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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!
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- Boar Breeders at the Canterbury A&P Show | Tom Dobson, Boar Breeders Association · 11 minThe Boar Breeders Association competition marks 12 years at the Canterbury A&P Show. Tom Dobson on judging the best butcher's pig, this year's winners and North Canterbury's best…
- Pigeon race takes off at the Canterbury A&P Show | Tim Black, Canterbury A&P Show · 9 minA pigeon race from the main ring raises money for the Canterbury A&P Show on Friday. Tim Black on how the race works and his family's four generations at the show. WANT TO LISTEN…
- Canterbury rural property market strengthens | Ben Turner, Bayleys Canterbury · 8 minBen Turner of Bayleys Canterbury on why strong returns give farming families room to plan, why buyers like auctions, and the busy provincial towns of Canterbury. WANT TO LISTEN…
- Canterbury farm demand outpaces spring listings | Rob McConachy, Bayleys Canterbury · 9 minRob McConachy of Bayleys Canterbury on why the region's farm listings are light this spring, what buyers want, and why a farm sale takes time to prepare. WANT TO LISTEN TO THE…
- Market access and farm emissions | Grant McCallum and Mike Butterick, National Party · 15 minGrant McCallum and Mike Butterick on why market access and the emissions questions overseas customers ask go hand in hand, and Mike's 139-vote wait on the special-vote count…
- CONNECT rural news | 12 November 2026 · 3 minDay two of the Canterbury A&P Show, a 22-month contract extension for Ka Ora Telecare's rural after-hours service, and guest newsreader Mike Butterick's 139-vote wait on special…
- Canterbury A&P Show goes back to its farming roots | Lex Peddie, Canterbury A&P Association · 9 minLex Peddie, president of the Canterbury A&P Association, on taking the show back to its volunteer ethos and farming roots, and the sponsors backing it into next year. WANT TO…
- Ravensdown on urea supply, El Niño and the A&P Show | Garry Diack, Ravensdown · 11 minRavensdown chief executive Garry Diack on how the co-operative kept urea flowing while parts of Australia ran out, planning for El Niño, and backing the Canterbury A&P Show. WANT…
- Rehoming greyhounds | Darrin Williams and Rachel Rae, Greyhound Transition Agency & Nightrave · 8 minDarrin Williams of the Greyhound Transition Agency and Rachel Rae of Nightrave Greyhounds on rehoming ex-racing dogs, and why a sprinter makes a calm family pet. WANT TO LISTEN…
- Farmers on co-op governance and Farmlands | Laura Morrison and Blair Drysdale · 14 minThe Farmlands and AgriZeroNZ row is a chance to talk about agri-governance, say farmers Laura Morrison and Blair Drysdale on this week's North-South Farmer Panel, with a few…
- Inside Southland's tulip bulb industry | Mark Jongejan, Triflor · 12 minSouthland grows tulip bulbs for the world's off-season flower market. Mark Jongejan of Triflor on why the flowers are topped, the eight-year rotation across leased farm ground…
- Preparing farms for an El Niño fire season | Tim Mitchell, Fire and Emergency New Zealand · 14 minEl Niño raises fire danger in eastern areas this summer. Tim Mitchell of Fire and Emergency New Zealand on burn drums, sparks from farm work, water carts, hay stacks and planning…
- CONNECT rural news | 11 November 2026 · 3 minFonterra shareholders re-elect Cathy Quinn and elect Mark Cox to the board, HortNZ is seeking an associate director, and the EPA is considering approval of a fall armyworm…
- The proposed wool levy explained | Ross McIsaac, New Zealand Wool Collective · 10 minWool growers vote next year on a 2 to 3 cent a kilogram levy. Ross McIsaac of the New Zealand Wool Collective on what it would fund and why the work would move into Beef + Lamb…
- B+LNZ calls for director nominations and remits | Kate Acland, Beef + Lamb New Zealand · 11 minBeef + Lamb New Zealand wants farmers to stand for two board seats and put forward remits for its 2027 annual meeting. Chair Kate Acland on why contested elections matter and the…
- Why trucking needs 17,000 more drivers | Dom Kalasih, Transporting New Zealand · 11 minTrucking needs 16,000 to 17,000 more drivers within 20 years. Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih says licence costs are the barrier and outlines the funding the…
- 581ha coastal farm near Wellington goes to tender | Andrew Smith, Bayleys Wairarapa · 10 minPapanui Farm, 581ha of hill country with 5km of Cook Strait coastline 30 minutes from Wellington, goes to tender on 1 December. Andrew Smith of Bayleys Wairarapa on the farm, its…
