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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Dairy Discussion with Open Country - Mark Lesli...
We chat to Pamu CEO, Mark Leslie about filling the gap for NZ Methane research
6 min
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Farm IQ Rural Education | Richard Young
We chat to Richard Young from Telford in South Otago about how things are going at the long running tertiary institution
7 min
328
FMG - Around the Regions - Hayden Dunne
We head to Marlborough for an update around the regions with FMG's, Hayden Dunne, we also talk fire safety going into summer.
7 min
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Fern - Rural Hero of the Week
This week we put the spotlight on Erin Howard - a beloved member of the East Otago community, embodies resilience and community spirit in the face of terminal cancer. Diagnosed with 12 brain tumors and malignant melanoma on her 43rd birthday, Erin has inspired her community with her passion for life and her dedication to leaving a lasting legacy.
1 min
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'Growing Matters' - Taylor Leabourn
Fruitfed Growing Matters Fruitfed Supplies Leadership award Taylor Leabourn, who also won Young Grower of the Year 2023
8 min
331
Datamars – Interview with Paul Cousins, Datamar...
We catch up with Paul Cousins from Datamars to announce the winner the next winner of our Tru-Test competition
8 min
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On Farm Legal - Alana Crampton from Tavendale &...
Alana Crampton from Tavendale and Partners joined the show to discuss the nuances of share milking contracts
10 min
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NZTR Welfare Segment – Julie Wylie-Parkinson
NZTR Welfare Segment – Julie Wylie-Parkinson
10 min
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Russell MacKay - FarmIQ
6 min
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FMG Around the Regions with Grant Shaw
8 min
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Peter McBride - The Big Issue Fonterra AGM
12 min
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Fern Energy Rural Hero of the Week - Gerard Rus...
8 min
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James McWilliam - Chinese International Import ...
5 min
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Toby Williams - Federated Farmers Meat & Wool I...
9 min
340
TAB Mile Day - Tim Mills
7 min
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Meat the Need - Zellara Holden
We caught up with Zellara Holden, General Manger of Meat the Need to hear about their fantastic auctions prizes happening on TradeMe
4 min
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Sir David Carter - The NZ Agricultural Show
The NZ Agricultural Show gets underway this week in Christchurch, we caught up with Sir David Carter to see how big of an effort it took to get it off the ground and what we can expect at the show
10 min
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All Black fullback - Will Jordan
Will Jordan joins the show to debrief the first two games of the End of Year Tour
9 min
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Firearms Safety Authority - Ewan Kessal
We chat to Ewan Kessal about the all important issue of firearm safety and the best practices we can do to keep everyone safe
6 min
345
Farm IQ Rural Education Segment - Sam Owen
Sam Owen joined the show today to discuss his transition into teaching the farmers of tomorrow
6 min
346
Open Country - Cristina Alvarado
Cristina Alvarado joined the show to discuss if a $10 payout is possible for dairy farmers this year
9 min
347
Golden Bay Dolomite - Mike Eaton from Mike Eato...
Mike Eaton from Mike Eaton Crop Care joined the show to discuss how the Wine season is shaping up
7 min
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FMG - Around the Regions
Odette Storer - Mid Canterbury Area Manger for FMG joins the show for an update
8 min
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Waterforce - Paul Fairbrother
Waterforce - Paul Fairbrother
4 min
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John Stevenson - Chair of Fonterra Shareholder ...
John Stevenson - Chair of Fonterra Shareholder Council
6 min