From Feds to Politics – Katie Milne on her move from Federated Farmers leadership into Parliament and what it means for rural representation.

Future of Co-operatives – Corrigan Sowman (LIC) on whether the co-op model is still fit for purpose and how it must evolve.

Grass to Cash – John Gregan (Pasture Summit) on what separates top-performing dairy farms and how they turn production into profit.

Water & Productivity – Stephen McNally (Irrigation NZ) on balancing irrigation efficiency, regulation and farm performance.

Methven Meeting & FTA – Jo Luxton on Labour’s engagement with Federated Farmers and where the India Free Trade Agreement sits separately.

Wool Value Story – Willie Bell (Eath Designs) on turning NZ wool into premium homeware and capturing value beyond the farm gate.

AI on Farm – Pete Morgan (Waikato dairy farmer) on how artificial intelligence is being used to improve on-farm decisions and performance.

Winter Outlook Warning – Tony Trewinnard (Blue Skies Weather) on a developing El Niño, June cold risks, and potential spring drought.

From Feds to Politics &ndash; Katie Milne on her move from Federated Farmers leadership into Parliament and what it means for rural representation.
Future of Co-operatives &ndash; Corrigan Sowman (LIC) on whether the co-op model is still fit for purpose and how it must evolve.
Grass to Cash &ndash; John Gregan (Pasture Summit) on what separates top-performing dairy farms and how they turn production into profit.
Water &amp; Productivity &ndash; Stephen McNally (Irrigation NZ) on balancing irrigation efficiency, regulation and farm performance.
Methven Meeting &amp; FTA &ndash; Jo Luxton on Labour&rsquo;s engagement with Federated Farmers and where the India Free Trade Agreement sits separately.
Wool Value Story &ndash; Willie Bell (Eath Designs) on turning NZ wool into premium homeware and capturing value beyond the farm gate.
AI on Farm &ndash; Pete Morgan (Waikato dairy farmer) on how artificial intelligence is being used to improve on-farm decisions and performance.
Winter Outlook Warning &ndash; Tony Trewinnard (Blue Skies Weather) on a developing El Ni&ntilde;o, June cold risks, and potential spring drought.

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