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CountryWide CONNECT

CountryWide Media
New Zealand
Federated Farmers
Christchurch
Dairy Farming
Dairy Industry
Beef and Lamb New Zealand
Fonterra
El Niño
Farmlands
Lincoln University
Biosecurity
Dairy NZ
Australia
Game Animal Council
Conservation Amendment Bill
Insurance Claims
India
Rural Women New Zealand
Bird Flu H5N1
Green Party

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... more

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Latest Episodes

• Dairy prices hold steady as buyers secure forward cover

• Forestry conversions slow but three-hundred-thousand hectares already lost

• Government holds ETS settings to deliver market stability

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This episode features Mike Green, Founder, Rural Industry Leaders.

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This episode features Chris Lewis & Harriet Bremner discussing what's happening on farms across the country.

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This episode features Brent Kersel, Managing Director, Bakels discussing the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards, and what makes a great New Zealand pie.

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Recent Guests

Brooke Garland
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Episode: Yvette Westerman & Brooke Garland - Strong buyer demand in Taupō facing shortage of properties
Yvette Westerman
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Wendy Paul
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Episode: Wendy Paul - New intake of next gen sheep and beef seeking farm trainers
Phil Journeaux
Independent agricultural economist
Independent economist
Episode: Phil Journeaux - Dairy season starting strong but margins tightening
Brad Siebert
CEO of New Zealand Avocado
New Zealand Avocado
Episode: Brad Siebert - Ingredients all there for good avocado season
Leo Pekar
Farm Wives Consultant, Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme participant
Southland, New Zealand
Episode: Leo Pekar - Tracking cow bite behaviour for real-time pasture management
Andy McFarlane
Former Fonterra director, newly appointed to the AgriZeroNZ board
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Episode: Andy Mcfarlane - ‘Our greatest danger is complacency’: New face on AgriZeroNZ board
Nick Beeby
Chief Executive of the Meat Industry Association
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Episode: Nick Beeby - ‘We are not a threat’: US launch global lamb safeguard investigation
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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 Zealand2 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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#9
New Zealand/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#244
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Leo Pekar - Tracking cow bite behaviour for real-time pasture management
Q: Did you find a direct link between bite rate and pasture residuals?
No—the study found that bite rate alone is not a reliable predictor of residuals, but it uncovered rich insights into grazing behavior, suggesting that additional signals such as grazing strategy and bite mechanics could enhance understanding when combined with other data.
Leo Pekar - Tracking cow bite behaviour for real-time pasture management
Q: What is bite rate and why did you explore it in the first place?
Bite rate is the number of bites a cow takes per minute, and the research started from the idea that wearable collars could capture more than just rumination or health signals, potentially revealing real-time pasture interactions that could refine grazing decisions.
Nick Beeby - ‘We are not a threat’: US launch global lamb safeguard investigation
Q: What is NZ doing to respond to the investigation?
The industry is coordinating with the NZ government, Beef and Lamb NZ, collecting data, engaging legal representation, and preparing a plan to demonstrate that NZ lamb does not harm US producers and has growth opportunities.
Nick Beeby - ‘We are not a threat’: US launch global lamb safeguard investigation
Q: What exactly does the safeguards investigation mean and why has it been launched now?
Beeby conveys that US sheep farmers claim injury from imports; the investigation is a formal step under trade law to assess market impact, with tariffs history and the need for a clear, data-driven response.
Brad Siebert - Ingredients all there for good avocado season
Q: What role does FTAs play in NZ avocado exports, particularly with India?
FTA improvements, including tariff eliminations over time, enhance NZ competitiveness while logistics remain a challenge, and India has been accessible since 2014 enabling broader market reach.

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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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Recent guests on CountryWide CONNECT include:

1. Brooke Garland
2. Yvette Westerman
3. Wendy Paul
4. Phil Journeaux
5. Brad Siebert
6. Leo Pekar
7. Andy McFarlane
8. Nick Beeby

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