David Chin - Dairy herd reproductive rates hit new high

This episode features David Chin, Chief Executive, L.I.C discussing new national reproductive performance records.   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 ‘…

Jack Jordan - Fourth Timbersports World Champs win for Kiwi

This episode features Jack Jordan, King Country farmer, 4 straight Stihl Timbersports World Champion and new world record holder discussing his latest world title victory in Budapest, a new world record, and balancing elite international competition with life on the farm.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE …

Nathan Guy - Forecasted 96% increase of sheep and beef farm profit for 25/26 season

This episode features Nathan Guy, Chair, Meat Industry Association NZ discussing the strong outlook for New Zealand red meat and wool exports.   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…

Chris Gourley - How will peace deal affect NZ's fuel supply?

This episode features Chris Gourley, CEO, Fern Energy discussing a fuel market update, examining the impact of Middle East tensions on global supply chains, winter fuel budgeting, diesel price pressures and the importance of energy resilience for rural businesses.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIV…

Lindy Nelson - How can technology help reduce on farm risk?

This episode features Lindy Nelson, Farm Without Harm Ambassador, Safer Farms discussing the newly launched Safer By Design white paper, exploring how technology can help reduce farm injuries by designing risk out of farming systems before accidents occur.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-…

Mike Green - What $400k raised will mean for Rural Support Trust

This episode features Mike Green, Founder, Rural Industry Leaders discussing the final fundraising tally from Fieldays for the Rural Support Trust.   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…

FULL SHOW - 15th June 2026

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Rural Industry Leaders founder Mike Green joins us to reveal the final fundraising tally from Fieldays for the Rural Support Trust. Safer Farms Ambassador Lindy Nelson discussing the newly launched Safer By Design white paper, exploring how technology can help r…

Lawrence Meredith - Are we getting the EU and NZ trade narrative wrong?

This episode features Lawrence Meredith, European Union Ambassador to New Zealand discussing the economic boost from the NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement, shared sustainability goals and the EU's growing investment in New Zealand agritech at Fieldays.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) O…

Leighton Roberts - Taking the complexity of investing off farmer’s hands

This episode features Leighton Roberts, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Sharesies discussing their debut at Fieldays and deepening partnerships with agricultural co-ops like Fonterra and LIC.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the…

Simon Butler - What needs to happen to get peak milk higher, and earlier?

This episode features Simon Butler, Nutrition Extension Specialist, SealesWinslow discussing critical transition planning for dairy cows heading into winter.   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 …