CountryWide CONNECT - Show Summary

Tony and Michelle Roberts, the 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing, discussing their win at this year's Ballance Farm Environment Awards and what the recognition means to them.

Opportunities Party Leader Quilae Wong discusses the party's recent rise in the polls and the issues driving voter support.

Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen joins us to break down Beef + Lamb New Zealand's latest On-Farm Inflation Report and what it tells us about the cost pressures facing farmers.

Willy McSkimming from McSkimming Shearing discusses the new Shearing Board app and how it's helping modernise the shearing industry.

DairyNZ Chief Executive Campbell Parker joins us to discuss the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the current dairy beef situation, and how farmers should be preparing for El Niño.

ACT Party Transport spokesperson Cameron Luxton discusses the Government's vehicle regulation changes and what they mean for New Zealand motorists.

Tony Leggett joins us with the latest sheep and beef update, including Devold's new 4-year merino wool contracts and what it means for the industry.

And we wrap the show with our weekly Friday Sport Panel, featuring Dave Worsley and Charlotte Mee, looking ahead to the weekend's action.

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