Cold June first, then drought? El Niño signals trouble ahead // Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing a developing El Niño, June cold risks, and potential spring drought. 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 / lis…

AI on farm: How dairy farmers are using tech to lift performance // Pete Morgan, Waikato

This episode features Pete Morgan, Waikato discussing how artificial intelligence is being used to improve on-farm decisions and performance. 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 /…

From farm to living room: Turning NZ wool into premium homeware // Willie Bell, Co-Owner, Eath Designs

This episode features Willie Bell, Co-Owner, Eath Designs discussing turning NZ wool into premium homeware and capturing value beyond the farm gate. 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 …

Methven Meeting: Labour and Feds talk rural issues | India FTA in focus // Jo Luxton, Labour Party Spokesperson for Agriculture, Biosecurity and Customs

This episode features Jo Luxton, Labour Party Spokesperson for Agriculture, Biosecurity and Customs discussing Labour’s engagement with Federated Farmers and where the India Free Trade Agreement sits separately. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show …

The true cost of cheap // Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor, IrrigationNZ

This episode features Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor, IrrigationNZ discussing balancing irrigation efficiency, regulation and farm performance. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz o…

Grass to Cash: What separates top-performing dairy farms // John Gregan, Committee Member, Pasture Summit

This episode features John Gregan, Committee Member, Pasture Summit discussing what separates top-performing dairy farms and how they turn production into profit. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co…

The Future of Co-ops: Can farmer ownership still deliver? // Corrigan Sowman Chair, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC)

This episode features Corrigan Sowman Chair, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) discussing whether the co-op model is still fit for purpose and how it must evolve. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-w…

From Federated Farmers to Parliament: Katie Milne goes into politics // Katie Milne Former Federated Farmers President and National Party Candidate for West Coast–Tasman

This episode features Katie Milne Former Federated Farmers President and National Party Candidate for West Coast–Tasman discussing her move from Federated Farmers leadership into Parliament and what it means for rural representation. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is…

14th April 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

Fonterra payout hits bank accounts   It's payday for Fonterra's eight thousand farmer-shareholders, with proceeds from the four-point-two billion dollar sale of the Mainland Group consumer business landing in bank accounts this week. The average payout is around four hundred thousand dollars per …

FULL SHOW - 14th April 2026

From Feds to Politics – Katie Milne on her move from Federated Farmers leadership into Parliament and what it means for rural representation. Future of Co-operatives – Corrigan Sowman (LIC) on whether the co-op model is still fit for purpose and how it must evolve. Grass to Cash – John Gregan (Pa…