CountryWide CONNECT

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...

This episode features Dana Kirkpatrick, National MP for East Coast discussing the struggles facing viticulture across the 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 Google Home.   Apple...

This episode features Simon Kenny, Head of Impact and Communications, McDonald's New Zealand discussing how Kiwi farmers and growers supply $580 million worth of ingredients to the fast-food chain and the role of New Zealand producers in its supply chain.   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...

This episode features Tom Hooper, CEO, WoolSource discussing his decision to step down as WoolSource moves into its commercial phase.   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.   Ap...

This episode features Catherine Beard, Director of Advocacy, BusinessNZ discussing the organisation’s concerns about National’s proposed supermarket break-up and the potential flow-on effects for food 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 voic...

This episode features John Murphy, Chairman, Vegetables New Zealand, Director of the New Zealand Vegetable Council and Marlborough vegetable grower discussing why growers say supermarket shake-ups could miss the mark on food security.   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 t...

Farmer profitability hits decade high, but confidence dips New QEII National Trust Chair appointed DairyNZ opens applications for Māori internship 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...

This episode features Tom Andrews, Strategy & Direction, Connected Farms discussing bridging the digital divide with connected farms and the role of technology in improving connectivity and capability across rural New Zealand.   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 t...

This episode features Toby Williams & Dean Rabbidge discussing the issues and developments currently on the radar 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’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple...

This episode features Pounamu Anaru, Kaiakiaki Māori (Maori Development Advisor), DairyNZ discussing empowering rangatahi in dairy and supporting the next generation into the dairy 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 C...

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade update and what the auction results mean for 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 the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Am...

This episode features Rainer Kravets, Co-Executive Director, Animal Policy International discussing protecting local farmers from low-welfare imports and concerns around the impact of imported food products produced under different animal welfare standards.   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 Pla...