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. 23h ago

    Shane Ratima - What does shearing sector need to support training struggles?

    This episode features Shane Ratima, President, NZ Shearing Contractors Assn discussing the Wools of New Zealand shearing team's Northern tour and the work underway to showcase New Zealand wool.   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.

    Shane Ratima - What does shearing sector need to support training struggles?

  2. 23h ago

    Dr Liz Shackleton - Emerging leaders stepping up at Animal and Plant Health conference

    This episode features Dr Liz Shackleton, Chief Executive, Animal and Plant Health New Zealand providing an update from the conference morning session, including the green shoots emerging across the animal and plant health 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 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 - Emerging leaders stepping up at Animal and Plant Health conference

  3. 23h ago

    Scott Lawson - Organics Aotearoa’s five election requests

    This episode features Scott Lawson, Board Member, OANZ discussing the organisation's recent organics showcase in Hawke's Bay for Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson.   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.

    Scott Lawson - Organics Aotearoa’s five election requests

  4. 23h ago

    Matt Hoyle - Are composting barns becoming the gold standard for wintering?

    This episode features Matt Hoyle, CEO, Aztech Buildings discussing the growing regulatory recognition of composting barns as a premium wintering solution and what that could mean for farmers considering alternative wintering 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 ‘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.

    Matt Hoyle - Are composting barns becoming the gold standard for wintering?

  5. 1d ago

    Cristina Alvarado - Rise in GDT as buyers come through following drops

    This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade auction results and what they mean for dairy 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: 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.

    Cristina Alvarado - Rise in GDT as buyers come through following drops

  6. 1d ago

    Dr Scott Champion - FAR’s five year strategy following challenging arable seasons

    This episode features Dr Scott Champion, CEO, Foundation for Arable Research discussing FAR's new strategy and the priorities shaping the future of New Zealand's arable 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.

    Dr Scott Champion - FAR’s five year strategy following challenging arable seasons

  7. 1d ago

    22nd July 2026 // Rural News

    GDT index up one-point-five percent after three falls US launches safeguard investigation into lamb imports Marton Maltings to close   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   GDT index up one-point-five percent after three falls Global dairy prices have edged higher overnight, ending three consecutive auction declines as buyers returned to the market following the recent correction. The GDT index rose one-point-five percent, with whole milk powder up one-point-six percent and skim milk powder gaining two-point-eight percent across all contract periods. Anhydrous milk fat also lifted one-point-one percent. Butter eased point-six percent and cheddar fell six-point-five percent. Southeast Asia and Oceania drove the recovery, increasing their share of total purchases to thirty-six percent — up from twenty-eight percent at the previous auction — offsetting reduced buying from North Asia. Weather is emerging as a key watchpoint. Prolonged heatwaves across Europe and the United States are beginning to weigh on milk production, improving market sentiment and providing support to prices.   US launches safeguard investigation into lamb imports The United States has formally requested an investigation into lamb imports, with the US Trade Representative asking the International Trade Commission to launch a safeguard inquiry that is expected to take four to six months. The investigation is not specifically directed at New Zealand but will cover all lamb imports into the US. New Zealand lamb earns an average of twenty-one-ninety-nine per kilogram in the American market — well above the global average of fourteen dollars — meaning any restrictions would displace product into lower-value markets. Meat Industry Association independent chair Nathan Guy says the sector is confident in its position that New Zealand's exports have not caused damage or posed any threat to the US sheep industry. He says New Zealand lamb complements rather than competes with US domestic production, filling supply gaps and occupying a distinct market position. The sector has engaged legal representation in Washington and is working closely with Government officials to ensure New Zealand's case is clearly put to the Commission.   Marton Maltings to close New Zealand's largest malting factory is closing, with Malteurop announcing its Marton mill will shut at the end of September — leaving fourteen workers without jobs and grain growers across the region facing an uncertain future. The Marton Maltings has been the largest malting operation in New Zealand since 2008, supplying around seventy percent of the total malt market, including to Lion, DB and Asahi. Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson says it's another employer lost from the district, and the impact on local grain farmers comes at a time when rising costs are already making things tough. Several companies have since approached him showing interest in the significant grain storage and production opportunities at the site. Canterbury-based competitor Gladfield hopes to pick up some of the business, but acknowledges New Zealand will become more reliant on imported malt as a result. Malteurop's existing Geelong facility has the capacity to service the entire New Zealand market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22nd July 2026 // Rural News

  8. 1d ago

    Kate Acland - B+LNZ reacts to EU’s flip on approach to split gas

    This episode features Kate Acland, Chair, Beef + Lamb New Zealand discussing the European Commission's shift on livestock and the growing focus on a split-gas approach to methane 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.

    Kate Acland - B+LNZ reacts to EU’s flip on approach to split gas
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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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