Oct 27, 202638 minS1
In the second episode of RaboTalk Growing our Future ’s new Succession 2050 series, host Blake Holgate speaks with Justin Van der Sluis, Global Head of RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness, to explore his contribution to...
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RaboTalk’s Growing our future is all about equipping New Zealand’s farmers and growers with the knowledge to support resilient farming systems for the future. Using insights gathered from Aotearoa and across the world, Rabobank’s team of experts and connections offer up informed opinions and healthy discussion on the future of farming, and how to adapt farm strategies and systems to ensure our farms thrive in a fast-changing world. Disclaimer: This podcast has been prepared by Rabobank New Zealand Limited and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (New Zealand Branch) (Incorporated in the Netherlands) (collectively referred to as ‘Rabobank New Zealand’). The information and opinions contained in this publication have been compiled or arrived at from sources believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to their accuracy, completeness or correctness. This publication is for information purposes only and is not, and should not be construed as, an offer or a commitment by Rabobank New Zealand to enter into a transaction. This information is not professional advice and has not been prepared to be used as the basis for, and should not be used as the basis for, any financial or strategic decisions. This information is general in nature only and does not take into account an individual’s personal circumstances. All opinions expressed in this publication are subject to change without notice. Rabobank New Zealand does not accept any liability whatsoever for any direct, indirect, consequential or other loss or damage howsoever arising from any use of this publication or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith. This publication must not be reproduced or distributed without the prior written consent of Rabobank New Zealand. © 2026 Rabobank New Zealand Limited and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (New Zealand Branch) (Incorporated in the Netherlands). All Rights Reserved.
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What is RaboTalk – Growing our future about?
RaboTalk’s Growing our future is all about equipping New Zealand’s farmers and growers with the knowledge to support resilient farming systems for the future.
What has RaboTalk – Growing our future covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Succession 2050 - The five Mega-Trends Reshaping Global Food Production" (27 October 2026, 38 minutes), "Succession 2050 - New Zealand food and agri set for new era of productivity with Ray Smith" (29 September 2026, 30 minutes), and "Catchment Catch-Ups with Mark Chrystall from Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective" (15 September 2026, 28 minutes).
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RaboTalk – Growing our future publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes.
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Episode #83
Succession 2050 - New Zealand food and agri set for new era of productivity with Ray Smith
Sep 29, 202630 minS1In the first episode of RaboTalk Growing our Future ’s new Succession 2050 series, host Blake Holgate speaks with Ray Smith, Director General of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), to explore his contribution to...
- Sep 15, 202628 minS1
In this fifth episode of RaboTalk’s Growing Our Future Catchment Catch-Up series, host Blake Holgate speaks with Mark Chrystall, a northern Rangitikei sheep and beef farmer and founding member and current Vice Chairman...
- Sep 1, 202635 minS1
This RaboTalk Growing our Future ’s episode explores one of the biggest questions facing New Zealand agriculture: how farmers and growers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while protecting profitability and long-term...
- Aug 18, 202635 minS1
In this fourth episode, of RaboTalk Growing our Future’s Catchment Catch-Ups series Blake Holgate speaks with Paul Turner from Taranaki Catchment Communities about how farmer-led catchment groups are helping rural...
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- Aug 4, 202642 minS1
In this RaboTalk, Growing Our Future episode, Blake Holgate sits down with experienced governance leader, current AgriZeroNZ Chair, former Silver Fern Farms Chair and sixth-generation South Otago farmer Rob Hewett to...
Episode #78
Catchment Catch-Ups with Craig Simpson, Regional Manager at the Otago Catchment Community.
Jul 21, 202623 minS1In this third episode, of RaboTalk Growing our Future ’s Catchment Catch-Ups series Blake Holgate speaks with Craig Simpson, Regional Manager at the Otago Catchment Community (OCC). Craig shares insights from his...
- Jul 7, 202629 minS1
In this episode of RaboTalk, Growing Our Future , Blake Holgate talks with Matt Highway, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Association of Resource Management (NZARM) who shares practical advice on managing...
Episode #76
Catchment Catch-Ups with CCA Director, Alexis Wadworth from the Makarewa Headwaters Catchment Group
Jun 23, 202629 minS1In this second episode of RaboTalk Growing our Future’s new Catchment Catch-Ups series, host Blake Holgate speaks with Alexis Wadworth a central Southland farmer and director for both Thriving Southland and Catchment...
Episode #75
Moving the Middle: How to enable widespread voluntary change on-farm with Suzie Greenhalgh
Jun 12, 202640 minS1In this episode of RaboTalk Growing our Future episode, host Blake Holgate speaks with Suzie Greenhalgh, Project Lead for the Moving the Middle programme, a research project aimed at giving farmers the confidence to...
- May 26, 202630 minS1
In the first episode of RaboTalk Growing our Future ’s new Catchment Catch-Ups series, host Blake Holgate sits down with Thriving Southland Project Lead, Richard Kyte to explore how farmer-led catchment groups are...
- May 12, 202621 minS1
With power prices and weather disruptions putting new pressure on farm operations, this RaboTalk Growing our Future episode explores practical ways New Zealand farmers and growers can build energy resilience while...
- Apr 28, 202631 minS1
In this RaboTalk Growing our Future episode, host Katie Rodwell speaks with Sam Bridgman, Head of Sustainability at Pāmu, about how New Zealand’s largest farming corporate is making sustainability practical and...
- Apr 14, 202626 minS1
In this RaboTalk Growing our Future episode, host Katie Rodwell chats with Matt Lythe, Managing Director of Prism Earth, to discuss how geospatial technology – a combination of satellite imagery, spectral data and AI –...
Episode #70
How farmers can shift from price-takers to premium value creators with Dr Victoria Hatton
Mar 31, 202632 minS1In this episode of RaboTalk Growing our Future episode, host Katie Rodwell talks with Dr Victoria Hatton, CEO of FoodHQ, about why New Zealand’s food and fibre sector is still running on a 100-year-old “commodity...
- Mar 17, 202625 minS1
In this episode of RaboTalk’s Growing Our Future , Katie talks with North Canterbury farmer Ben Ensor, chair of the Hurunui District Landcare Group, about how farmer‑led catchment groups are helping rural communities...
- Mar 3, 202633 minS1
In this episode, RaboTalk’s Growing Our Future , host Katie Rodwell talks with Conan Moynihan, an experienced farm consultant from Canterbury. Conan shares insights from his experience as a sheep and beef farmer...
- Feb 17, 202628 minS1
In this episode of RaboTalk’s Growing Our Future, host Katie speaks with agri‑innovator Leon Spurrell about an implant technology that manages udder health and antibiotic use. Backed by Lincoln University trials and...
- Feb 3, 202634 minS1
Discover how virtual fencing is transforming livestock farming in New Zealand. In this episode of Growing Our Future , Katie Rodwell speaks with Hawkes Bay farmer Marcus Peacock who shares his hands-on experience with...
- Jan 20, 202629 minS1
In this episode of Growing Our Future , Katie Rodwell speaks with Craig Piggott, founder and CEO of Halter. Craig’s story from a Waikato dairy farm to founder of Halter is one of curiosity and bold thinking. Growing up...
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Ray Smith
District Manager for Georgia State Parks, Ministry for Primary Industries
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Paul Turner
Performer, Reality Star, Production Fairy, Producer, Taranaki Catchment Communities
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Dr. Richard Kyte
Director of the D. B.. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership, Endowed Professor of Ethics, Viterbo University
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Craig Piggott
founder and CEO, Halter
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