CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Craig Macalister, Taxation Advisory Partner, Findex discussing the IRD investigation into the horticulture industry and what it could mean for growers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ o...

This episode features Jo Ritchie, Co-ordinator, Wilding Pine Network discussing the Wilding Pine conference.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple....

This episode features Jamie Cunninghame, National Dairy Specialist, PGG Wrightson Livestock discussing North Island cows stocking South Island dairy conversions and the reasons behind the trend.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play Country...

This episode features Will Wilding, General Manager & co-director, Te Mania Angus discussing the launch of the B+LNZ Cool Beef programme.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home. &...

This episode features Jamie & Nicky Gaddum, East Coast Regional Supreme Winners, Ballance Farm Environment Awards discussing the value of entering the Balance Farm Environment Awards.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Co...

Non-tariff barriers costing NZ exporters more than nine billion dollars annually Cool Beef programme launches to develop feed-efficient cattle breeding tools Southland dairy farmer launches free grocery price comparison app   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voic...

This episode features Ryan Cosgrove, Chair, Campaign for Wool discussing their wool shed containers and how they're moving around the country.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home....

This episode features Ash Mills, Biosecurity Officer, Foundation for Arable Research discussing Fall Armyworm research and what the findings could mean for New Zealand's arable sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Conne...

This episode features Simon Watts, Local Government Minister discussing the Government's proposals around rates caps and the Head Start proposals.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Ho...

This episode features Doug Steel, Senior Economist, BNZ discussing the BNZ Research Rural Wrap, looking at the latest developments across the rural economy.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or...

This episode features Jim Galloway, Chair, Fertiliser Quality Council discussing calls for universal rules around fertiliser spreading.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.  ...

This episode features Mike Butterick, Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing the call for feedback on proposed changes to the organic sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google H...

This episode features Tony Rasmussen, Eastern Realty Ltd, Bayleys discussing the rural property market and what's happening across the eastern region.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Googl...

Skellerup built its Thriver calf teats around what rearers wanted: one that doesn’t leak, stays reliable and lasts from first feed to weaning. Designed and made in NZ, it carries a vanilla scent to draw calves in.  Rebecca White, Australasian Sales Manager for Dairy at Skellerup, says it is winning calves over. "People are saying they're tubing less calves because they are taking to the...

National Party in crisis as leadership speculation swirls Australian canola expansion could cut NZ dairy feed import costs Federated Farmers backs community wilding pine funding   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect&rsqu...

This episode features Duncan Humm & Chris Lewis discussing issues impacting farmers across the country.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple.c...

This episode features Lisa Portas, Nuffield Scholar & Associate Trustee, AGMARDT discussing global perspectives on the wool industry and the shift towards value capture for New Zealand wool.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play Country...

This episode features Marie-Claire Andrews, CEO, Farm Focus discussing why some farmers are missing out on fuel excise refunds and what they need to know to make sure they're claiming what they're entitled to.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsq...

This episode features William Crofskey, Masters of Agribusiness Management Graduate, Lincoln University discussing farm succession and the challenges involved in planning for the future of a farming business.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsqu...

This episode features Tom Carlin, President, New Zealand Plant Protection Society discussing a mid-symposium update and the key issues being discussed across the plant protection sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Con...

This episode features Hon Peter Dunne, Political Commentator discussing the latest National Party leadership issues and what they could mean politically.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Go...

This episode features Daniel Kenna, Co-Chair, Future Farmers discussing the organisation's manifesto and its priorities for the next generation of New Zealand farmers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amaz...

SealesWinslow Nutrition Extension Specialist Simon Butler says recent research from the BSI is helping the industry put firm numbers on calf feeding gains. "We're starting to actually be able to, with some confidence, quantify the benefit of things like accelerated growth programmes, and high milk allowance systems early in the weaning period.”  He says a sharper rearing system might co...

One million dollar community fund announced to fight wilding pine spread Eighteen Local Government reform proposals submitted to Government PGG Wrightson surpasses one billion in revenue for first time since 2019   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &...

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing the latest bird flu update and what the ongoing threat means for the rural sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa o...