CountryWide CONNECT

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...

This episode features Daniel Judd, Future Farmers discussing taking a stand against Federated Farmers leadership, calling out their refusal to engage in educating their farmer members on the Gene Tech Bill and why they won’t take a stance on the issue despite making stances on other ‘controversial’ issues. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our da...

This episode features Mark Hooper - Federated Farmers discussing the ongoing frustration in Taranaki regarding wetland rules and the challenges farmers face welcoming new stock exclusion regulations last week. 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 Walt Cavendish, Farming With Walt discussing his resignation from Fair for Farmers following the revelation of Animal Policy International animal activist ties and his focus on homegrown advocacy and politics by running as an independent candidate in the NZ general election for Waikato. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show l...

This episode features Ani O'Brien, Political Commentator discussing the controversy of Kiwi farmers being used as pawns in the political game of the Fair for Farmers organisation, which Federated Farmers used for their social media post that lead to Walt Cavendish’s resignation as a spokesperson from Fair for Farmers on Friday night. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam...

Today we dive into the key issues shaping New Zealand's farming industry. Our guest lineup includes experts from various sectors, offering insights on everything from environmental challenges to technological innovations.   - Ani O'Brien (Political Commentator) kicks things off by discussing the controversy of Kiwi farmers being used as pawns in the political game of the Fair for Farmers orga...

NZ-India trade deal locked in  Research gives cows fertility boost Growers face seasonal worker shake-up   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.   NZ-India trade deal locked in  New Zealand and In...

This episode features Dave Worsley & Brian (Gash) Ashby, Sports Commentators discussing the week in sport. 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 Duncan Humm, Deer Farmer & Co-Founder, NZ Farmers Facebook Page discussing genetic engineering and animal welfare trade-offs. 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 Ivan Lawrie, General Manager Business Operations, Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) discussing innovation and new opportunities for arable 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 privacy information.

This episode features Sarah Harris, General Manager, NZ Farm Environment Trust discussing regional awards wrap and the road to Christchurch. 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 Tracy Brown, Chair, DairyNZ discussing the season ahead and key takeaways from a strong SIDE event. 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 Boulton, CEO, Silver Fern Farms discussing profit recovery, Middle East disruption and red meat market pressure. 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 Harman, Political Commentator discussing National leadership questions, India FTA politics and shifting poll dynamics. 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.

Emissions Fall But Dairy Rises Greenpeace Takes Aim At Dairy Native Forest Awards Close Today   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.   Emissions Fall But Dairy Rises New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions...

Luxon Under Pressure – Richard Harman on National leadership questions, India FTA politics and shifting poll dynamics. Silver Fern Farms Turnaround – Dan Boulton on profit recovery, Middle East disruption and red meat market pressure. Dairy Sector Outlook – Tracy Brown on the season ahead and key takeaways from a strong SIDE event. Rearing at Scale – Rebecca Furzeland on ca...

This episode features Rebecca Furzeland, Calf Rearer, Canterbury discussing calf rearing systems and making it work at volume. Read the article featuring Rebecca here: https://country-wide.co.nz/rearing-at-scale/ 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 Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safety and the Associate Minister of Agriculture (Animal Welfare, Skills) and for the Environment discussing stock exclusion changes, wetlands management and the shift to farm plans. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on...