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Primary Matters

Primary Matters

Written by: Ministry for Primary Industries
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Primary Matters – a podcast that tells the stories that matter to New Zealand’s primary industries. Hear what’s being done to keep Aotearoa’s food and fibre sectors growing and safe, and meet the people at the heart of them. This podcast is brought to you by the Ministry for Primary Industries.



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Episodes
  • Primary Matters - This Gold does not Glitter

    Primary Matters - This Gold does not Glitter
    Dec 21 2023
    In today’s podcast we’re wielding a high pressure hose at a Waikato lake – which has become home to the unwanted freshwater gold clam. Lake users are being asked to check, clean and dry anything that touches the water to prevent the spread of the clam to other waterways.

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    13 mins
  • Primary Matters - Tips for Farmers in Dry Times

    Primary Matters - Tips for Farmers in Dry Times
    Dec 19 2023
    Waikato dairy farmer Pete Morgan has farmed through a number of droughts in his 30-year farming career. He's made many mistakes along the way but says those dry summers have made him a better farmer. On this week's podcast Pete shares what he has learnt...

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    17 mins
  • Primary Matters - Having a Plan for the Big Dry

    Primary Matters - Having a Plan for the Big Dry
    Dec 15 2023
    A dry summer’s on the horizon and, in this week’s podcast, we’re with MPI's John Roche to hear what farmers can do to successfully farm through it, and where they can turn for help....

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    13 mins
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