EP 146 | From Killer Sheep to the Future of Food
From New Zealand's election results to growing unrest across Europe, it's been another big week for agriculture and the world around it.
This week on Ag in Conversation, Myfanwy and Emily unpack the preliminary results of New Zealand's general election, what they could mean for the country's political future, and the implications for farmers and rural communities.
We then head to Europe for a closer look at the unrest unfolding across the continent. What's driving the protests? How do rising costs, political frustrations, trade pressures and agricultural policies fit into the picture? And what lessons could New Zealand farmers take from what's happening overseas?
On a more positive note, we're celebrating Kiwi ingenuity, with two fascinating agricultural innovations: a new approach to sheep shearing that's gaining traction in Australia, and technology being developed to detect defects inside fruit without cutting it open.
And because no agricultural podcast would be complete without a little ridiculousness, we're also talking about the return of New Zealand's cult horror-comedy Black Sheep — plus Myfanwy's rather memorable introduction to Kiwi cinema!
Finally, our recommendation of the week is Rabobank's Succession 2050 podcast, exploring the global megatrends shaping the future of food and farming.
Politics, protests, innovation and killer sheep. Just another week in agriculture!
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