Best Groundswell New Zealand Podcasts (2024)

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On Air at Groundswell: How biodiversity is an important ally in building farming resilience 27:43

8h ago27:43

27:43

As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at some practical on-farm examples of improving biodiversity whilst building resilience into farm businesses. Oxfordshire arable farmer and consultant Ben Adams, McDonalds Progressive Young Farmer at Moy …

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General Election result: What can we expect from this Defra team and a Labour Government? 27:44

1d ago27:44

27:44

In this episode the Farmers Guardian news and business team give their analysis of what farming can expect from the new Labour Government and the priorities of the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed and his Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner. The team reflects on Labour’s manifesto and the calls from the industry for more clarity on farming policies, bud…

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On Air at Groundswell: Healthy soils delivering sustainable farming systems 28:20

4d ago28:20

28:20

As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at how healthy soils underpin resilient and sustainable farming systems. Arable agronomist and farm consultant with Ceres Rural, Louise Penn, beef and sheep farmer and AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds representati…

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Exclusive: Sit down with Cumbrian sheep farmer Alistair Mackintosh in his first few days as Red Tractor interim chair 38:54

5d ago38:54

38:54

Cumbrian sheep farmer Alistair Mackintosh sits down with Farmers Guardian chief reporter Rachael Brown to chat about his new role as Red Tractor interim chair. He talks about how he looks to rebuild farmer confidence in Red Tractor after frustration across the industry following its handling of the Greener Farms Commit module. He said effective com…

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On Air at Groundswell: Understanding Social Sustainability in farming 23:17

10d ago23:17

23:17

As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at understanding and measuring social sustainability within agriculture. Tenant organic dairy farmer Sophie Gregory from Dorset, Hampshire tenant pig farmer Flavian Obiero and Leonora Meehan from McDonald…

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The General Election - What do farmers want to see from the next Government? 20:01

15d ago20:01

20:01

On this week’s podcast, news reporter Chris Brayford is joined by a host of guests including farmers and politicians to discuss the implications of a General Election to farming communities and some of the priorities they want to see from the next UK Government. Our guests include NFU vice-president David Exwood, ‘Pretend Farmer’ and sheep farmer K…

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Ag in my Land: New Zealand farmer focuses on regen, people and opening the farm gates 38:05

23d ago38:05

38:05

Ag in my Land is a Farmers Guardian series which looks at farming across the globe, and for the first time ever, we have turned it into a podcast. In this episode, online editor Emily Ashworth talks to Greg Hart who farming in Hawkes Bay in New Zealand at Mangarara Farm. With a huge focus on stripping the business back and focusing on regeneration …

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Political parties unveil General Election manifestos but what do they offer farming? 20:00

30d ago20:00

20:00

It is the third week of the General Election campaign and political parties have now published their manifestos. The Farmers Guardian news and business team take a closer look at the parties pledges for farming and rural communities. We look at budget, bovine TB policy, planning reform, food and the environment, and what the opinion polls look like…

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Matt Slack - the social media butcher - urges people to closer to food and farming 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

In a #Farm24 special, online editor Emily Ashworth speaks to butcher Matt Slack, who has over 135,000 followers on Tik Tok and over 90,000 on Facebook. Matt is passionate about connecting people back to their produce and where it comes from - and to take a closer look at the farming industry, because they may just be surprised Message us…

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New entrant finds home in farming after Open Farm Sunday event 36:27

1M ago36:27

36:27

It is no secret that farming needs to attract fresh talent, and there are so many opportunities for people to find a career that suits them. This is the case for Jack Scott who, after attending an Open Farm Sunday at Emma Loder-Symonds farm, Nonington farms. Emma's passion is education and allowing people of all ages to experience what it's like on…

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Dairy farm complete their farm-to-fork journey with off-grid on-farm restaurant 41:06

1M ago41:06

41:06

Gazegill farm is gently nestled into the heart of the Lancashire countryside, and for years owners Emma Robinson and Ian O'Reilly have been building their farm-to-customer business through meat box and raw milk sales. Nature is at the heart of all they do; it comes first and that approach applies to their new on-farm venture, their restaurant Eight…

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'Consumers and retailers need to understand the value of wool as a global commodity' - The British Wool industry in focus 41:28

2M ago41:28

41:28

This week, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the value of the wool sector with British Wool chief executive Andrew Hogley. During the episode, Andrew talks about the challenges the industry faces, his passion to work with sheep farmers, the high-quality of wool as a global commodity, the importance of traceability and sustainabilit…

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Charlotte Ashley: Making the switch from beef to dairy on her Cumbria farm (part one) 40:09

2M ago40:09

40:09

Charlotte Ashley and her husband, Roy, have always had a dream: Jersey cows. Having been beef and sheep farmers in Cumbria for many years, their dream has finally come to fruition, having recently finished building their shed which now houses their newly-welcomed Jersey cow herd. But what was the motivation behind the decision? Dairy can be a volat…

