CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Enda Hawe, head judge of the NZ Dairy Industry Awards Trainee of the Year discussing the future talent in dairy. 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 Karin Kos, Apiculture NZ CEO, discussing the India FTA and Honey exports 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 Chris Gourley, CEO of Fern Energy, with a fuel update and what famers should budget for over winter.   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 damage resulting from the content of this podcast. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perr...

This episode features Mike Green from the Rural Support Trust discussing their upcoming "Are you ok?" Events with Willie Apiata. 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.

- NZ-India Free Trade Agreement signed in New Delhi - Govt reviews BSE rules protecting beef exports - Ag climate conference begins tomorrow in Wellington NZ-India Free Trade Agreement signed in New Delhi New Zealand and India have signed a Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi, opening the door to improved access for agricultural exporters — though industry leaders are cautioning gains won't be...

Fuel outlook: What farmers should budget for winter - Chris Gourley, Fern Energy CEO Rural wellbeing roadshow heads through Canterbury - Mike Green, Rural Support Trust India deal could open premium honey market for NZ - Karin Kos, Apiculture NZ CEO Dairy awards highlight next generation talent - Enda Hawe, NZ Dairy Industry Awards Dairy Trainee of the Year Head Judge Rural News with Farmlands Wha...

This episode features Dave Worsley, Sports Commentator discussing the key sporting action ahead. 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 Jo Finer, CEO, Institute of Rural Professionals discussing attracting the next generation. 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 Sam MacDonald, Christchurch City Council discussing Christchurch’s major new stadium project. 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 Jason Herrick, Southland NZ First Candidate discussing the Southland race and advocacy neutrality questions. 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 Vanessa Winning, Director, On Farm Support Unit, MPI discussing growing farmer support needs as adverse events increase. 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.

Farm wages rise three percent in 2026 Todd McClay leads delegation to New Delhi for India FTA signing Ticket sales now open for this years Fieldays 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. Farm wages rise three percent...

MPI Support Expands – Vanessa Winning, Director – On Farm Support Unit, MPI, on growing farmer support needs as adverse events increase. From Feds to Politics – Jason Herrick, Southland NZ First Candidate, on the Southland race and advocacy neutrality questions. Deer Sector Snapshot – Rhys Griffiths, CEO – Deer Industry NZ, on Korea science success, velvet value-add a...

This episode features Matt Carroll, BakerAg Manawatu discussing profitability and future deer 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/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Craig Young, CEO, TUANZ discussing broadband, mobile blackspots and what’s next. 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 Rhys Griffiths, CEO, Deer Industry NZ discussing Korea science success, velvet value-add and sector prices. 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 Blair "Blocka" Drysdale, North Island Farmer & Mark Warren, South Island Farmer discussing arable-to-dairy shifts, the India FTA, and support for farmers during adverse weather. 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...

This episode features Mike Butterick, Minister of Land Information and Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing greater flexibility for pastoral lease farmers.   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 damage resulting from the content of this podcast. CountryWide CO...

This episode features Peter Shepherd, Chairman, New Zealand Coffee Producers Association discussing MPI-backed Northland coffee trials and whether coffee could become a genuine new crop. 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 infor...

This episode features Rob Scott, Southland Mayor discussing the proposed lignite-to-fertiliser plant and what it could mean for jobs, farming and investment.   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 damage resulting from the content of this podcast.   CountryWide C...

This episode features Andrew King, President, NZ Rural Schools Leadership Association discussing whether new Government funding actually addresses rural education pressures. 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 Hamish Marr, Arable & Dairy farmer, Methven discussing why Canterbury arable farmers are leaving the sector and converting to dairy. 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 Damien O'Connor, Labour Party spokesperson for Trade, Defence, Land Information and Regional Development discussing Labour confirming support for legislation to enact the India Free Trade Agreement, while still warning over risks. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on ho...

This episode features Simon Butler, Nutrition Extension Specialist, Seales Winslow discussing practical transition cow management advice ahead of calving. 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.

Labour gives India deal green light Farmer steps up for NZ First Chanel backs NZ fine wool 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.   Labour gives India deal green light The India Free Trade Agreement now has the p...