CountryWide Connect - Show Summary

Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton discussing their commitment to the rural sector as a foundation partner of CountryWide Connect and supporting shareholders through industry challenges.

LIC Chair Corrigan Sowman joins us to talk about the generational value of co-operatives, balancing on-farm efficiency with lower emissions, and navigating challenging times using data and genetics.

SealesWinslow Nutrition Extension Specialist Simon Butler discusses critical transition planning for dairy cows heading into winter.

New Zealand National Fieldays Society Chief Executive Richard Lindroos shares insights on the success of this years event so far and the 15-year vision to turn Fieldays into a global mega-event.

Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters talks about New Zealand First’s push on rural policy and reducing red tape for farmers.

Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture Hon Mark Patterson discusses newly announced government funding for rural wellbeing leaders and an $8 million investment in New Zealand strong wool.

Sharesies Co-founder and Co-CEO Leighton Roberts joins us to highlight their debut at Fieldays and deepening partnerships with agricultural co-ops like Fonterra and LIC.

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Trade Hon Todd McClay joins us to discuss the latest SOPI report projecting a record $64.3 billion in food and fibre exports and long-term funding certainty for rural catchment groups.

European Union Ambassador to New Zealand Lawrence Meredith joins us to discuss 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.

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