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Sarah's CountrySarah’s Speaker Sneak Peek: E TIPU 2022 Preview & WIN a double passSarah's Country has your sneak peek into E Tipu 2022: The Boma Agri Summit speaker lineup at the highly anticipated June 2022 event is set to catalyse the future of Aotearoa’s primary industries and you could get on the guest list to Sarah's Country E Tipu Cocktail Party when you enter the draw to win a double pass to E Tipu & dinner with Sarah Perriam at 5th Street (valued at $2,500!)
Sarah Perriam sits down with three of the E Tipu 2022 keynote speakers ahead of the event which gives you a preview of the insightful, tho...2022-05-261h 03
Sarah's CountryWHY CARE about He Waka Eke NoaThe best way to kick back into gear for 2022 is of course with the chunkiest talking point in smoko rooms, dairy sheds and board tables in the primary sector "What is He Waka Eke Noa and why should I care?"
With the stresses in the face of Omicron affecting processing plants, tractors parked up waiting for the deluge of rain to bugger off to harvest crops it may seem too hard to wrap your head around another complicated pressure.
"Doing nothing is not an option, so I've cr...2022-02-121h 06
Sarah's CountryMet the woman at MfE tasked with implementing regulation to farmers I Sara Clarke, Ministry for EnvironmentCurious about how 'those bureaucrats in Wellington' think? Sarah Perriam, host of Sarah's Country uncovers the nurturing nature of the woman with one of the hardest jobs in the primary sector right now.
With policy flying out the door at pace from Minister Parker, her team has been elevated within the Ministry for the Environment as they have realized to achieve the outcomes they need to work with farmers and growers on the ground and provide better feedback loops.
Sarah has an in-depth yarn to Sara Clarke, Director - Policy I...2021-09-1635 min
Sarah's CountryWe are back with Season 3 on Monday!A short message from Sarah Perriam to share the excitement of being back with three new episodes every week from Monday 13th September in partnership with Farmlands Co-operative.2021-09-1005 min
Sarah's CountryTwin sisters mission to connect soil & human health I Katie & Sarah Vickers, Farmlands & BePure ClinicChronic disease globally is linked to the gut microbiome, so what if the food New Zealand produces could be sold at a premium if we move towards farming for nutrient density rather than per kilo of a product?
“The microbiome is so important to human, animal and soil health, so let’s reward forward-thinking farmers for producing nutrient-dense food,” explains the Vicker sisters.
Our Sarah’s Country Sister this week are actually sisters, twin sisters in fact!
Sarah Perriam discusses with Katie Vickers, Head of Sustainability at Farmlands Co-Operative and Sarah Vickers, holistic health c...2021-06-3026 minSarah's CountrySarah Perriam: Behind the lens - my personal journey & future of the showWell...12 months on I have taken some great reflection and the much-needed kind words you, our awesome audience to make some slight changes.
It also coincides with 10 years of rural broadcasting and the future ahead is what the right path forward is for me, personally and my growing business, Perriam Media.
Here is a brief listen to my personal journey behind the scenes and why we have made some slight changes and introduced some exciting new features!2021-04-2713 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (29 July) Future farming generationsWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Two island nations, despite being on opposite sides of the globe, New Zealand and Ireland have long been connected by a shared focus on innovation and both continue to push boundaries in the agri-tech sector. Gail Hendricks from Fieldays will explain more.
Global news that traces of glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey is prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. We will get an update from Apiculture New Ze...2020-07-2944 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (28 July) Finances, family and farmingWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
How are farmers financially tracking on average, what a dairy farm break-even price should be and has this rain penetrated the subsoils to see a positive spring? Joining us to discuss more is Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist for AgFirst, following today's webinar presenting their findings from surveying their farmers.
Fill the fountain, not the drain. Juggling farm work and family responsibilities are a challenge many rural women face. Taranaki sharemilker and 2019 Dai...2020-07-2851 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (27 July) Innovation and eradication in NZWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Synlait has recently become certified B Corp to showcase how the organisation cares for people and the planet. Sustainability and brand director Hamish Reid will explain the importance of farming with deep traceability and transparency.
Former Beef + Lamb chairman James Parsons' next challenge as the newly appointed chairman of Wools of New Zealand is to improve the record lows for strong wool prices and we will get his thoughts on the Go...2020-07-2756 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (23 July) Going green and getting betterWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
We will discuss the new guidance on the performance & design of constructed farm wetlands to reduce nitrate leaching by 25-50% with Dairy NZ Environmental Manager, Aslan Wright-Stow to boost on-farm environmental mitigation.
