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Karin Kos, CEO, Apiculture New Zealand

Tue 26 Sep 2017
11.50

Apiculture New Zealand was formed in April 2016, creating a peak industry body for the bee and honey industry. CEO, Karin Kos speaks with Roger Bourne about the challenges ahead in managing the rapid growth that is occurring throughout the sector.
Sep 2017

Dr Roger Young, Group Manager (Freshwater), Cawthron Institute

Tue 26 Sep 2017
10:52

Dr Roger Young, a scientist at the Cawthron Institute, speaks with Roger Bourne about a paper he co-authored, that proposes a new approach based on medical practices (of diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention) to create more effective pathways to water ecosystems management.
Sep 2017

Katie Milne, National President, Federated Farmers of New Zealand

Tue 19 Sep 2017
14:34

Roger Bourne speaks with National President, Federated Farmers Katie Milne about priorities for the organisation for the next three years
Sep 2017

James Parsons, Chair, Beef + Lamb NZ

Fri 25 Aug 2017
11:45

The sheep and beef sector is a significant contributor to our economy. In 2016 it added around $7 billion dollars to New Zealand's GDP. Chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, James Parsons, joins Roger Bourne to discuss water, trade and consumer trends from the red meat sector’s perspective.
Aug 2017

Mark Heer, Chairman, Advisory Board, Mt Albert Grammar School Farm

Wed 23 Aug 2017
10:02

Located in central suburban Auckland, Mt Albert Grammar School has spent the past eighty years teaching agriculture and horticulture to students on an 8 hectare model farm owned by ASB. Recently the bank and the school have recommitted to another eighty years of partnership, and with help from a team of agrifood sector backers, they’re making plans to modernise the farm, create a “centre of excellence”, and introduce more students than ever to careers in the agrifood sector. Chairman of the Advisory Board, Mark Heer, speaks with Roger Bourne about the farm and its future
Aug 2017

Emma Higgins, Dairy Analyst, Rabobank NZ

Wed 16 Aug 2017
11:58

Rabobank has published a paper looking at New Zealand’s dairying landscape from now to 2022. The report’s author is dairy analyst Emma Higgins, who speaks with Roger Bourne about surviving and thriving over the next 5 years (and beyond) for both producers and processors.
Aug 2017

Nick Pyke, CEO, FAR

Tue 08 Aug 2017
11:00

The Foundation for Arable Research is encouraging growers to vote in this year’s levy referendum. It is an opportunity to have a say about the industry-good activity that FAR carries out on their behalf. FAR’s chief executive Nick Pyke speaks with Roger Bourne about the work that is adding value to the business of cropping in New Zealand.
Aug 2017

Dr. Tim Mackle, CEO, DairyNZ

Wed 02 Aug 2017
12:29

The picture for the New Zealand dairy industry appears to a little brighter in 2017 compared with the previous two years, with reported payout forecasts and farmer confidence rising. CEO of DairyNZ, Dr Tim Mackle joins Roger Bourne to talk about the progress being made and the challenges still to address.
Aug 2017

Dave Courtney, General Manager Grower and External Relations, Zespri

Mon 24 Jul 2017
10:51

Roger Bourne speaks with Zespri’s General Manager of Grower and External Relations, Dave Courtney, about what is driving the growth of our kiwifruit industry, that is projected to contribute $6.1 billion to New Zealand’s GDP by 2030.
Jul 2017

Blake Holgate, Analyst - Animal Proteins and Sustainability, Rabobank

Thu 06 Jul 2017
11:34

Roger Bourne talks to Blake Holgate about what's behind recent fluctuations in domestic and international beef markets
Jul 2017

Dr Bruce Campbell, Chief Operating Officer, Plant & Food Research

Wed 21 Jun 2017
11:24

Produce from the New Zealand horticulture industry is now worth $8.7 billion dollars a year, and of that, $5 billion dollars is export income – it’s a new record high. Chief operating officer at Plant & Food Research, Dr Bruce Campbell, joins Roger Bourne to talk about what’s behind this growth - and what may be to come.
Jun 2017

Neil Bateup, Chairperson, Rural Support National Council

Sat 10 Jun 2017
10:14

Neil talks to Roger about the newly formed Rural Support National Council
Jun 2017

Mike Chapman, CEO, HortNZ

Sat 27 May 2017
14:05

Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman, speaks with Roger Bourne about addressing the challenges arising from rapid growth in the horticulture sector and the push for Country of Origin Labelling on fresh fruit and vegetables.
May 2017

Marc Soccio, Rabobank Senior Analyst

Wed 24 May 2017
10:46

The New Zealand wine story continues to be one of expansion and international success but it is operating in an increasingly complicated market. This is reflected in the Q2 Wine Quarterly report published by Rabobank in mid April 2017. One of the authors of this report, Rabobank senior analyst Marc Soccio, joins Roger Bourne to discuss current global wine production and consumption trends.
May 2017

