Chris and Sam dive into the world of teat spraying technology with Matt and Trevor from Wetit at the Fieldays event.

We learn why teat hygiene is crucial for dairy cows, how automation is changing the cowshed, and what makes Wetit’s solutions unique after 30 years in the industry. There’s chat about field days antics, technician woes, and even a random fart song from Spotify.

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Chris sits down with Maddie from Iona College to talk about The Shear Space – an acoustically insulated pod made from New Zealand wool and designed for quiet study, work, or podcasting.

We hear how the project started as a solution for a noisy school library and evolved into a potential business idea, plus the challenges of design, marketing, and learning on the fly at Fieldays.

Iona College NZ

The Shear Space - Award for Excellence

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Sam visits the Waikato Food Show and almost pays $210 for a food truck meal, while Chris recalls restaurant mishaps.

We hear about permanent jewelry, a suspiciously glaring "Angry Mexican," and a Swiss startup putting solar panels between train tracks. There’s also a right-angle bridge in India, chemtrail bans in the US, AI-generated bands fooling Spotify, and how penguin poo might just save the planet.

All this and much more in this week’s episode!

Swiss government has forbidden donkeys against wolf attacks

Sunways startup putting solar panels on railways tracks

Engineers in India Suspended over Bridge design

Breakthrough in Thorium Fuel

New Zealander Wins Blue Marlin World Cup

8 US States are seeking to outlaw chemtrails

Festival Goers setting off Smart Watches

The Velvet Sundown Band

Penguin poo helping keep things cool

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In this episode from Fieldays 2025 we dive into the world of sustainable farming with Dugald Hamilton and Jeff Brown from RespondBio.

Discover how they’re shaking up agriculture by bringing living ecosystems back into our soil — and hear why farmers are finally “leaning forward” to listen! If you’re passionate about innovation, science, or simply want food that’s better for people and the planet, this one’s for you.

Listen now and join the conversation.

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Chris and Mark explore the fascinating world of food biotech from the innovation tent at Field Days, where we hear all about how Mara Bio is turning dairy industry waste into sustainable mycoprotein.

Mark explains the science behind their fermentation process, what makes their protein different from others on the market, and the challenges faced on the startup journey.

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In this episode of The Chris and Sam Podcast, Sam sits down with Grant from Kiwi Eco Net at Fieldays 2025 to talk about his game-changing invention: the world’s first edible bale net! 🚜🐄

Say goodbye to plastic waste and hello to safer, greener farming. Grant shares how years working on oil rigs inspired this eco-friendly innovation, the story behind its creation, and plans for global domination.

If you care about the environment, animal welfare, or just love a good Kiwi Innovation, you don’t want to miss this one!

Tune in now and find out why everyone—from local farmers to folks in Europe and the US—is chasing after Kiwi Eco Net! 💚🌏

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This episode from Fieldays 2025 Sam chats with Chris from Kiwi Leather Innovations – the visionary team turning surplus kiwifruit into high-quality, eco-friendly vegan leather right here in New Zealand. 🥝👜

Discover how Kiwi Leather Innovations is tackling food industry waste, collaborating with scientists at Scion, and pushing the boundaries of sustainable materials with their creative approach. Chris gives us the inside scoop on the challenges (including breaking pasta machines!), the process, and their exciting plans for the year ahead. Plus, there’s talk of recycled paper mills, fashion, and a few TV show favorites for good measure!

Curious about the future of sustainable products? Want to support local ingenuity? This episode is a must-listen.

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Chris and Sam battle sore hands and relentless rain while diving into another week of tech-fueled randomness.

This episode, AI goes rogue with some shockingly blackmail-y behavior, people spiral into "ChatGPT psychosis," and the perils of viral fame – including a comedian jailed for his jokes – are explored.

There’s cicada chaos on rollercoasters, wind wars between Belgium and the Netherlands, and the science behind a deadly lake disaster that could wipe out millions.

All this, plus viral video skepticism and more in this week's episode.

AI going rogue causing problems

AI religion causing problems

AI psychosis

Perils of going viral

Rollercoaster problem

Stealing wind from the neighbours

Lake Nyos disaster

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