With the start of the new year, more signs are appearing for the direction the sheep industry is going. The majority of these signs are positive and are pointing towards an exciting year for the industry. In this episode, hear from the South Island Livestock Manager for PGG Wrightson, Shane Gerken about how prices have looked over the summer break and what they’re shifting towards. We also hear from a young up and coming sheep breeder, Jasper Hewlett-Coffey about what he plans to do as part of a new generation of sheep breeders. Hank Vogler, a sheep farmer based in Nevada, U.S.A, gives his insight on what lamb in the US is looking like and how this might affect New Zealand.

Guests include:
Shane Gerken, South Island Livestock Manager, PGG Wrightson
Jasper Hewlett-Coffey, Sheep Breeder, Te Kapaha Farm, PH: 021 707 733
Hank Vogler, Nevada Based Sheep Farmer

Hosts:
Rebecca Greaves, Editor, Country-Wide
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Managing Director, CountryWide Media

South Island Livestock Manager for PGG Wrightson, Shane Gerken discusses how events late last year have currently influenced where prices are and how they will continue to affect for the next part of this year.

Sheep Breeder from Tekapaha Farm, Jasper Hewlett-Coffey discusses how raising his studs as a young sheep breeder is going and the help he has from those in the industry.

Nevada based sheep farmer Hank Vogler discusses the similarities and differences between the sheep industry in the US and New Zealand and what needs to happen next for the industry worldwide.

 

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With the start of the new year, more signs are appearing for the direction the sheep industry is going. The majority of these signs are positive and are pointing towards an exciting year for the industry. In this episode, hear from the South Island Livestock Manager for PGG Wrightson, Shane Gerken about how prices have looked over the summer break and what they&rsquo;re shifting towards. We also hear from a young up and coming sheep breeder, Jasper Hewlett-Coffey about what he plans to do as part of a new generation of sheep breeders. Hank Vogler, a sheep farmer based in Nevada, U.S.A, gives his insight on what lamb in the US is looking like and how this might affect New Zealand.
Guests include:
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<li aria-level="1">Shane Gerken, South Island Livestock Manager, <a href="https://store.pggwrightson.co.nz/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAy8K8BhCZARIsAKJ8sfRUxwLho_9jpVh8TvzikrpsDdF28p_2arGXerv81eJkLdHjPQzl-mwaAtX3EALw_wcB">PGG Wrightson</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Jasper Hewlett-Coffey, Sheep Breeder, Te Kapaha Farm, PH: 021 707 733</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hank Vogler, Nevada Based Sheep Farmer</li>
</ol>
Hosts:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Rebecca Greaves, Editor, Country-Wide</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Managing Director, CountryWide Media</li>
</ol>
South Island Livestock Manager for PGG Wrightson, Shane Gerken discusses how events late last year have currently influenced where prices are and how they will continue to affect for the next part of this year.
Sheep Breeder from Tekapaha Farm, Jasper Hewlett-Coffey discusses how raising his studs as a young sheep breeder is going and the help he has from those in the industry.
Nevada based sheep farmer Hank Vogler discusses the similarities and differences between the sheep industry in the US and New Zealand and what needs to happen next for the industry worldwide.
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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

CountryWide CONNECT is an 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 an 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