This episode features James Allen, CEO, AgFirst discussing how artificial intelligence is starting to shape farm decisions and productivity.


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 / listen.

This episode features James Allen, CEO, AgFirst discussing how artificial intelligence is starting to shape farm decisions and productivity.
 CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson &amp; Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit <a href="http://country-wide.co.nz">country-wide.co.nz</a> on how to watch / listen.

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

CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am &ndash; 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.
 The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah&rsquo;s Country &amp; Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).
 Over two hours, Sarah &amp; 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 &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT

AI on Farm: How Technology Is Changing Decisions and Productivity // James Allen, CEO, AgFirst

This episode features Dean Rabbage, Southland & Chris Lewis, Te Awamutu discussing season conditions, fuel costs and farmer sentiment.


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 / listen.

This episode features Dean Rabbage, Southland &amp; Chris Lewis, Te Awamutu discussing season conditions, fuel costs and farmer sentiment.
 CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson &amp; Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit <a href="http://country-wide.co.nz">country-wide.co.nz</a> on how to watch / listen.

Fuel, fert and pressure: What farmers are facing right now // Dean Rabbage, Southland & Chris Lewis, Te Awamutu

Eldon and Roseanne Megaw have built a career in dairy through contract milking while steadily growing equity in property and farm partnerships. In this episode, Anne Lee talks with the couple about their journey from early farm experiences and managing roles through to investing in residential property and stepping into an equity partnership at Aranui, a fully irrigated Canterbury farm.

Roseanne & Eldon featured in the DAIRY Country Autumn 2026. 

Read the article with graphs and tables here: https://country-wide.co.nz/little-habits-build-big-equity/

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 / listen.

Eldon and Roseanne Megaw have built a career in dairy through contract milking while steadily growing equity in property and farm partnerships. In this episode, Anne Lee talks with the couple about their journey from early farm experiences and managing roles through to investing in residential property and stepping into an equity partnership at Aranui, a fully irrigated Canterbury farm.
Roseanne &amp; Eldon featured in the DAIRY Country Autumn 2026.&nbsp;
Read the article with graphs and tables here: <a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/little-habits-build-big-equity/">https://country-wide.co.nz/little-habits-build-big-equity/</a>
CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson &amp; Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://country-wide.co.nz">country-wide.co.nz</a> on how to watch / listen.

Little habits build big equity // Roseanne & Eldon Megaw, South Canterbury

This episode features Jane Muir, Senior People Specialist, DairyNZ discussing strong retention but ongoing challenges with rosters, pay and management.


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 / listen.

This episode features Jane Muir, Senior People Specialist, DairyNZ discussing strong retention but ongoing challenges with rosters, pay and management.
 CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson &amp; Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit <a href="http://country-wide.co.nz">country-wide.co.nz</a> on how to watch / listen.

AI on Farm: How Technology Is Changing Decisions and Productivity // James Allen, CEO, AgFirst

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