Farmers Weekly Podcast: Daily Summaries Delivered

Full Show | September 18

Full Show | September 18 Solar companies seek investment Cattle hit the road in search of better money Why everyone should be watching bond yields Farmer confidence slides despite high returns This week, Farmers Weekly’s Richard Rennie looks at solar’s hunt for investment, AgriHQ’s Fiona Quarrie follows cattle travelling for better returns, economist Cameron Bagrie explains why rising bond yields matter, and Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst unpacks what’s shaking farmer confidence.

Feature | Why everyone should be watching bond yields

Economist Cameron Bagrie is here to explain why the 10-year bond yield is something everyone should have their eyes on. He says with inflation on the rise, governments will be quick to cool down financial markets which will lead to higher interest rates and borrowing costs.

News Wrap | Solar companies seek investment

Senior reporter Richard Rennie takes a look at the growing solar energy market and notes that big player Lodestone is considering the stock market as a way to raise more capital.

AgriHQ Insight | Cattle hit the road in search of better money

AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie rounds up the early cattle sales and says some vendors are heading further afield to find the highest returns. A Pleasant Point seller took 1500 dairy-beef cattle north to Fielding in search of value and was well rewarded.

Feds Focus | Farmer confidence slides despite high returns

Full Show | September 11

This week, Farmers Weekly’s Neal Wallace finds confidence returning to southern dairy country, AgriHQ’s Mel Croad weighs up easing red meat prices, Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland asks how farmers can turn another strong year into real gains, and Federated Farmers Waikato president Chris Woolerton looks at whether council reform will deliver a stronger rural voice.

Feature | BLNZ forecasts another great year for farmers

Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland says forecasts point to another good year for farmers, even as farmgate returns ease slightly and the cost of production remains stubbornly high.

News Wrap | Dairy industry roars into life down south

Senior reporter Neal Wallace reports that sales of dairy farms in Southland and Otago are increasing in number, with confidence returning to the regions and banks back in the lending game.