Gallagher’s GM for NZ and Chile says technology companies must work together to provide the tools farmers need to improve their systems and provide traceability and sustainability data. Darrell Jones says data in isolation is no good to anyone and interoperability is the name of the game.

Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick hit the wall a few years ago as the pressures of farming built up. He tells Bryan this Mental Health Awareness Week, he’s urging people to talk more, share the burdens they have and seek help when they need it.

Reporter Hugh Stringleman joins the studio to discuss Fonterra’s bumper annual result. It posted a $1.128 billion profit after tax, announced a 55 cent per share dividend and lifted its forecast milk price for the 2024-2025 season by 50 cents to a new midpoint range of $9/kg MS.

Suffering from depression or stress, or know someone who is? Where to get help:
Rural Support Trust: 0800 RURAL HELP
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757
Lifeline: 0800 543 354
Need To Talk? Call or text 1737
Samaritans: 0800 726 666
Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234