Podcasts about agfirst

Will and Ben return after a short break for Easter, to explore the current state of the dairy industry in New Zealand with insights from James Allen, CEO of AgFirst and John Allen, Kite Director. Following Chris' market report, James and John discuss the impact of recent weather patterns on milk production, dairy economics, and the implications of environmental policies. With an analysis of production figures, market trends and the future of dairy in New Zealand and where these sit in a global context amidst some of the current challenges.Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.

Raewyn Densley joins us to discuss AgFirst's recent Our Land and Water funded project. Our Land and Water aims to enhance the production and productivity of New Zealand's primary sector while maintaining and improving the quality of the country's land and water for future generations. Raewyn covers the global grain market shift during the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. She explores how these factors impact grain prices, create global shortages, and alter shipping logistics whilst spotlighting New Zealand's unique challenges and opportunities. Raewyn provides insights into how local grain production could be increased. She also discusses how many dairy farmers could grow their own feed whilst maintaining or enhancing profitability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.This episode is jam-packed with knowledge invested in the future of New Zealand's primary sector and offers actionable strategies for increasing profitability while reducing environmental impact.

On today's podcast, Dom talks to MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mary van Andel about preparing NZ agriculture for the imminent threat of avian influenza... He talks with AgFirst CEO James Allen about the changing role of the rural professional and his time on the National Filedays Society Board... He talks with McDonald's Communications Manager Simon Kenny about the volume of NZ primary produce it uses and what Kiwi food consumers are actually concerned with... And he catches up with REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was lots for hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle to discuss with the guests on this week's podcast. Firstly, along with the usual milk market update, Chris Walkland and John Allen discussed the very positive news regarding Muller's acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy and the wider commitment to the sector being shown by UK based processors and how this is supports a positive outlook for UK farmers. Chris & John also joined NZ AgFirst CEO; James Allen and Kite's Edward Lott in reviewing the past NZ dairy season and discussing Fonterra's opening forecast price for the season ahead, including the comparative Cost of Production and how this could impact on farmer confidence, sentiment and investment. James looks ahead to the changing structure of NZ dairy including political, environmental and export market influences and they discuss how this compares to the UK.Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Tafi Manjala about his NZ farming odyssey, from his native Zimbabwe to Southland, Bay of Plenty and Northland, where he currently works as an agribusiness consultant for AgFirst... He talks with the host of the Real Optimism podcast, Julia Jones, about alternative proteins and the future of NZ farming systems... He catches up with Hurricanes' and All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett about Super Rugby Pacific, growing on the family farm in Taranaki and his upcoming sabbatical with Leinster... And he talks with Tori Connell from House of Chocolate about its award-winning handcrafted chocolates, sourcing the best ingredients from NZ and around the world and how you can win some as part of the REX Mother's Day giveaway. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome James Allen who is a very well-known and respected agribusiness consultant across New Zealand in his role as CEO of New Zealand's largest agribusiness and farming consultancy AgFirst NZ. James is a current Nuffield scholar, former president of the National Fieldays Society and a leading contributor to many rural and farming organisations. James works with many farmers across all sectors so he shares a lot of insights into what makes farmers tick, what to watch out for and how to sell to them in tougher times. We also talk visual, verbal and non-verbal cues. You'll learn a lot here. Enjoy. Show Notes: To find out more about James and AgFirst NZ visit www.agfirst.co.nz To download their exclusive Dairy Farm Budget Monitoring Survey which shares some very valuable data visit: https://www.agfirst.co.nz/projects/financial-survey-dairy To connect with James personally on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-allen-b65bb014/ +++ Want to make more rural sales? Get your FREE copy of “How To Succeed In Rural Sales” Ebook here: www.ruralsalessuccess1.com/ebook Connect with or Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stjohncraner Subscribe to my weekly rural sales email (which goes out to 3000+ rural sales professionals)here: bit.ly/3voaPS7 To join our private Facebook Group where we share a ton of free rural sales and lead generation tools almost daily join here: www.facebook.com/groups/285326399207141/ For details on our training programmes you can check out what we do for sales teams with our Rural Sales Success™ programme here (www.ruralsalessuccess1.com/programme-invitation) or for managers with our Rural Sales Manager Mastery™ programme here (www.ruralsalessuccess1.com/rural-sales…-invitation) For more on us, what we do and who we work with: www.agrarian.co.nz

We couldn't go two weeks without a milk market update so Chris has sent us one all the way from Ireland to keep us going till he's back. Will and Ben then welcome James Allen from New Zealand based ag consultancy Agfirst Waikato who is currently the UK, alongside his wife Kerry Allen and Becki Leach, Senior consultant at Kite to discuss their respective commitments to the future of dairy. James firstly gives us an update on milk price in NZ and current farmer sentiment, moving on to discuss his Nuffield scholarship which is looking at the role of the rural/agricultural consultant and what this role might looks like in the future. He outlines what he's learned so far from his travels in the US and UK and the importance of utilising the data available out there on farm, comparing and contrasting consultancy between the US, UK and NZ and the value rural professionals provide to the farmer. Kerry explains her work to influence the NZ school curriculum, changing the perception of agriculture to benefit students in over 100 schools, encouraging more young people into the sector and supply chain and to ultimately feed the world. Becki briefly touches on the news from AB Agri on the acquisition of NMR, which will help provide even more insight in helping dairy prosper for the long term.

Episode 2 has two feature interviews, the first with agricultural economist Phil Journeaux who talks us through AgFirst's latest dairy farm model budget, which foresees losses.Then we have Alliance Group's general manager for global markets Shane Kingston, who warns the outlook for red meat is just as grim. Senior reporter Hugh Stringleman analyses the latest drop in dairy commodity prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction.Federated Farmers' meat and wool chair, Toby Williams, reveals discussions are underway to address strong wool's dire situation and says it may be time to at least think about a wool levy once more.

In this episode of RaboTalk's Growing our future, Blake Holgate is joined by Erica van Reenen. Erica is an Agricultural and Environmental Consultant, and Director of AgFirst, as well as the facilitator of Rabobank's new Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Freshwater Workshops.This episode focuses on integrated farm planning, and how to design and implement a plan that will add real value to your farming business. Blake and Erica discuss the changes that farm planning has seen in the last decade, the regulatory compliance elements farmers can expect to face, why it's important to consider an integrated approach, and the tools and support available for farmers through the process. Erica shares her thoughts on the role of digitalisation and how it could potentially assist farmers with more efficient, high quality, farm planning tools.

We're joined by Phil Journeaux from AgFirst, in the Waikato…  Phil's been working on agricultural greenhouse gases for eight years - consulting with both MPI and He Waka eke Noa. He was the man behind the study into calculating greenhouse gases, and farm sequestration for He Waka Eke Noa. With a couple of master's degrees..  Phil specialises in economic analysis, especially of whatever policy the government is sending down the line…  And he has a herd of finishing cattle which he runs on his lifestyle block, just to keep his eye in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After our usual milk market report from Chris, Will and Ben are joined by James Allen, CEO of Agfirst in New Zealand and Edward Lott, Kite Director to discuss the current dairy outlook in NZ. James outlines the devastating consequences of Cyclone Gabrielle on the north island of the country and the impact on horticulture and dairy farming in these areas. James and Edward discuss more broadly this dairy season and the challenges NZ farmers are facing including what is driving increased costs for farmers there, how environmental constraints are impacting on production & how this compares with the UK. They discuss what farmers in NZ are doing to address their environmental impact as well as some of the other challenges, including how finding and retaining good staff in a restricted labour market, is crucial to the resilience of the business.

There are great concerns for the agricultural production areas around Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. James Allan is the Chief Executive of agri-business consultancy Agfirst.

The podcast team take a virtual trip to New Zealand where hosts Ben Eagle & Will Evans are joined by Phil Journeaux, an agricultural consultant and economist with AgFirst & John Allen, Kite’s Managing Partner. With NZ farmers now required to record & report on their environmental impact and NZ agricultural output limited or retracting, they discuss what the future of UK agriculture might look like including some appealing commercial financial returns for non-food producing activities such as tree planting and the development of carbon markets. Despite our best efforts to leave him at home, Chris Walkland joins us on the tour, not only to enlighten us with his dairy knowledge but to act as our NZ tour guide.

Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most. How are farmers financially tracking on average, what a dairy farm break-even price should be and has this rain penetrated the subsoils to see a positive spring? Joining us to discuss more is Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist for AgFirst, following today's webinar presenting their findings from surveying their farmers.  Fill the fountain, not the drain. Juggling farm work and family responsibilities are a challenge many rural women face. Taranaki sharemilker and 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year winner Trish Rankin will join us to share her top tips for achieving a decent work-life balance.  Changes are being made to the governance of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest after an in-depth review. NZ Young Farmers board chair Ash-Leigh Campbell will join us to discuss how the contest's management will look going forward. Cavalier Corporation has committed itself to all-wool carpets and rugs within 12 months to deliver the growing expectations of consumers for sustainable, natural materials. Chief executive officer Paul Alston will join us to discuss how they intend on phasing out the synthetic carpet from their offering. Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.   Guests on today’s show: 1. “How are farmers financially tracking?” with Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist, AgFirst 2. “Fill the fountain, not the drain” with Trish Rankin, Taranaki Sharemilker & 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year 3. “Changes to the FMG Young Farmer of the Year” with Ash-Leigh Campbell, Chair, NZ Young Farmers 4. “Cavalier to cut synthetics, goes all-wool” with Paul Alston, CEO, Cavalier Corporation To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

How are farmers financially tracking on average, what a dairy farm break-even price should be and has this rain penetrated the subsoils to see a positive spring? Joining us to discuss more is Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist for AgFirst, following today's webinar presenting their findings from surveying their farmers.  To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

Hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined on this week’s podcast by Kite’s Paul Macer and, dialling in from New Zealand, Director of AgFirst; Nico Mouton. They discuss the possibility of farms requiring permits as a result of increasing focus on the impact of Agriculture on the environment, in particular on water and air quality. They look at the regulation changes that have already occurred in NZ and what the UK equivalent might look like. Plus we have the usual milk market update from Chris Walkland.

Milk prices next season predicted at $6-plus are going to drop into break-even territory for dairy farmers and AgFirst Waikato agricultural economist Phil Journeaux will share his thoughts on budgeting through this. To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com

This week we wrap up our mini-series on farming bulls for beef. This podcast covers a range of topics, as Richard Plunket of North Otago and Bob Thomson of AgFirst share some top tips, tricks and tools for farming bulls well, making money, looking after the aninals and the farmers, and taking care of the farm environment. For more information on farming bull beef, and beef production in general, check out our Guide to New Zealand Cattle Farming (6.6mb): https://beeflambnz.com/knowledge-hub/PDF/guide-new-zealand-cattle-farming

North Otago bull beef farmer Richard Plunket and AgFirst consultant Bob Thomson talk day to day management of bulls for beef production. Topics covered include: systems; break size and shape; shifting frequency; mob size; matching stocking rate, demand and pasture supply; rotation length; all-grass wintering or crops, and more.    

Richard and Andrea Plunket farm 440ha near Oamaru, and run about 300 Friesian bulls as part of their system. Richard was part of the RMPP pilot farm project with Alliance Group, exploring information transfer for farmers, and he had the chance to visit some top performing bull beef farms. In this podcast, he shares some of what he learned, and we discuss bull beef farming with renowned agricultural consultant Bob Thomson, of AgFirst. Topics covered include considering the whole farm system, why bulls are an underutilised option, management systems, and the key points for success.

This morning the team talked drones and how they can assist farmers, Geoff Heslop from Blackcurrant NZ talks on how that industry is doing, Craig Piggott from Halter joins the show, as does MP Damien O'Connor and Stephen Thompson from AgFirst in Gisborne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rural Exchange, We speak to Brian Richards about being described as a ‘god' of marketing New Zealand's premium food and fibre, We speak to Erica from AgFirst about how we can get on the road to great communication of reality on the pathway to cleaner, healthier rivers we can all be proud of. Rural Exchange (REX) with Hamish McKay​, Richard Loe & Sarah Perriam. For all the ways to listen/watch, visit www.radiolive.co.nz/rexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bob Thomson is an agricultural consultant with AgFirst, based in Hamilton. Bob knows beef farming inside and out - and on this call he talks about the secrets to success, the opportunities for both beef cows and high-performance beef finishing, and answers questions.