CountryWide CONNECT

Farmer profitability hits decade high, but confidence dips New QEII National Trust Chair appointed DairyNZ opens applications for Māori internship programme   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...

This episode features Tom Andrews, Strategy & Direction, Connected Farms discussing bridging the digital divide with connected farms and the role of technology in improving connectivity and capability across rural 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 t...

This episode features Toby Williams & Dean Rabbidge discussing the issues and developments currently on the radar for 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...

This episode features Pounamu Anaru, Kaiakiaki Māori (Maori Development Advisor), DairyNZ discussing empowering rangatahi in dairy and supporting the next generation into 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 command ‘Play CountryWide C...

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade update and what the auction results mean for dairy markets.   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 Am...

This episode features Rainer Kravets, Co-Executive Director, Animal Policy International discussing protecting local farmers from low-welfare imports and concerns around the impact of imported food products produced under different animal welfare standards.   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 Pla...

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Correspondent discussing the latest issues across the Australian 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 or Google Home.   Apple...

Farmer profitability hits decade high, but confidence dips New QEII National Trust Chair appointed DairyNZ opens applications for Māori internship programme   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...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather outlook.   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/c...

This episode features Lissie Johns, Founder, Provenance Brokers discussing diversifying land use through high-value floral crops and the opportunities for alternative land uses.   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 content of this podcast....

This episode features Rob McConachy, Canterbury Country Manager, Bayleys discussing the record-breaking Canterbury dairy farm market and the current strength of demand for dairy properties.   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...

This episode features Dr Liz Shackleton, Chief Executive, Animal & Plant Health New Zealand discussing efforts to secure faster access to crucial farm tools.   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 Ale...

This episode features Andy Millar, Chief Veterinary Operations Officer, Mastaplex discussing how Mastatest is revolutionising mastitis 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 try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Ho...

This episode features Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation discussing securing the future of New Zealand’s tracks and huts.   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 Colin Hurst, President, Federated Farmers discussing the results from the July 2026 Farm Confidence 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...

Dairy market shift signals upside for milk price Avocado growers eye record season APHANZ says reform success hinges on regulations   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.   Appl...

This episode features Bailey Thompson, Snowline Hunting NZ discussing updates in the hunting 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 or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple.com/nz/a...

This episode features Anna Gillespie, President, Federated Farmers Otago discussing the Lauder sludge dumping controversy and the concerns 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’ on Amazon Ale...

This episode features Mark Dillon, NZ Ploughing team discussing Kiwi resilience at the World Ploughing Championships in Croatia.   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 Luke Doyle, Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme Alumni discussing the financial hurdles facing the next generation of 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 Go...

This episode features John Stevenson, Chair, Fonterra Co-operative Council discussing Fonterra’s payout and the mood in the sheds.   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 Dr Andrew Tait, General Manager, Weather and Climate Hazards, Earth Sciences NZ discussing the surprising future of El Niño and what it could mean 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 Coun...

This episode features Peter Dunne, Political Commentator discussing the election-year squeeze facing rural voters, including kingmakers and taxes.   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 Ho...

This episode features Dr Scott Champion, CEO, Foundation for Arable Research discussing building resilience and profitability in arable farming.   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 Andrew Smith, Country, Lifestyle and Farm Sales, Bayleys Wairarapa discussing the Wairarapa rural market and the current conditions facing rural property.   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...