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.
Rocket Freight Big Issue - GDT Auction - Cristi...
Andy was joined by Cristina Alvarado to discuss yesterdays GDT Auction result
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Todd Muller- US Political Correspondent
Andy caught up with Todd Muller to chat about the tariff situation in the USA and what it means for us
9 min
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Andrew Stewart - Chairman of South Island Agric...
Andy caught up with the Chairman of SIAFD, Andrew Stewart, ahead of the big event later this month
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Fern - Rural Hero of the Week - Brian Cameron
Andy put the spotlight on a pioneer of the agricultural sector, Brian Cameron in this weeks Hero of the Week. The forward-thinking Mid Canterbury farmer is responsible for deep well irrigation, pressurised underground mainlines, and overhead sprinklers; innovations that not only transformed his own operations but set the standard for irrigated agriculture nationwide.
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Australian Correspondent - Libby Price from ACE...
Andy touched base with Libby Price from ACE Radio in Australia to chat about the incoming cyclone to southeast Queensland
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Dr Rudi Marquez - Horse Treatment
Andy caught up with Dr Rudi Marquez to hear about the revolutionary wound care gel for horses that he's developed
7 min
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Grant Jackson - Seales Winslow
Andy caught up with Grant Jackson from Seales Winslow to chat about how to maximise returns through nutrition and what farmers should be thinking about at this time of year
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Laura Koots - Toyota Hilux World Record
Andy caught up with Laura Koots from Real Country who organised the Toyota Hilux world record event over the weekend where 1440 Hilux's turned up
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Rocket Freight's Big Issue - Damien O'Connor
Andy was joined by Damien O'Connor to discuss the Paris Climate Accord and what should NZ's stance be on it
9 min
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Datamars Farm Hack - George Yerkovich
Andy gets a handy farm hack from Datamars National Territory Manager - George Yerkovich.
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MP for Northland - Grant McCallum
Andy chats to the National MP for Northland live from Northland Field Days
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John Roche - Chief Science Officer for MPI
Andy chatted to John about ‘Science for Farmers’ initiative will be rolled out at agricultural events around the country starting with the Dargaville, Wānaka, Feilding, and Kirwee Agricultural Shows
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Fern - Rural Hero of the Week - Cat Levine
Andy caught up with Cat Levine who is responsible for organizing the 2025 Tractor Trek. The Feelings For Life Tractor Trek 2025 is not just a scenic drive; it’s a mission to raise funds and awareness for early intervention children’s mental wellbeing education in New Zealand.
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Rocket Freight's Big Issue - Andrew Hoggard
Andy caught up with Associate Agricultural Minister, Andrew Hoggard to see what he's up to while Parliament is in recess
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Golden Bay Dolomite Mike Eaton The Wonderful Wo...
Andy caught up with Mike Eaton again to discuss if February is simply sitting back and letting the grapes grow?
Andy caught up with Hannah Greaves to learn about her role, how she got into it and what impact she has
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On Farm Legal -Clinton Tamati Tavendale & Partners
Andy caught up with Clinton Tamati, General Manager Trusts and Estates, from Tavendale and Partners Limited again. This time to discuss the Trusteeship as part of good governance.
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Campbell Parker - CEO Dairy NZ
CEO of Dairy NZ caught up with Andy to chat about the DairyNZ proposed levy increase and the gene technology bill
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Dan Coup - CEO QEII National Trust
Dan Coup has a chat to Andy about the latest injection of funding for the QEII National Trust
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NZTR Horse Welfare - Heidi Bulfin
Andy caught up with Heidi Bulfin from TiES (Thoroughbreds in Equestrian Sports) Community Manager – Horse & Human Wellbeing
7 min
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Rocket Freight Big Issue | Prime Minister - Chr...
Andy caught up with the Prime Minister at the Bluegreens conference in Methven over the weekend
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Sam McIvor - OSPRI Chief Executive
Andy caught up with Sam McIvor, OSPRI Chief Executive, about the company's roles in the farming sector with regard to animal disease control.
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Mark Cameron - ACT MP and Dairy Farmer
Andy spoke to ACT MP Mark Cameron about what he says is an issue with the banks and rural loan policies, before discussing the Paris Climate Agreement and where ACT currently stands with it.