water infrastructure, consenting and fertiliser security to fuel costs, investment incentives, climate policy and environmental regulation.
But first, we're heading offshore for three stories with some fascinating implications for New Zealand agriculture.
🥩 A halal certification issue has disrupted NZ meat exports to the UAE — highlighting just how quickly non-tariff barriers can affect market access.
🐄 An Irish dairy-beef research project is looking at how better genetics, calf selection and management can turn dairy-origin calves into valuable beef animals. What could New Zealand learn as we continue tackling the bobby calf challenge?
🦌 And NZ farmed venison could soon be feeding around 5,000 US Army cadets at West Point, as American demand grows for venison as a lean, premium protein.
Then we finish with our pre-election deep dive: what's new, what's relevant to agriculture, and which policies could actually make a difference at the farm gate?
Join Myfanwy Alexander and Emily Walker for another Ag in Conversation.
Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.
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