Six government departments have come together to create a clear path to grow the $1.5 billion agri-tech sector. Simon Yarrow from Callaghan Innovation will discuss how the plans link strongly to 'Te Taiao', aimed at increasing the primary sector’s valu...2020-07-2348 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (22 July) Can we make politics about policies again?Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Landowners want to plant natives around waterways and wetlands but they can't do it by themselves. Marlborough farmer John Hickman is inviting urban residents to help restore Lake Elterwater, which is gaining momentum through a web-based recruiting tool.
As we head into calving we have some great tips to avoid mastitis from Farm Medix's mastitis lady Natasha Maguire who will take your questions and give her advice on how to have he...2020-07-2254 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (21 July) Connecting with the matters that matter mostWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Submissions to the Commerce Commission closed on Friday for New Zealanders’ thoughts on the copper withdrawal code as Chorus plans to roll-up the copper lines across the country. TUANZ chief executive Craig Young explains how consumers must have access to an equivalent fibre service first.
Almost $2 million will be spent developing integrated training for shearing and wool handling where skill shortages are dire and covid-19 border restrictions on essential workers are moun...2020-07-2153 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (20 July) Finding alternatives for the betterWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Pastoral farmers have to reduce their synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use to 190kg/ha/year by July 2021. Germinal Seeds general manager Sarah Gard believes white clover has been overlooked by farmers in favour of high ryegrass levels to increase drymatter.
The Government announced $1.87m for the Quorum Sense charitable trust to share knowledge to develop and implement regenerative agriculture systems. Quorum Sense co-founder Duncan Humm will explain the exponential growth in farmers wa...2020-07-201h 05Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (16 July) Solving the skill shortageWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
New Zealand’s wine export market has been hit hard by on-premise sales struggling with shut restaurants and bars in the United States, however, Delegat profits are up by 37%. We get a market update from NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan and find out how vineyard staff storages are affecting pruning.
There is no free pass for market gardens in their removal from the national freshwater rules limiting nitrogen losses. Between a ro...2020-07-1656 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (15 July) Delivering the bestWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
The convenience of products delivered to consumers’ doors has led to a new partnership for Silver Fern Farms and Gourmet Direct. We will discuss the rise of chilled e-commerce both here and overseas with Silver Fern Farms marketing manager Nicola Johnston.
AgResearch has been funded to develop a new test for covid-19 that can detect the infection earlier than existing tests. AgResearch scientist Dr Sandeep Gupta will discuss the learnings from John...2020-07-1554 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (14 July) Getting what we needWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
A new generation of agripreneurs has embraced the digital opportunities technology in the primary sector and lockdown saw a rise of incredible innovation. Blinc Innovation director Wim de Koning will join us to discuss the Celebrating Success Awards held in partnership with GlobalHQ.
Carbon-neutral milk, where the product’s greenhouse gases are offset by carbon credits, is the latest value-add from Fonterra. Is it greenwashing or is it the futur...2020-07-1453 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (13 July) Migrants, merino & moving toward regenWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Extending migrant workers’ visas, a reduction of the stand-down period for low-skilled workers, $1.6 billion in free-apprenticeships and a roadmap with 10,000 jobs in the sector in a decade. We find out if Matt Jones’ agricultural staffing business is feeling more positive about the skill shortage.
How do we be both consumer-led and science-based embracing the demand for regenerative agriculture with what we are already doing that is streets ahead of other countries? Silver...2020-07-1356 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (09 July) Countdown to the electionFULL SHOW (09 July) Countdown to the election
Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
New Zealand has huge potential to lead the world in tackling a lot of its challenges. Bright minds and talented people are one thing but do we have a culture of leadership that is brave and bold. New Rural Leaders chief executive Chris Parsons will explain his ambition for leadership in the sector.
Are the Government's Fit for a Better Wor...2020-07-0956 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (08 July) Breaking records and breaking barriersWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Water storage was acknowledged as a key enabler for boosting productivity in the Government’s Primary Sector plan Fit for a Better World launched yesterday but Irrigation NZ is still calling for an integrated water strategy across the three waters. Its chief executive Elizabeth Soal will explain it's more than announcing roadmaps or millions of dollars of funding.
Ashburton farmer Eric Watson takes out a Guinness World Record for the second time...2020-07-0853 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (07 July) Where’s the ‘how’ to the ‘why’Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
The ASB Mt Albert Grammar School farm was the platform for today's Government announcement of a 10-year road map for the primary industries. Farm manager Peter Brice will share his thoughts on educating Aucklanders and school children on opportunities
Within the first six months of the next term of government Labour has pledged it will revise the National Environment Standards for Plantation Forestry to allow councils to determine what classes of la...2020-07-071h 01Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (06 July) Science and Skills in NZWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
We will speak to Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa farmers Nick and Nicky Dawson who were named the 2020 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award winners during the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards on Saturday night and received the John Wilson Memorial Trophy.
