Ep 4: Summer Forage Crops, Budget 2025, Dairy Conversions & More! (May 2025)

Joining the conversation this month: The Government is releasing the 2025 budget on May 22nd and early indications show it will be a picture of fiscal restraint rather than a lolly scramble. We get some insight into what this may mean for farmers and growers with NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon.   Controlling worm challenge and drench resistance on sheep and cattle farms have a new, proven, tool thanks to a joint trial from PGG Wrightson and PGG Wrightson Seeds. Jason Leslie, PGG Wrightson Technical Expert for Animal Production joins to chat through the data. Is there a new dairy conversion boom on the horizon? Renewed interest, particularly in Canterbury, in Dairying is on the rise - but what do farmers need to know before making the jump? We speak to PGG Wrightson Technical Field Representative Brent Dalley. For nearly a century, Land Search and Rescue volunteers have been everywhere for everyone. They are shining a light on this incredible work in their Searchlight 2025 campaign with support from PGG Wrightson and others. LandSAR CEO Carl McOnie joins us to discuss their vital mission and how we can help! For more information:Rural Diary: Rural Diary | PGG WrightsonLandSAR Spotlight Campaign: Searchlight Campaign | Support Land Search and Rescue