Derek Fairweather, Chief Executive, Dairy Solutionz (NZ) Ltd

Thu 13 Apr 2017
9:50

The impacts of global climate change, the subsequent negative impacts of heat stress and low commodity prices are becoming more pressing issues for the world’s tropical dairy cows and their farmers. Since 2006, New Zealand company Dairy Solutionz has been developing heat tolerant breeds for tropical pastoral farming systems. Roger Bourne speaks with chief executive of Dairy Solutionz, Derek Fairweather, about progress of the breeding programme that’s designed to produce a heat tolerant Bos Taurus dairy cow.
Apr 2017

Hayley Moynihan, New Zealand General Manager, Country Banking, Rabobank

Sat 01 Oct 2016
11:53

Roger Bourne speaks with Hayley Moynihan, New Zealand General Manager of Country Banking for Rabobank, following the release of the October Agribusiness Monthly. The issues include the success stories of 2016, in what has been a year of mixed results, including the supply-led rally of dairy prices and whether New Zealand might have reached “peak dairying”.
Oct 2016

Terry Copeland, CEO, Young Farmers New Zealand

Sat 01 Oct 2016
12:34

Roger Bourne is joined by the CEO of New Zealand Young Farmers, Terry Copeland, to speak about mental health of people living in rural areas
Oct 2016

Simon Limmer, Chief Operating Officer, Zespri

Sat 24 Sep 2016
13:15

Roger Bourne speaks with Zespri's chief operating officer, Simon Limmer, about what makes Zespri able to cope with market and industry challenges that have come its way.
Sep 2016

Dr Jo Scott Jones, Chair, Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand

Sat 27 Aug 2016
12:24

Dr Jo Scott Jones, chair of the Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand, continues the conversation with Roger Bourne about the challenges that rural health services are facing and the technologies and programmes that are enabling new approaches to rural healthcare.
Aug 2016

Dr William Rolleston, National President, Federated Farmers of New Zealand

Sat 20 Aug 2016
15:25

National President of Federated Farmers, Dr William Rolleston, speaks with Roger Bourne about the conversations that need to be undertaken now in New Zealand around the uptake of scientific and technological advances that will drive improved productivity of farming in this country, while reducing the adverse environmental impacts of primary sector activity.
Aug 2016

Aaron Meikle, NZ Grassland Association Conference 2016

Sat 13 Aug 2016
10.42

Aaron Meikle is a senior extension manager for Beef + Lamb New Zealand and on the national executive of the New Zealand Grassland Association, now in its 85th year.
Aug 2016

Philip Gregan, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Winegrowers

Sat 09 Jul 2016
10:07

Roger Bourne speaks with chief executive officer of New Zealand Winegrowers, Philip Gregan, about wine matters.
Jul 2016

Steve Carden, CEO, Landcorp

Sat 25 Jun 2016
11:48

Roger Bourne speaks with Landcorp chief executive Steve Carden about Landcorps evolving role for promoting best practice and production in dairy, sheep, beef and deer farming, as well as diversification plans for the state owned enterprise.
Jun 2016

Mike Petersen, New Zealand Special Agricultural Trade Envoy

Sat 28 May 2016
12:23

The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement caused fierce debate between many groups around the country. One of the key people at the centre of this Agreement, and ongoing trade talks around the world, is Mike Petersen, who speaks with Roger Bourne about his experiences in trade deals for New Zealand.
May 2016

Tim Hunt, General Manager, Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory, Rabobank Australia & New Zealand

Sat 21 May 2016
11.18

Tim Hunt was a keynote speaker at the biennial DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum, held at Mystery Creek this year.
May 2016

Hon Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Racing, MP for Otaki

Sat 02 Apr 2016
17:15

Roger Bourne speaks with the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon Nathan Guy, about the weather and its impact on the farming sector, the price of milk, the recently announced premium seafood label, Tiaki, Primary Growth Partnerships and ongoing biosecurity initiatives for New Zealand's borders.
Apr 2016

Dr Alison Dewes, Veterinarian, Agribusiness Consultant, Tipu Whenua

Fri 01 Apr 2016
12:44

Dr Alison Dewes is a 4th generation dairy farmer, 2nd generation veterinarian, and agribusiness consultant. Alison speaks with Roger Bourne about protecting the ecological health of the land and water that supports our food production systems, while ensuring the businesses that run them remain both profitable and resilient.
Apr 2016

Lindy Nelson, Executive Director and Trustee, Agri-Womens Development Trust

Sat 05 Mar 2016
12:30

Roger Bourne speaks with the founder and executive director of the Agri-Womens Development Trust
Mar 2016

Professor Jacqueline Rowarth, University of Waikato

Tue 01 Mar 2016
14:14

Jacqueline Rowarth is Professor of Agribusiness at The University of Waikato.
Mar 2016

Philip Gregan, Chief Executive, New Zealand Winegrowers

Sat 25 Jul 2015
10:53

Roger Bourne speaks with chief executive of New Zealand Winegrowers, Philip Gregan, about the 2015 grape harvest.
Jul 2015