Federated Farmers Podcast
The Federated Farmers Podcast is your weekly guide to the issues affecting rural New Zealand. Join us as we unpack the policies, challenges and big ideas shaping life on farm. With frank conversations from farmers, advocates and experts, we break down what matters and why, so you can stay informed, prepared and heard.
Hosted by Ben Chapman-Smith, Federated Farmers' communications manager, who grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Te Akau on Waikato's west coast.
Federated Farmers Podcast
Latest Episodes
How technology is changing farm succession | EP 97
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in farm succession, helping families share knowledge, make better decisions and bring the next generation into the business sooner.Someone seeing that firsthand is Caitlin Barnett, Gal...
Meet the farmer: Sandra Faulkner | EP 96
Sandra Faulkner has spent decades giving back to rural New Zealand. Now, she's stepping into one of the biggest leadership roles in farming as Federated Farmers' new vice president.In this episode, Sandra talks about how growing up in an...
Meet the farmer: Colin Hurst | EP 95
Who is Colin Hurst, the new president of Federated Farmers? How did he go from being the quiet kid at the back of the room to leading the country's largest farming advocacy organisation?Colin joins the Federated Farmers Podcast to share ...
Sam Whitelock on leadership, pressure and life after rugby | EP 94
After growing up on a Manawatū dairy farm, Sam Whitelock became one of the most decorated All Blacks of all time, including winning two Rugby World Cups and a bunch of Super Rugby titles. Now retired, he's back farming with his wife...
Vangelis Vitalis: Inside NZ’s trade strategy | EP 93
Vangelis Vitalis is New Zealand's top trade negotiator. He's our man in the room securing better access for our exports, defending our interests overseas, and managing relationships with some of the world's biggest economies.In this epis...