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This episode features Matt Hoyle, CEO, Aztech Buildings discussing the growing regulatory recognition of composting barns as a premium wintering solution and what that could mean for farmers considering alternative wintering systems.   This interview stated that ECAN backs Aztech Building's barns and wintering barns as ‘gold standard’, however ECAN does not have an organ...

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade auction results and what they mean for dairy 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 A...

This episode features Dr Scott Champion, CEO, Foundation for Arable Research discussing FAR's new strategy and the priorities shaping the future of New Zealand's arable 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&rsquo...

GDT index up one-point-five percent after three falls US launches safeguard investigation into lamb imports Marton Maltings to close   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.   App...

This episode features Kate Acland, Chair, Beef + Lamb New Zealand discussing the European Commission's shift on livestock and the growing focus on a split-gas approach to methane emissions.   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 Kimberly Crewther, Executive Director, DCANZ discussing balancing New Zealand's long-term global trade ambitions with the immediate priority of reviewing the 2022 New Zealand–European Union 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....

This episode features Mark Hooper, RMA spokesperson, Federated Farmers discussing the organisation's concerns over iwi council agreements and what they could mean 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’...

This episode features Rachel Brooking, Labour Spokesperson for RMA discussing the Government's proposed Resource Management reforms and Labour's response.   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 Grant McCallum, Deputy Chair, Environment Select Committee discussing the Committee's report on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, and what the proposed changes could mean 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 th...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather outlook and what farmers can expect over the coming days.   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...

This episode features Chris Dillon, Arable Industry Group Chair, Federated Farmers discussing the current challenges facing New Zealand's arable sector and the opportunities ahead despite rising costs.   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 George White and Stephanie Downer, Founders, Clarity Distilling Company discussing their gold medal success at the International Wine and Spirit Competition and what the international recognition means for their business.   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 A...

Federated Farmers claims win as Government drops council-iwi agreement transfers Inflation hits two-year high on fuel price surge Asian markets driving New Zealand avocado export growth   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...

Feeder calf values have jumped significantly this season. Kelly Higgins, Regional Livestock Manager for Carrfields Livestock, says Friesian bull calves are going for $300 to $500 in the autumn just gone, and beef bull calves between $400 to $600 against $100 to $200 for Friesians a year ago. "Traditionally the feeder calves have been viewed as a by-product of the dairy farming system, but they're...

This episode features Colin Aitchison, Director / Chief Pilot, Skyworks discussing how drone technology delivered vital supplies to a cut-off Marlborough community and the growing role drones are playing in 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 vo...

This episode features Brendan Telfer, Sports broadcaster discussing Ryan Fox's latest success and review the FIFA Club World Cup 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 command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.  ...

This episode features Becks Smith, Central Otago veterinarian, farmer and agri-entrepreneur discussing the Stockscan App and how it is helping farmers improve livestock 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&r...

This episode features Tom Chisholm, Owner, AgDesign discussing why farmers should view wearable technology as a tool to support decision-making, rather than a complete farming system.   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...

New Zealand holds position as world's largest single-country dairy exporter Firearms owners group pushes back at Safety Authority over trust survey criticism Poultry remain clear despite second wild bird flu detection   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 Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities & Associate Agriculture Minister discussing efforts to promote New Zealand wool at Bharat Tex 2026 and the opportunities emerging from one of the world's largest textile 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 A...

This episode features Mitch Tucker & Gail Radburnd, Co-founders, Huntable App discussing how technology is helping connect hunters, landowners 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 voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Am...

This episode features Nicole McKee, Deputy Leader, ACT Party discussing changes to the Firearms Safety Authority, a return to volunteer training, and clarifying recent comments by Paul Henry around semi-automatic firearms.   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...

“Success for us is: buying your first farm feels more achievable.”    Dan Cummings, Sector Lead - Agribusiness at BNZ, says that was front of mind when the BNZ Agri team set out to find where the banking sector was falling short of the next generation.    Under the scheme, an eligible first farm buyer borrowing more than $2 million could reduce borrowing costs by up...

This episode features Fiona MacMillan, Executive Director, Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand discussing New Zealand's preparedness for bird flu and the industry's concerns about current biosecurity systems.   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 James Meager, Minister for Hunting and Fishing discussing the announcement of the second Herd of Special Interest and what it means for recreational hunters and herd 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 Co...