Regenerative agriculture seminars attracted capacity audiences in Northland last week. Northtec principal academic Peter Bruce will tell us why the knowledge events were so popular and share his thoughts on the merging of r...2020-07-0652 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (1 July) Let’s be curious consumersWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
New Zealand’s first green hydrogen plant will take wind-generated electricity and turn it to hydrogen gas for both nitrogen fertiliser and fuel for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Ballance chief executive Mark Wynne will join us to discuss the green gas project in Taranaki.
With record on-farm bull sales for the Angus breed this season topping $104,000, Angus NZ president and Delmont Angus breeder John Cochrane join us to discuss the key factors driving dema...2020-07-0151 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (30 June) Celebrating what makes us differentWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
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The 2020 KPMG Agribusiness Agenda looks at the unique perspectives and voices across the industry from capital providers, educators and scientists to emerging leaders, farmers and producers, Maori leaders, chief executives and business leaders. Ian Proudfoot will join us to provide the latest insights. Read the Agenda at bit.ly/3gbH78W2020-06-3054 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (29 June) Gearing up for this year’s electionWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Wool farmers have spoken. Southland farmer Amy Blaikie has registered a petition to the Government that all public-funded buildings and KiwiBuild homes are built or refurbished with New Zealand wool carpet and wool insulation and will join us to discuss.
The Official Cash Rate remained unchanged last week and with a high United States dollar we get a feel for the currency markets with NZAB's managing director Scott Wishart to find out...2020-06-2949 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (25 June) What’s in a brand?Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
It's a challenge to market the unique attributes of grass-fed beef and lamb from the bottom of the world. Beef + Lamb red meat story global manager Michael Wan will give us an update from the collaborative industry marketing campaign, Taste Pure Nature in North America.
Deer Industry New Zealand kicks off a three-week virtual conference next week providing venison and velvet market and science updates. Chief executive Innes Moffat will update us...2020-06-2552 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (24 June) The balance between the planet and the peopleWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Waikato University researchers might soon turn sea lettuce into a valuable stock food additive that can help mop up what are very land-based wastes, particularly nitrogen and phosphate and create gourmet human food. Macroalgal biotech programme leader Dr Marie Magnusson will explain the exciting new science development.
Food Writers New Zealand has released its first electronic cookbook, Cosy, which promises to deliver new ideas for delicious, hearty fare while also raising mo...2020-06-2452 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (23 June) Being eco-friendly and NZ-friendlyWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
How are we possibly going to service a burgeoning demand for natives coming from farmers and Government projects? New Zealand Plant Producers chief executive Matthew Dolan will join us to share the industry’s recently hatched action plan that will provide that path.
The back of the Hawke’s Bay drought might be broken but many Canterbury farmers are continuing to donate surplus feed with 2000 bales of hay and silage heading north t...2020-06-2350 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (22 June) Seizing every opportunity that we canWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
New Zealand negotiators are now demanding the United Kingdom disown eye-wateringly high tariffs in the latest UK-NZ post-Brexit deal which has previously shut out NZ dairy and beef. Former trade negotiator Charles Finny will update us on how we can get a high-quality free-trade agreement with one of the largest importers of dairy.
Growth in Waikato’s sheep milking sector has jumped with...2020-06-2256 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (11 June) Putting the spotlight on our awesome rural womenWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Advocate for a2 Milk Australia & agriculture commentator, Keith Woodford, will discuss the new findings published by Nature Research showing A1 milk predisposes people to asthma and lung inflammation.
There has been some high prices fetched topping bull sales around the country, and strong confidence in the future of New Zealand beef. National Livestock Partnership Manager for Global HQ, Hannah Gudsell, will provide us with an ov...2020-06-1154 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (10 June) Producing the best produce in the worldWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
The trial involving dairy bulls seeking to identify a link between methane & genetics is believed to be a world-first. LIC chief scientist, Richard Spellman & CRV Ambreed geneticist Phil Beatson will outline how this will provide more tools for farmers to their methane reduction toolkit.
The leaked news story that shows the uneven playing field NZ exporters were expected to play on in Europe show our lo...2020-06-1056 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (9 June) Keeping New Zealand safe for the futureWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Recently farm incidents have prompted Jo Pugh from WorkSafe New Zealand to remind the farming community to be vigilant about on-farm safety over the winter months with a rise in hazards with a lot of new staff coming into an industry they haven't worked in before.
