CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Kate Fransen, Senior Project Manager, DairyNZ discussing the results of the four-year Plantain Potency and Practice programme and what the research means for farmers using plantain.   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...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest situation update and what farmers can expect from the weather in the days ahead.   For a more detailed regional and 3 month outlook, subscribe to Blue Skies Weather here: https://www.blueskies.co.nz/join/   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to s...

This episode features Dave Burridge, National Wool Auction Manager, PGG Wrightson discussing the latest wool auction results, the current state of the market, and the upcoming Merino auction on August 13.   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...

This episode features James Meager, Minister for Hunting and Fishing discussing the National Wild Goat Hunting Competition and the Government's approach to managing wild goats.   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...

This episode features David Seymour, Minister for Regulation discussing the Government's efforts to cut red tape around solar installations and make it easier for New Zealanders to adopt solar power.   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...

This episode features Jim Ward, Former Manager, Molesworth Station discussing the rejection of the Station for the Nation charitable trust bid and what happens next for the historic high-country station.   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...

This episode features Anne Lee discussing the latest edition of Dairy Country magazine and the stories farmers should know about.   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 Sarah Harris, General Manager, New Zealand Farm Environment Trust discussing some of the myths around entering the Farm Environment Awards and explains what farmers can expect from the process.   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 comman...

Ngāi Tahu Farming selected to operate iconic Molesworth Station Ravensdown returns to profit on back of strong fertiliser demand National wild goat hunting competition kicks off   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 Robbie O'Brien, Kellogg Leadership Programme Alumni discussing what influences varroa management planning among New Zealand beekeepers.   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 o...

This episode features Ed Luisetti, President, Seed & Grain New Zealand discussing the urgent call for stronger Government support for 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 Googl...

This episode features Corina Jordan, CEO, Game Animal Council discussing why she believes empowering hunters is the smartest solution to game animal 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 Alex...

This episode features Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist, Bagrie Economics discussing the rise of the Opportunity Party and why he believes the rural sector ignores its growing support at its own peril.   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 Simon Cameron, West Coast president, Federated Farmers discussing why farmers are calling for an MPI-led hunting strategy and what that could mean for managing wild animals on farmland.   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 &lsquo...

This episode features Simon Upton, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment discussing why better environmental information should be treated as critical infrastructure for 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 the voice command ‘Play Coun...

Farmlands FLEX is giving farmers battery-backed solar that keeps the shed running through a power cut, while cutting down one of the fastest-rising costs on farms around the country. Key Account Manager for Farmlands Richard Hawke says the design proved itself in last year's outages, with wind events in the Amuri Basin and South Otago cutting power to a number of farms. "There were a couple of ins...

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/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.country...

This episode features Miles Davis & Graeme "Sportsfreak" Beasley discussing the weekend's biggest sporting events.   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://a...

This episode features Travis Watkins, Agricultural Drone Lead, Ferntech discussing the rapid development of drone technology and how increasingly capable drones are being used 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 Countr...

This episode features Dr Rob Mills, President, New Zealand Vet Association discussing the Government's decision not to ban the sale of fireworks and the concerns veterinarians continue to have about their impact on 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 voic...

This episode features Millie Aitken, Bar M Custom Tack discussing her business and the recognition.   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/ap...

This episode features Will Foley, Mayor, Central Hawkes Bay discussing growers' decision to end their bid to reopen the McCain's potato processing factory, and what that means for the region.   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 Kate Scott, CEO, Horticulture NZ discussing the Horticulture Conference, discussing the key issues, opportunities and challenges 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 command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Am...

This episode features Dr Steven Novella, Neurologist, Science Communicator & Host of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe discussing scientific scepticism, critical thinking and misinformation and how those ideas apply to 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. O...

This episode features Simon Lee, GFF Farm Trainer & Glenaray Station Manager discussing mentoring students through practical on-farm training and the value of industry scholarships in building the next generation 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...