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Political twists and turns, Farm to Fork preview and Clarkson's Farm 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

It has been a busy few weeks in politics, with local elections in England and a new First Minister in Scotland. The Farmers Guardian news and business team take a look at what the political landscape looks like for rural voters as well as a look ahead to next week's Farm to Fork summit at Number 10 Downing Street. The team also discuss the first fo…

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Schmallenberg - where we are now and what does the future hold for this disease? 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

Mel McPherson of Avon Farm Vets talks about Schmallenberg and bluetongue - the reasons why we are seeing cases this year, signs to look out for, and what livestock farmers should do if they have a potential case on their farm. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Clarksons Farm Series 3 - Behind the scenes 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

In this episode we gain press access to Diddley Squat farm ahead of the new series of Clarksons farm. We heard about the trials and tribulations in the cast met in their new ventures. Jeremy and Kaleb have gone their separate ways in farming practice to see who can make the most, and spend it too! This has been done to show the changes that the cur…

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Live from Thainstone Specialist Auctions: The value of marts to farming communities 52:21

3M ago52:21

52:21

On this week's podcast, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford is joined by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland's executive director Neil Wilson and Aberdeenshire auctioneer Ellis Mutch from the ANM Group. Chris was at Thainstone Specialist Auctions in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, to talk to Neil and Ellis about life as an auctio…

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Liz Fletcher on finding her way in farming, diversification and her love of ag shows 28:06

3M ago28:06

28:06

Liz Fletcher has truly found a home in the farming community. In this week's Farmers Guardian podcast episode, online editor Emily Ashworth talks to Liz about how she has truly become embedded in the rural community, and how all of a sudden, 10 sheep quickly became 240. Coming from a non-farming background, the idea when moving to their 240-acre fa…

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Warner's Gin and marketing for farmers: Tom Warner and Andy Venables on diversification and business growth ahead of the Cultivate conference 39:07

3M ago39:07

39:07

Ahead of this year's Cultivate conference, Hillsgreen's Andy Venables speaks to the Farmers Guardian podcast about digital marketing, growing your business and diversification. Tom Warner, from Warner's Gin, talks about building their farm gin brand, top tips for farmers diversifying and growing new and exciting crops on farm to flavour their spiri…

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Sun, sea and socialising – FG are heading to the DIY AGM 20:52

3M ago20:52

20:52

A farmer’s son from Yorkshire, Young farmers has been an integral part of John Houseman’s upbringing. While sat in a tractor on his placement year with Harper Adams in 2019, he heard the news that the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (https://www.nfyfc.org.uk/) had decided to cancel their annual AGM. After setting up a Facebook event to c…

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NFU's new vice-president Rachel Hallos says 'trust and honesty' is her priority 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

As an upland tenant farmer the NFU’s new vice-president Rachel Hallos will be a powerful voice as the union navigates unprecedented change.She may be new to the role, but NFU vice president Rachel Hallos was keen to let members know she was not afraid to ‘speak openly', promising to bring some 'straight-talking northern charm' to the leadership tea…

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Shadow Defra Secretary, Steve Reed shares how Labour looks to pick up rural votes in the run-up to a General Election 39:37

4M ago39:37

39:37

Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Reed admits previously the Labour party had lost connection with the countryside and farming communities and said he hoped to turn it around in the next General Election later this year, adding he wanted to 'give farmers their future back', recognising that Labour was started to 'get a hearing' in rural seats, but ackno…

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NFYFC new council chair Drew Bailey on why Young Farmers clubs are for everyone 23:18

4M ago23:18

23:18

Newly elected council chair of National Federation for Young Farmers clubs (NFYFC), Drew Bailey is from a non-farming background and joined NFYFC when he was 15 years old. In his new role he is passionate about ensuring NFYFC is a place for everyone who wants to be involved regardless of their background, sexuality or ethnicity. The sense of belong…

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The countdown to net zero and how farmers are leading the charge 21:25

4M ago21:25

21:25

Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley speaks to Soil Association chief executive Helen Browning and Overbury Farms regenerative farming manager Jake Freestone who were speaking at the Low Carbon Agriculture show, organised by Farmers Guardian's parent company Agriconnect. The two-day conference and expo saw a range of high-profile speakers debate …

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Dairy farmer Sophie Gregory on organic farming and her Nuffield Scholarship 41:58

4M ago41:58

41:58

Sophie Gregory is a dairy farmer in Dorset, and over the years her thousands of followers - all 12k of them - have followed her on her journey into agriculture. Not from farming, she called herself 'farmer in training' and has used her platform to talk about farming, milk and her life as an organic Arla dairy farmer. This year she has become a Nuff…