She believes this government is hellbent on a particular outcome, a willingness to fund what-ever resources are needed to ge...2020-06-0957 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (8 June) Cutting nitrogen and supporting woolWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Frustration has set in as the wool industry waits for the release of a Wool Working Group report. National Council of New Zealand Wool Interests chairman Craig Smith updates us on his conversation today with Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and what has come of the $11 million W3: Wools Unleashed programme with NZ Merino.
China wants to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership but its trade tensions with Australia might ha...2020-06-0856 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (4 June) Kiwi innovation is wanted globallyWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Kiwi sheep farmers value their sheep dogs as their hardest workers on the farm. Imagine if dogs became robots? That reality is here thanks to the NZ software company Rocos. Chief executive David Inggs joins us to find out what makes Spot better than the real thing.
The deer industry remains cautious of the Government’s latest freshwater policy decisions given there is little expertise outside of the deer industry about how...2020-06-0453 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (3 June) Working on our economy while being eco-friendlyWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
A pan-sector collaboration has set up The Food and Fibre Skills Establishment Group, which will see the sector as a major beneficiary of the $320m free trades training funding. Chairman Jeremy Baker will discuss the establishment of a Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council.
The forestry sector is feeling the crunch of falling international demand and many forestry companies lack the economies of scale to survive. Red Stag Group chief executive Mar...2020-06-0352 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (2 June) We're all about embracing technology hereWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
The Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) was announced today for vocational education and training. The dairy industry is desperate to employ staff as calving approaches and many skills will have to be learnt on the job. Farm 4 Life's Tangaroa Walker joins us about the launch of the Farm 4 Life Hub.
New Zealand exported $859 million of lamb, mutton, beef and co-products in April despite covid-19. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Kar...2020-06-0251 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (28 May) Tagging cattle and the new water rulesWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
What is the state of play for our dairy markets in Europe and how has covid-19 affected the demand and price for dairy products? We will analyse this with Fonterra Europe sales manager Huey van Vliet.
Planting botanical species to attract the enemies of pests is becoming popular around the world as primary producers search for effective, non-synthetic pest-control strategies. Bio-Protection Research Centre deputy director Stephen Goldson explains why ou...2020-05-281h 03
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (27 May) Making the most of our fundingWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Financial institutions are becoming increasingly cautious about farm lending so why not try leasing your dairy herd? StockCo general manager Will Purvis joins us to discuss how farmers can tap into a $1 billion fund.
Foreign wool buyers are threatening to walk away from contracts with New Zealand exporters as they fight to survive the global coronavirus lockdown. Masurel Fils managing director Peter Whiteman will discuss the massive challenges the wo...2020-05-2750 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (25 May) We're grateful for the rainWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
The humble lamb shank has been voted New Zealand’s favourite lamb cut. We are joined by Beef + Lamb ambassador chef Michael Coughlin to discuss our pride for lamb and what progress we have made in marketing it as a delicacy.
Beef prices in the United States are soaring but bull beef farmers in New Zealand are not feeling it. We get a general market update on beef from...2020-05-2549 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (21 May) We're going to laugh and learn our way through thisWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
The increased uncertainty we face in the coming season has contributed to a 2020-21 forecast farmgate milk price range of $5.40 to $6.90/kg MS. Fonterra has reported a profit of $815 million before tax in the nine months to April 30. We will break down this week’s GDT and financial results with Rabobank dairy analyst Michael Harvey.
Next Tuesday is a special edition of Sarah’s Country. Sarah will be joined by comedians Te Rad...2020-05-2149 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (20 May) Celebrating our food and fibreWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Despite the chaos and uncertainty during the COVID-19 lockdown most food and beverage firms are optimistic about the next year following a survey that CEO for Food HQ Abby Thompson will explain.
How will NZ's economic recovery with the government's lack of attention to the primary sector? Sarah wants to put questions to ACT Leader, David Seymour, and get his thoughts on the National party leadership battle.
NZ has a once...2020-05-2050 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (19 May) What makes a good boss?Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
The Government will buy surplus pork for the country’s food banks. We are joined by NZ Pork chief executive David Baines to discuss this and exporting pork to Singapore.
We discuss the benefits of using catch crops to mitigate nitrate leaching under winter forage grazing with successful results to share from Peter Carey of Lincoln AgriTech.
The Hawke’s Bay Mayoral Drought Relief Fund has be...2020-05-1950 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (18 May) We live in paradiseWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
New Zealand's economy has been through many challenges in the past 100 years but the Government’s and Reserve Bank's fiscal and monetary responses of late will determine our recovery. Sarah speaks to experienced business and trade leader Chris Simpson.
