CountryWide CONNECT

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CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand. The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up). Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines! For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

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    Building pathways to farm ownership // Will Burrett

    This episode features Will Burrett, COO - Pāmu discussing how Pāmu have selected equity partners for a Mahiwi Farm, building pathways to farming 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.

    11 min

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    Farm Remuneration Report // Louise Gibson

    This episode features Louise Gibson, Co-Founder & Managing Director - Sharefarming Consultants discussing the 2026 Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Remuneration Report 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.

    12 min

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    Managing Foot and Mouth Disease // Andrew Hoggard

    This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity discussing exercises to test our ability to manage foot and mouth disease   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.

    13 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Full Show - 30th April 2026

    Live from the New Zealand Agriculture & Climate Change Conference in Wellington, we have: Brendan O'Connell, CEO - Agritech NZGeorge Reeves, Market Access Director - Ruminant BiotechColin South, Chief Business Officer - Arkea BioCarolyn Mortland, Executive Officer Sustainability - ZespriRichard Heath, CEO - Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC, AustraliaMaury Leyland-Penno, Co-Founder - Leaft FoodsPaul McGill, Head of Innovation and Extension - PāmuWayne McNee, CEO - AgrizeroKaren Williams, Chief Executive, Irrigation New Zealand John Sunckell, Environment Canterbury Councillor; Dairy Farmer; Arable Farmer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 hr

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    On-Farm Reality: Emissions Change in Action // Paul McGill

    This episode features Paul McGill, Head of Innovation and Extension - Pāmu discussing how New Zealand Farmers are Responding to Low-Emissions Demand   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.

    14 min

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    Unlocking Value: Turning Green Crops into Protein // Maury Leyland-Penno

    This episode features Maury Leyland-Penno, Co-Founder - Leaft Foods discussing turning pasture crops into high-value plant protein   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.

    15 min

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    30th April 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

    Miles Hurrell's final day at Fonterra NZ Foot and Mouth readiness put to the test Horticulture Industry Award nominations now open   Miles Hurrell's final day at Fonterra Today marks the end of an era at Fonterra, with Miles Hurrell stepping down after eight years as Chief Executive and twenty-five years with the co-operative — handing the reins to Richard Allen from tomorrow. Hurrell took over in 2018 when Fonterra was posting unprecedented losses, farmer trust was shaken, and debt was mounting. He leaves it a fundamentally different business — milk payouts to farmers effectively doubled under his watch, from six dollars per kilogram of milksolids to twelve dollars, and the three-point-two billion dollar sale of the consumer business to Lactalis returned significant capital to shareholders. Record profits, a stronger balance sheet, and improved farmer trust are the markers of his tenure. Hurrell always said the numbers weren't just figures — they were the livelihoods of farming families. Hurrell remains available in an advisory role until September to assist with the transition.   NZ Foot and Mouth readiness put to the test New Zealand's preparedness for a foot and mouth disease outbreak will be tested over the coming months, starting with a farm simulation in Taranaki next month. Exercise Farm Gate will rehearse on-farm detection, veterinary inspections, reporting and quarantine. A national simulation, Exercise Cloven Shield, follows in July — working through governance and decision-making at a national level. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says an unchecked outbreak could cost fourteen-point-three billion dollars a year, with eradication alone running to three billion dollars and serious damage to trade and rural communities. New Zealand has never had a case of foot and mouth disease. Any visible field activity in Taranaki on May thirteenth is part of the drill — not a real event.   Horticulture Industry Award nominations now open Nominations are open for the 2026 Horticulture Industry Awards, with HortNZ encouraging growers and sector workers to put forward the people whose contributions often go unrecognised. Six categories are on offer, covering excellence, leadership, service and innovation. They include the Bledisloe Cup for outstanding industry contribution, the President's Trophy for emerging leaders, the Sustainable Innovation Award, and the Manaaki Award recognising exceptional support for employers and workers under the RSE scheme. HortNZ board chair Bernadine Guilleux says most people in the sector will know someone who deserves a nomination. The deadline is June fifteenth, with awards presented at the New Zealand Horticulture Conference dinner in Wellington on July twenty-ninth. You can nominate at hortnz.co.nz.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

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    Bigger Scale, Different Pressures: Australia’s Approach // Richard Heath

    This episode features Richard Heath, CEO - Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC, in Australia discussing Australia’s low-emissions agriculture strategy   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.

    11 min
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CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand. The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up). Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines! For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

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  • Creator
    CountryWide Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    CountryWide CONNECT

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