Podcasts about primary industries

Rabobank Global Strategist Michael Every says Trump isn't as “nutty” as people may think he is, as there can be upsides to trade wars and geopolitical crises. The Country's Jamie Mackay caught up with him ahead of the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear the full panel discussion from this week's CommsDay Summit, moderated by Steve Cannane, featuring:  Comms Alliance CEO Luke Coleman | Telsoc president Michelle Lim | Telecommunications Carriers Forum NZ CEO Paul Brislen | regulatory expert Andrew Sheridan | NSW Dep't of Primary Industries & Reg Development's Peter Adams | New Street Research analyst Ian Martin.

Fonterra's chief executive commented on the dairy numbers in MPI's Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report. Plus, will Trump’s tariffs affect dairy? Also, the elephant in the room - dairy conversions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export forecasts are billions of dollars more than what was projected just months ago. Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export forecasts are billions of dollars more than what was projected just months ago, two Interislander sailings have been cancelled after the Aratere ferry broke down on a sailing from Picton to Wellington the United Kingdom's national health service has told parents not to rely on shop-bought baby food as everyday meals after pouches from six leading brands fail to meet key nutritional standards, Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the 1960s group The Beach Boys, has died aged 82, and Nathan Rarere speaks to golfer Ryan Fox ahead of the US open.

The Meat Industry Association chairman, and former Minister for Primary Industries, talks tariffs, record meat prices, and whether he supports Federated Farmers' SOS (Save Our Sheep) campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few episodes ago we spoke to grower Dan Hodges about some of the cutting-edge agtech he'd seen on a study tour of the US.Well in April, some of that leading tech was on display in Tasmania at the Ag Innovation Expo 2025, held at the Hagley Farm School by the Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group.Ian Layden from the Queensland Department of Primary Industries was at the expo to run a farm mechanisation field demo as part of the VegMech project, a three-year project to help Australian vegetable growers adopt advanced mechanisation technology.Ian also joined a timely panel discussion on the key issues facing Tasmania's onion sector, where he spoke about how agtech could be part of the solution.AUSVEG's Campbell Cooney caught up with Ian at the expo.Learn more about the project discussed in this episode: Advanced vegetable mechanisation program to maximise labour and cost efficiency (VG23003)Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia's vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. Thanks for listening! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the Australian vegetable industry at ausveg.com.au. Subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, or Tik Tok.

In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with returning guest Sandra Lam, Organisational Psychologist and Managing Director at FIFO Focus. We chat about a recently published WHS Undertaking between Cobar Management and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Sandra shares her views on the remedial measures outlined in the published Enforcement, and suggests alternative measures that may have more impact.

Steve Bowley's business has taken a significant hit due to the algae bloom along the states coast. Shadow Minister for Primary Industries weighs in on the issue. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor of Kangaroo Island Michael Pengilly, Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven & listener Adam weigh in on the impact of the algae bloom below the coast of South Australia. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manager of Salisbury SES volunteer unit Anthony Gunter, Gaza Footy club volunteer Ton Wheeler on 'National Volunteers Week', Phil Coorey on the shifts in state parliament, Breaking @ 8 with Colin Shearing the Business Victor Harbor CEO on issues with registering companies on the voters roll, Dr Susan Stone on the upcoming RBA rate cuts, Kangaroo Island mayor Michael Pengilly & Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven on the algae bloom off the coast of South Australia & your calls. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is putting the hard word on farmers around intensive winter grazing.

