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Farmers Weekly Podcast

Bryan Gibson

Booking Overview

This is a New Zealand rural news and agriculture show combining farming and agribusiness coverage with market analysis, sector advocacy, and occasional interviews with senior industry figures. PR agencies could credibly pitch agricultural technology executives, agribusiness leaders, farming advocates, rural policy experts, and specialists in food and fibre; booking difficulty is medium because guests typically hold established leadership roles in New Zealand’s primary sector.

Metrics

Episodes: 611

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: New Zealand

YouTube: 3.4k subscribers

Instagram: 9.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dean.williamson@agrihq.co.nz

bryan.gibson@agrihq.co.nz

carmelita.mentor-fredericks@agrihq.co.nz

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Host

Bryan Gibson - Managing editor of Farmers Weekly and host of the podcast, covering New Zealand agriculture, farming, agribusiness, and the primary sector.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, industry association leaders, farming advocates, and established specialists with direct expertise in New Zealand agriculture, agribusiness, rural policy, or agricultural technology.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of an agricultural technology or agribusiness organization, Senior roles in farming or industry advocacy bodies, Practical expertise influencing New Zealand’s primary sector

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris Dillon - Relaxed Drone Regulations And The Potential For Increased Farm Technology Adoption.

Brendan O'Connell - New Zealand’s Technology Brain Drain And Its Implications For The Agritech Sector.

Recent Topics

Agritech, Agribusiness, Farming, Agriculture, Rural Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Water storage vital for farming’s future

October 09, 2026

Bryan is joined by Irrigation NZ chief executive Karen Williams and Federated Farmers board member Richard Dawkins to discuss how water security is the key to farming’s future. They say a long-term strategy to build the infrastructure to collect and store water will nurture our communities and economy.

Full Show | October 2

October 02, 2026

This week, what comes next for growers and farmers on the Heretaunga Plains as wine tastes change and water determines their options?Featured guest, Farmers Weekly reporter Rebecca Greaves, explores the Hawke's Bay’s changing landscape.Farmers Weekly’s Richard Rennie also previews his visit to India’s biggest textile and carpet expo; AgriHQ’s Alex Coddington reports on strong Feilding store cattle prices; and Federated Farmers sharefarming chair Sam Ebbett explains why outdated laws need to c...

Feature | Rethinking farming on the Heretaunga Plains

October 01, 2026

Reporter Rebecca Greaves joins the show to discuss the special report on the changing landscape in the Bay. With consumer preferences reshaping viticulture, growers and farmers are looking for the next land use to adopt. But it all comes down to one variable – water.

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Farmers Weekly Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Farmers Weekly Podcast?

Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Bryan Gibson. Its publicly listed emails are dean.williamson@agrihq.co.nz, bryan.gibson@agrihq.co.nz, and carmelita.mentor-fredericks@agrihq.co.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Farmers Weekly Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Farmers Weekly Podcast: dean.williamson@agrihq.co.nz, bryan.gibson@agrihq.co.nz, and carmelita.mentor-fredericks@agrihq.co.nz.

How many listeners does Farmers Weekly Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Farmers Weekly Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Farmers Weekly Podcast?

Farmers Weekly Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, industry association leaders, farming advocates, and established specialists with direct expertise in New Zealand agriculture, agribusiness, rural policy, or agricultural technology. Common among recent guests: Leadership of an agricultural technology or agribusiness organization; Senior roles in farming or industry advocacy bodies; Practical expertise influencing New Zealand’s primary sector. Recent guests include Chris Dillon and Brendan O'Connell.

How hard is it to get booked on Farmers Weekly Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Farmers Weekly Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Agritech, Agribusiness, Farming, Agriculture, and Rural Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

dean.williamson@agrihq.co.nz

bryan.gibson@agrihq.co.nz

carmelita.mentor-fredericks@agrihq.co.nz

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