FULL SHOW - 20th April 2026

Today we dive into the key issues shaping New Zealand's farming industry. Our guest lineup includes experts from various sectors, offering insights on everything from environmental challenges to technological innovations.   - Ani O'Brien (Political Commentator) kicks things off by discussing the controversy of Kiwi farmers being used as pawns in the political game of the Fair for Farmers organisation, which Federated Farmers used for their social media post that lead to Walt Cavendish’s resignation as a spokesperson from Fair for Farmers on Friday night.    - Walt Cavendish (Farming with Walt) talks about his resignation from Fair for Farmers following the revelation of Animal Policy International animal activist ties and his focus on homegrown advocacy and politics by running as an independent candidate in the NZ general election for Waikato.    - Mark Hooper (Taranaki Federated Farmers) tackles the ongoing frustration in Taranaki regarding wetland rules and the challenges farmers face welcoming new stock exclusion regulations last week.    - Phil Journeaux (Agricultural Economist) shares this thoughts on the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Highly Productive Soils and whether it’s sustainable for our countries future weighing up the housings vs food growing debate economic legitimacy on paper.    - Daniel Judd (Future Farmers) takes a stand against Federated Farmers leadership, calling out their refusal to engage in educating their farmer members on the Gene Tech Bill and why they won’t take a stance on the issue despite making stances on other ‘controversial’ issues.    - Brendan O'Connell (CEO - AgriTech NZ) discusses the AgriTech Unleashed events and how regional innovation is driving agritech forward towards a potential export industry of comparative scale to dairy for New Zealand.    - Jason Leslie (Technical Expert – Animal Health & Nutrition, PGG Wrightson) provides best practices for transitioning livestock onto winter crops and the essential nutritional needs.    - Trish Rankin (Farm waste experts and dairy farmers) sheds light on her Farm Waste Workshops across the South Island this week, emphasising local sustainable practices that can help reduce the farming footprint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.