The Rural Roundup
Former dairy farmer and radio veteran Andy Thompson brings listeners the rural news of the day and an in-depth analysis of the current farming industry in New Zealand.
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PGG Wrightson Growing Healthy Stock - Jason Le...
Andy catches up with PGG Wrightson's Technical Expert, Jason Leslie, about the importance of Ewe and Ram health
8 min
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Fern - Rural Hero of the Week - Maisie Davison
We chatted to Maisie Davison from the Marlborough region who completed Golf's Longest Day recently to raise money for cancer
4 min
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Hamish Marr - Special Agricultural Trade Envoy
Hamish joined Andy to discuss what relations he's looking to build upon in 2025 and what he has planned
7 min
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NZ First MP - Mark Patterson
Associate Ag Minister, Mark Patterson, joined the show to discuss the big issues that need addressing in the rural sector this year
9 min
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Mike Eaton - Golden Bay Dolomite
Mike joined Andy to discuss what the viticulturists are up to at the moment and the difference between organic and conventional methods
6 min
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NZTR Welfare Segment - Amy Johnson
Andy chatted to Amy Jonhson at the Kumara Races about the new racehorse simulator tool that NZTR are showcasing
5 min
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Cameron Bagrie - Bagrie Economics
Cameron Bagrie joined the show to discuss interest rates in the New Zealand economy
7 min
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Andrew Hoggard | Associate Ag Minister
Andrew Hoggard | Associate Ag Minister joined the show to discuss the recent biosecuirty issues that have popped up around the country
9 min
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Rural News - Lashes and Andy sorta do Rural News
2 min
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Max Defence with ZincMax - Ryan Scholes
7 min
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Fruitfed Supplies - Catharine James
6 min
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Toyota Hilux World Record Attempt - Laura Koote
8 min
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Rural Hero of the Week with Fern Energy - Ryan ...
4 min
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Wayne Langford - Federated Farmers 2025 plan
6 min
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Patrick Meates - Kumara Races
Andy chatted to Patrick Meates from the Kumara Races about what is truly one of the great days on the calendar year
7 min
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Tavendale & Partners On Farm Legal Series - Lea...
Leandra joined the show to discuss equity parneternips when it comes to your farming business
9 min
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NZTR Welfare Segment - Tracey Oakes – Thoroughb...
Tracey joined the show to discuss specifics around caring for horses in the Summer months
8 min
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Datamars Livestock Golf Getaway Winner
Duane Monkley from Datamars Livestock joined the show to announce the winner of our Golf Giveaway
6 min
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NZTR Welfare Segment - Brad Molander from Wentw...
Brad Molander who is Yearling Manager for Wentwood Grange talks about his role ahead of the Karaka Sales
9 min
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Open Country Dairy Discussion - Cristina Alvara...
Cristina joined Andy to talk about the recent fall in the GDT and the 2025 outlook
5 min
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Fruitfed - Growing Matters | Daniel Sutton - Re...
Fruitfed - Growing Matters | Daniel Sutton - Research, Development and Extension Manager at Vegetables NZ
10 min
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Rural Hero of the Week with Fern Energy - Chris...
Colin Hurst, Fed Farmers Vice President talks about Chris Allen who sadly passed away recently. We award Chris the Rural Hero of the Week for his outstanding work in the community
6 min
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Damian McKenzie
All Black first five Damain McKenzie joins the show to discuss his role as captain in the upcoming Datamars Livestock Golf Giveaway
5 min
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Mainland Coachworks Equestrian Segment - Lisa T...
Lisa Tennekoon talks to us about the upcoming inaugural Queenstown Show Jumping Classic
7 min
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The Wonderful World of Biological Wine with Gol...
We catch up with Mike Eaton to talk about the upcoming Summer and the important things to get right. Mike also gives his best wine suggestions for Summer
8 min