Pregnancy scanning offers more than just lamb counts - it’s a powerful management tool that can lift lamb survival and save on feed. In episode 3 of Optimising Lamb Survival, a podcast series from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, The Country’s Rowena Duncum is joined by Associate Professor Rene Corner-Thomas from Massey University. 
They explore how to make the most of scanning - from identifying ewes needing extra support, to improving feeding strategies and pinpointing lambing dates. If you want to turn scanning results into real productivity gains, this episode is for you.

Pregnancy scanning offers more than just lamb counts - it&rsquo;s a powerful management tool that can lift lamb survival and save on feed. In episode 3 of Optimising Lamb Survival, a podcast series from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, The Country&rsquo;s Rowena Duncum is joined by Associate Professor Rene Corner-Thomas from Massey University.&nbsp; They explore how to make the most of scanning - from identifying ewes needing extra support, to improving feeding strategies and pinpointing lambing dates. If you want to turn scanning results into real productivity gains, this episode is for you.

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

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The Country: Optimising Lamb Survival Ep.3 with Dr Rene Corner-Thomas

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In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Michelle Watt sits down with Farmstrong Champion Deanne Parkes to talk about women’s mental health on and around the farm. 

They dig into why so many women just keep pushing through, what that “invisible load” really looks like, and how taking just a moment to pause and check in with yourself can make a massive difference. They also get into the differences between men and women, and how you can better support the partner, wife, mum or friend in your life who might be carrying more than you realise.

In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Michelle Watt sits down with Farmstrong Champion&nbsp;Deanne Parkes to talk about women&rsquo;s mental health on and around the farm. 
They dig into why so many women just keep pushing through, what that &ldquo;invisible load&rdquo; really looks like, and how taking just a moment to pause and check in with yourself can make a massive difference. They&nbsp;also get into the differences between men and women, and how you can better support the partner, wife, mum or friend in your life who might be carrying more than you realise.

Being Farmstrong: Deanne Parkes 

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Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, and Kelvin Wickham.

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, and Kelvin Wickham.

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Independent economist on the exchange (down) and interest rates (up), fuel and fertiliser prices, and a change in world order.

Independent economist on the exchange (down) and interest rates (up), fuel and fertiliser prices, and a change in world order.

The Country 17/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country: Optimising Lamb Survival Ep.3 with Dr Rene Corner-Thomas

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