CountryWide CONNECT

Former Trade Minister Tim Groser, unpacking the complex intersection of global climate policy and trade. Bryce Win, the FMG Tasman Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalist, discusses his preparation ahead of the ultimate competition. Paul Kane, National Dairy and Live Export Coordinator for Carrfields, drops in with the latest dairy insights and market movements. Pete Savage, Head of Customer &...

This episode features Paul Kane, National Dairy and Live Export Coordinator, Carrfields discussing the latest dairy insights and market movements. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's free trade agreement with India could be the most significant market access deal in a generation. For the agricultural sector, the confidence it creates may prove just as important as the tariffs it removes. Peter Savage, Head of Customer & Industry Insights for Agriculture at BNZ, says New Zealand exports around $2 billion to India each year. That places India at roughly 14th in...

This episode features Jacinta FitzGerald, Chief Executive, Fashion & Textiles New Zealand discussing new research mapping New Zealand’s fibre ecosystem as one connected sector, the opportunities for wool and textiles, and whether natural fibres can become a bigger part of New Zealand’s economic story. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rur...

This episode features Sarah Clark, CEO, Seed & Grain NZ discussing the Women in Seed Conference underway in Christchurch, leadership pathways for women in the sector, innovation inside the seed industry and the future workforce pipeline for New Zealand agriculture. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https:/...

This episode features Steve Abel, Agriculture Spokesperson, Green Party discussing environmental priorities, the learning curve that is parliament, democratic transparency, and whether he is in the right political party. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / li...

This episode features Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing what rural New Zealand should expect from today’s Budget, confidence across provincial communities and whether the Government believes the rural economy is beginning to recover. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestrea...

Fonterra opens new season with nine-seventy-five forecast Ministry for the Environment scrapped after forty years Hormuz closure could push diesel crisis levels by mid-year 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. &nbsp...

This episode features Alana Crampton, Partner at Tavendale & Partners discussing where farm settlements commonly go wrong, the legal risks buyers and sellers overlook and the costly mistakes being made during farming business transactions. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connec...

This episode features Mike Butterick, Minister of Land Information and Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing how he found moving from farm work to politics, the importance of democracy, and how farmers can benefit from and be involved in politics. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.c...

This episode features Damien O'Connor, Labour Spokesperson for Trade & Export Growth, Defence, Land Information, Regional Development discussing Budget expectations, regional New Zealand, global trade pressures and his decision to stand in the new Waitaki electorate. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https...

This episode features Nicola Grigg, Minister for the Environment discussing Budget Day expectations, environmental reform, HSNO changes and whether the Government can reduce regulatory pressure while maintaining environmental credibility. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on...

Environment Minister Nicola Grigg discussing Budget Day expectations, environmental reform, HSNO changes and whether the Government can reduce regulatory pressure while maintaining environmental credibility. Labour’s trade and regional development spokesperson Damien O’Connor joins us to discuss Budget expectations, regional New Zealand, global trade pressures and his decision to stand...

This episode features Tony Leggett, Rural Commentator discussing the differences between Australian and New Zealand farming systems, regulation, markets and where each country may hold the advantage. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio....

This episode features John Roche, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister discussing methane, farming innovation, public trust in science and the changing direction of science funding. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit  https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/l...

This episode features Craig Hattle, Incoming Chair – New Zealand Farm Assurance Inc (NZFAI) discussing where assurance systems are heading and whether farmers are facing compliance overload. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com...

This episode features Libby Price, Australian correspondent and rural commentator discussing 15 years since Australia suspended live cattle exports to Indonesia following shocking animal welfare footage that changed the industry forever. Today, the sector is rebuilding ties with one of its most important markets while also facing wider challenges around public trust, nutrition and the future image...

Meat Industry Association appoints new chief executive ACT backtracks on seasonal worker visa tax Rural hospitals stretched as staff shortages leave beds empty 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.   Meat Indust...

This episode features Miles Anderson, National MP discussing the political battle ahead, the mood in rural New Zealand and whether farmers believe the Government is delivering. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This episode features James Meager, Minister of the South Island discussing a new commercial game preserve will open in Hawke’s Bay from the 2027 hunting season. The new 286-hectare Te Konini site is expected to increase hunting access, support rural jobs and strengthen hunting traditions in regional New Zealand. James also discusses the wider role of the Minister for the South Island a...

This episode features Keri Johnston, Co-Chair, Agri Women’s Development Trust discussing the decision, the legacy of AWDT and what comes next for rural leadership development. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Associate Agriculture Minister discussing life inside Parliament, biosecurity threats, wilding pines and whether farmers are finally starting to feel some regulatory relief. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See...

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary From Federated Farmers president to sitting around the Cabinet table, Andrew Hoggard has had a front-row seat to the shift from advocacy into Government. Today we discuss life inside Parliament, biosecurity threats, wilding pines and whether farmers are finally starting to feel some regulatory relief. After helping shape leadership across rural New Zealand for mo...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest national weather outlook as winter conditions tighten across the country. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features James Beatie, Farm manager going to contract milker, discussing Moving Day, progression through the dairy industry and whether the traditional dairy ladder is becoming harder to climb. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omny...