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The Kaleb Cooper Bursary: The first two recipients talk about their hopes for their future farming careers 30:22

4M ago30:22

30:22

In this week's episode of the Farmers Guardian podcast, online editor, Emily Ashworth, speaks to the first ever recipients of the Kaleb Cooper Bursary, which aims to support students from non-farming backgrounds in association with the Royal Agricultural University. Caitlyn Bartlett and Caitlin Oxton are both currently studying and are hoping to ma…

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Save Kidsley Park Farm - Tenant farmer Andrew Dakin on the bid to save his farm from a solar panel takeover 30:02

5M ago30:02

30:02

Andrew Dakin is a local Derbyshire farmer whose entire livelihood is at risk. As a third generation farmer at Kidsley Park Farm, Andrew’s family have farmed in the village of Smalley near Heanor for 94 years. Unfortunately Andrew had to take up the reigns of running the farm business after his father suffered a stroke in the 1980s. Farming has been…

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"I will not become a grumpy backbencher on the sidelines" - Minette Batters says farewell to NFU presidency 25:39

5M ago25:39

25:39

What has it really been like to be the NFU's first female president? After six years at the top, Minette Batters reflects on the highs and lows of her time in the top job, what the future holds for the union and her biggest worry for the farming industry going forward, as well as her top tips for the next president and why they should keep their di…

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Overcoming grief to raise mental health awareness in farming - Andy and Lynda Eadon on Mind Your Head Week 1:37:33

5M ago1:37:33

1:37:33

This week’s podcast is a very special insight into mental health in farming. This week marks the Farm Safety Foundation’s Mind Your Head campaign - an initiative to promote mental health as the biggest hidden problem facing farmers today. So our guests for the podcast are two of the most inspirational people I have had the pleasure of interviewing.…

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NFU elections: A look at the candidates for 2024 58:02

5M ago58:02

58:02

Ahead of this year's NFU elections, Farmers Guardian's news and business team spoke to the candidates standing to be president, deputy president and vice-president. Tom Bradshaw, David Exwood, Rachel Hallos, Michael Oakes, Thomas Binns, Matt Culley and Mark Jeffrey share their views on Red Tractor, member engagement and diversity. Message us…

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Eat Wild – bringing game meat into the mainstream 27:45

5M ago27:45

27:45

In this week’s Farmers Guardian podcast, Emily Ashworth sits down with Louisa Clutterbuck at Eat Wild – formerly British Game Assurance – to speak about how game meat, from pheasant to venison, is a sustainable option. Through Eat Wild, Louise is looking to bring game meat into the mainstream and educate people on why they should be eating more of …

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Bryce interviews Peter Williams 55:13

6M ago55:13

55:13

As Peter Williams retires from radio and broadcasting, Bryce from Groundswell has the honour of interviewing him for this one last interview! Peter is an icon in NZ media, we thank him for his hours volunteering for Groundswell, and wish him well for his retirement.By Groundswell New Zealand

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LAMMA SHOW 2024 LIVE: Machinery, careers and more 37:34

6M ago37:34

37:34

In this Farmers Guardian podcast episode, we are reporting live from LAMMA Show 2024. You can listen to head of Machinery, Toby Whatley, talk all about the mood at LAMMA and the outlook for the machinery market, while online editor, Emily Ashworth, reports live from the careers zone where this year, for the first time ever, 30 children were brought…

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Farmers Guardian Podcast: Rural mental health with Adam Henson 29:07

6M ago29:07

29:07

Farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson talks about rural mental health and the personal reason behind setting up his new rural mental health podcast 'Keeping on Track' after losing a farming friend to suicide. He not only talks about the importance of the farming community coming together, but the need to reconnect again with consumers; f…

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The power of diversity and inclusivity in farming 26:25

6M ago26:25

26:25

This week’s podcast is a very special insight into diversity and inclusivity in farming from the Oxford Farming Conference. News reporter Chris Brayford sat down with Inclusive Farm co-founder Mike Duxbury and dairy farmer Rory Christie from Dumfries during the conference to discuss the issues surrounding diversity in farming and the positive inroa…

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Social value: What value do farms and estates add to the community? 38:22

6M ago38:22

38:22

Following a CLA survey which looked at the social value provided by its members, Alex Black spoke to Judicaelle Hammond from the CLA, Johnny Wake at Courteenhall Farms, Ellen Francis at Quy Hall Estate and Rachel Rutherford at Northumberland Estates about their role in the local community and the value farms and estates add to rural Britain, which …

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Farmer Will's farming life 22:41

7M ago22:41

22:41

Many will know Will Young as Farmer Will, the farming TikTok sensation. His social media has blown up and it has since seen him become of farming's most loved characters. What is he really passionate about though? In this Farmers Guardian podcast, online editor Emily Ashworth pays Will as visit, to talk about education, family farming and the passi…

