CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Marijke Dunselman, Founder, Agritourism New Zealand discussing agritourism growth, rising demand for farm experiences, and the realities of turning diversification into a viable business. 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/lis...

This episode features Jordan Williams, Executive Director & Co-founder, Taxpayers' Union discussing the Ratepayers’ Report — rising rates, growing council debt, and major efficiency gaps across the country. 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 omnys...

This episode features Robbie Ferris, Director, Pasture Summit, Waikato discussing the summit and the focus on lifting pasture performance. 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.

This episode features Derrick Moot, Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Lincoln University discussing the $56M cut to ag research and the risk of weakening the science behind NZ’s production systems. 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/listene...

This episode features Walt Cavendish, Rural Candidate Waikato discussing rejoining Federated Farmers, building a pork group, and whether this signals a wider rural political move. 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.

This episode features Colin Hurst, Vice President, Federated Farmers discussing climate engagement, labour pressure, and arable sector challenges. 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.

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing covering drought, cattle sell-offs, and rising shipping costs. 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.

We close with Ross McIssac – Representative, Wool Impact, on the wool levy revival, what’s changed this time, and whether the sector can align behind a credible funding model.  Marijke Dunselman – Representative, AgriTourism NZ, looks at agritourism growth, rising demand for farm experiences, and the realities of turning diversification into a viable business.  Jordan W...

NZ exporters in line for up to one billion dollar US tariff refund New slow-release fertiliser plant opens in Taupō Twenty years of good farming practice delivering cleaner water 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....

This episode features Dr Isaac Henderson, Vice President - AIANZ discussing the reform of the rules governing agricultural drone operations 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.

This episode features Will Burrett, COO - Pāmu discussing how Pāmu have selected equity partners for a Mahiwi Farm, building pathways to farming ownership 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.

This episode features Louise Gibson, Co-Founder & Managing Director - Sharefarming Consultants discussing the 2026 Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Remuneration Report 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.

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity discussing exercises to test our ability to manage foot and mouth disease   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.

Live from the New Zealand Agriculture & Climate Change Conference in Wellington, we have:  Brendan O'Connell, CEO - Agritech NZ George Reeves, Market Access Director - Ruminant Biotech Colin South, Chief Business Officer - Arkea Bio Carolyn Mortland, Executive Officer Sustainability - Zespri Richard Heath, CEO - Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC, Australia Maury Leyland-Penno, Co-Founder...

This episode features Paul McGill, Head of Innovation and Extension - Pāmu discussing how New Zealand Farmers are Responding to Low-Emissions Demand   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.

This episode features Maury Leyland-Penno, Co-Founder - Leaft Foods discussing turning pasture crops into high-value plant protein   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.

Miles Hurrell's final day at Fonterra NZ Foot and Mouth readiness put to the test Horticulture Industry Award nominations now open   Miles Hurrell's final day at Fonterra Today marks the end of an era at Fonterra, with Miles Hurrell stepping down after eight years as Chief Executive and twenty-five years with the co-operative — handing the reins to Richard Allen from tomorrow. Hurrell t...

This episode features Richard Heath, CEO - Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC, in Australia discussing Australia’s low-emissions agriculture strategy   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.

This episode features George Reeves, Market Access Director - Ruminant Biotech & Colin South, Chief Business Officer - Arkea Bio discussing methane mitigation technologies and their different approaches   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...

This episode features Carolyn Mortland, Executive Officer Sustainability - Zespri discussing how Zespri is driving sustainability from orchard to market   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.

This episode features Brendan O'Connell, CEO - Agritech NZ discussing the role of Agritech NZ and technology in agriculture   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.

This episode features Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist - Bagrie Economics discussing the Economics of Climate 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.

This episode features Naomi Parker, Executive Director - Ag Emissions Centre with a R&D portfolio update: Progress Across New Zealand’s Methane Tools and Technologies. 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.

El Niño forecast to hit New Zealand from winter onwards Government secures extra diesel reserves amid global uncertainty Halter launches world-first satellite virtual fencing for cattle   El Niño forecast to hit New Zealand from winter onwards New Zealand farmers could be facing a significant shift in weather patterns from winter onwards, with Earth Sciences New Zealand meteorol...

Live from the New Zealand Agriculture & Climate Change Conference in Wellington, we have: Naomi Parker, Executive Director - Ag Emissions Centre Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist - Bagrie Economics Julie Collins, Deputy Director General Policy Trade - MPI John Caradus, Chief Technology Officer - Grasslanz Technology Rural News with Farmlands Alexander Hillary, GM - Himalayan Trust NZ Todd McClay,...