In this episode, Conan Moynihan, farm consultant at Force of Nature and host of the From the Soil Up podcast, reflects on what it means to be part of the next generation shaping New Zealand agriculture. 

Guest:
Conan Moynihan, Host of From the Soil Up

Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

Conan shares the realities of succession and land ownership, the tension between profitability and environmental limits, and why people sit at the centre of every successful farm system. 

He also discusses how tools like AI and data can support better decision-making without replacing human judgement, observation and connection, and why progress in the sector is best achieved by creating space for open, balanced conversations rather than pushing to the extremes.

Read the article featuring Conan here.

 

Listen to the Force of Nature here: https://forceofnatureconsulting.com/podcast

 

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In this episode, Conan Moynihan, farm consultant at Force of Nature and host of the From the Soil Up podcast, reflects on what it means to be part of the next generation shaping New Zealand agriculture.&nbsp;
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Conan Moynihan, Host of From the Soil Up</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide</li>
</ul>
Conan shares the realities of succession and land ownership, the tension between profitability and environmental limits, and why people sit at the centre of every successful farm system.&nbsp;
He also discusses how tools like AI and data can support better decision-making without replacing human judgement, observation and connection, and why progress in the sector is best achieved by creating space for open, balanced conversations rather than pushing to the extremes.
Read the article featuring Conan <a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/on-a-mission/">here</a>.
&nbsp;
Listen to the Force of Nature here: <a href="https://forceofnatureconsulting.com/podcast">https://forceofnatureconsulting.com/podcast</a>
&nbsp;
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Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.

Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The CountryWide Podcast.

Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO & Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media

For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it&rsquo;s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.
Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The CountryWide Podcast.
Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO &amp; Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media
For more information &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

The CountryWide Podcast

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for' our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.

Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with the CountryWide Podcast with Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

To subscribe to Country-Wide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz 

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it&rsquo;s time for' our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.
Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with the CountryWide Podcast with Editor-in-Chief,&nbsp;Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
To subscribe to Country-Wide, visit <a href="http://www.country-wide.co.nz">www.country-wide.co.nz</a>&nbsp;

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Episode 98 - On a mission

In this episode, James Laughlin, a high-performance coach, author of Habits of High Performers and host of the Lead on Purpose podcast, shares how principles of sustained high performance can be applied to farming. Drawing on his work with elite athletes, business leaders and rural clients, James explains why high performance is about consistently exceeding expectations while protecting wellbeing, relationships and long-term resilience.

Guest:
James Laughlin, Host of Lead on Purpose

Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

 

James explores practical strategies including simplifying goals, focusing on what’s most important rather than most urgent, building strong boundaries, and adopting a “learn-it-all” mindset. He also discusses the mental health challenges facing the farming community, outlines simple frameworks for managing energy and wellbeing, and addresses how farmers can navigate criticism and tall poppy syndrome while continuing to grow, innovate and perform under pressure.

 

Read the article featuring James here.

 

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In this episode, James Laughlin, a high-performance coach, author of Habits of High Performers and host of the Lead on Purpose podcast, shares how principles of sustained high performance can be applied to farming. Drawing on his work with elite athletes, business leaders and rural clients, James explains why high performance is about consistently exceeding expectations while protecting wellbeing, relationships and long-term resilience.
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">James Laughlin, Host of Lead on Purpose</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
James explores practical strategies including simplifying goals, focusing on what&rsquo;s most important rather than most urgent, building strong boundaries, and adopting a &ldquo;learn-it-all&rdquo; mindset. He also discusses the mental health challenges facing the farming community, outlines simple frameworks for managing energy and wellbeing, and addresses how farmers can navigate criticism and tall poppy syndrome while continuing to grow, innovate and perform under pressure.
&nbsp;
Read the article featuring James <a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/head-down-arse-up-to-high-performance/">here</a>.
&nbsp;
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Episode 97 - Head down, arse up to high performance

In this episode, Terry Kingsbury, Chief Drone Pilot at Agricultural Consulting Services in Canterbury, discusses the evolution of drone technology in New Zealand agriculture and why it is becoming an essential tool for farm productivity and precision management. He explains how drones are used for accurate plant counts, crop health monitoring, mapping, and variable rate spraying, and highlights the importance of integrating these tools into everyday farm decision-making.