This year's Primary Industry New Zealand Award finalists have been announced. The seventh annual awards are part of the two-day Primary Industry New Zealand (PINZ) Summit, at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on June 24 and 25. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Government is seeking input on a proposal to grow the state's hemp industry. Ash sits down with Dr Alison Bowman, the Associate Group Director of Research Assurance for Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Agriculture and Biosecurity department. They discuss the benefits of this crop on the economy, and the ways in which the state and public input can shape the crop's future.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking of the bad weather, it brings me to the emergency mobile alerts. The emergency mobile alerts came about because Fire and Emergency and the National Emergency Management Agency and other agencies including New Zealand Police, Ministry of Primary Industries and Ministry of Health use emergency mobile alerts to alert people if their lives, property or health are at serious risk. I'm pretty sure they came about during Covid, I can't recall them before then you might, but I think it was pretty much a Covid response and that's continued to include any other times where lives, property or health are at serious risk. Over the past week. Aucklander's have received about four or five emergency alerts on their phones, and I'll tell you what, they give you an absolute conniption when they start screeching. You know it takes you right back, the adrenaline surges through, you think, fight or flight ... okay there's bad weather coming. Well, yes, a cyclone had been forecast to be arriving over the North Island. So, you would imagine with a tropical cyclone bad weather comes - thunderstorms, the potential for flooding. And then the next lot of emergency alerts came to warn of the potentials of dangerous gases as a result of a recycling plant in a suburb of Auckland going up in flames and once that fire started, many, many suburbs around the fire were advised to stay inside and then another alert gave the all clear sometime later. I do understand that Civil Defence is damned if they do and damned if they don't. Some Aucklander's were asking why they weren't warned about the severe thunderstorms and deluges on the Friday night of Easter weekend. But surely, we all knew that a cyclone was sitting over the North Island, and cyclones bring rain and thunderstorms. But there was criticism because they hadn't been warned, so therefore we got warnings up the Ying Yang in response. Meteorologists defended themselves, saying well, thunderstorms are notoriously difficult to predict, and weather is notoriously difficult to predict. We saw that with Gabrielle as well. In February 2023, the Esk River in Hawkes Bay burst its banks and flooded the entire valley. Hundreds of Hawkes Bay residents woke in the middle of a nightmare, with water surging through their homes, and there was no alert, no warning, they hadn't been evacuated from the area, and yet the cyclone had been predicted. Schools had been closed in Hamilton and Tauranga and those areas were unaffected but Hawkes Bay was absolutely hammered. It's an imperfect science, an imprecise and inexact science. Are we depending far too much on meteorologists who can give you a broad spectrum? - we can expect thunderstorms, we can expect electric storms, we can expect heavy rain over the next week, we can't tell you that it's going to arrive at your house at this time, so be prepared. And I wonder if too many people are expecting that from authorities and from decision makers. We've become very used to having people tell us what we should do, how we should do it, to keep ourselves safe. I'm not entirely sure you can do that with weather. It is unpredictable. It changes. Meteorologists will tell you that they can really only give you a broad spectrum. And if you're depending on government agencies to tell you what to do and where to go and how you should cope, I think that way lies disaster, really. Because you'll think, well, I haven't had a warning, so I should be fine. People will let me know if I'm in danger and you start to lose your Spidey instinct, you start to lose your Spidey senses. Too many alerts are going to mean that people will just switch off. They'll either switch off their phones and say I'm not going to have my heart racing and my pulse racing and the adrenaline surging through me for a fire that's happening ten suburbs over that really doesn't affect me. If we start to switch off, then again, emergency services will be blamed because they sent out too many. I suppose it's helpful having someone to blame other than God and the weather? But when did weather become such a big deal that it dominates the news. Meteorologists are becoming the new public health officials. And when did we stop using our common sense and relying on government agencies to tell us what to do in weather. Do you need to know through your emergency mobile alerts, what is happening? Does that give you the opportunity to take precautions? What purpose does the agency serve? I'd really love to hear your thoughts on this one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Isabele and Pete Roberts. In the last episode, Isabele and Pete opened up about their family’s Poll Dorset stud operation and the importance of good breeding. In this episode, Isabele and Pete highlight the importance of multispecies grazing crops for their farm and the research they have recently undertaken with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach, continues his chat with Isabele and Pete at their home in Cudal. Resources and links: Mixed species annual fodder crops research from NSW DPI Isabele and Pete feature story from NSW DPI Ridgehaven Poll Dorsets website Ridgehaven Poll Dorsets on Facebook Nominate a Mate: If you'd like to nominate a mate (or yourself) as a potential future guest on the podcast, you can do so here: Nominate a Mate for 'Seeds for Success'. Connect: Central West LLS website Central West LLS on Facebook Central West LLS on Twitter Central West LLS on YouTube The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Farmers are hitting back at the New South Wales Upper House Committee probe into the flow on effects of the phase out of the live sheep trade. The inquiry heard from both the New South Wales Farmers Association and The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. It's made on recommendation -- that the department monitor the state's industry over the course of the phase out, until May 2028 when the ban is enforced. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Association President Xavier Martin about the inquiry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vegalogue is a regular podcast from vegetable, potato and onion industry peak body AUSVEG, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector.The deep, sandy soils of Western Australia's Swan Coastal Plain are among the most infertile in the world.They're also where many of the state's vegetables are produced, however, and growers have long struggled with the low ability of these soils to retain nutrients or moisture.More than 60 percent of irrigation water and nitrogen fertiliser applied to vegetables on the sandy soils of the Swan Coastal Plain leach past the rootzone. The story's not much better for phosphorus or potassium.Against that backdrop, input costs continue to grow, water allocations tighten, and concerns about fertiliser runoff into waterways and wetlands increase.In an effort to address this problem, WA's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has launched a new levy-funded project to develop a system for capturing leached nutrients and irrigation water from below the crop's root zone, and recycling this water back onto crops as irrigation.The project, which runs until February 2030, will investigate the use of geomembranes installed below the root zone of crops to collect leachate and divert it into dams for reuse.We had a chat with DPIRD research scientist Dr Valeria Almeida Lima about the project, and how this new system might work.Learn more about the project discussed in this episode: Evaluating on farm water and nutrient recapture in Western Australia production systems You can also contact Dr Lima at Valeria.AlmeidaLima@dpird.wa.gov.au.Thanks for listening to Vegalogue! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the Australian vegetable industry at ausveg.com.au. Subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, or Tik Tok.

