CountryWide CONNECT

India Deal Twist – Damien O’Connor after Labour confirms support for legislation to enact the India Free Trade Agreement, while still warning over risks. Cropping Crunch – Hamish Marr on why Canterbury arable farmers are leaving the sector and converting to dairy. Rural Schools Reality – Andrew King on whether new Government funding actually addresses rural education pressu...

This episode features Dan Billing, B+LNZ Farmer Council Chair & Matt Holden, Hawkes Bay Farmer discussing the challenges farmers are facing right now. 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 Danny Donaghy, Professor of Dairy Production Systems and joint Deputy Head of School/Director of Strategy, Massey University discussing the role of diversity in pasture 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...

This episode features Jarred Mair, Chief Insights Officer, MPI discussing the major shifts shaping the future of the sector. 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 Sarah How, Co-Founder, Landify discussing new models helping the next generation into farm 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 Sir John Kirwan, New Zealand Mental Health Advocate & Former All Black discussing the importance of looking after mental wellbeing in farming communities. 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 Mark Mortimer, Technology and Data Analysis Manager, Centre Plus Merino Group discussing what technology is worth adopting on-farm right now. 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 Ryan Luckman, DAGI discussing a Kiwi app helping farmers improve grazing and drench decisions as conditions 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 Dan Brier, GM Farming Excellence B+LNZ discussing driving real-world innovation to lift farm performance and productivity. 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.

GDT index falls for second time Southland fertiliser plant plans underway Feds back rural school assistance 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.   GDT index falls for second time The latest Global Dairy Trade a...

Practical Innovation on Farm – Dan Brier, GM Farming Excellence B+LNZ, on driving real-world innovation to lift farm performance and productivity. Real-Time Decision Making – Ryan Luckman, DAGI, on a Kiwi app helping farmers improve grazing and drench decisions as conditions change. Smart Tech or Hype? – Mark Mortimer, Technology and Data Analysis Manager - Centre Plus Merino Gro...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard - Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest forecast, rain outlook and early winter signals. 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 Richard Reynolds, West Coast Dairy Farmer discussing payout confidence, winter planning and dairy sector mood. 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 Bryce McKenzie, Founder, Groundswell discussing methane, carbon forestry, regulation and whether his movement really speaks for rural New Zealand. 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 Mike Jones, Chief Economist, BNZ discussing fresh inflation data, interest rate prospects and household pressure.   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 &am...

This episode features Jason Te Brake, CEO, Zespri discussing another strong season for kiwifruit and what an India FTA could unlock for growers. 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 Rainer Kravets, Co-Executive Director, Animal Policy International discussing overseas funding links, activist influence, and whether the campaign is truly for farmers or something else. 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/list...

Fair for Farmers Under Fire – Rainer Kravets faces tough questions over overseas funding links, activist influence, and whether the campaign is truly for farmers or something else. Zespri’s Big Year / India Opportunity – Jason Te Brake on another strong season for kiwifruit and what an India FTA could unlock for growers. The Drench Resistance Wake-Up Call – Ginny Dodunski o...

Rural groups challenge ACT's positions Can dairy prices hold ground Big ideas day for primary sector   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.   Rural groups challenge ACT's positions Three major rural advoca...

This episode features Dr Lucy Bell, PhD graduate and researcher, Lincoln University discussing pasture innovation, resilience and future feed opportunities. Read the article featuring Lucy here: https://country-wide.co.nz/new-legume-species/ 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...

This episode features Ginny Dodunski, Programme Manager, WormWise discussing the growing parasite resistance threat and what livestock farmers need to change now. Listen to the full episode of the DAIRY Country Podcast here: https://dairycountry.co.nz/episode-107-the-drench-resistance-wake-up-call CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed...

This episode features Jason Leslie, Technical Expert, Animal Health & Nutrition, PGG Wrightson discussing best practices for transitioning livestock onto winter crops and the essential nutritional needs. 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/liste...

This episode features Phil Journeaux - Agricultural Economist discussing his thoughts on the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Highly Productive Soils and whether it’s sustainable for our countries future weighing up the housings vs food growing debate economic legitimacy on paper. You can find the article from the CountryWide Autumn 2026 issue here: https://country-wide.co.nz/subdivision-...

This episode features Trish Rankin, Taranaki Dairy Farmer discussing her Farm Waste Workshops across the South Island this week, emphasising local sustainable practices that can help reduce the farming footprint. 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 Brendan O'Connell, CEO, AgriTech NZ discussing the AgriTech Unleashed events and how regional innovation is driving agritech forward towards a potential export industry of comparative scale to dairy for New Zealand. 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 / li...