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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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
39 min
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Blair Murdoch, Fruitfed Supplies Canterbury Are...
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
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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
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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!
4 min
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Julia Mclean, Equestrian Vulnerable Road User S...
Equestrian Vulnerable Road User Spokesperson Julia Maclean joins Andy to talk about necessary important changes to introducing safer ways for horse riders to travel on NZ roads.
9 min
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Peter Nation, New Zealand Field Days CEO
New Zealand Field Days CEO chats to Andy about the end of a 30 year tenure involved at Field Days. Including reasons behind his resignation and what's to come.
9 min
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Rocket Freight's The Big Issue with Jim Van Der...
DairyNZ Chairman Jim Van Der Poel chats to Andy about last weeks "Common Ground" report from KPMG, the transition to DairyNZ's new chairperson and more.
12 min
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Friday Full Show | 13/9/24
The perfect way to wrap up your week, Federation Farmers Wayne Langford, Jimmy Gerritsen, Mike Eaton, Beef + Lambs Olivia Weatherburn and NIWA's Ben Noll.
41 min
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Kubota Weather Segment with Ben Noll | 12/09/24
NIWA’s Ben Noll joins the show for a lightning fast Kubota weather update about imminent South Island snow, and possibly snow for the city of sails?
1 min
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Olivia Weatherburn, Beef +Lamb NZ’s National Ex...
Beef + Lamb National Extension Programme Manager Olivia Weatherburn joined the show today to discuss the launch of the Young Farmer Development Scholarship, a scholarship in order to uplift the future leadersin the beef and sheep sector.
7 min
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Mike Eaton, World of Wine
Having just returned from a vineyard filled trans-tasman expedition to our Australian neighbours. Andy was eager to chat wine with Mike Eaton on today’s Rural Roundup. Potential frost risk in Marlborough Vineyards and the beginnings of bottling 2024 wines are just two of our delicious topics today. Thirsty for more? Listen to the full interview here:
9 min
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Jimmy Gerritsen, Blue Pacific Minerals
Southland Farmer Jimmy Gerritsen joined the show today to chat to Andy about the significant benefits of Agrifert NS32, a Foliar fertiliser from Blue Pacific Minerals. A denser, faster pasture response and happier cows are just a couple of improvements seen on his farm so far. Sound like something you could get in amongst? Head to agrifert.co.nz to get 20L Agrifert NS32 for free ! #bluepacificminerals
8 min
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Rocket Freight's The Big Issue | Wayne Langford...
Federation Farmers President Wayne Langford joined the show today for Rocket Freights The Big Issue, chatting with Andy about the current farming season, the KPMG AGMARDT “Common Ground” report, their beloved Tasman Makos and more on Today’s Rural Roundup.
12 min
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Kubota Weather Segment with Mike Green | 11/09/24
3 min
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The Rural Roundup Wednesday show | 11/09/24
41 min
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NZTR Racing Welfare & Education segment with Ke...
6 min
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Fern Energy's Rural Hero of the Week | Jaclyn H...
4 min
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Rocket Freight's The Big Issue | The Common Gro...
11 min
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Across the Ditch with Libby Price
9 min
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The Rural Roundup Monday Show | 09/09/24
36 min
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Josh Dondertman, Mid Canterbury Rural Support T...
5 min
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Lynda Coppersmith CEO Young Farmers
8 min
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Mark Greenside, Forsyth Barr Associate Advisor
5 min
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Jeremy Adamson, GM Commercial EA Networks
Rocket Freight's The Big Issue | Jeremy Adamson, GM Commercial EA Networks
7 min