CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Julia Hardwick-Smith, Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme Alumni discussing tackling triplet lamb survivability and the challenges around getting more triplet lambs through to a successful outcome.   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 Kerry and Paul Harmer, Canterbury Regional Supreme winners 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards discussing winning the award and why farmers should consider entering.   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 Jo Townshend, Vice President, Seed & Grain New Zealand discussing the push for universal standards for treated seeds and why consistent standards matter for the 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 Country...

This episode features Simon Cameron, National Conservation Spokesperson, Federated Farmers discussing the findings from the 2026 National Pests Survey and what they reveal about pest issues facing farmers and 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...

Planning system changes to better reflect real-world farming and food production Freshwater farm plan system to be simplified and risk-based Pāmu posts strongest operating result on record   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 Dave Worsley & Graeme "Sportsfreak" Beasley discussing a preview of this weekend’s sport.   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 Jaiden Drought, President, Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) discussing the latest trends in the machinery sector, including tractor sales being up.   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&rsqu...

This episode features Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment discussing access for Kiwi products into Vietnam and farm plan 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. &n...

This episode features Mark Leslie, CEO, Pāmu discussing the organisation’s FY26 results and what they reveal about the performance of its farming operations.   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...

This episode features Rosalind Crickett, Dairy Analyst, NZX discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade update, including what the auction result means 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 Amaz...

This episode features Shay Moseby, Country Sales, Country & Co joins us for a rural property spotlight.   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.c...

This episode features Professor Travis Glare, CEO, Lincoln Agritech discussing the journey from agricultural research and innovation through to practical applications 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&rs...

This episode features Mike Butterick, Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing the Government’s plans for national standards around river gravel extraction and what that could mean for farmers and 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 vo...

This episode features Jo Finer, CEO, Institute of Rural Professionals discussing a wrap of the 2026 conference and the key themes coming out of the event.   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...

This episode features Natalie Bowie, Programme Lead, Safer Farms discussing how AI, data and smarter tools could be used to improve 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. &n...

This episode features Richard Green, Managing Director, Green Investments Ltd discussing a cross-industry consultancy perspective and where he’s seeing green shoots.   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 Ryan Luckman, AirWeigh discussing technology that lets farmers weigh cattle without bringing them into the yards.   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 James Allen, CEO, Agfirst discussing artificial intelligence and its growing role across agriculture.   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 : http...

This episode features Ruth Leary, Head of Strategy & Engagement, AgriZero discussing the practical tools being developed to help farmers cut emissions on farm.   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...

This episode features Carla Muller, Rural Professional of the Year discussing her work across the rural sector and the recognition behind 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...

This episode features Dave Maslen, General Manager Strategy & Commercial Partnerships, DairyNZ discussing a No Regrets course for the future of New Zealand dairy.   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...

Synlait denies involvement in reported take-private discussions Government opens one-point-five million dollar poultry biosecurity grant for bird flu prep Christchurch to host 2027 Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final   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 Susan Kilsby, Agricultural Economist discussing global markets and how New Zealand's primary sector can navigate them.   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 Paul Marshall, Southland Dairy Farmer discussing AI and technology on farm and how farmers are using new tools and technology   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 H...

This episode features Charles Taituha, GM, Maori Agribusiness, B+LNZ discussing the opportunities within Māori agribusiness.   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 : htt...