CountryWide CONNECT

Pre-calver nutrition is the starting point for reducing empty rates and milk fever cases for next season. Chris Stephens, Team Lead of Nutrition at SealesWinslow, says that with herds drying off, the focus is now on building body condition and getting mineral levels right before the start of calving.    He says that cows that go into calving in poor condition cycle less reliably, and the...

This episode features Chloe Walker, CEO, Precision Farming and their recent acquisition of Newpoint enhances connectivity and efficiency in agricultural operations, focusing on technology integration, cost savings, and market trends. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen...

Federated Farmers calls for Government intervention on council partnership agreement rush Councils to be required to plan for climate risks under new law Former Open Country Dairy exec admits taking kickbacks from Indonesian customer   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 tr...

This episode features Hayley Fitchett, General Manager Strategy & Regulation & Chris Jenkins, Principal Scientist Hydrology, Environment Southland discussing how farmers can prepare for a possible El Niño and the seasonal outlook ahead.   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 A...

This episode features Cameron Bagrie, Lead economist, Bagrie Economics discussing Fonterra's payout downgrade, the outlook for interest rates and farm input costs, and the wider economic picture as global political uncertainty continues.   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. O...

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing why rice production in Australia is coming under pressure from rising irrigation costs and what it could mean for food production.   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 ‘P...

This episode features Paul McGill, Head of Innovation & Extension, Pāmu discussing the company's purpose-built methane measurement facility near Taupō and the role it will play in agricultural research.   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 ‘...

This episode features Chris Gourley, CEO, Fern Energy discussing the latest fuel market update and explains what's driving prices at the pump.   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 Mark Hooper, Banking spokesperson, Federated Farmers discussing falling farm mortgage numbers on the back of stronger farm returns, along with the organisation's concerns over councils rushing iwi agreements.   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 t...

Fiordland Wapiti named New Zealand's first Herd of Special Interest Study links nitrate in drinking water to premature births Farmers paying down debt as strong returns flow through   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 Sudesh Kissun, Editor, Rural News & Dairy News discussing the biggest stories making headlines across the primary sector and what's inside the latest editions.   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 Conn...

This episode features Karl Dean, National Dairy Chair, Federated Farmers discussing Fonterra lowering its milk price forecast and what it means 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’ on Amazon Al...

This episode features Dr Amelia Almeida, Senior Lecturer, Massey University discussing why New Zealand is refining its livestock greenhouse gas inventory and what new science says about previous emissions models.   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 &...

This episode features Roy Sloan, General Manager, Fiordland Wapiti Foundation discussing Fiordland Wapiti officially becoming New Zealand's first Herd of Special Interest and what it means for hunters, conservation and herd management.   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...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the national weather outlook and what farmers can expect over the coming week.   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 H...

This episode features Richard Kyte, Thriving Southland discussing Thriving Southland, the role of catchment groups, their successes, and whether the Government's catchment-based approach can work nationwide.   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 &lsquo...

This episode features Livia Esterhazy, Programme Director, A Lighter Touch discussing a new resistance management campaign launching to protect crop protection tools and improve long-term productivity.   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...

This episode features Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health discussing the Government's $10 million investment in telehealth services and improving mental health support for rural communities.   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 Country...

This episode features Gretchen Parkes, Manager, Rural Directions discussing the results of the latest rural salaries survey and what it reveals about employment trends across New Zealand's primary industries.   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 &lsqu...

This episode features Simon Saunders, Board Chair, Headwaters discussing LambEx and the key themes emerging from the major sheep industry 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 Alexa or Google...

This episode features Simon Cameron, West Coast President, Federated Farmers discussing why he believes the Department of Conservation should pay its way when it comes to pest control on private land.   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 C...

This episode features Dermott Malley, Technical Lead on Blueberry IHS, Blueberries NZ discussing the Government's position on the proposed import standards following our recent interview with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.   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...

This episode features Dave Burridge, Wool Auction Manager, PGG Wrightson discussing the first wool auctions of the new season, the latest market movements, and what they're signalling for wool growers.   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...

This episode features Tom Soutter, General Manager, Czarnikow discussing the company's new digital physical milk pricing tool and what it means for dairy farmers navigating volatile global markets.   This podcast is solely for information purposes. It's not financial or other professional advice. No party, including BNZ, is liable for direct or indirect loss or damage resulting from the conte...

Fraser and Amber Carpenter were drawn to SenseHub’s Dairy monitoring three years ago by the chance to keep a close eye on the herd without being on farm 24/7. The couple run Amorangi Farms at Papakura, milking 465 cows on 200ha through a 40-a-side herringbone, with a winter milk contract and a beef operation alongside the dairy. Mating was front of mind from the start, the one area the coupl...