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CountryWide CONNECT

CountryWide Media
New Zealand
Federated Farmers
El Niño
Emissions Trading Scheme
Dairy Industry
Farmlands
Conservation Amendment Bill
Dairy Farming
Fonterra
Christchurch
Lincoln University
Horticulture New Zealand
Beef and Lamb New Zealand
Biosecurity
Global Dairy Trade
Insurance Claims
New Zealand Veterinary Association
India
Agriculture
Rural Women New Zealand

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).

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David Seymour
Leader of the ACT Party
ACT Party
Episode: David Seymour - ‘Unelected parallel political body’: ACT’s plan to scrap Waitangi Tribunal
David Norton
Canterbury University Professor
University of Canterbury
Episode: David Norton - Is carbon farming handing feral deer a new safe haven?
Brett Beagley
General Manager, Commercial and Marketing for Field Days, New Zealand National Field Days Society
New Zealand National Field Days Society
Episode: Brett Beagley - Fieldays first-timer wins brand new ute and $10k of kit
Richard Dawkins
Federated Farmers Meat and Industry Group chairperson; climate change spokesperson
Federated Farmers
Episode: Richard Dawkins - Federated Farmers welcomes Labour's surprise forestry rethink
Kate Acland
Chair of Beef & Lamb
Beef & Lamb New Zealand
Episode: Kate Acland - B+LNZ: Farm profits still healthy but easing off record highs
Bryce McKenzie
Founder, Groundswell NZ
Groundswell NZ
Episode: Bryce McKenzie - ‘Silly thing to do’: Reflections from founder of Groundswell NZ
Brent Kleiss
CEO of New Zealand Pork
New Zealand Pork
Episode: Brent Kleiss - ‘Bewildering’: Pork sector reacts to Government’s labelling rejection
Craig Hickman
Dairyman
Private dairy operation
Episode: Farmer Panel - Farming is the solution, not the problem
Emma Joyce
Program Lead for On Farm Excellence at Farm Source
Farm Source
Episode: Emma Joyce - Unlocking the new Fonterra Farm Insights Report

Hosts

Andy Thompson
Host of CountryWide CONNECT; seasoned agribusiness broadcaster with a focus on rural news, policy, and farming insights
Sarah Perriam-Lampp
Co-host and host of rural news and farming discussion segments; recognized for connecting with rural communities and industry stakeholders

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Knowledge is power

    A fantastic show that has and continues to generate action provoking conversations about how we farm both on and off the paddock. Thank you 👏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ana Tristram
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Actionable farming discussions that drive real results for farms and livelihoods.
Engaging hosts who bring candid, relatable conversations with industry guests.
Practical, data-driven insights that help improve farming bottom lines.

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Apple Podcasts
#44
Australia/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#5
New Zealand/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#248
New Zealand/News

Talking Points

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Dr Deborah Russell - Labour to review whether forestry belongs in the ETS
Q: What is Labour proposing to do about forestry in the ETS?
Labour suggests pausing registrations during a review, possibly grandparenting existing forestry, and examining a transition toward indigenous forests, with careful rules to prevent market gaming while protections existing investments.
Dr Deborah Russell - Labour to review whether forestry belongs in the ETS
Q: What is broken about the ETS?
The price signal (NZU price) is too low to incentivize meaningful emissions reductions and it unintentionally encourages widespread exotic forestry as a cheaper offset, rather than actual decarbonization.
Emma Joyce - Unlocking the new Fonterra Farm Insights Report
Q: Can farmers update data if they find something is incorrect?
Yes, farmers can go back into their FarmDair records to make corrections, and the report can be reprinted or updated online instantly.
Emma Joyce - Unlocking the new Fonterra Farm Insights Report
Q: How is benchmarking done in the report?
Every page includes a benchmark graph against regional council groups, with a fixed benchmark for each metric, and an option to compare against different benchmarks via sustainability advisors.
Emma Joyce - Unlocking the new Fonterra Farm Insights Report
Q: What is the Farm Insights Report and who is it for?
It is a starting point for farmers to review their data from the year, see key metrics like feed, animals, and emissions, and identify opportunities for improvement, benchmarked against regional councils.

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What is CountryWide CONNECT about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily rural program from New Zealand covers a mix of policy, market updates, and practical farming insights aimed at helping farmers improve profitability. Episodes frequently feature weather and climate planning, government policy, dairy and broader agricultural markets, and hands-on guidance for resilience, financing, and farm management. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on real-world applicability, policy context, and industry voices that offer both technical and strategic perspectives for farm businesses and agribusiness stakeholders.

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1. RaboTalk – Growing our future
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4. The Country
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CountryWide CONNECT launched 3 years ago and published 1142 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. David Seymour
2. David Norton
3. Brett Beagley
4. Richard Dawkins
5. Kate Acland
6. Bryce McKenzie
7. Brent Kleiss
8. Craig Hickman

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