CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Shane McCarthy, General President, AgForce discussing the threat to property rights for farmers and landowners in Australia.   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 Ross McIsaac, Chief Executive, New Zealand Wool Collective discussing the Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool merger and what the change means for the promotion of New Zealand wool.   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...

This episode features Paul Henry, ACT Party Candidate discussing ACT’s pledge to disestablish the Climate Change Commission and what that would mean for climate policy.   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’...

Lactalis extends lead as world's largest dairy company Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ merge to form New Zealand Wool Collective Maui Sheep Milk lifts payout as sector looks to expand   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...

New report shows dairy sector delivers twenty-eight-point-eight billion in export earnings NZ wine shows resilience as global market contracts Virtual farm visits connecting more than a thousand students with real 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...

This episode features Craig "Dairyman" Hickman & Willie Bell discussing the issues and developments currently on the minds of 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. &nbs...

This episode features Chad Hoggard, Director of On Farm Support, MPI discussing new scholarships aimed at boosting on-the-ground support for farmers and growers.   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...

Bank of New Zealand recognises the expanding role technology plays on farm, and Head of AgriTech & BioTech Nic Cameron says the bank is geared to support it.  As farmers weigh efficiency and productivity, he explains how BNZ can help finance the right tools, from data systems to new revenue opportunities in natural capital. For over 160 years, BNZ's Agribusiness Partners have worked along...

This episode features Marie Burke, National Co-ordinator, Farmer Time for Schools discussing how the programme is connecting Kiwi kids with farming without them having to leave the classroom.   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 CountryWid...

This episode features Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice discussing the new Independent Firearms Licensing Review Committee.   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 Sarah Bell, Senior Researcher, Helen Clark Foundation discussing the need for good agritech policy to help revive 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 CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or G...

Nine-Point-Seven million dollar fund to tackle goats and deer in National Parks DairyNZ reappoints board director and committee member MPI Opens applications for On-Farm Support Science Scholarships   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 Cou...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather situation 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 Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple.com...

This episode features Winning Innovative Farmer of the Year Award South Australia, Wes and Rita Hurrell, Son James Hurrell won Young Dairy Farmer of the Year discussing their successes.   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 Gemma Rasmussen, Head of Research and Advocacy, Consumer NZ discussing record mince prices and asks whether supermarkets are charging consumers too much.   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 Dr Nic Lees, Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness Management, Lincoln University discussing the newly proposed New Zealand First “Use It or Lose It” dairy policy through a non-political lens, and what it could mean for the industry.   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...

This episode features Kevin Parish, CEO, New Zealand Blackcurrant Co-operative discussing the three-year Blackcurrant Value Extraction Project and its potential to create more value from the crop.   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...

This episode features Chris Morgan, General Manager, Bovonic discussing the next stage of growth for Bovonic and its collaboration with MSD.   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. &n...

This episode features Mark Patterson, NZ First MP discussing the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act and the party’s proposed changes to 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 Amazon Alexa or Google Home....

Seed variety selection, backed by the right endophyte and seed treatment, does more to protect a pasture's productivity and persistence than any savings made by cutting corners. PGG Wrightson Seeds National Technical Manager Wayne Nichol says farmers should start with a feed budget and identify where the season will leave them short.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO...

This episode features Kate Scott, Chief Executive, Horticulture New Zealand discussing freshwater farm plans and the IRD tax investigation affecting the horticulture 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’ o...

This episode features Kate Denholm, Board Chair, Young Farmers discussing the 2027 Young Farmers Grand Final coming to Canterbury.   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 John and Melanie McCaw, McCaw Farming Ltd & 2026 Arable Farmer of the Year discussing the farming operation and what went into winning 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...

This episode features Kent Weir, Chair, New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association discussing concerns from the aviation industry that rushed drone reforms could create safety and environmental risks.   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...

Federated Farmers survey finds pest crisis deepening despite increased farmer spending NZ First proposes tenfold increase in milk access for independent dairy processors Report says agritech could revitalise rural regions — but policy settings must be right   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple C...