- Why El Niño dryness arrives later this summer | Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather · 13 minDryness could spread into Waikato, Auckland and Northland later this summer if high pressure dominates. Tony Trewinnard on soil moisture, warm seas and what to monitor. WANT TO…
- SIDE 2027 comes to Ashburton | Roseanne Megaw, SIDE 2027 · 13 minSIDE 2027 comes to Ashburton in June, with a field trip, farmer-led workshops and Brightside for high school students. Chair Rosanne McGaugh on what to expect. WANT TO LISTEN TO…
- The UN soil report and what it means for New Zealand | Dr Fiona Curran-Cournane, MCERT · 13 minSix of seven global soil threats apply to New Zealand, says the UN report. Dr Fiona Curran-Cournane on erosion, compaction, phosphorus and what stabilises vulnerable hill…
- Opportunity's ag spokesperson on entering Parliament | Daniel Eb, Opportunity Party · 10 minOpportunity is the first entirely new party to enter Parliament under MMP. Deputy leader and agriculture spokesperson Daniel Eb on special votes, talks with National and food…
- Western Australian canola growers seek legal advice | Libby Price, Australian rural commentator · 10 minAt least 40 Western Australian canola growers are getting legal advice as TrueFlex canola dies, and the weather bureau faces an inquiry over its $96 million website. Libby Price…
- Farmlands, AgriZero and the belief in methane tools | Tony Leggett, Political commentator · 10 minAre you a believer in methane reduction? Tony Leggett on the Farmlands and AgriZero debate, the timing of a chief executive exit and what the annual meeting tests. WANT TO LISTEN…
- AgriZero chair on the CEO change and 2030 products | Rob Hewett, AgriZero NZ · 16 minFour to six AgriZero products are on track to reach farmers by 2030. Rob Hewitt on the chief executive change, the first product to market and what adoption costs. WANT TO LISTEN…
- Leaving livestock sourcing late carries a risk for new converters | Richard Andrews, Carrfields · 14 minMoving into dairy means choosing a herd to suit the farm around it. Carrfields South Island Dairy Coordinator Richard Andrews explains how sourcing, valuations and an early…
- Heats, health and drafting on a Canterbury dairy farm | Pete Withers · 9 minPete Withers worried SenseHub’s Dairy Collars would bring too much information in their first year using them. Now they guide heat detection, health checks and mating decisions…
- Tackle the gaps in your farm plan one step at a time | Abby France, FMG · 9 minFMG Loss Prevention Manager Abby France says preparedness on farm starts at the kitchen table, with the team and a map of the property. She shares practical steps farmers and…
- Unlocking more value from New Zealand fibre | Jacinta FitzGerald, Fashion & Textiles New Zealand · 11 minNew Zealand produces a huge amount of fibre, but many new products stall before they reach market. Jacinta FitzGerald of Fashion & Textiles New Zealand talks about the missing…
- Meet the 2026 Young Horticulturist of the Year | Anna Kelland, Constellation Brands · 10 minAnna Kelland, a viticulture technician in Marlborough, is the 2026 Young Horticulturist of the Year. She talks about the competition, her path from wine science at EIT and why…
- Why some Farmlands shareholders want a change of focus | Mark Warren, Waipari Station · 14 minMark Warren's open letter on Farmlands drew 47,000 views on Facebook and has grown into a shareholder group. He sets out why he wants the co-op to stick to farm inputs and why…
- CONNECT rural news | 9 November 2026 · 2 min• National wins most seats, but pays a heavy price • Two former Feds presidents now in parliament • Wool prices fall as buyer confidence weakens WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW…
- Wool auction: fine wool eases while crossbred holds | Dave Burridge, PGG Wrightson · 10 minLast week's national wool auction was a game of two halves. PGG Wrightson's Dave Burridge says fine wool eased 5% to 10% as Chinese top makers held back, while crossbred prices…
- Election 2026: the town and country divide in politics | Peter Dunne, Political commentator · 26 minFormer MP Peter Dunne unpacks election night: a growing divide between town and country, a narrow centre-right lead and his advice for the new Opportunity Party. WANT TO LISTEN…
