Episode Playlist
Farming Aotearoa - Final Episode - Regional Councils, apples and tarriffs( 0:30:2)
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Apple tarriffs, growing season, Beef Tarrifs and local government reform feature in this the final episode of Farming Aotearoa.
Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 7/12/2025 1:00:00 p.m.
Farming Aotearoa - Fonterra BioSecurity, Pollution and Weather( 0:27:32)
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Massey University working on a new solution for pollution, a Bio security and MPI laboratory being built, uncertainty over long term environmental issues and Fonterra selling its brands business and Winston Peters reaction.
Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 9/11/2025 4:30:00 p.m.
Farming Aotearoa - Ministry of Education does a backflip on agri subjects( 0:29:31)
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Agricultural subjects at academic level, implications of planting pine trees, celebrating the dairy industry at parliament, talking trade and impediments to free trade, unlocking potential of Maori Land and tomato growing in winter.
Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 13/10/2025 6:00:00 a.m.
Farming Aotearoa- interest in agriculture on the rise( 0:30:40)
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IN this episode Peter talks about the rising interest in agriculture, a roadmap for the future, the Bledisloe cup for horticulture, and Philippa Wright - wool broker - retires.
Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 13/09/2025 1:00:00 p.m.
Farming Aotearoa - US Tarrifs, trade with Canada and Indonesian cooperation( 0:29:36)
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US imposes 15% tariffs on top of tariffs, Canada comes to the party in relation to dairy, Indonesia signalling more co-operation and collaboration on the agricultural front, support from farmers for the halt on certain aspects of the RMA by councils, and Police and FDA lock horns on changes to rural policing in Canterbury
Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 16/08/2025 1:00:00 p.m.
Farming Aotearoa- Flooding in Nelson, trade deal progress and rugby and farming commonality ( 0:30:17)
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In todays episode Peter discusses
Progress on a trade deal with India, a look at dairy profitability, banking mystery revealed, and
Finally what do rugby and farming have in common - some wise words from ex All Black Conrad Smith
Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 15/07/2025 6:35:10 p.m.
Farming Aotearoa - the latest farming updates including Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists( 0:30:12)
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Pete chats about the current drought, good news for sheep farmers, changes to the RMA and this years Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists - the trophy is for excellence in Maori farming. Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 26/04/2025 1:00:00 p.m.
Farming Aotearoa - Luxon Maori Farmers( 0:30:1)
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Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 14/04/2025 6:00:00 p.m.
Farming Aotearoa- Floods, maize, UAE and bees are among this episodes topics( 0:28:49)
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Peter discusses the floods in Otago and Southland, the Maize grain issue, UAE update, breeding calves, the agricultural industries challenge with worming stock, Smithfield freezing works close and a quick chat on bees.
Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading.
Published: 26/10/2024 1:30:00 p.m.