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

  1. Kiwi agritech is using AI to transform global orchards // Matt Blomfield, CEO, Hectre

    5 HR AGO

    Kiwi agritech is using AI to transform global orchards // Matt Blomfield, CEO, Hectre

    This episode features Matt Blomfield, CEO, Hectre discussing how Kiwi agritech is using AI to transform global orchards, the challenge of scaling technology internationally, and why New Zealand continues punching above its weight in agricultural innovation. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  2. Jenni Vernon reflects on leadership, governance and the future // Jenni Vernon, Board Chair, New Zealand National Fieldays Society

    5 HR AGO

    Jenni Vernon reflects on leadership, governance and the future // Jenni Vernon, Board Chair, New Zealand National Fieldays Society

    This episode features Jenni Vernon, Board Chair, New Zealand National Fieldays Society discussing winning the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness Thought Leadership & Governance Award. We discuss rural leadership, governance, mentoring the next generation, and the future direction of New Zealand agriculture and Fieldays. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  3. How science helped build modern rural New Zealand // Mark Piper, Transition CEO, Bioeconomy Science Institute

    5 HR AGO

    How science helped build modern rural New Zealand // Mark Piper, Transition CEO, Bioeconomy Science Institute

    This episode features Mark Piper, Transition CEO, Bioeconomy Science Institute discussing 100 years of publicly funded science in New Zealand. We look at the legacy of the DSIR, how science transformed our export economy, and the major opportunities ahead for the primary sector. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  4. Recognising leadership and excellence on farm // Dansy Coppell, Founder, GM & Business Development, Repost

    6 HR AGO

    Recognising leadership and excellence on farm // Dansy Coppell, Founder, GM & Business Development, Repost

    This episode features Dansy Coppell, Founder, GM & Business Development, Repost discussing her win in the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness On Farm category. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  5. Rural Leaders Trust evening looks to build on last year’s success // Mike Green, Rural Industry Leaders

    6 HR AGO

    Rural Leaders Trust evening looks to build on last year’s success // Mike Green, Rural Industry Leaders

    This episode features Mike Green, Rural Industry Leaders discussing fundraising initiatives, auction items, and the importance of developing the next generation of rural leaders. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  6. Global tensions are rising — What does it mean for NZ? // Todd Muller, Political Commentator

    6 HR AGO

    Global tensions are rising — What does it mean for NZ? // Todd Muller, Political Commentator

    This episode features Todd Muller, Political Commentator discussing Donald Trump, growing tensions between China and the United States, instability in the Middle East, and what escalating geopolitical risk means for a small trading nation like New Zealand. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  7. 25th May 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

    6 HR AGO

    25th May 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  8. FULL SHOW - 25th May 2026

    7 HR AGO

    FULL SHOW - 25th May 2026

    We kick the show off with political commentator Todd Muller discussing Donald Trump, growing tensions between China and the United States, instability in the Middle East, and what escalating geopolitical risk means for a small trading nation like New Zealand. Mike Green joins us to discuss fundraising initiatives, auction items, and the importance of developing the next generation of rural leaders. Dansy Coppell following her win in the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness On Farm category. Farmlands Rural News Update. Andrew Hoggard discusses the Government’s new $79 million funding boost for wilding pine eradication. We cover the threat wildings pose to productive farmland, biodiversity and water catchments, and how the Government plans to scale up control efforts. Mark Piper discusses 100 years of publicly funded science in New Zealand. We look at the legacy of the DSIR, how science transformed our export economy, and the major opportunities ahead for the primary sector. Jenni Vernon joins us after winning the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness Thought Leadership & Governance Award. We discuss rural leadership, governance, mentoring the next generation, and the future direction of New Zealand agriculture and Fieldays. Matty Blomfield from Hectre after the company’s major success at the 2026 Hi-Tech Awards. We discuss how Kiwi agritech is using AI to transform global orchards, the challenge of scaling technology internationally, and why New Zealand continues punching above its weight in agricultural innovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 2m
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About

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

Information

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

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