Guest:
Terry Kingsbury, Chief Drone Pilot, Agricultural Consulting Services

Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

 

Terry explores how crop type, paddock variability, and plant density affect yield assessments, and explains why correctly capturing and interpreting drone data is critical for reliable results. He outlines the practical benefits of using drones for winter feed crops like fodder beet and swedes, mapping infrastructure, and compliance reporting, and discusses how embracing this technology can drive both efficiency gains and more informed farm management across New Zealand.

 

Read the article about the drone contracting here.

 

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In this episode, Terry Kingsbury, Chief Drone Pilot at Agricultural Consulting Services in Canterbury, discusses the evolution of drone technology in New Zealand agriculture and why it is becoming an essential tool for farm productivity and precision management. He explains how drones are used for accurate plant counts, crop health monitoring, mapping, and variable rate spraying, and highlights the importance of integrating these tools into everyday farm decision-making.
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Terry Kingsbury, Chief Drone Pilot, Agricultural Consulting Services</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Terry explores how crop type, paddock variability, and plant density affect yield assessments, and explains why correctly capturing and interpreting drone data is critical for reliable results. He outlines the practical benefits of using drones for winter feed crops like fodder beet and swedes, mapping infrastructure, and compliance reporting, and discusses how embracing this technology can drive both efficiency gains and more informed farm management across New Zealand.
&nbsp;
Read the article about the drone contracting <a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/counting-crops/">here</a>.
&nbsp;
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Episode 96 - Counting crops

In this episode, Jane Robb, Senior Environmental Consultant at Irricon, discusses the evolution of soil moisture monitoring in New Zealand and why it is becoming an essential tool for farm productivity and environmental management. She explains how modern technology helps farmers make smarter irrigation decisions, highlights the importance of matching sensors to different soil types, and outlines what this could mean for improving water use efficiency, nutrient retention, and overall farm resilience.

Guest:
Jane Robb, Senior Environmental Consultant, Irricon

Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

Jane explores how soil type variability and water-holding capacity affect irrigation outcomes, and explains why correctly placing and interpreting soil moisture sensors is critical for both good and best management practice. She outlines the guidance and workshops available to help farmers implement monitoring effectively, the practical benefits of integrating soil moisture data into day-to-day decisions, and how embracing this technology can drive both productivity gains and environmental improvements across New Zealand farms.

 

Read the article featuring Jane here.

 

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In this episode, Jane Robb, Senior Environmental Consultant at Irricon, discusses the evolution of soil moisture monitoring in New Zealand and why it is becoming an essential tool for farm productivity and environmental management. She explains how modern technology helps farmers make smarter irrigation decisions, highlights the importance of matching sensors to different soil types, and outlines what this could mean for improving water use efficiency, nutrient retention, and overall farm resilience.
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Jane Robb, Senior Environmental Consultant, Irricon</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide</li>
</ul>
Jane explores how soil type variability and water-holding capacity affect irrigation outcomes, and explains why correctly placing and interpreting soil moisture sensors is critical for both good and best management practice. She outlines the guidance and workshops available to help farmers implement monitoring effectively, the practical benefits of integrating soil moisture data into day-to-day decisions, and how embracing this technology can drive both productivity gains and environmental improvements across New Zealand farms.
&nbsp;
Read the article featuring Jane <a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/knowing-your-soil-moisture-pays-off/">here</a>.
&nbsp;
Become a CountryWide Club member for $89/year for six seasonal magazines including free postage (New Zealand only) annually:<a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/shop/"> https://country-wide.co.nz/shop/</a>&nbsp;
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