CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Matt Blomfield, CEO, Hectre discussing how Kiwi agritech is using AI to transform global orchards, the challenge of scaling technology internationally, and why New Zealand continues punching above its weight in agricultural innovation. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wid...

This episode features Jenni Vernon, Board Chair, New Zealand National Fieldays Society discussing winning the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness Thought Leadership & Governance Award. We discuss rural leadership, governance, mentoring the next generation, and the future direction of New Zealand agriculture and Fieldays. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily ru...

This episode features Mark Piper, Transition CEO, Bioeconomy Science Institute discussing 100 years of publicly funded science in New Zealand. We look at the legacy of the DSIR, how science transformed our export economy, and the major opportunities ahead for the primary sector. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Vis...

This episode features Dansy Coppell, Founder, GM & Business Development, Repost discussing her win in the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness On Farm category. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Mike Green, Rural Industry Leaders discussing fundraising initiatives, auction items, and the importance of developing the next generation of rural leaders. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

This episode features Todd Muller, Political Commentator discussing Donald Trump, growing tensions between China and the United States, instability in the Middle East, and what escalating geopolitical risk means for a small trading nation like New Zealand. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide...

Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick the show off with political commentator Todd Muller discussing Donald Trump, growing tensions between China and the United States, instability in the Middle East, and what escalating geopolitical risk means for a small trading nation like New Zealand. Mike Green joins us to discuss fundraising initiatives, auction items, and the importance of developing the next generation of rural leaders...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister of Biosecurity discussing the Government’s new $79 million funding boost for wilding pine eradication. We cover the threat wildings pose to productive farmland, biodiversity and water catchments, and how the Government plans to scale up control efforts. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show live...

This episode features Dave Worsley & Graeme Beasley, Sports Commentators discussing the weekend's biggest matchups across Super Rugby and the Warriors. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Richard Lindroos, CEO, Fieldays discussing the exhibitor section completely selling out and the final countdown to the massive agricultural event starting next month. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listene...

This episode features Mike Casey, CEO, Rewiring Aotearoa discussing the group's latest policy requests put to politicians regarding energy reform and rural electrification. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

This episode features Dr Nic Lees, Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness Management, Lincoln University discussing the implications of Richard Wyeth's shock exit from Synlait. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Zespri posts record returns for Kiwifruit Growers Middle East conflict rippling through NZ economy beyond fuel costs Hawke's Bay Mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.   Z...

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade auction results and market signals. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Dr Shannon Clarke & Rayna Anderson, GenomNZ discussing their recent Datamars Technology Award win at the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Bronwyn Main, Rural Women New Zealand Board Member discussing RWNZ’s vital submission on the Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2036, and the critical importance of community-led resilience. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to...

This episode features Dr Robyn Dynes, Agritech Principal Scientist and Farmer Engagement Specialist & Head Judge, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards discussing her role as Head Judge at the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards and her recent MNZM recognition for services to agricultural science. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11...

At 12:45pm we finish the week with Dave Worsley and Graeme "Sportsfreak" Beasley for our Friday Sport segment, previewing the weekend's biggest matchups across Super Rugby and the Warriors. At 12:30pm we catch up with Richard Lindroos, Chief Executive of Fieldays, to discuss the exhibitor section completely selling out and the final countdown to the massive agricultural event starting next month....

This episode features Matt Smith, Southern Farms General Manager at Lone Star Farms, discussing how a large-scale corporate farming business can still maintain family farm culture and the importance of staff development. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / li...

This episode features Ivan Lawrie, General Manager Operations, Foundation for Arable Research discussing the surprising reality that roughly 75 percent of New Zealand’s bread wheat is imported, the launch of the NZ Grown Grains certification mark, and why consumers may need to start asking where their toast actually comes from. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp...

This episode features Hamish Best, Co-Founder of Conscious Valley, discussing premium direct-to-consumer meat marketing, and farming just minutes from Wellington city. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

This episode features Corina Jordan, CEO, Game Animal Council discussing Game Changer NZ, the new initiative helping hunters, processors and foodbanks work together to get wild game meat onto the tables of Kiwi families facing food insecurity. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connec...

This episode features Jack Taggart, Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of The Year discussing Grand Final preparation, modern dairy farming, irrigation technology and the changing skillset needed for the next generation of young farmers. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to wat...

This episode features Chris Gourley, CEO, Fern Energy discussing diesel prices surging beyond $4 a litre, panic buying, pressure on rural fuel logistics and what farmers should expect heading into winter. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnyst...