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, Hamish Mulcock, Portfolio Manager at ADAMA New Zealand, introduces Tower, a new pre-emergent herbicide for wheat and barley designed to strengthen weed control and support resistance management in arable systems. As herbicide resistance continues to challenge growers, Hamish explains how Tower brings a new active ingredient to the New Zealand market, chlortoluron, alongside pendimethalin and diflufenican, delivering three complementary modes of action in one application.

Guest:
Hamish Mulcock, Portfolio Manager, ADAMA New Zealand

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

 

Hamish outlines how Tower provides broad-spectrum control of key arable weeds including chickweed, speedwell, shepherd’s purse and fathen, while also controlling annual poa and suppressing perennial and Italian ryegrass. He discusses the importance of pre-emergent applications in setting crops up for strong establishment, shares insights from extensive New Zealand trials conducted since 2017, and explains how growers can confidently integrate Tower into autumn and spring crop planning to protect yield potential from the outset.

 

For information on Tower contact your local ADAMA commercial manager or visit the website - http://www.adama.com

 

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In this episode, Hamish Mulcock, Portfolio Manager at ADAMA New Zealand, introduces Tower, a new pre-emergent herbicide for wheat and barley designed to strengthen weed control and support resistance management in arable systems. As herbicide resistance continues to challenge growers, Hamish explains how Tower brings a new active ingredient to the New Zealand market, chlortoluron, alongside pendimethalin and diflufenican, delivering three complementary modes of action in one application.
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Hamish Mulcock, Portfolio Manager, ADAMA New Zealand</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Hamish outlines how Tower provides broad-spectrum control of key arable weeds including chickweed, speedwell, shepherd&rsquo;s purse and fathen, while also controlling annual poa and suppressing perennial and Italian ryegrass. He discusses the importance of pre-emergent applications in setting crops up for strong establishment, shares insights from extensive New Zealand trials conducted since 2017, and explains how growers can confidently integrate Tower into autumn and spring crop planning to protect yield potential from the outset.
&nbsp;
For information on Tower contact your local ADAMA commercial manager or visit the website - <a href="http://www.adama.com">http://www.adama.com</a>
&nbsp;
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Episode 103 - ADAMA: Tower tackles resistant weeds

In this episode, Phil Journeaux shares his strong thoughts on the failings of the New Zealand’s National Policy Statement (NPS) for Highly Productive Land and how the Ministry for the Environment’s ‘economically viable’ metric was flawed.

Guest:
Phil Journeaux, Consulting Agricultural Economist

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

 

Phil, a consulting agricultural economist shares his experience with NPS-HPL in representing a landowner in court who was in one of the hotly contested Land Use Class wanting to subdivide. His debate in protecting productive land and meeting housing demand isn’t accurate and the driving issue including urban expansion and population growth takes precedent. He also explains the difference between economically viable and sustainable land, that it’s the role of landowners to drive productivity, and why evidence-based planning and careful policy design will be critical in balancing food production, housing needs, and long-term land management.

 

Read the article featuring Phil here: 

https://country-wide.co.nz/subdivision-of-rural-land-facts-and-fiction

 

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In this episode, Phil Journeaux shares his strong thoughts on the failings of the New Zealand&rsquo;s National Policy Statement (NPS) for Highly Productive Land and how the Ministry for the Environment&rsquo;s &lsquo;economically viable&rsquo; metric was flawed.
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Phil Journeaux, Consulting Agricultural Economist</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Phil, a consulting agricultural economist shares his experience with NPS-HPL in representing a landowner in court who was in one of the hotly contested Land Use Class wanting to subdivide. His debate in protecting productive land and meeting housing demand isn&rsquo;t accurate and the driving issue including urban expansion and population growth takes precedent. He also explains the difference between economically viable and sustainable land, that it&rsquo;s the role of landowners to drive productivity, and why evidence-based planning and careful policy design will be critical in balancing food production, housing needs, and long-term land management.
&nbsp;
Read the article featuring Phil here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/subdivision-of-rural-land-facts-and-fiction">https://country-wide.co.nz/subdivision-of-rural-land-facts-and-fiction</a>
&nbsp;
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Episode 102 - Subdivision of rural land – facts and fiction

In this episode, Mike White, Chief Science Officer at Ravensdown, explains how Hawkeye Pro, the cooperative’s precision nutrient management platform, is helping New Zealand farmers apply the right nutrients in the right place at the right time. Drawing on years of research, soil science, and advanced technology, Mike outlines how Hawkeye Pro combines soil testing, remote sensing, farm-specific data, and AI to deliver measurable value while being considerate of the environment.

Guest:
Mike White, Chief Science Officer, Ravensdown

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

Mike explores practical applications of the platform, including its 100m²-level precision for dairy, sheep, and beef farms, seamless integration with farm systems, and decision-making tools that support both efficiency and compliance. He also discusses the potential productivity gains for farmers, highlights how Hawkeye Pro supports agri-managers in optimising farm performance, and outlines the future of precision nutrient management as the platform continues to evolve.





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In this episode, Mike White, Chief Science Officer at Ravensdown, explains how Hawkeye Pro, the cooperative&rsquo;s precision nutrient management platform, is helping New Zealand farmers apply the right nutrients in the right place at the right time. Drawing on years of research, soil science, and advanced technology, Mike outlines how Hawkeye Pro combines soil testing, remote sensing, farm-specific data, and AI to deliver measurable value while being considerate of the environment.
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Mike White, Chief Science Officer, Ravensdown</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide</li>
</ul>
Mike explores practical applications of the platform, including its 100m&sup2;-level precision for dairy, sheep, and beef farms, seamless integration with farm systems, and decision-making tools that support both efficiency and compliance. He also discusses the potential productivity gains for farmers, highlights how Hawkeye Pro supports agri-managers in optimising farm performance, and outlines the future of precision nutrient management as the platform continues to evolve.
 
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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Episode 98 - On a mission

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