- Consent extensions and drop-in sessions for Canterbury | Victoria Kingsbury, Environment Canterbury · 8 minGot a resource consent question? Environment Canterbury's consent team is holding free drop-in sessions across the region from 16 November. Victoria Kingsbury explains what the…
- All Blacks v Scotland, Kiwis v Tonga, Black Caps | Brian Ashby and Dave Worsley, Friday Sport Panel · 14 minScotland third in the Six Nations, an All Blacks side close to full strength and a Kiwis semi-final against Tonga. Brian 'Gash' Ashby and Dave Worsley preview a big weekend of…
- Why the SPCA wants an end to private fireworks sales | Dr Alison Vaughan, SPCA · 10 minFireworks have already sparked 13 wildfires this week. The SPCA's Dr Alison Vaughan explains the harm to horses, livestock and nesting birds, and why the SPCA backs public…
- Mating results, collars and the rise of beef semen | David Chin, LIC · 16 minMating is off to a strong start in the North Island. LIC chief executive David Chin explains why the three-week submission rate is up, what collars do and don't change on farm…
- Central Hawke's Bay's new seed processing hub | Will Foley, Central Hawke's Bay District Council · 10 minCentral Hawke's Bay is set to become a one-stop shop for seed processing. Mayor Will Foley explains how the $3 million Regional Infrastructure Fund loan came about and what it…
- How Hawke's Bay arable growers are adapting | Sam Reynolds, Ovenden Seeds · 12 minWith no local vegetable processing, Hawke's Bay arable farmers are turning to forage, support crops and grain. Ovenden Seeds' Sam Reynolds explains what that means for crop…
- How to pressure test your farm’s weak links | Abby France, FMG · 11 minFMG Loss Prevention Manager Abby France talks through how farms can prepare for disruption, from power cuts and blocked roads to surges when the power returns, backup generators…
- Spring grass, silage and election fatigue in Canterbury | Duncan Humm, North South Farmer Panel · 8 minSpring grass at Mount Somers has gone from slow to exploding, and Duncan Humm is on the mower. He also says the election campaign has dragged on far too long. WANT TO LISTEN TO…
- Why an Italian mill pays more for New Zealand wool | Stephanie Boyce, Vitale Barberis Canonico · 12 minWhy does one of Italy's best-known woollen mills pay more for New Zealand fine wool? Buyer Stephanie Boyce explains curvature, contracts with growers and why she believes prices…
- How to tell if your Christmas ham is New Zealand pork | Mark Hooper, NZPork · 9 minIs your Christmas ham from New Zealand pigs? NZPork chair Mark Hooper says the front of the pack can mislead, and explains what to look for on the label and what to ask your…
- How to prepare a dryland farm for El Niño | Doug Avery, The Resilient Farmer · 13 minDoug Avery's Marlborough farm was broken by the 1997 drought. Now it is built on lucerne, clovers and opportunity stock. The resilient farmer on preparing for El Niño, measuring…
- What it takes to win the Young Auctioneers Competition | Mick Withers, Young Auctioneers Competition · 6 minCarrfields' Dylan Ford has won the New Zealand Young Auctioneers Competition at his fifth go. Founder Mick Withers on how the competition is judged and what makes a good…
- What the US midterm swing means for Trump | Todd Muller, Political commentator · 13 minPolitical commentator Todd Muller on the scale of the swing against the Republicans in the US midterms, from Kansas and Texas to young and Hispanic voters, and what it means for…
- Who the 2027 Nuffield farming scholars are | James Ryan, Rural Leaders · 9 minFour leaders from Taranaki, Canterbury and the Wairarapa are the 2027 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholars. Rural Leaders chief executive James Ryan on the $50,000 scholarship…
- Federated Farmers' voter guide and the rural vote | Colin Hurst, Federated Farmers · 12 minFederated Farmers' voter guide ticks, crosses and question-marks the parties on 25 rural priorities. National president Colin Hurst explains what the marks mean, and why he…
- Why Australian farmers lost faith in the weather bureau | Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator · 7 minA forecasting upgrade that cost $96 million has left Australian farmers without same-day forecasts. Libby Price on a season of floods in Queensland and fabulous crops further…
- What's driving rural property values in Canterbury | Geoff Beaumont, Bayleys Valuation · 7 minFew dairy farms are coming to market and banks are keen to lend. Bayleys registered valuer Geoff Beaumont on what's underpinning rural property values in Canterbury. Bayleys…