Questions to Ministers TAKUTAI TARSH KEMP to the Minister for Economic Growth: Will she ensure that her proposal to scrap the living wage requirement in Government contracts for cleaning, catering, and security guard services will not result in pay cuts for these workers? PAULO GARCIA to the Minister of Revenue: What recent announcements has he made on the foreign investment fund rules? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: What steps, if any, has he taken to guard against regulatory capture of the Ministry for Primary Industries by New Zealand's commercial fishing sector? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she agree with Brooke van Velden's statement, "I think a lot of people in New Zealand do live on minimum wage and we have to allow people to make ends meet"; if so, how many Government contractors are currently paid the minimum wage? KATIE NIMON to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made on refreshing New Zealand's eating disorders strategy? STEVE ABEL to the Minister of Agriculture: Does he agree that trade access to overseas markets is a key component of protecting the export performance of New Zealand's agricultural sector? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What is the Government doing to support small businesses and manufacturers? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister for Rail: Has the Government received any alternative proposals for the procurement of new Cook Strait ferries from the private sector; if so, how many? JENNY MARCROFT to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has she made regarding upgrades to New Zealand's air ambulance fleet? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing: What work has the Government done to support the hunting and fishing community? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: How will the Government back up its promise to ensure fair prices for Kiwi consumers?

The ministry for Primary Industries has launched an investigation after a number of meals served to children by the School Lunch Collective were found to have their plastic packaging melted into their food. This would be the fourth investigation launched into the collective after the government introduced the Alternative Provision Model for Ka Ora Ka Ako, replacing local suppliers. Around this same period of time, a consultation document was sent to schools across the motu by education minister Erica Stanford asking for feedback on a proposal to defund and disestablish 174 full time roles for Resource Teachers of Literacy and Resource Teachers of Māori. And the Greens recently issued a call to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon calling on him to rule out any possibility of joining the AUKUS military pact, following the contentious bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Whitehouse last week. For their weekly catch up, Oto spoke to the Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March for the Green Party's take on all of these issues.

A primary sector advocacy group says a review of new plant and animal products is critically important for New Zealand farmers. A backlog of more than 100 applications are awaiting approval, and it could take up to four years to clear the queue. Now, a dozen primary sector businesses and groups are calling for swift action to clear the backlog. Animal and Plant Health New Zealand Chief Executive Liz Shackleton told Mike Hosking the Government has one chance to get it right. She says it's a chance for the Prime Minister to put his growth agenda into action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 31st of January, we have years of backlogged primary industry health products in need of approval – David Seymour responds to the situation. A leaked letter has revealed that BNZ is dropping a fuel company from their bank and closing their accounts, Todd McClay digs into the situation. The Wrapping the Week A-team is back with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson, who sneak in an appearance before the end of January. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Pesticides and Regulatory Medicines Authority has delayed its decision on the future of paraquat and diquat for at least seven months, while vineyards did reshoot after severe frost events in the Riverland, wine grape growers are expecting a significant lower vintage and Primary Industries minister Clare Scriven reflects on 2024

New Zealand's primary sector export revenue is expected to jump by 7 percent to $56.9 billion in the June 2025 year after contracting in 2024, the Ministry for Primary Industries says. MPI, in its Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report, also expects that growth to be sustained, with revenue forecast to hit $58.3b in the June 2026 year. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's optimism from the Agriculture and Forestry Minister on the future of food and fibre exports. The Ministry for Primary Industries projects exports will reach just under $57 billion by June, and over $58 billion the following year. Horticulture exports are expected to rise 12%, with dairy forecast to grow by 10%. Minister Todd McClay told Heather du Plessis-Allan he sees a positive future with China. He says its market will be a key reason why dairy exports are forecast to increase. Meat and wool revenues are also expected to rise slightly to $11.4 billion as demand strengthens. McClay told du Plessis-Allan that wool's commodity price is starting to increase and there's new users. He says the Indian Parliament only has New Zealand wool in its buildings, which shows there's a good role for wool but there's a lot of work to do. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although the result is welcome news, MPI said 'it's very early days' due to the viruses long incubation period and they're still not confident the virus hasn't spread to other farms. Meanwhile, a deal has been struck with Australia to restart the export of some chicken products although the final details are yet to be ironed out. Ministry for Primary Industries chief veterinary officer Dr Mary Van Andel explained to Susana Lei'ataua how long they will need to carry out tests in the area.

