CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Tom Carlin, President, New Zealand Plant Protection Society discussing a mid-symposium update and the key issues being discussed across the plant protection sector.   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 Con...

This episode features Hon Peter Dunne, Political Commentator discussing the latest National Party leadership issues and what they could mean politically.   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 Go...

This episode features Daniel Kenna, Co-Chair, Future Farmers discussing the organisation's manifesto and its priorities for the next generation of 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 Amaz...

SealesWinslow Nutrition Extension Specialist Simon Butler says recent research from the BSI is helping the industry put firm numbers on calf feeding gains. "We're starting to actually be able to, with some confidence, quantify the benefit of things like accelerated growth programmes, and high milk allowance systems early in the weaning period.”  He says a sharper rearing system might co...

One million dollar community fund announced to fight wilding pine spread Eighteen Local Government reform proposals submitted to Government PGG Wrightson surpasses one billion in revenue for first time since 2019   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 Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing the latest bird flu update and what the ongoing threat means for the rural sector.   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 o...

This episode features Jared Clarke, Nuffield Scholar discussing energy flows and what they mean 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 Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps....

This episode features Louise Cook, Program Manager, Environment, Fonterra On-Farm Excellence promoting the NZPIM webinar and the Emissions and Profitability Project: Phase Two Update.   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...

This episode features Karl Dean, Dairy Industry Group Chairperson, Federated Farmers discussing the Lagmhor campus and works to clear up misinformation surrounding the issue.   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 Stephen Guerin, CEO, PGG Wrightson discussing the company's FY26 results and what they show about the business.   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.   Ap...

This episode features Rex Newman, President, Horticulture & Agriculture Teachers Association discussing the new secondary school Food and Fibre Curriculum, which is due to come into effect from 2029.   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 ‘Pla...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest situation update and what farmers can expect from the 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 CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home....

Milking liners can look perfectly sound long after they have stopped performing. Rebecca White, Australasian Sales Manager for Dairy at Skellerup, says the recommended change interval of 2500 milkings is built around the gap between how a liner looks and how it works. "Past that, we start to see liners deteriorate and become less effective, and that has a negative impact on milk yield and cow heal...

This episode features George Dodson, 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year.   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://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761...

This episode features Peter MacIntyre, Primary sector economist & Associate, TDB Advisory Ltd discussing new research showing the growing cost of wild deer and the impact of game animals on New Zealand's primary sector.   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 damag...

This episode features Sean Weaver, Chief Executive & founder, Ekos discussing carbon forestry, the advice farmers need to consider and the issues surrounding forestry on productive farmland.   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 Stephen Allen, Chair, Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company discusses retiring after 30 years at the helm   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 Jacqui Hawtin, Kellogg Leadership Programme Alumni discussing the One Stop Profitability Shop and the tools farmers can use to better understand their farm's performance.   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 CountryWi...

This episode features Ian Mackenzie, Councillor, Environment Canterbury discussing nitrate levels at Lagmhor School and the environmental concerns surrounding the site.   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 Ama...

This episode features Dave Worsley & Graeme Beasley with a preview sporting weekend 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 Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/coun...

This episode features Sandra Faulkner, Vice President and Local Government Spokesperson at Federated Farmers discussing Local Government reforms   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 Zellara Holden, General Manager at Meet the Need discussing the record number of meals delivered   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://a...

This episode features Mike Preston, Rural & Lifestyle Sales at Bayleys Ashburton, discussing some of the rural properties in Mid-Canterbury he has up for 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 Al...

This episode features Laura Anderson, Nutrition Manager at DCANZ, discussing the recent submission to FSANZ on health star rating proposals to better recognise nutritional benefits of cheese   In the interview Laura says, "more than 50% of cheeses have a rating of 3 stars." The correct statement is, "more than 50% of cheese have a rating below 3 stars."   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE...

This episode features Paul Paynter, General Manager at Yummy Fruit, discussing IHS concerns and Ministerial meeting   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://apps...