This episode features Simon Butler, Nutrition Extension Specialist, SealesWinslow discussing critical transition planning for dairy cows heading into winter.

 

WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

 

Apple:https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881

Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ

This episode features Simon Butler, Nutrition Extension Specialist, SealesWinslow discussing critical transition planning for dairy cows heading into winter.
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WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsquo;Play CountryWide Connect&rsquo; on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
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Apple: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881">https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881</a>
Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ</a>

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

CountryWide CONNECT

CountryWide CONNECT is an 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 an 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

Simon Butler - What needs to happen to get peak milk higher, and earlier?

This episode features Mike Green, Founder, Rural Industry Leaders discussing the final fundraising tally from Fieldays for the Rural Support Trust.

 

WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

 

Apple:https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881

Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ

This episode features Mike Green, Founder, Rural Industry Leaders discussing the final fundraising tally from Fieldays for the Rural Support Trust.
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WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsquo;Play CountryWide Connect&rsquo; on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
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Apple: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881">https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881</a>
Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ</a>

Mike Green - What $400k raised will mean for Rural Support Trust

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary

Rural Industry Leaders founder Mike Green joins us to reveal the final fundraising tally from Fieldays for the Rural Support Trust.

Safer Farms Ambassador Lindy Nelson discussing the newly launched Safer By Design white paper, exploring how technology can help reduce farm injuries by designing risk out of farming systems before accidents occur.

Fern Energy Chief Executive Chris Gourley provides a fuel market update, examining the impact of Middle East tensions on global supply chains, winter fuel budgeting, diesel price pressures and the importance of energy resilience for rural businesses.

Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy discusses the strong outlook for New Zealand red meat and wool exports.

King Country farmer and four-time Stihl Timbersports World Trophy Champion Jack Jordan reflects on his latest world title victory in Budapest, a new world record, and balancing elite international competition with life on the farm.

LIC Chief Executive David Chin joins us to break down new national reproductive performance records.

Wool Source Chief Executive Tom Hooper discusses a major breakthrough for New Zealand strong wool after securing Government and WRONZ backing for a new Christchurch production facility that will transform wool into high-value particles, powders and pigments for global markets.

Associate Minister of Agriculture Mike Butterick joins us to discuss the Government's $40.5 million investment in rural catchment groups.

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary
Rural Industry Leaders founder Mike Green joins us to reveal the final fundraising tally from Fieldays for the Rural Support Trust.
Safer Farms Ambassador Lindy Nelson discussing the newly launched Safer By Design white paper, exploring how technology can help reduce farm injuries by designing risk out of farming systems before accidents occur.
Fern Energy Chief Executive Chris Gourley provides a fuel market update, examining the impact of Middle East tensions on global supply chains, winter fuel budgeting, diesel price pressures and the importance of energy resilience for rural businesses.
Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy discusses the strong outlook for New Zealand red meat and wool exports.
King Country farmer and four-time Stihl Timbersports World Trophy Champion Jack Jordan reflects on his latest world title victory in Budapest, a new world record, and balancing elite international competition with life on the farm.
LIC Chief Executive David Chin joins us to break down new national reproductive performance records.
Wool Source Chief Executive Tom Hooper discusses a major breakthrough for New Zealand strong wool after securing Government and WRONZ backing for a new Christchurch production facility that will transform wool into high-value particles, powders and pigments for global markets.
Associate Minister of Agriculture Mike Butterick joins us to discuss the Government's $40.5 million investment in rural catchment groups.

FULL SHOW - 15th June 2026

This episode features Lawrence Meredith, European Union Ambassador to New Zealand discussing 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.

 

WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

 

Apple:https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881

Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ

This episode features Lawrence Meredith, European Union Ambassador to New Zealand discussing 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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WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsquo;Play CountryWide Connect&rsquo; on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
&nbsp;
Apple: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881">https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881</a>
Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ</a>

Simon Butler - What needs to happen to get peak milk higher, and earlier?

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