Danielle Adsett - ‘Every apple will be sold this season’: Strong forecast for apple exports

This episode features Danielle Adsett, CEO, New Zealand Apple and Pears discussing a preview of this year's Expo, industry priorities, innovation and the outlook for the apple and pear sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to …

Fenton Hazelwood - Telling the truth about a hard hort season

This episode features Fenton Hazelwood, Rural commentator & author of "Thank a Farmer"  discussing record horticultural exports versus the financial reality facing growers. Are the headline figures masking widespread stress across the sector?   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON T…

Andrew Hoggard - Response to case of bird flu confirmed in Wellington

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity discussing what has been detected, the risks to New Zealand's livestock industries, and the Government's biosecurity response.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to str…

Chris Stephens - Dry period nutrition: the decisions that will shape next season

Pre-calver nutrition is the starting point for reducing empty rates and milk fever cases for next season. Chris Stephens, Team Lead of Nutrition at SealesWinslow, says that with herds drying off, the focus is now on building body condition and getting mineral levels right before the start of calvin…

Next chapter in Precision Farming // Chloe Walker, Precision Farming

This episode features Chloe Walker, CEO, Precision Farming and their recent acquisition of Newpoint enhances connectivity and efficiency in agricultural operations, focusing on technology integration, cost savings, and market trends. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is …

15th July 2026 // Rural News

Federated Farmers calls for Government intervention on council partnership agreement rush Councils to be required to plan for climate risks under new law Former Open Country Dairy exec admits taking kickbacks from Indonesian customer   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO…

Hayley Fitchett & Chris Jenkins - What can Southland do now to prepare for super wet season?

This episode features Hayley Fitchett, General Manager Strategy & Regulation & Chris Jenkins, Principal Scientist Hydrology, Environment Southland discussing how farmers can prepare for a possible El Niño and the seasonal outlook ahead.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO?…

Cameron Bagrie - Economist on Fonterra price drop, inflation & plumbing politicians

This episode features Cameron Bagrie, Lead economist, Bagrie Economics discussing Fonterra's payout downgrade, the outlook for interest rates and farm input costs, and the wider economic picture as global political uncertainty continues.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO…

Libby Price - Across the ditch: Rice under threat, bird flu & water buybacks

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing why rice production in Australia is coming under pressure from rising irrigation costs and what it could mean for food production.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect m…

Paul McGill - What's behind Pāmu's 'Hilton Hotel' methane measuring facility?

This episode features Paul McGill, Head of Innovation & Extension, Pāmu discussing the company's purpose-built methane measurement facility near Taupō and the role it will play in agricultural research.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobi…