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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Fern - Rural Hero of the Week
Adam Thompson is our Fern Rural Hero of the Week winner, after all his outstanding work in his community
5 min
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Fruitfed 'Growing Matters' - Grace Fulford
Grace Fulford joins the show in our latest edition of our Fruitfed 'Growing Matters' segment
7 min
353
Datamars - Levi Hart
Mid Canterbury farmer Levi Hat joined the show to explain just how Tru Test Active Collars have changed the way he farms
7 min
354
Kirsten Todd + Guy Polson from Tavendale & Part...
Kirsten Todd + Guy Polson from Tavendale & Partners joined the show to talk about Director's Duties when it comes to your farm
16 min
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On Farm Legal -Kirsten Todd + Guy Polson from T...
Kirsten Todd + Guy Polson from Tavendale & Partners joined the show to talk about Director's Duties when it comes to your farm
8 min
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On Farm Legal -Kirsten Todd + Guy Polson from T...
Kirsten Todd Guy Polson join the show to talk about Directors Duties when it comes to companies
7 min
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NZTR Welfare Segment – Donna and Elise Edwards ...
Donna and Elise Edwards Smith Nationwide thoroughbred subsidised education clinics “Know Your Thoroughbred”
8 min
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Harriet Bremner - Gurt and Pops
Harriet Bremner is an advocate for on farm safety and she joins the show to discuss the difference kids can make
6 min
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James Cropper - FMG
FMG Area Manager for East Coast, James Cropper, joins the show as we venture around the regions for an update.
8 min
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Bayleys Director for Gisborne - Simon Bousfield
Bayleys Director for Gisborne - Simon Bousfield joined the show to discuss lease tenders and how they can benefit you
8 min
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Rocket Freight's Big Issue - Tracy Brown
Dairy NZ's Chair Elect - Tracy Brown - joins the show to discuss her imminent appointment
9 min
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Golden Bay Dolomite - Corrigan Sowman
Golden Bay Dolomite - Corrigan Sowman
9 min
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Toby Williams
Federated Farmers Meat & Wool spokesperson Toby Williams joins the show
9 min
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Fern - Rural Hero of the Week
Wanda Leadbeater is our Rural Hero of the Week thanks to Fern
4 min
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List MP Damien O'Connor
Damien O'Connor, List MP Spokesperson for Trade, Land Information, Associate Foreign Affairs, Associate Transport, joins the show for a catch up
6 min
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Farmers Weekly - Neal Wallace
Neal Wallace who is senior reporter for Farmers Weekly joined the show to discuss the Sheep and Beef industry in the UK compared with NZ
7 min
367
ODT Rural Champion of the Year
Tracey Henderson from the ODT joined the show to discuss who their rural champion of the year is
7 min
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Drought avoided in North Canterbury?
North Canterbury farmer Jeremy Rookes joined the show to discuss the impact 85mls of rain will have for farmers in the region
5 min
369
Rocket Freight's Big Issue -Kate Acland
Chair of Beef + Lamb NZ - Kate Acland - joins the show to discuss the future of the industry in this country.
7 min
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Farm IQ Rural Education Segment - HortNZ CEO Ka...
HortNZ CEO Kate Scott joins the show to discuss their scholarship program
3 min
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Dairy Discussion with Open Country - Richard Mc...
New elected Dairy NZ board member Richard McIntyre joins the show for our Dairy Discussion with Open Country
8 min
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Rocket Freight's Big Issue - National MP Grant ...
National MP Grant McCallum joins the show to discuss the Pass, Wide and Slow bill and the $1million gift from Transpower
9 min
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Fern - Rural Hero of the Week - Stu Duncan
Maniototo legend and unofficial Mayor - Stu Duncan - is this weeks Fern Rural Hero of the Week
6 min
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Colin Hurst - Vice President of Federated Farmers
VP of Federated Farmers, Colin Hurst, joined the show to discuss the government intervening to stop out of control councils when it comes to freshwater
6 min
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'Growing Matters' - Area Manager for Fruitfed H...
Jeremy Darby from Fruitfed in Hastings joins the show to discuss the changes seen in the sector regionally in the past 5 years, Cyclone recovery and the current growing season
7 min