CountryWide CONNECT

Farmlands calving expert and technical specialist Karen Fraser has managed calving programmes across dairy units for 30 years, and says water quality should be the first thing calf rearers check before spring calving.   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 comm...

This episode features Duncan Humm & Toby Williams discussing the key issues and challenges facing farmers 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 Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple...

This episode features Dr Nic Lees, Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness Management, Lincoln University discussing the review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act and what it could mean for the future of New Zealand's dairy 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...

This episode features Dom Huxley, General Manager, For Farmers discussing the merger of Surfing for Farmers and Rural Riders and what it means for rural wellbeing and community support.   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 Richard Dawkins, Pest management spokesperson - Federated Farmers discussing ACT's hunting policy and explains why he believes it misses the mark.   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 Dr Parmjeet Parmar, Immigration spokesperson, ACT Party discussing proposed changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme and what they could mean for the primary 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 Coun...

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Open Country Dairy Chief Executive Officer Mark de Lautour, discussing the review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act and the company's call for an open playing field across the dairy sector. Sudesh Kissun, Editor of Dairy News and Rural News, joins us to discuss what's catching his eye across the rural and dairy sectors. Andrew Bendall, Sales Manager at Toto...

This episode features Andrew Bendall, Sales Manager, Toto Gen discussing a project using electronic identification technology, funded with support from Beef + Lamb New Zealand.   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&rsquo...

This episode features Sudesh Kissun, Editor, Dairy News and Rural News discussing what's catching his eye across the rural and dairy sectors.   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 de Lautour, Chief Executive Officer, Open Country Dairy discussing the review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act and the company's call for an open playing field across the dairy 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 com...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard from Blue Skies Weather, discussing what we can expect weather-wise for the next six weeks   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 :...

This episode features Hon Mike Butterick, Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing the RMA reform around gravel extraction   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 : h...

This episode features Rory Dean, Large animal veterinarian - Kaipara Farm Vets discussing Calf Rearing - Activated Charcoal for calves diaroherra   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 Hom...

This episode features Steve Abel, Agriculture Spokesperson - Green Party discussing RMA changes   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/co...

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing how brands have been caught out selling Chinese tomatoes as Australian   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 Hom...

This episode features Anne Lee, Senior Journalist at CountryWide discussing what the DIRA review means.   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/n...

This episode features Sarah Salmond, Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts discussing US Lamb tariffs, and rethinking trade 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.   Apple :...

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Government pilots AI tool to speed up biosecurity import standards ACT promises to transfer game animal management from DOC to hunters NZ shearers lose Wales test series by less than one point   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 Yvette Westerman, Branch Manager & Brooke Garland, Rural Sales, Bayleys Taupo discussing the latest update on the Taupo rural property market.   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 Wendy Paul, CEO, Growing Future Farmers discussing the need for more on-farm trainers to help develop the next generation of sheep and beef 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 A...

This episode features Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist discussing the results of the 2026 Dairy Financial Survey.   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 Brad Siebert, CEO, New Zealand Avocado discussing growing Asian demand, new trade deals reshaping avocado exports, and forecasts for an eight-million-tray season.   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 Conne...

This episode features Leo Pekar, FarmWise Consultant (Southland) and Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme Alumni discussing wearable technology on-farm and the strategy behind using cow bites as a management tool.   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 &l...

This episode features Heather Sorensen, National President, Rural Women New Zealand discussing the organisation's National Centenary Jubilee and its 100-year contribution to 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 CountryWi...