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Rural mental health with Adam Henson 28:41

7M ago28:41

28:41

Farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson talks about rural mental health and the personal reason behind setting up his new rural mental health podcast 'Keeping on Track' after losing a farming friend to suicide. He not only talks about the importance of the farming community coming together, but the need to reconnect again with consumers; f…

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The tale of two Waynes - AgriZero and Federated Farmers 31:39

7M ago31:39

31:39

This week on Groundswell Radio: It’s a tale of two Waynes. Wayne McNee, the CEO of AgriZero responds to recent withering criticism of the organisation from North Otago farmer Jane Smith and tells us why we have to reduce animal methane emissions. Then Federated Farmers National president Wayne Langford outlines his hopes for farming under the new g…

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Christmas with the Red Shepherdess 38:46

7M ago38:46

38:46

Hannah Jackson AKA the Red Shepherdess has always been at the forefront, championing farming and all those who work in it. Seven months ago life changed, and Hannah and husband Danny welcomed baby Blake. In this Farmers Guardian Christmas special, online editor Emily Ashworth visits Hannah to talk all about her new role as a mother and the growing …

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Demanding the rewrite of the NPS on freshwater + reviving the NZ wool industry 42:12

7M ago42:12

42:12

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Groundswell’s environmental spokesman Jamie McFadden about what farmers need to be aware of under the new government and especially the need to push the case to rewrite the national policy statement on Freshwater. And then John McWhirter from Wools of New Zealand and his ambitious plans to r…

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A view from Agritechnica and look ahead to LAMMA 29:35

7M ago29:35

29:35

Farmers Guardian machinery editor Toby Whatley and Agriconnect publisher Ben Briggs report from the German tractor and farm machinery show Agritechnica, which took place in November. Discussing the machinery market, this is a timely look ahead to LAMMA Show, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on January 17-18, 2024. Message us…

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New govt, methane tax, and trusts 40:08

7M ago40:08

40:08

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Waikato dairy farm manager Steve Cranston on whether or not farmers, after the change of government, will be more optimistic about the prospects of a methane tax not being imposed on them in six years time. And then Wairarapa sheep and beef farmer Roger Barton on why he’s retired so much of …

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Female butcher finds her dream career in butchery 25:05

7M ago25:05

25:05

Justine Fulton who is better known as 'Rack of Glam' on social media, is pretty new to the butchery industry. Having entered as a novice, she has worked her way up and has found her dream career. In this episode she talks about challenging stereotypes, skills and the need to support local businesses like your butchers in order for them to thrive. M…

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Social media chef Poppy O'Toole aka 'The Potato Queen' 29:34

8M ago29:34

29:34

Michelin-trained chef Poppy O'Toole known as 'The Potato Queen' has become a Tik Tok sensation sharing her absolute love for the humble potato. She gave her top tips for making the best roast potato for your Christmas dinner and explained why she is passionate about supporting farmers and British grown produce, and why buying local and supporting B…

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Rural mental health and the teacher/farmer/lawyer who wrote the book on climate change 37:25

8M ago37:25

37:25

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with rural mental health advocate Doug Avery and then teacher, farmer, lawyer and author of a book on climate change Ian Bradford. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing town and country together. DON'T FORGET, GROUNDSWELL RADIO IS NOW ON MORE FREQUENCIES …

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Jane Smith on AgriZero plus an update from Bryce 46:42

8M ago46:42

46:42

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie and then North Otago farmer Jane Smith on AgriZero. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing town and country together. DON'T FORGET, GROUNDSWELL RADIO IS NOW ON MORE FREQUENCIES Cave FM 106.4FM Gore Southland West …

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The Wool Library: Putting British wool at the heart of the fashion industry 49:32

8M ago49:32

49:32

In this Farmers Guardian podcast, livestock reporter, Katie Fallon talks to the founders of The Wool Library, John Atkinson, Maria Benjamin and Zoe Fletcher about their aspirations to champion British wool within the UK's fashion industry. With a mixture of farming, art and fashion backgrounds John, Maria and Zoe have joined forces to try and creat…

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Nuffield Scholar Kerry Worsnop on how NZ Farming is perceived globally 40:20

8M ago40:20

40:20

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Nuffield Scholar Kerry Worsnop on how farming in New Zealand compares to other countries and how we are perceived overseas. This episode consists of one longer form interview and it is well worth listening to. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing to…

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Remembrance Day special: How one World War II evacuee found a lifetime of happiness on the farm 38:38

8M ago38:38

38:38

On September 3, 1939, Great Britain declared war against Germany. A day in British history which will never be forgotten, and a day which changed the life of one little girl from Sunderland. In this Remembrance Day special podcast, our livestock reporter Katie Fallon, sits down with her grandmother, Norma Earnshaw, to reminisce on her childhood dur…

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