A leading virologist said she won't be surprised if the Otago bird flu virus continues to spread to other farms in the way it did in the devastating outbreak in the Australian state of Victoria. A second farm is now under investigation for potential bird flu, with the Ministry for Primary Industries today confirming this is not part of the initial six farms that were identified as being at risk of infection. Delphine Herbert has more.

The Ministry for Primary Industries will start culling the 80,000 hens infected with bird flu tomorrow in a process which is expected to take up to three days. The jump in infected chickens comes after it was found the highly pathogenic H7N6 strain had spread to a second shed on a free-range egg farm near Moeraki in Otago. Delphine Herbert reports.

The Ministry for Primary Industries says it's possible there'll be more cases of bird flu at an Otago egg farm. The culling of 80,000 chickens at the Mainland Poultry property in Moeraki will begin tomorrow. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained this won't create too much trouble for the sector - as there's millions of layer hens in the country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Australian role of lead ag teacher will continue into 2025, with summer spraying underway officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions is ramping up compliance checks and the Country Hour turns 79 today.

There's confidence from the Ministry for Primary Industries that a bird flu strain will be eradicated. Around 80,000 chickens are set to be slaughtered after the disease was found at a Mainland Poultry-owned property at Moeraki in Otago yesterday. A second barn tested positive last night, but neither is the strain circulating in wildlife globally. MPI Director-General Ray Smith told Mike Hosking they're mapping half a dozen properties with links to the farm. He says it'll take a couple of weeks before the outer limits of the virus are confirmed, and expects it to be relatively contained. Live or raw poultry exports have been stopped for the time being. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a successful business case is difficult for a number of reasons. It's important to craft a narrative that appeals to decision-makers, capturing a variety of user-benefits often involves extensive collaboration, and the project has to align with the overarching objectives of the organisation. In this episode, Stuart Watt, CIO of the Department of Primary Industries and Trade shares how he built the business case for microservices in South Australian government. Stuart Watt, CIO, Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co  

The head of WAFarmers doesn't think the state's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is adequately resourced to handle a major biosecurity threat.

A round-up of the week's agricultural news.

It's been a kind winter for most North Island farmers now busy with lambing and calving, with warmer temperatures and plenty of rain helping to keep the grass growing. Meanwhile sheep farmers in the South Island hope to see prices rise again.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has confirmed there have been no positive detections of the Polyphagous shot-hole borer outside the metropolitan area.

A round-up of the week's agricultural news.

Australia has had its first ever case of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus- on two properties in South Australia. Ministry for Primary Industries has paused some Australian exports but is still allowing tomatoes in from Queensland, where the virus isn't present - and is testing seeds which can also contain the virus. Tomatoes NZ said the virus spreads extremely easily and could spell crop losses of up to 80% here, chair Barry O'Neil speaks to Lisa Owen.

A round-up of the week's rural news.

A round-up of the week's agricultural news.

A round-up of the week's agricultural news.

Ārepa has had a roller coaster year. The functional drinks company are on a mission to make brains work better, through their science and research-backed products. Last year, however, they went through a well-publicised process with the Ministry for Primary Industries about health claims on their labels, resulting in a media fire storm. How did that all come about? How did they move past it? And is the brain drink for real? To chat all this, founders Angus Brown and Zachary Robinson join the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A round-up of the week's agricultural news.

A round-up of the week's agricultural news.

Apple growers in Hawkes Bay are busy pruning trees and pulling out old blocks. Further south, farmers on the West Coast are feeding out silage, moving breaks and getting ready for calving.

A round-up of the week's agricultural news from RNZ's rural news desk.

A round-up of the week's agricultural news from RNZ's rural news desk.

A round-up of the week's agricultural news from RNZ's rural news desk.

(#269) In this episode, Becky and her guest cohost and Bee Culture writing partner, Bridget Mendel, take you on a journey with Liz Frost, an American beekeeper turned technical specialist in honeybees for the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries in Australia. Frost shares her transition from the U.S. to Australia, offering a unique perspective on beekeeping without Varroa mites, and the recent challenges since their introduction in New South Wales. Through engaging discussions, listeners gain insights into Australia's diverse beekeeping practices, the impact of Varroa on the industry, and the strategies being adopted to manage this new threat. Frost's journey underscores the global nature of beekeeping challenges and the importance of international knowledge exchange. This episode not only highlights the nuances of Australian beekeeping but also serves as a reminder of the resilience and adaptability required in the face of emerging challenges. Join us to learn from Frost's extensive experience and explore the dynamic world of beekeeping down under. Links and websites mentioned in this episode: Becky and Bridget's Bee Culture Article: https://beeculture.com Liz on the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries website: https://extensionaus.com.au/professionalbeekeepers/expert/liz-frost/ Honey Bee Health Coalition, Varroa Management Guide: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/resources/varroa-management/ Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: http://honeybeeobscura.com   ______________   Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper. Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC