ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Blue Shed Diary, a weekly podcast brought to you by PGG Wrightson, features news and information for, and about, New Zealand's rural communities.
Like the blue sheds dotting New Zealand's landscape, the Blue Shed Diary is the go-to resource for our farmers and growers. We tackle important issues, explore innovations, showcase best practices, investigate how policies made in the cities impact rural communities, and offer advice on everything from sustainability to animal health.
The Blue Shed Diary is a conversation about the people and the land, come be a part of the conversation!
Like the blue sheds dotting New Zealand's landscape, the Blue Shed Diary is the go-to resource for our farmers and growers. We tackle important issues, explore innovations, showcase best practices, investigate how policies made in the cities impact rural communities, and offer advice on everything from sustainability to animal health.
The Blue Shed Diary is a conversation about the people and the land, come be a part of the conversation!
Update frequency:
every 5 days
Average audio length:
17 minutes
Guest interviews
Video podcast
English
New Zealand
137 episodes
since Feb. 25, 2025
episodic
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Welcome to Blue Shed Diary, PGG Wrightson's podcast for farmers and growers.
El Niño is on everyone's lips. Since Earth Sciences New Zealand (formally NIWA) declared it three months ago, we have begun to see 'signs' of this super or godzilla El Niño.
Spring has brought a mixed bag of weather to th…
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Before picking a chemical option to tackle pests in your crops, is there a more natural option? Biological control agents are growing in popularity to deal with pest and disease problems.
Rather than turning to pesticides, beneficial insects, mites, and microbes are part of Integrated Pest Manage…
Māori agriculture is a major economic powerhouse. The average area of Māori farms is two and half times larger than all farms in New Zealand. Nearly half are iwi-owned and operated. However, if you only compare livestock numbers and land area, you miss a large part of what Māori agribusiness entail…
Accidents happen, especially on farm. But that doesn't mean we need to accept the status quo.
One group, Safer Farms, is working with farmers, growers, industry organisations, like PGG Wrightson, government, and safety experts to de-risk the industry…because EVERYONE deserves to get home safely af…
Welcome to Blue Shed Diary podcast.
This year, PGG Wrightson had a big birthday, 175 years. 175 years of helping Kiwi farmers and growers adapt and change. It's a legacy we want to continue for another 175 years.
To celebrate, we have offered two scholarships to agriculturaland horticultural uni-…
Welcome to Blue Shed Diary's Tech Talk--where we get advice from PGG Wrightson's Technical to help you on farm.
Today's Tech Talk is about Clover. The small plant doing some very heavy lifting in our pasture systems. Clover can improve feed quality, support animal performance, and most importantly…
Welcome to Blue Shed Diary!
Many farmers and growers listening to the podcast know this year's 'Godzilla' El Niño conditions are set to impact those living from the land. Predictions show strong winds and dry conditions to large portions of the country, particularly the eastern parts. Those in the…
PGG Wrightson celebrated a big birthday this year - 175!
175 years of helping Kiwi farmers and growers adapt and change. This is a legacy we want to continue for another 175 years. So, to celebrate this legacy, PGG Wrightson offered two scholarships to agricultural and horticultural university stu…
New Zealanders are known innovators - particularly in the regions. Hamilton Farmer Bill Gallagher brought electric fences to the world and Southlander David Strang invented instant coffee. Both are staples on Kiwi farms throughout Aotearoa. We have never been shy from trying new things, but our pri…
It's September, the grass is greening, the birds are tweeting, and the flowers are blooming which is why it's the perfect month for Bee Awareness.
Bees play a HUGE part in our environment, economy, and food supply chain. These fuzzy fliers contribute some $5 billion (Yes, that's billion with a BEE…
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