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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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6th May 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands 06.05.2026 3:30

Dairy prices rebound after back to back auction falls Federated Farmers backs local Government reform push Farmers want imported meat and eggs to meet NZ welfare standards   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....

Steve Abel - Fair for Farmers or trade risk? Greens on import standards debate 06.05.2026 12:13

This episode features Steve Abel, Agriculture Spokesperson, Green Party discussing the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill and whether imported food should meet New Zealand animal welfare standards. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystud...

Colin Glass - Dairy Holdings CEO retiring after 25 years 05.05.2026 14:09

This episode features Colin Glass, Outgoing CEO, Dairy Holdings discussing a career at scale in dairy, the big shifts he’s seen, and where the sector — and Fonterra — are heading. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Campbell Parker - Have farmers relaxed biosecurity measures? 05.05.2026 14:43

This episode features Campbell Parker, CEO, Dairy NZ discussing Foot and Mouth readiness — and new evidence showing good farming practices are delivering real water quality gains. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Corina Jordan - ‘Get back out there’: Fish & Game's message to duck shooters this season 05.05.2026 15:22

This episode features Corina Jordan, CEO, Fish and Game discussing freshwater, access, and the growing clash between environment and production. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Tony Trewinnard - May outlook: is winter weather already here? 05.05.2026 11:24

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing heavy rain this week, then a cold snap and first real frost window mid-May, with dry risk building in eastern regions. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Alan Thomson - Beef + Lamb riding industry high ahead of Out The Gate 2026 05.05.2026 10:10

This episode features Alan Thomson, CEO, Beef + Lamb NZ discussing what sheep and beef farmers want from the next government — fewer rules, lower costs, and certainty. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Andrew Hoggard - ACT introduces school bus ‘open seat rule’ election policy 05.05.2026 10:47

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safety, Associate Minister of Agriculture  discussing the “Open Seat Rule” — fixing rural school transport inefficiency. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.c...

Jon Pemberton - Gaps between regulations and on farm practice highlighted in Nuffield research 05.05.2026 11:59

This episode features Jon Pemberton, 2025 Nuffield Scholar & Environment Southland Councillor discussing the clean green narrative — arguing the problem isn’t farmers, it’s the system. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listen...

James Meager - Duck shooting opening weekend: Were pressure points managed? 05.05.2026 12:47

This episode features James Meager, Minister of the South Island, Minister of Hunting and Fishing discussing opening weekend and the pressure points around access and environment. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

5th May 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands 05.05.2026 3:31

Red meat co-op shares subdued despite strong livestock returns ACT promises open seat rule for rural school buses NZ wool heading to Turkish manufacturer behind Blue Mosque carpets 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 / liste...

FULL SHOW - 5th May 2026 05.05.2026 2:00:25

CountryWide Connect – Show Summary (Working backwards from 1pm to 11am) We finish at 12:48 with Tony Trewinnard, BlueSkies Weather, as the season turns — heavy rain this week, then a cold snap and first real frost window mid-May, with dry risk building in eastern regions. At 12:33, Colin Glass, Outgoing Chief Executive – Dairy Holdings, on a career at scale in dairy, the big shif...

Karen Williams & John Sunkel - What we learned — And where to from here 05.05.2026 13:16

This episode features Karen Williams, Chief Executive, Irrigation & John Sunkel, New Zealand Environment Canterbury Councillor, Dairy Farmer, Arable Farmer discussing the big picture of farming. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Wayne McNee - Methane progress: What’s coming and when? 05.05.2026 14:18

This episode features Wayne McNee, CEO, Agrizero discussing timelines and delivery for tackling methane. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Paul McGill - On-Farm reality: Emissions change in action 04.05.2026 13:48

This episode features Paul McGill, Head of Innovation and Extension, Pāmu discussing emission changes on farm. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Maury Leyland-Penno - Unlocking value: Turning green crops into protein 04.05.2026 15:18

This episode features Maury Leyland-Penno, Co-Founder, Leaft Foods discussing unlocking value from crops. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Richard Heath - Bigger scale, different pressures: Australia’s approach 04.05.2026 11:27

This episode features Richard Heath, CEO, Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC, Australia discussing scale and pressure differences between New Zealand and Australia CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Carolyn Mortland - Zespri’s sustainability push: What it means on farm 04.05.2026 12:12

This episode features Carolyn Mortland, Executive Officer Sustainability, Zespri discussing orchard to market change. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

George Reeves & Colin South - Methane Solutions: Two approaches, one challenge 04.05.2026 12:44

This episode features George Reeves, Market Access Director, Ruminant Biotech & Colin South, Chief Business Officer, Arkea Bio discussing different approaches to methane solutions. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Brendan O'Connell - Agritech NZ: What it does and why it matters 04.05.2026 9:28

This episode features Brendan O'Connell, CEO, Agritech NZ discussing adoption and growth. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Tony Trewinnard - Dry start, frost risks and winter outlook 04.05.2026 11:16

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing rain, frost risk and the early winter pattern. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

John Faulkner - Dairy policy, water and growth 04.05.2026 11:35

This episode features John Faulkner, Regional councillor for North Canterbury discussing irrigation, wetlands and environmental settings. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

North V South Farmers Panel - Wool, budgets and confidence at the farm gate 04.05.2026 9:04

This episode features Nigel Woodhead & Toby Williams discussing wool recovery, farm budgeting and confidence for 2026/27. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Grant McCallum - What the India trade deal means for regions 04.05.2026 13:46

This episode features Grant McCallum, MP for Northland discussing the newly signed India FTA and regional opportunities. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is 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.

Ross McIsaac - Wool levy debate returns as sector seeks sustainable funding 04.05.2026 9:38

Last week the Wool Alliance presented to the Parliamentary Primary Prodution Select Committe to advocate for the return of a wool levy to unlock New Zealand's undervalued wool. In a recent interview on CountryWide CONNECT, Ross McIsaac from Wool Impact shared his insights from a recent farmer survey on the demand for a wool levy from farmers to improve farm gate prices. Chapters 00:00 Introduction...