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. Snow Williams - Encouraging land prices for new red kiwifruit variety

    1h ago

    Snow Williams - Encouraging land prices for new red kiwifruit variety

    This episode features Snow Williams, Country, Lifestyle and Horticulture Sales, Bayleys discussing the record Zespri licence auctions and what they mean for Bay of Plenty orchard and land values. 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.

    8 min
  2. 4th June 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

    2h ago

    4th June 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

    US tariff threat adds uncertainty for agricultural exporters EPA clears application backlog for hazardous substances Generation Next marks ten years of shaping rural leaders 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.   US tariff threat adds uncertainty for agricultural exporters New Zealand's agricultural exporters are facing fresh trade uncertainty after the United States proposed a twelve-point-five percent tariff on New Zealand goods — the latest in a series of trade pressures hitting the sector this year. The tariff, framed by Washington as a response to forced labour practices, has been rejected by Trade Minister Todd McClay, who says New Zealand has no forced labour and the move is simply an attempt to find a legal basis to reimpose tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year. For meat, dairy, kiwifruit and wine exporters, the uncertainty compounds an already difficult US trade environment. A separate investigation into New Zealand and Australian lamb imports is also underway. McClay says exports to the US are still running four percent above last year — but acknowledges it's the constantly shifting tariff landscape, as much as the rates themselves, that is the real problem for businesses trying to plan ahead.   EPA clears application backlog for hazardous substances Farmers and growers waiting on new agricultural products to be approved are seeing faster results, with the Environmental Protection Authority continuing to clear its hazardous substances application backlog. The EPA has been processing applications faster than new ones are arriving — and has done so for five quarters in a row. There are now seventy-four applications awaiting assessment — down twenty-three percent from ninety-six a year ago and the lowest level since 2022. Among recent approvals, a new agricultural herbicide was cleared this quarter, with another complex application due for decision in the coming weeks. The EPA says it is on track to introduce nine active chemicals new to New Zealand this financial year. General Manager Dr Fernando Torres-Vélez says the agency is increasingly using international regulator assessments to speed up the process, with six applications approved through that pathway this quarter alone.   Generation Next marks ten years of shaping rural leaders Beef and Lamb New Zealand's Generation Next programme is celebrating a decade of developing young sheep and beef farmers, with five-hundred-and-forty-four graduates now working across the industry and a further ninety-three expected to complete this year. The programme began in Southland in 2016 with a simple idea — give young farmers the skills, confidence and networks to succeed. It has since expanded nationwide, covering four workshops over six months across business management, people leadership and industry knowledge. It is free for levy payers working in drystock farming. National Programme Manager and founder Olivia Weatherburn says the biggest success has been watching people grow across all three areas — skills, confidence and connections — with many graduates going on to step into leadership roles across the wider industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  3. Mark Storey - Price spikes expected for upcoming season

    2h ago

    Mark Storey - Price spikes expected for upcoming season

    This episode features Mark Storey, Head of Economics, DairyNZ discussing record milk production, strong payouts and looming cost pressures for the season ahead. 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.

    12 min
  4. Dr Katrina Roberts - Teat sealing developer awarded NZ Order of Merit

    3h ago

    Dr Katrina Roberts - Teat sealing developer awarded NZ Order of Merit

    This episode features Dr Katrina Roberts, Herd Health Veterinarian, Dairy consultant, Anexa discussing her veterinary career, industry innovation and mentoring future 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.

    12 min
  5. Dr Nicky Stanley-Clarke - New mental health survey for rural women in NZ

    3h ago

    Dr Nicky Stanley-Clarke - New mental health survey for rural women in NZ

    This episode features Dr Nicky Stanley-Clarke, Social Work Associate Professor, Massey University discussing the unique mental health pressures facing rural women and what her latest nationwide research is revealing. Take part in the research here: https://lincoln.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ki2yj3KW6pfLgy 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. FULL SHOW - 4th June 2026

    5h ago

    FULL SHOW - 4th June 2026

    COUNTRYWIDE CONNECT SHOW SUMMARY Massey University Associate Professor Dr Nicky Stanley-Clark examines the unique mental health pressures facing rural women and what her latest nationwide research is revealing. Newly appointed MNZM Dr Katrina Roberts reflects on her veterinary career, industry innovation and mentoring future rural leaders. DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey breaks down record milk production, strong payouts and looming cost pressures for the season ahead. Bayleys horticulture specialist Snow Williams analyses the record Zespri licence auctions and what they mean for Bay of Plenty orchard and land values. Fieldays CEO Richard Lindroos joins us for the final countdown to next week's sold-out event at Mystery Creek. Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Olivia Weatherburn celebrates 10 years of Generation Next and explains how the programme is developing the next generation of sheep and beef industry leaders. North and South Island farmers Duncan Humm and Chris Lewis debate rising input costs, rural mental health and reveal their worst farming purchases. Lincoln University Vice-Chancellor Professor Grant Edwards discusses his reappointment through to 2031 and the future of New Zealand's specialist land-based university. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 54m
  7. Jochen Speer - Why are more women using chainsaws?

    10h ago

    Jochen Speer - Why are more women using chainsaws?

    This episode features Jochen Speer, Managing Director, Stihl New Zealand discussing the growing number of women purchasing and using chainsaws, the role battery technology is playing in changing the market, and the importance of safety as ACC injury claims continue to rise. 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
  8. Ted Ford - King’s Service Medal awarded for services to dairy

    10h ago

    Ted Ford - King’s Service Medal awarded for services to dairy

    This episode features Ted Ford discussing current dairy sector issues, milk price confidence, winter management, and recognised Ted's contribution to both the dairy industry and Fire and Emergency New Zealand following his inclusion in the King's Birthday Honours. 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
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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

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

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