CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, NZX, Head of Dairy Insights discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade event, dairy futures and what current market signals are telling farmers. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

This episode features Colin Hurst, Federated Farmers Vice President and Freshwater Spokesperson discussing biodiversity credits, environmental investment and whether farmers are finally beginning to get recognised for conservation work already happening on-farm. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.c...

Show Summary (Working backwards from 1pm to 11am) We finish at 12:48 with Tony Trewinnard from Blue Skies Weather bringing the latest outlook for farmers around the country and what conditions are shaping up like across the regions. At 12:33, Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award winner Tony Dodunski joins us to discuss practical on-farm innovation, how technology is being used at farm level, and th...

This episode features Geoff Ross, Carbonfields & Lake Hawea Station discussing the Government’s Nature and Carbon Markets announcement, the future of environmental markets and whether farmers can generate meaningful income from natural capital and carbon systems. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit cou...

This episode features Jo Hendy, Chief Executive, Climate Change Commission discussing the Commission’s latest climate risk assessment, why agriculture is identified as a major long-term climate risk, and what adaptation and resilience could realistically look like for the sector by 2050. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed fro...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Associate Minister for the Environment discussing the Government’s Nature and Carbon Markets announcement, balancing environmental outcomes with practical farming realities, and where the Coalition wants to take climate and land-use policy. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm...

This episode features Matt Watson, Host, ITM Fishing Show discussing the Fisheries Amendment Bill backlash, public concern around commercial fishing reform, and whether Shane Jones has politically misread mainstream New Zealanders on fisheries management. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on...

This episode features Scott & Stacey Mackereth, NZDIA Share Farmer of the Year 2026 discussing their journey through the industry, leadership, progression and what success looks like in modern dairying. 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. See omnystudio.com/listen...

This episode features Richard Harman, Political Commentator  discussing the NZ Herald poll of polls, coalition tensions, local government reform, and the growing debate around trust and culture inside New Zealand media. 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. See omn...

Government opens door to private nature and carbon market investment New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards celebrate rising talent Yili's NZ operations post record revenue and profit   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 /...

CountryWide Connect – Show Summary (Working backwards from 1pm to 11am) We finish at 12:48 with Geoff Ross from CarbonCrop discussing the Government’s Nature and Carbon Markets announcement, the future of environmental markets and whether farmers can generate meaningful income from natural capital and carbon systems. At 12:33, Jo Hendy — Chief Executive, Climate Change Commission...

This episode features Anna Gillespie,  President, Federated Farmers Otago discussing farmer confidence, current regional issues and the key challenges facing Otago farmers. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health discussing the Government’s new rural GP funding announcement, healthcare access and rural mental health support. 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. See omnystudio.co...

Climate report flags urgent risks for rural New Zealand Leading premium olive oil producer closes after 27 years Government running out of time on Freshwater Reform 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.   Climat...

This episode features Maegan Legg, Chair, NZ Dairy Industry Awards discussing Saturday night’s national finals to discuss leadership, succession and attracting talent into dairy. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

This episode features Libby Tosswill, Economic Growth Manager, Central Hawkes Bay District Council discussing a new land-use mapping tool designed to help farmers identify future crop opportunities and diversification options. 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. See o...

This episode features Allan Blood, Executive Director, Victorian Hydrogen discussing a proposed $3 billion Southland lignite-to-fertiliser plant and the growing debate around fertiliser security, emissions and environmental impacts. 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....

This episode features Kerry Allen, 2026 Bledisloe Medalist discussing agribusiness education and her decades-long work helping build pathways into the food and fibre sector. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Kelly Wilson, Founding Board Member, Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation discussing the Kaimanawa horse muster, rehoming programmes and the future management of New Zealand’s wild horse population. 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. See omnystudio...

This episode features Luke Gilbert, Dairy Genetics Specialist, Carrfields discussing the Singh family’s record-setting dairy cattle sale average, the booming value of elite genetics and how genomics is changing breeding decisions across the dairy sector. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co....

This episode features Mark Simpson, General Manager of Sales, Dairyworks discussing why imported butter is now competing on New Zealand supermarket shelves and what it says about pricing pressures in the domestic dairy market. 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. See o...

This episode features Hinehou Timutimu, Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2026 discussing last night’s Dairy Women’s Network awards in Christchurch to discuss leadership, Māori agribusiness and the future direction of dairy farming. 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 watc...

This episode features John McWhirter, CEO, Wools of NZ discussing a major new international partnership that will see NZ wool used in premium carpets exported to nearly 70 countries around the world. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

This episode features Sandra Faulkner, Local Government Spokesperson, Federated Farmers  discussing the Government’s push for local government reform, unitary councils and Federated Farmers’ warning that councils must reform now or risk decisions being made for them. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm...

Costa Rica joins Trans-Pacific trade partnership Research to review deer hunting buffer zone rules Government to wind up Broadcasting Standards Authority 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.   Costa Rica joins...