069 | Like everything the number and choices of vehicles available on the market has grown almost exponentially - but what is out there that really suits the NZ rural lifestyle that can help us save big our pockets and be kinder to the environment. This week we dig into the hybrid and EV options available and answer the questions from our community.

In the news this week we look into the US/UK trade negiotiations, World Food Prize winner and the new partnership between AgriZero and InnovateUK.

Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast.

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EP 65 | Where next for the NZ Economy

Join us for a dive into a talk Myfanwy was lucky enough to listen to by Cam Bagrie this week. We also chat all things Farm Bill in the US, Urban Rural divide a myth, UK study praising outdoor grass fed stock...who knew?! Also huge congratulations to the winners at the Dairy Industry awards.

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Chocolate prices, Babies and Shipping routes!

She's back!!! Emily returns with special guest Ted this week. Join us while we catch up on all they have been getting up to, life with two under two and a very interesting titbit Emily found, proving we weren't all going mad, Easter Egg prices were higher this year. We also discused the knock on effect of the Trump tariffs on shipping, change in legislation in NSW allowing Halter and a stark reminder that all in management positions on farm need to make sure the gear used is fit for purpose.

News sources

https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/global-shipping-jam-as-tariffs-strangle-trade-between-china-and-the-us/

https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-manager-liable-in-quad-bike-death/

https://www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/rural-world-news/new-south-wales-virtual-fencing-farms

Mini Dive Source

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/13/climate-crisis-contributing-to-chocolate-market-meltdown-research-finds#:~:text=researchers%20have%20said.-,Farmers%20in%20the%20region%20have

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EP 65 | Contract Milking Survey with the Sharefarming Consultants

This week we are joined by Louise Gibson from The Sharefarming Consultants to chat all things Contract milking and the results of a recent survey they ran. The results show there is a lot of work to be done in the Contract milking space to ensure a thriving industry. Louise shares her thoughts on where next for the industry.

Follow Louise and the The Share farming consultants on all socials and at the website below

https://www.thesharefarmingconsultants.com/

The following new items were discussed in this episode too

https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/aprils-fmp-proves-popular-at-9-60/

https://www.farminguk.com/news/farmers-to-stage-wartime-themed-protest-over-uk-food-security_66450.html

https://www.agriculture.com/news

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EP 64 | Lean Farming with Jana Hocking

This week we are joined by the fab Jana who talks to us about all things 'Lean' management and how it can be applied on farm to make our days far more productive and free up lots of time through the use of simple systems and planning.

Find out more about all Jana is doing at the following places.

https://www.leanfarm.nz/

Join her online school here

https://theleanfarmproject.com/leanfarmschool/

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https://theleanfarmproject.com/the-lean-farmer-club/

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EP 63 | Tariffs for everyone...even the Penguins!

This week we are joined by the amazing Becks from The Whole Story to co-host the podcast. We chat bees, Clarkson's Farm and obviously the topic of the hour...Tariffs.

Check out some of Becks work at the following places

https://www.thewholestory.co.nz/

https://www.solayer.co.nz/

Big thanks to Comfi and Ag Assist for supporting the podcast this week.

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EP 62 | Wine in Conversation

Join us this week to chat all things wine. Learning all about what is front of mind for our wine growers and what the future looks like for them.

Thanks to Michelle for joining me this week and providing all the knowledge while I just focused on my skill area and drank the wine!

Big thanks to Comfi and Cinta for supporting the podcast this week.

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EP 61 | Wool the Queen of Sleep

This week we have an episode we recorded for you with the fab Vicki from Comfi, the New Zealand company who make Beds and Mattresses. She talks us through the importance of a good nights sleep, the end of life plan for your current mattress and how they are using wool in their beds to help us all get the best nights sleep.

Lots to learn this week and Myfi is quite convinced it's and intervention!!

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