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Meat exports to the U.A.E stalled over Halal certification Meat industry scholarships open for 2027 Shearer sentenced for abusing animals   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. &nbsp...

This episode features Iain McLachlan, CEO, Veterinary Council of New Zealand discussing insights from the Council’s roadshow, including feedback from rural veterinarians and the workforce needs facing 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 com...

This episode features Jim Galloway, Chair, Fertiliser Quality Council discussing certified spreading standards, product integrity and how fertiliser quality and application practices can help protect farm margins.   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...

This episode features Sarah Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, Calocurb discussing Calocurb, Amarasate and efforts to add value to New Zealand-grown hops.   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 Kate Acland, Chair, Beef + Lamb NZ discussing efforts to defend New Zealand sheepmeat in the United States and the opportunities presented by the India Free Trade Agreement.   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 Countr...

This episode features Dr Nic Lees, Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness Management, Lincoln University discussing the review of the Sharemilking Agreements Act and recent changes at Synlait, including the potential implications for farmers and the wider 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 Ca...

This episode features Trish Rankin, Ambassador, Rural Waste Sorted NZ discussing better on-farm waste management and practical ways farmers can improve how they handle and reduce waste.   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 Steve Veix, Farm Systems Manager, Farm Solutions & Engagement, Dairy NZ discussing regional support for farmers, building resilient farm systems and preparing for the potential effects of El Niño.   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...

This episode features Harry Soper, Retail Sales Manager, PGG Wrightson discussing West Coast spray contractors being two to three weeks ahead of last year after a good run of weather.   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 Connec...

This episode features Chris Wylie, Senior Partner, Agribusiness, BNZ discussing buyers finding Canterbury too hot are looking to the West Coast.   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.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW...

This episode features Kim Grayling, Chair, Grassroots Dairy Management Graduate Programme discussing the 2026 programme and its role in developing the next generation of dairy industry leaders.   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 CountryW...

This episode features Nathan Stewart, Principal, Feilding High School discussing the proposed removal of Year 11 Agriculture and the implications for students and schools.   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 Lucy Coleman, Dairy engagement and relationship manager, Beef + Lamb NZ discussing work on a new metric designed to help determine the potential of calves and support better-informed decisions around dairy-beef production.   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...

This episode features Greg Anderson, Federated Farmers education spokesperson discussing concerns over the proposed scrapping of Year 11 Agriculture, including what the change could mean for agricultural education and future career pathways.   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 Aut...

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing the latest update on the Global Dairy Trade auction and what movements in international dairy prices could mean for New Zealand 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 comma...

This episode features Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett, Co-founder, Circular by Nature discussing the organisation’s work and its approach to circularity.    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...

This episode features Tom Wilson, Director of Elite Wool Industry Training discussing animal welfare and calm sheep-handling training, including the importance of practical skills when working with sheep.   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 ‘Pl...

Carrfields Machinery’s Murray Chesterman says silage season doesn’t need a plan for every breakdown. A few fallback options settled now help farmers avoid a rushed call they regret days later, with Carrfields technicians on hand in 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 A...

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 Anieka Templer, Southland Sharemilker discussing how the spring has gone and how they’re preparing for mating.   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 Marie-Claire Andrews, CEO, Farm Focus discussing 45 years of rural software innovation, from the early days of Cashmanager RURAL to today’s cloud-based platform, and the growing role of AI in the farm office.   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...

This episode features Danielle Adsett, Chief Executive, New Zealand Apple and Pears discussing securing market access and building partnerships in India, including the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and the industry’s newly launched Apple Action Plan.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple...

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing the 2026 Australian Beef Report and why even Australia’s best-run beef businesses are making more from land ownership than from producing beef.   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 voi...

This episode features Guy Roper, Chair, DCANZ discussing the association’s new policy roadmap, Priorities for Government Action, and its push to grow dairy export earnings from $28 billion to $55 billion by 2034.   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 Tim Curran, Fire Ecologist & Associate Professor of Ecology, Lincoln University discussing managing rural wildfire risk, from surprising plant and crop flammabilities to the habits landowners often overlook, ahead of regional wildfire preparedness workshops starting this week.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect m...