CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Alistair Rayne, Canterbury dairy farmer discussing why keeping farming systems simple but profitable creates opportunity and freedom for dairy farmers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ o...

This episode features Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities discussing his tongue-in-cheek appointment as Minister of Space, his thoughts on last week's wool auction, and his visit to the Vegetable Industry Showcase.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the vo...

Red meat exports hit second consecutive monthly record Federated Farmers urges Government to press ahead with conservation reform Vegetable industry makes case to Parliament for practical settings and sector growth Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-...

This episode features Richard Dawkins, Meat and Wool Chair, Federated Farmers discussing why the organisation is backing what it describes as commonsense conservation reform.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’...

This episode features Te Radar, MC FMG Young Farmer Grand Final discussing what he's expecting from the country's premier young farming competition.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google...

This episode features Shane McManaway, MNZM, Chair, Growing Future Farmers, Founder & Chair, Zanda McDonald Award discussing the ongoing Wairarapa clean-up following the recent severe weather.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play Count...

Secondhand machinery is reaching new value levels as replacement costs climb, drawing strong buyer demand to farm clearing sales, says George Wilson, livestock representative at Carrfields Livestock. A clearing sale marks the wind-down of a farming operation, often built over generations.  "It’s when a farmer liquidates all their assets, so that includes the livestock, the plant, and ma...

Paddock selection is the most common mistake in New Zealand maize growing and is costing farmers yield before the season begins, says Cameron Hussey, Sales Agronomist at Corson Maize. "It is a very simple crop to grow, but it all comes down to preparation and time," he says. “I think the biggest problem with New Zealand farmers is not allowing enough time to have everything planned, and that...

This episode features Ginny Dodunski, Programme Manager, Wormwise discussing when and why cattle should be treated for liver fluke this winter.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google...

This episode features Karen Williams, CEO, Irrigation New Zealand  discussing Irrigation New Zealand's call for a National Water Strategy.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home....

This episode features Kate Scott, CEO, Horticulture NZ discussing Horticulture New Zealand's new regional representative structure, and the upcoming conference.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon...

Wairarapa farmers and communities cut off after catastrophic flooding Wool season closes at historic highs HortNZ board directors re-elected uncontested   Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.   Wairarapa f...

This episode features Rex Newman, President, HATA discussing Sow the Seed winning the Education and Training Award at the 2026 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on A...

This episode features Sandra Faulkner, New Vice President, Federated Farmers discussing election as Federated Farmers Vice President, and the priorities facing the organisation.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect...

This episode features Sarah Donaldson, Wairarapa Area Controller, Rural Support Trust discussing severe weather impacts across Wairarapa and Lower Hutt.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Goo...

This episode features Penny Hoogerbrug, Studmaster, Kaharau Angus discussing New Zealand's record-breaking $220,000 Angus bull sale.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   App...

This episode features Graeme 'Sportsfreak' Beasley & Brian "Gash" Ashby discussing the biggest sporting stories of the week and previewing all the key action across the weekend.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect&...

Colin Hurst elected Federated Farmers president after Auckland AGM Government drops conservation land sale provisions from bill Game animal law change gives hunters formal voice in conservation Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to...

This episode features Mike Casey, CEO, Rewiring Aotearoa discussing National's proposal to offer low-cost loans for homeowners installing solar power, and what it could mean for rural New Zealand and on-farm energy resilience.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the v...

This episode features Trudy O'Halloran, Blueberries New Zealand Chair & Dan Peach, Managing Director of Oakberry Farms discussing why growers believe a proposed blueberry import plan could expose New Zealand to new pests and diseases.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto....

This episode features Justin Ruygrok, Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year discussing next month's national Grand Final.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https:...

This episode features Stu Neal, South Canterbury farmer discussing the winter grazing programme they've spent three years developing and why planning ahead has become the key to their farming system.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play Co...

This episode features Steve Abel, Ag spokesperson, Green Party MP discussing the Government's proposed Conservation Amendment Bill and the Green Party's concerns around the biggest overhaul of New Zealand's conservation legislation in decades.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android A...

This episode features Colin Hurst, New Federated Farmers President discussing his priorities for the organisation and the issues facing New Zealand farmers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or...

This episode features Andrew Olsen, Chief Executive, Rural Contractors New Zealand discussing the key issues, opportunities and challenges facing rural contractors around the country.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connec...