Federated Farmers

Advocating for New Zealand farmers since 1899.

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To celebrate our 100th podcast episode next week, we're giving away 3 x Gallagher Fault Finders.

To go in the draw, simply do the following by 5pm, Friday 6 August:

1.⁠ ⁠Make sure you've subscribed to the Federated Farmers Podcast on your preferred podcast app.

2.⁠ ⁠Email [email protected] to tell us your favourite episode so far.

3.⁠ ⁠Tell us a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you'd like us to interview.

We'll announce the winners on episode 100.

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Milking cows by day, pouring pints by night 🐄🍺

As if running a 2000-cow operating wasn't busy enough, Jared Crawford and his wife decided to buy a craft brewery and restaurant.

Hear the full story in our latest episode of the Federated Farmers Podcast

Spotify: https://t.co/9hUMCtRqrR
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/f3aajB9Yyk

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From pines to pasture 🌲➡️🐄

Two Gisborne farming couples are doing something uncommon – turning a 400ha pine block back into productive farmland.

Hear Sam Hain explain how they're doing it on the latest Federated Farmers Podcast.

Spotify: https://t.co/1oWUj9fp2g

Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Zhay2ewudF

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Federated Farmers advocated strongly for no Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements to be included in the RMA replacement - and the Government listened.

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A day in the life of a Federated Farmers spokesperson! 🐄

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Can technology help pass farming knowledge from one generation to the next? In our latest episode, Gallagher's Caitlin Barnett discusses who's embracing it, what can't be digitised, and why experience still matters.

Listen now 🎧

Spotify: https://t.co/WP4wVAqDFx
Apple: https://t.co/bndP5zH5ni

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Should councils be rushing through long-term iwi agreements just before the law changes? Heather Du Plessis-Allan weighs in.

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🎧 LISTEN NOW: Ep 95

How did a self-described ‘quiet kid’ go from sitting at the back of the room to leading the country's largest farming advocacy organisation? Colin Hurst shares his story on the podcast this week.

Spotify: https://t.co/UL4rofsBfr
Apple: https://t.co/flxL3D7OMg

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Not all heroes wear capes 🦸 🌲

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All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock, now in his first season dairy farming, joined us on the Federated Farmers Podcast this week to talk about leadership, culture, pressure, and life after rugby.
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Listen now 🎧
Spotify: https://t.co/eRiWFCG7vv
Apple: https://t.co/2ebzwqaVmC

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Farmers don't need more red tape.

They need the freedom to innovate, invest, and grow.

Our 2026 election priorities set out a practical roadmap to cut costs, boost productivity, and strengthen rural New Zealand.

Read our full plan: https://t.co/9pQrUR3q0O
Join us: https://t.co/LX2uVJZhQm

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This isn’t just another list of political asks.

It’s a clear, practical roadmap built by farmers, for farmers – and for the good of all New Zealanders.

This document is all about making sure farmers have the right regulatory settings to improve our profitability, increase exports, and grow the economy.

Read our full plan: https://t.co/9pQrUR3q0O
Join us: https://t.co/LX2uVJZhQm

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Between income tax, GST and council rates, there’s no shortage of tax dollars flowing out of farming businesses – often for services or infrastructure that never reach rural communities.

Yet every election we find ourselves responding to proposals that unfairly target farming: methane taxes, water taxes, wealth taxes, land taxes, or capital gains taxes.

New taxes on farming will achieve little more than increasing the cost of food, undermining the viability of rural communities and reducing New Zealand’s export income.

Read our full plan: https://t.co/9pQrUR3q0O
Join us: https://t.co/LX2uVJZhQm

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A stronger farming sector means more jobs, more exports, lower food costs, and thriving rural communities.
That's why we've launched our five-point plan to double farm productivity, cut costs, and improve the environment.

Read our full plan: https://t.co/EA5OKcg8NV

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What’s the cost of pushing farmers off grazable conservation land? In our latest podcast, Simon Cameron and James Hurst discuss the risks, and why DOC’s grazing licence system urgently needs a reset.

🎧 Ep 92 out now!
On Spotify: https://t.co/HQnZpgMqka
On Apple: https://t.co/9l3dtl824c

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Mystery solved.

After an extensive investigation, the culprit responsible for the disappearing swedes has been identified.

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🎧 Ep 91 out now!

Farmers are feeling confident again, so what needs to happen next? Wayne Langford lays out five big changes to make the boat go faster.

On Spotify: https://t.co/5577KzS3PI
On Apple: https://t.co/TKJ4KDV1kr

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🚜 Join Rt Hon Winston Peters for a discussion on the issues facing rural New Zealand, the economy, and the future direction of the country as we head towards Election 2026.

The Rural Advocacy Hub has brought together political leaders from across Parliament to engage directly with farmers and rural communities on the issues that matter most and Winston Peters is our final speaker for the event. Don't miss it!

📍 Site D70, Gallagher Building
🕚 Friday | 11:00am–11:30am

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Ep 91 out now!

What do farmers need from the next government? Federated Farmers has a clear plan.

Wayne Langford outlines a new five-point plan for the next government to unleash the potential of New Zealand farming.

On Spotify: https://t.co/7MTglbH6si
On Apple: https://t.co/4JQOoUOLrY

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🚜 Big conversations. Different perspectives.

The Rural Advocacy Hub returns today with politicians from across Parliament discussing the issues affecting farmers, growers, and rural communities.

🕙 Hon Shane Jones
🕥 Chlöe Swarbrick
🕚 Hon Jo Luxton
🕦 Steve Abel
🕜 Hon Matt Doocey
🕑 Scott Willis
🕝 Rt Hon Chris Hipkins

Come along, ask questions, and hear directly from the people helping shape New Zealand's future.