Full Show | October 23

(00:00:00) Full Show | November 13 (00:02:19) Rain brings renewed interest in store livestock market (00:12:45) El Niño could shape summer on and off the farm (00:33:42) Federated Farmers looks ahead as special votes are counted This week, WeatherWatch founder Phil Duncan joins Richard to explore how El Niño could shape summer, from conditions on the farm to holiday plans.AgriHQ’s Suz Bremner also joins the studio to discuss how recent rain has revived interest in store livestock, and Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst reflects on the election results and the policy priorities ahead.Follow the Farmers Weekly Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

WeatherWatch founder and weather expert Phil Duncan joins Richard to unpack what El Niño could mean for New Zealand this summer, drawing on his forecasting expertise to explore the potential impacts on farm production, seasonal weather patterns and holiday plans.

AgriHQ livestock analyst Suz Bremner provides insight on how widespread rain has lifted farmer confidence and renewed interest in store livestock.

Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst reflects on the post-election landscape, National’s support among provincial voters and their hopes for unfinished policy work to be completed in a second term.

This week, Tabula chief executive Michael Whittaker reflects on 20 years of helping farmers work smarter. AgriHQ’s Alex Coddington examines strong store lamb prices, Richard Rennie unpacks the Tairāwhiti land-use probe, and Federated Farmers’ Greg Anderson welcomes the return of agriculture and horticulture to Year 11.

Bryan chats to Tabula chief executive Michael Whittaker about the company’s 20th anniversary. Formerly Tracmap, Tabula provides contractors and farmers with precise GPS tools to help them apply fertiliser efficiently. It now also uses the technology to help firefighters battle wildfires more efficiently.

Senior reporter Richard Rennie joins Bryan to discuss a recent report into the Gisborne District Council. It had commissioned Chris Finlayson to take a look at its land-use policies following criticism from the forestry sector.

AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington takes a look at the early season store lamb market. She says Early market prices this year are sitting well above historical averages, as they do most years, but this kind of inflation has also never been sustainable.

Federated Farmers’ Greg Anderson says the government has made the right decision in restoring agriculture and horticulture as a year 11 subject. Feds was part of a chorus of voices calling for a reversal, after it was removed from the curriculum.

Senior reporters Neal Wallace and Richard Rennie join Bryan to discuss their recent trips abroad. Richard visited India and found that our wool is still in high demand. Price consistency was something that Indian textile companies were looking for, as recent volatility was difficult to navigate. Neal says animal protein is going great guns in Europe and the United Kingdom as GLP-1 drugs and a growing trend to eat more healthily takes hold.