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Ageing bridges put agri exports at risk without a long-term plan, says Carrfields group managing director Craig Carr. He covers 50 years of change in mid-Canterbury and the next generation of the family 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 Co...

The Young Auctioneer of the Year competition adds a sheep round at Canterbury Park next week, says Carrfields Livestock auctioneer Dylan Forde. He covers what makes a good auctioneer and where the livestock market is heading. 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...

Spring growth is running 10 to 14 days ahead of last year, say Carrfields lead pastoral agronomist Logan Tasker and Carrfields Seed production manager Leanne Doherty. They cover El Nino planning, ryegrass seed demand and low-risk crops. 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 th...

GPS technology lets sprayers target weeds instead of covering a whole crop, says Carrfields' Paul Collins. He covers what precision farming means, autonomy and why smaller farms can use it. 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...

The Carr Family Foundation is fundraising for a second rural health van, say chair Stacey McKerchar and ambassador Craig “Wiggy” Wiggins. They explain why farmers open up at events and how to give through the Give a Little page. 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...

Carrfields is turning a 20ha property south of Ashburton into a research farm, says general manager of research and innovation Simon Abel. He explains the fast-fail approach and what farmers ask of innovation. 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 Count...

Longer consents under the RMA replacement give growers certainty, says National MP James Meager. He covers regional councils, the second Ashburton bridge and why people are moving south. 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...

A treasure hunt for under-10s is new at this year's Ashburton A&P show, says association president Sarah Butterick-Kent. She also covers the chilli-eating competition and the new hay-loading ABC Challenge. 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 Count...

Imports supply more than 60% of the pork New Zealanders eat, says Massey University's Dr Kirsty Chidgey. She explains how welfare rules, labelling and a new research strategy support local pork. 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’...

Markets are fully priced for a rate hike, says economist Cameron Bagrie. He explains why core inflation is heading north and how fuel prices spread through the economy. 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...

Record returns are the time to build resilience, says AgFirst NZ chair Erica van Reenen. She explains why efficiency removes slack, and why the whole supply chain has a part to play. 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 A...

A pen of crossbred ewes sold for a record $641 a head, says Australian rural commentator Libby Price. She explains why rebuilding a flock is hard, and why barley growers are storing grain. 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...

Pastures are declining about two years after establishment in the upper North Island, says DairyNZ's Dr Elena Minnee. She explains how farm trials test species and management for persistence. 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...

Crude at $114 a barrel is holding diesel prices up, says Fern Energy's Chris Gourley. He says supply is secure for spring, and regional storage is the fix to focus on. 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...

About $150 billion of farm assets will change hands in a decade, says Generate TPA distribution manager Paula Damen. She explains why succession and diversification matter. 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...

The major parties are likely to win less than 60% of the vote, says Growing Future Farmers board member Eve McCallum. She explains what a splintered party vote means for MMP. 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...

The market, not the election, decides what a farm sells for, says Bayleys chief operating officer Duncan Ross. He explains why the banks are back and what a wealth tax would mean. 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 Alex...

Zanda McDonald Award applications close this Saturday, says founder Shane McManaway. He explains what judges look for and what finalists get from the award. 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...

The Reserve Bank's surprise hold moves the next rate rise out a meeting, says Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen. He explains what spooked the bank and where the cash rate could go. 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...

Angus breeders are cautious about a national multi-breed evaluation, says Angus Australia chief executive Scott Wright. He explains the survey results and what the breed's own evaluation adds. 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’ o...

Drenching every 28 days through a dry spell is unnecessary, says WormWise programme manager Ginny Dodunski. She explains why dry weather kills worm larvae and what drought does to breeding stock. 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...

Farmers are making good money on lamb and beef, but Tairāwhiti Whenua CEO Hilton Collier says policy that flips every three years makes long-term investment hard. He talks the ETS, water storage and why he trusts farmers with their land.   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. O...

A decent Canterbury rain 10 days ago still left soils behind where they were. Tony Trewinnard explains the spring weather swings, next week's rain chances and this weekend's frost risk. 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&rsq...

Last week's sale ran 25% below rostered volume, and Australian buyers were the powerhouse in the room. Dave Burridge explains where wool prices sit and what comes after the main 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 Connect’ on Amazo...

Conversations are one of the most underutilised resources in the world, says Contented's Hannah Hardy-Jones. She explains how one click turns recorded farm talk into action lists and minutes. 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...