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. 21h ago ·  Video

    Sports Panel wants long-term rebuild of rugby from the grassroots up

    This episode features Brian "Gash" Ashby & Graeme "Sportsfreak" Beasley discussing the big sporting stories and a look ahead to the weekend.   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.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sports Panel wants long-term rebuild of rugby from the grassroots up

  2. 21h ago ·  Video

    Samantha Gray - Supplement export rules to be modernised for $2.3 billion sector

    This episode features Samantha Gray, Government Affairs Director, Natural Health Products NZ discussing Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard’s move to modernise export regulations for New Zealand’s $2.3 billion dietary supplements and natural health products 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 Home.   Apple: https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Samantha Gray - Supplement export rules to be modernised for $2.3 billion sector

  3. 21h ago ·  Video

    Ruth Leary - AgriZeroNZ seeks a model to reward farmers for cutting methane

    This episode features Ruth Leary, Head of Strategy and Engagement, AgriZeroNZ discussing the latest from AgriZeroNZ and the push to develop practical technologies to help agriculture reduce emissions.   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.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ruth Leary - AgriZeroNZ seeks a model to reward farmers for cutting methane

  4. 21h ago ·  Video

    Dr Liz Shackleton - Industry seeks early consultation on new ACVM regulations

    This episode features Dr Liz Shackleton, Chief Executive, Animal and Plant Health New Zealand discussing the ACVM Amendment Bill and whether regulatory changes can give NZ farmers faster access to new agricultural and animal-health innovations.   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.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dr Liz Shackleton - Industry seeks early consultation on new ACVM regulations

  5. 22h ago ·  Video

    Dr Nic Lees - Ingredients and food service drive Fonterra profit growth

    This episode features Dr Nic Lees, Senior Lecturer Department of Agribusiness and Markets, Lincoln University discussing the record $3.4 billion profit, what's driving the result and the co-op's strategic pivot towards B2B 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 Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple: https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dr Nic Lees - Ingredients and food service drive Fonterra profit growth

  6. 22h ago ·  Video

    Kaitlin Bates - Meet the Farmlands field officer who’s a Rural Rugby Legends referee

    This episode features Kaitlin Bates, Rugby Referee discussing Rural rugby, the grassroots game and a look at what's happening 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.   Apple: https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kaitlin Bates - Meet the Farmlands field officer who’s a Rural Rugby Legends referee

  7. 22h ago ·  Video

    Jo Luxton - How Labour plans to fix sharemilking law for contract milkers

    This episode features Jo Luxton, Labour Party Spokesperson for Agriculture, Biosecurity and Customs discussing Labour's commitment to review and fix the Sharemilking Agreements Act, why Federated Farmers has welcomed the move, and what any changes could mean for contract milkers, sharemilkers and farm owners.   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.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jo Luxton - How Labour plans to fix sharemilking law for contract milkers

  8. 1d ago ·  Video

    24th September 2026 // Rural News

    Fonterra posts strong FY26 result New dairy welfare code sets higher standards ACVM Amendment Bill passes third reading   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.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ   Fonterra posts strong FY26 result Fonterra has posted its FY26 annual results, delivering twenty-seven billion dollars in revenue and returning nearly twenty billion dollars in cash to farmer shareholders. Chief Executive Richard Allen says profit after tax rose one hundred and forty-two percent to two point six billion dollars, with the final farmgate milk price landing at nine dollars sixty-nine a kilogram of milksolids. Farmers also received a fully imputed dividend of seventy-three cents a share, up from fifty-seven cents last year. Chairman Peter McBride says the result reflects strong execution despite the Mainland divestment and a major leadership transition.   New dairy welfare code sets higher standards New Zealand dairy cattle will be covered by a revised Code of Welfare, lifting minimum standards for calf feeding and cow body condition. Acting Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg says calves must now be fed at least twice a day for their first two weeks, while the minimum body condition score for milking cows rises from three to three point five out of ten. She says the changes reflect good industry practice and match consumer expectations. Grigg has also recommended new regulations banning the tethering of dairy cattle and restricting electrified backing gates in milking sheds, with public consultation to follow. The new Code takes effect in April twenty twenty-seven, giving farmers time to prepare, with the Ministry for Primary Industries supporting the transition with guidance and practical tools.   ACVM Amendment Bill passes third reading The ACVM Amendment Bill has passed its third reading, by a hundred and one votes to twenty-one, opening the door to faster access to agricultural innovation. APHANZ Chief Executive Dr Liz Shackleton says the strong cross-party vote reflects broad support for modernising the system farmers, growers and vets rely on to fight disease and manage pests. She says the legislation doesn't lower standards, but avoids unnecessary duplication while still assessing New Zealand-specific risks and animal welfare requirements. Shackleton says the focus now shifts to the regulations that will follow, with APHANZ calling for early engagement between officials and industry to get the detail right. She says wider reform, including changes to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms framework, still remains unfinished. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24th September 2026 // Rural News
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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
    1.2K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    CountryWide CONNECT