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CountryWide CONNECT

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CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand. The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines! For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.coun...

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Karen Fraser - Everything calf rearers need to get right before spring calving 30.07.2026 12:00

Farmlands calving expert and technical specialist Karen Fraser has managed calving programmes across dairy units for 30 years, and says water quality should be the first thing calf rearers check before spring calving.   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...

Farmer Panel - If you swapped farming sectors, what would you do? 29.07.2026 10:18

This episode features Duncan Humm & Toby Williams discussing the key issues and challenges facing farmers around the country.   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...

Dr Nic Lees - Significance of DIRA for smaller players moving into dairy industry 29.07.2026 9:56

This episode features Dr Nic Lees, Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness Management, Lincoln University discussing the review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act and what it could mean for the future of New Zealand's dairy sector.   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...

Dom Huxley - ‘A winning formula’: Surfing For Farmers and Rural Riders join forces 29.07.2026 11:06

This episode features Dom Huxley, General Manager, For Farmers discussing the merger of Surfing for Farmers and Rural Riders and what it means for rural wellbeing and community support.   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...

Richard Dawkins - Farmer concern about direction of ACT hunting policy 29.07.2026 7:15

This episode features Richard Dawkins, Pest management spokesperson - Federated Farmers discussing ACT's hunting policy and explains why he believes it misses the mark.   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 Ama...

Dr Parmjeet Parmar - RSE reset sees protections for workers and flexibility for employers 29.07.2026 7:01

This episode features Dr Parmjeet Parmar, Immigration spokesperson, ACT Party discussing proposed changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme and what they could mean for the primary 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 Coun...

FULL SHOW - 29th July 2026 29.07.2026 1:59:58

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Open Country Dairy Chief Executive Officer Mark de Lautour, discussing the review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act and the company's call for an open playing field across the dairy sector. Sudesh Kissun, Editor of Dairy News and Rural News, joins us to discuss what's catching his eye across the rural and dairy sectors. Andrew Bendall, Sales Manager at Toto...

Andrew Bendall - How EID creates better decisions, not better sheep 29.07.2026 11:22

This episode features Andrew Bendall, Sales Manager, Toto Gen discussing a project using electronic identification technology, funded with support from Beef + Lamb 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 CountryWide Connect&rsquo...

Sudesh Kissun - Rural journo panel: Does DIRA need to be tweaked? 29.07.2026 8:49

This episode features Sudesh Kissun, Editor, Dairy News and Rural News discussing what's catching his eye across the rural and dairy sectors.   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. &...

Mark de Lautour - ‘If we don’t do it, no one will’: Open Country goes public on DIRA review 29.07.2026 14:06

This episode features Mark de Lautour, Chief Executive Officer, Open Country Dairy discussing the review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act and the company's call for an open playing field across the 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 Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice com...

Tony Trewinnard - Weekly weather: Cold to continue for next fortnight 28.07.2026 9:18

This episode features Tony Trewinnard from Blue Skies Weather, discussing what we can expect weather-wise for the next six weeks   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 :...

Mike Butterick - Prioritising a national standard for river gravel extraction 28.07.2026 10:22

This episode features Hon Mike Butterick, Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing the RMA reform around gravel extraction   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 : h...

Rory Dean - Best practice for using activated charcoal to treat scours 28.07.2026 8:32

This episode features Rory Dean, Large animal veterinarian - Kaipara Farm Vets discussing Calf Rearing - Activated Charcoal for calves diaroherra   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 Hom...

Steve Abel - Scrapping iwi/council agreements ‘not in the best interest of the country’ 28.07.2026 14:37

This episode features Steve Abel, Agriculture Spokesperson - Green Party discussing RMA 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.   Apple : https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/co...

Libby Price - The seriousness of Australia’s tomato sauce scandal explained 28.07.2026 7:30

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing how brands have been caught out selling Chinese tomatoes as Australian   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 Hom...

Dairy Panel - What the DIRA review means 28.07.2026 11:09

This episode features Anne Lee, Senior Journalist at CountryWide discussing what the DIRA review means.   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/n...

Sarah Salmond - Too early to tell consequences of U.S investigating lamb imports 28.07.2026 9:10

This episode features Sarah Salmond, Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts discussing US Lamb tariffs, and rethinking trade strategy   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 :...

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27th July 2026 // Rural News 27.07.2026 3:02

Government pilots AI tool to speed up biosecurity import standards ACT promises to transfer game animal management from DOC to hunters NZ shearers lose Wales test series by less than one point   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 CountryWi...

Yvette Westerman & Brooke Garland - Strong buyer demand in Taupō facing shortage of properties 27.07.2026 11:22

This episode features Yvette Westerman, Branch Manager & Brooke Garland, Rural Sales, Bayleys Taupo discussing the latest update on the Taupo rural property market.   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 Ama...

Wendy Paul - New intake of next gen sheep and beef seeking farm trainers 27.07.2026 10:14

This episode features Wendy Paul, CEO, Growing Future Farmers discussing the need for more on-farm trainers to help develop the next generation of sheep and beef 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 A...

Phil Journeaux - Dairy season starting strong but margins tightening 27.07.2026 9:17

This episode features Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist discussing the results of the 2026 Dairy Financial Survey.   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://...

Brad Siebert - Ingredients all there for good avocado season 27.07.2026 9:56

This episode features Brad Siebert, CEO, New Zealand Avocado discussing growing Asian demand, new trade deals reshaping avocado exports, and forecasts for an eight-million-tray 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 Conne...

Leo Pekar - Tracking cow bite behaviour for real-time pasture management 27.07.2026 12:40

This episode features Leo Pekar, FarmWise Consultant (Southland) and Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme Alumni discussing wearable technology on-farm and the strategy behind using cow bites as a management tool.   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 &l...

Heather Sorensen - Rural Women looking ahead to next 100 years 27.07.2026 8:42

This episode features Heather Sorensen, National President, Rural Women New Zealand discussing the organisation's National Centenary Jubilee and its 100-year contribution to 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 CountryWi...