Colin Hurst - Breaking down the 10 national farming standards Feds are calling for

This episode features Federated Farmers' National President, Colin Hurst, discussing the 10 national standards needed to empower Kiwi 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.…

Marijke Dunselman - How Agritourism is Creating Lucrative New Revenue Streams for Rural New Zealand

This episode features Marijke Dunselman, Founder & CE of Agritourism NZ & the Agritourism Academy discussing how agritourism is creating lucrative new revenue streams for rural New Zealand   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stre…

Be alert, not alarmed: Prepare early for El Niño

This episode features Danny Donaghy, Professor of Dairy Production Systems at Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment in the first episode of our weekly El Nino preparedness series Forecast to Farm thanks to Ravensdown   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? D…

Deane Carson - Adverse event declaration in Southland unlocks help

This episode features Deane Carson, Farm Management Consultant at Agribusiness Consultants Ltd discussing the wettest Southland winter since 1980   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 A…

1st October 2026 // Rural News

New health and safety guidance launched for farms Southland, Clutha Declared Adverse Event Zone Dairy Goat Co-op secures US investment, stays farmer-owned   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…

Farmer Panel - Good neighbour rules need nuanced approach to pests

This episode features Laura Morrison & Craig Hickman discussing the latest issues and perspectives from farmers across 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 th…

Brett Robinson - Kellogg report says financial literacy can make or break farm succession

This episode features Brett Robinson, Kellogg Rural Leadership Alumni discussing why financial literacy can make or break farm succession, and the importance of financial knowledge when planning for the future of a farm business.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Downlo…

DAIRY Country Panel - Breaking down Fed Farmer’s ag debate

This episode features Peter Morgan, DairyNZ Tutor discussing the Federated Farmer's political ag debate.   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 Count…

Karn Dhaliwal - Zanda McDonald Award winner urges young farmers to apply

This episode features Karn Dhaliwal, NZ winner, 2026 Zanda McDonald Award discussing how winning the award changed his life.   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…

Mark Leslie - How back-to-basics farming delivered Pāmu’s profit

This episode features Mark Leslie, Chief Executive, Pāmu discussing the company’s $113 million profit and its focus on core farming.   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 t…