# Full Show | May 8

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Podcast: [Farmers Weekly Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farmers-weekly-podcast-6523233)
Published: 2026-05-08T00:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

(00:00:00) Full Show | May 8 (00:01:34) Processing slowdown drives high-value livestock deals (00:15:15) Proposed drone reforms raise safety concerns in rural sector (00:29:24) Feds’ new Southland president tackles local government reform This week on the Farmers Weekly Podcast, AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad discusses slowing processing volumes and the high-value livestock contracts emerging across the market. Fenix UAS managing director Andrew Shelley raises concerns about proposed drone regulation changes and what they could mean for rural safety. Federated Farmers’ new Southland president Chris Dillon outlines his priorities for the role, including local government reform and taking a more collaborative approach to regulation that better supports farmers and rural communities.

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