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Ag in Conversation

Emily and Myfanwy, two friends and agri-optimists from Otago, NZ, sit down weekly to digest the hottest topics in the world of ag.

Podcast · By Emily Walker and Myfanwy Alexander · English · Official site

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Sep 17, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    So… What Did We Miss? (opens the original)

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    EP 138 | 🎙️ So… What Did We Miss? We’re back! After a few weeks buried in calving, we’ve finally emerged to discover that global agriculture certainly didn’t take a break while we did. This week, we’re catching up on some of the biggest ag stories from around the world. 🌾 Europe has been cooked by heat and drought — while farmers face the ugly combination of falling output prices and rising input costs. 🌽 A monster Argentinian corn crop is helping redraw global grain trade as war in Ukraine, Eur

  2. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    AWDT Reflections: Our takeaways and memories (opens the original)

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    Ep 137 | Join us in this episode, Myfi and Emily reflect on their experiences with the Agri-Women's Development Trust Escalator Program, discussing its impact on leadership, confidence, and community. They share personal stories, lessons learned, and the importance of supporting women in agriculture and governance. Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting our podcast. Sign up to our newsletter HERE HOSTS | @‌emilywalker @‌myfanwyalexander Intro/outro copyright info

  3. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    The ripple effects of conversations on rural mental health (opens the original)

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    136 | Emily and Myfi catch up with first repeat guest Deanne Parks for a wide-ranging conversation about rural women’s mental health, her Inside Out workshops, and how life has changed over the past two years. Deanne also shares a deeply personal update about her son’s severe spinal injury, and the tools, support, and mindset that helped her family through it. In this episode, we hear how advocacy, community, and simple mental fitness tools can make a real difference when life gets overwhelming.

  4. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Foxtrot Home: taking wool from sheep to a cozy sleep (opens the original)

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    135 | Emily sat down with Kate Cullwick, one half of Foxtrot Home, about how a side hustle between sisters became a thriving homewares business rooted in rural New Zealand. Kate shares the early decisions that shaped the brand, from choosing an online model and visual products for Instagram to prioritising natural fibres, sustainability, and giving back. We also dig into the process of how Kate and her husband have brought wool from their family farm into the business and manufacture beautiful b

  5. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    How women-led networks are reshaping rural leadership in New Zealand with Keri Johnston (opens the original)

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    00X | show notes Kerry Johnson on AWDT, quiet leadership, and the future of rural women in agriculture This episode looks at Keri Johnston's journey from farming near Geraldine to governance, engineering, and co-chairing AWDT. It is a practical and thoughtful conversation about leadership, imposter syndrome, women’s development in rural communities, and how environmental stewardship and productive farming can work together. Big thanks to our partners Cinta Insights and Ag Assist for supporting o

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