Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley
Proud Country Network
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Are you short on time to digest all of of New Zealand's rural news? Well we are about to change your life!
Hosted by award-winning newsreader, Richard Baddiley, Early Bird is the short rural news bulletin podcast curated just for you.
Delivered at 5am from Monday-Friday covering the top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand so you have better chat beyond the weather.
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Recent Episodes
S2E79 Early Bird (Series Final) I Thursday May 1st 2025
Kiwi scientists make breakthrough in methane-reducing pasture, Fonterra to close Waikato canning facility, and farmers positioned for Indonesian dairy boom. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird -…
S2E78 Early Bird I Wednesday April 30th 2025
Legal hurdle slows Fonterra’s multi-billion dollar sell-off, record US beef prices flow through to farmers, and Taupō Hospital accreditation boosts rural healthcare training.Welcome to Proud…
S2E77 Early Bird I Tuesday April 29th 2025
Trade Minister welcomes Saudi delegation to boost export opportunities, dairy conversion interest surges in Canterbury, and new app tackles parasites on sheep farms. Welcome to Proud Country's Early…
S2E76 Early Bird I Monday April 28th 2025
Drought relief payments start today, Southland farmers remain reserved despite strengthening local economy, and social media influences rising cottage cheese demand. Welcome to Proud Country's Early…
S2E75 Early Bird I Friday April 25th 2025
PM secures trade gains for farmers in UK visit, rural lifeline closes as funding uncertainty bites, and historic Oamaru farm recreated in Minecraft to grow ag education. Welcome to Proud Country's…
S2E73 Early Bird I Thursday April 24th 2025
Alliance Group tracking back to profit amid capital search, farmers encouraged to plan ahead for winter grazing rules, and former Cantabrian makes world shearing history. Welcome to Proud Country's…
S2E72 Early Bird I Wednesday April 23rd 2025
Upgraded trade deal opens doors for Kiwi exporters, drought relief payments roll out to struggling farmers, and strong finish predicted for dairy season despite seasonal dry-off. Welcome to Proud…
S2E71 Early Bird I Tuesday April 22nd 2025
Prime Minister’s UK trip aims to boost export opportunities, back-to back tractor fatalities in Clutha and Taupo, and world-class shearers go for merino record in South Africa. Welcome to Proud…
S2E70 Early Bird I Friday April 18th 2025
Agriculture sector driving national economic recovery, sheep and beef sector wants assurance on farm plan practicality, and national shearing team gears up for Northern tour. Welcome to Proud…
S2E69 Early Bird I Thursday April 17th 2025
Dairy prices climb despite Trump tariff concerns, the Government cuts back freshwater farm plan requirements, and more than 60 jobs could go at Mount Maunganui fertiliser plant. Welcome to Proud…
S2E68 Early Bird I Wednesday April 16th 2025
Farmers on track to meet 2030 methane targets, apple exports lead the charge in growing Vietnamese market, and new awards celebrate Kiwi native forest restoration efforts. Welcome to Proud Country's…
S2E67 Early Bird I Tuesday April 15th 2025
Global Dairy Trade auction expected to reveal early impacts of US trade war, Associate Health Minister hits the road to hear rural health concerns, and critical foot and mouth vote opens this week.…
S2E66 Early Bird I Monday April 14th 2025
Wood and hemp sectors follow wool’s lead in government procurement push, Kiwi startup tackles methane with wearable cow solution, and Southland deer farmer’s triple win at environmental awards.…
S2E65 Early Bird I Friday April 11th 2025
Farmers get certainty with new DairyNZ levy structure, new report highlights forestry conversion concerns, and wool prices slip in latest South Island auction. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird -…
S2E64 Early Bird I Thursday April 10th 2025
Government backs wool industry with new procurement rules, new study shows volcano threat could cut off 5000 farms, and golden jubilee conference set for Queenstown next month. Welcome to Proud…
S2E63 Early Bird I Wednesday April 9th 2025
Prime Minister warns farm exports at risk in global trade war, Associate Ag Minister dodges questions on ETS forestry conflict, and sheep neglect leads to lifetime animal ban for Manawatū farmer.…
S2E62 Early Bird Tuesday I April 8th 2025
Rain delivers short-term reprieve for drought-hit Northland, timber exports dodge US tariffs for now, and four decades of TB control pays off for Molesworth Station. Welcome to Proud Country's Early…
S2E61 Early Bird Monday I April 7th 2025
Record farmgate prices boost red meat sector despite milk supply growth, NIWA data shows critical soil moisture deficits for farmers, and US tariffs put pressure on venison exports. Welcome to Proud…
S2E60 Early Bird I Friday April 4th 2025
US tariffs create uncertainty for meat and dairy exporters, rain warnings issued across drought-hit regions, and second shear wool hold firm in declining North Island market. Welcome to Proud…
S2E59 Early Bird I Thursday April 3rd 2025
Skim milk powder leads 1.1% rise in dairy prices, water infrastructure to boost Northland farming productivity, and Kiwi butchers bring home international honours from Paris. Welcome to Proud…
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Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley has published 100 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Business.
Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley is currently dormant with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 7m.
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