CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Tracy Henderson, Legendairies Ltd discussing life after growing an online following.   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.co...

This episode features Hugh Ritchie, Chair, Citrus New Zealand discussing the key takeaways and industry mood from the recent Citrus New Zealand Forum.   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...

This episode features Hugh Devereux-Mack, Council of Licensed Firearms Owners, spokesperson discussing COLFO’s digital town halls and its engagement with political parties ahead of the election.   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 C...

This episode features Peter van Elzakker, Manager Grass-Fed Genetics, CRV discussing how beef-on-dairy is adding value beyond the farm gate and the opportunities for integrating beef genetics into dairy systems.   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 &l...

This episode features Pete Oswald, Programme Director, Central Wilding Pines discussing why forestry’s goodwill isn’t stopping the spread of wilding conifers and the challenges of controlling their expansion.   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 c...

This episode features Richard Dawkins, Climate Change Spokesperson, Federated Farmers discussing the organisation’s response to TOP’s proposed climate tax for 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&rs...

This episode features Daniel Eb, Deputy leader, Opportunity Party discussing TOP’s climate pitch to farmers and the party’s approach to climate policy in the agricultural 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...

Fonterra Lifts Milk Price Forecast ACT launches Make Farming Fun Again campaign Opportunity proposes methane cap-and-trade scheme   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...

This episode features Karl Davis, Country and Lifestyle Sales, Bayleys Hamilton discussing a Hauraki Plains dairy opportunity and the wider rural real estate outlook.   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 Amazo...

This episode features Saya Wahrlich, CEO, Cooperative Business NZ discussing protecting the co-operative model in a cost-of-living crisis and the role of co-operatives for communities and businesses.   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 Co...

This episode features Alan Renwick, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Lincoln University  discussing where the margin is going in New Zealand’s agrifood system.   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. &nb...

This episode features Dr Grant Davidson, Chief Executive, Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network discussing the rural health divide and the six commitments the organisation says politicians should make before November 7.   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 voi...

Winton dairy farm owners Caleb and Paula Hamill milk 460 cows and have adopted technology in stages, adding Protrack drafting, SenseHub Dairy Collars and milk sensors. The system helps identify issues early; last autumn it caught IBR and Salmonella before an outbreak. Caleb says milk sensor data delivers herd test-level insights every day, guiding his breeding and feeding decisions.   This ep...

This episode features Julia Jones, General Manager, Agri-Women’s Development Trust discussing the future of Agri-Women’s Development Trust programmes following the organisation’s wind-down.   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 &lsquo...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Agriculture Spokesperson, ACT Party discussing ACT’s six pledges to cut red tape before November 7.   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....

Northland braces for dry spring as El Niño strengthens Rural confidence holds steady for ninth straight quarter Federated Farmers calls for sharemilking law review   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 A...

This episode features Dave Worsley & Graeme Beasley discussing the latest sporting talking points and previewing this weekend’s action.   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 Hom...

This episode features Rhys Griffiths, CEO, Deer Industry New Zealand discussing turning the corner in the deer sector and the outlook for the industry.   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 Goog...

This episode features Shane McManaway, Chair, Growing Future Farmers, Founder & Chair, Zanda McDonald Award discussing Wairarapa’s flood recovery and the true cost of the storm.   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...

This episode features Dr David Jordan, 2023 New Zealand Winegrowers Fellow & Viticulturist, Vine to Wine to Market Ltd discussing the global wine glut and climate uncertainty and the challenges facing wine producers.   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 c...

This episode features Tania Gibson, Grey District Mayor discussing road funding cuts and the potential impact on the West Coast’s transport infrastructure.   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 Ale...

This episode features Stu Davison, Quantative Analyst, HighGround Dairy discussing positive milk price news following Rabobank’s third-quarter Dairy Quarterly report and what the latest outlook means for global dairy markets.   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...

This episode features Hamish Marr, Arable Farmer, Former Ag Trade Envoy & Nuffield Scholar discussing tight margins, missing voices and the need for diversification across the primary 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 Countr...

This episode features Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist, Bagrie Economics discussing whether political changes to the supermarket sector will actually save consumers money, and what the proposed shake-ups could mean for the wider 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...

This episode features Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment discussing the India Free Trade Agreement, following its passing.   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.   A...