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.
Evan Smeath from Kaikohe joins the show to discuss how the local school's farming operation has benefited the community and it's kids.
6 min
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Rocket Freight's Big Issue | Phil Duncan
Phil Duncan joins the show to talk about the merger of NIWA & Metservice and what it means for weather forecasting in this country
8 min
278
Aussie Correspondent | Libby Price
Libby Price from ACE Radio in Australia joins the show to discuss supermarkets illegally inflating prices
7 min
279
David Lloyd from Companion Animals
Companion Animals David Lloyd joins the show to discuss horse welfare focus and the national animal register.
4 min
280
Rocket Freight's Big Issue - Wayne and Tylor La...
Wayne and Tylor Langford join the show to discuss their own battle with mental health in 'Rural Mental Health Week"
11 min
281
'Growing Matters' - Area Manager for Fruitfed M...
Nick Kole - Area Manager for Fruitfed Marlborough joins the show to discuss the ever changing landscape in the Marlborough region.
5 min
282
Fern - Rural Hero of the Week
Evan Smeath from the far north joins the shows as our Fern Rural Hero of the Week
4 min
283
On Farm Legal - Richard Rodden from Tavendale &...
Richard Rodden from Tavendale & Partners joins the show to discuss the Public Works Act
11 min
284
Colin May, National Sales Manager for GEA, FIL.
National Sales Manager for GEA and FIL, Colin May joins the show to discuss heat detection and tail paint and the crucial role it can play during mating season.
9 min
285
Grant Richards is an Animal Nutritionist who jo...
Animal Nutritionist Grant Richards joins us to provide timely tips about getting your cows in calf and the importance feed plays in that process.
8 min
286
Andrew Mitchell from Novonesis joins the show o...
Andrew Mitchell from Novonesis is here to discuss Bovacillus and what benefits it's having for farmers this mating season
9 min
287
Mike Prendergast GM of Sales and Marketing for ...
Blue Pacific Minerals GM of Sales and Marketing talks to Andy about their strategy for this mating season in our 'Mating Masterclass"
11 min
288
Full Show (20/9/24)
Theres no better way to end the week than tuning into the Rural Roundup, and if you missed it. No worries, listen here to Rocket Freight's The Big Issue with Campbell Parker, Katie Milne, Paul Fairbrother, Louis Batley and Lashes Lolly Scramble.
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Lashes Lolly Scramble | 20/09/24
The debut of a brand new segment, Sam "Lashes" Casey delivers his best bets for the upcoming weekend., including NPC, Bledisloe Cup and the first weekend back at Ellerslie in months. R18 Bet Responsibly
2 min
290
Louis Batley, AgFirst Consultant & Emerging Rur...
AgFirst Consultant Louis Batley chats to Andy about winning the FarmIQ Emerging Rural Professional of the Year at last weeks NZIPIM Conference.
8 min
291
Paul Fairbrother, WaterForce LTD Manager
WaterForce LTD Manager Paul Fairbrother joins the show to discuss the start of the spring season, including irrigation setups and some important reminders.
6 min
292
Rocket Freight's The Big Issue with Campbell Pa...
DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker joins the show to discuss DairyNZ's new strategy. How its going to work, and addressing criticism its faced so far.
12 min
293
Katie Milne, Former President, Federated Farmer...
Former Federated Farmers president Katie Milne joins the show to discuss the upcoming 125th anniversary for Federated Farmers NZ, and whats to come in the future
7 min
294
Kubota Weather Segment with Lashes
New producer Lashes gets the call up for todays Kubota weather report. He explains when this period of wild weather will subside and also gives us an all important Bledisloe forecast.
2 min
295
Andrew Malcolm - Belfast Apple Grower
Andy chats to Andrew Malcom about the role the Apple growers play in the Horticulture industry and the headwinds they're currently facing when it comes to weather, biosecurity and how the upcoming season is shaping up.
7 min
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Full Show 18/9/2024
All things Horticulture on Today's show as The Rural Roundup debuts it's 'Growing Matters' segment live from Fruitfed Supplies in Christchurch
Andy's Cousin and Fruitfed Supplies Canterbury Area Sales Manager Blair Murdoch joins the show to discuss the diversity of goods grown in Canterbury, the extension of the region, land usage and more. Live from the Fruitfed Supplies store in Christchurch.
6 min
298
Duncan Fletcher, Fruitfed Supplies National Man...
Fruitfed Supplies National Manager Duncan Fletcher joins the show to talk about their supply chain, facing headwinds and more live from the Fruitfed Supplies store in Christchurch.
7 min
299
Rocket Freight's The Big Issue with Stephen Gue...
PGG Wrightson's CEO Stephen Guerin talks to Andy around the differences in the Agriculture and Horticulture industries and the challenges they face.
13 min
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Chris Ford, Rural Hero of the Week
Andy was joined by our Rural Hero of the Week Chris Ford from Fern Energy. Congratulations Chris!, keep up the good work!