The attitudinal survey collected by Our Land and Water asked the public for its perceptions about food and fibre production in New Zealand and yielded four key insights. Sarah discu...2020-05-1854 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (14 May) The Budget SpecialWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Breaking down what the 2020 Budget means for New Zealand's largest export earner. Tim Mackle, CEO, DairyNZ & Sam McIvor, CEO, Beef + Lamb New Zealand will join Sarah on a panel to unpack the budget details on the wishlist for improved rural connectivity, expenditure into water storage projects, agriculture education & career development, improving rural health and infrastructure, support with environmental management and biodiversity.
Cameron Bagrie, Bagrie Economics, delivers his insights from today's budget and wi...2020-05-1452 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (13 May) Education and AgricultureWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Tractor and Machinery Association president John Tulloch calls on the Government to help save the sector with many New Zealand-made implement manufacturers hurting.
Keeping farmers and growers afloat for economic recovery is crucial. Sarah will speak to ANZ agricultural economist Susan Kilsby about the availability of credit to the sector and her Budget wishlist.
Science research funding has lacked targeted effectiveness according to NZ...2020-05-131h 00
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (12 May) Brace yourselves for the budgetWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Nuffield Scholar Cam Henderson joins Sarah to explore the links between agriculture and energy and how technology could work to harness farmed energy sources.
Irrigation NZ chief executive Elizabeth Soal joins Sarah to discuss why water storage is a shovel-ready project.
Wairarapa farmers Daniel and Sophie Hansen are gathering feed in their region to send to their northern neighbours through the Facebook Page Rapa Feed Run and join Sarah to...2020-05-1254 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (11 May) The big budget and baring all.Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
This Thursday will be the biggest Budget in a generation and Sarah will be joined by many to unpack it on the Budget Special of Sarah's Country. Tonight, Sarah will be joined by Federated Farmers vice-president Andrew Hoggard to discuss where he believes the most effective spend will be.
It takes guts to take your gear off ... as it takes guts to talk about mental health. Will to Live has paired up...2020-05-111h 01
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (7 May) Being part of a communityWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Under alert level two Kiwis will start to move around the country and hospitality will reopen so it's time to support local producers and restaurants. We discuss the local food system with Angela Clifford from Eat NZ, a not-for-profit food movement dedicated to connecting people to our land through our food.
Sarah's Country loves using social media to build a community, however, there is a science to how Facebook works that is...2020-05-0755 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (06 May) Rewarding innovation and hard workWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
A new $1 million project backed by the Ministry for Primary Industries will develop an information system to shape dairy genetics. We discuss this and how the Sustainable Farming Fund can drive money into the rural economy with investment programmes director.
The sale yards are set to reopen under alert level two but the worry is that going into winter there is more livestock still on farms with low feed levels. We br...2020-05-061h 10
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (5 May) Looking to the futureWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
The first time since its last cancellation owing to World War II, The NZAG Show (Canterbury A & P Show - ) has been cancelled and is struggling for survival to be back in 2021. Sarah is joined by Event Director, Geoff Bone, to discuss how rural New Zealand can ensure this iconic 157-year-old event can continue.
The lockdown has not stopped Central Plains Water from ensuring that their farmer shareholders environmental management is audi...2020-05-0557 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (4 May) Our first day COVID-19 freeWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
Native birds have returned and water quality has improved since the Broughs took over Paerua about 20 years ago – reflecting their respect for the land, animals, soil and water. We celebrate their 2020 Ballance Farm Environment win with Mark and Felicity Brough and ask why environmental stewardship is so important post-covid-19.
Save a life, listen to your wife. That's the message coming from Safer Farms campaign #plantaseedforsafety set to bring stronger awareness to on-farm health...2020-05-0459 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (30 April) Listening to the consumerWelcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.
We discuss how the rural sector will pull the economy through covid-19 with Farmlands chief executive, Peter Reidie. Sarah asks Peter about how fuel, e-commerce and wellbeing for the farming industry.
Are we really making farm management and supply chain efficiencies based on what the consumer wants? We ask Glen Herud from Happy Cow Milk how his locally produced, ethical milk business is more than just a story and the technology he...2020-04-3057 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (29 April) We don’t know how lucky we areTonight on Sarah’s Country, we’re joined by another e can all be farmers – whether it’s one lettuce in our glasshouse or we’re harvesting thousands, the conditions are the same.
Southland farmers are getting very worried about how to budget feed for winter with crops not striking after the recent flooding. We are joined by Agribusiness consultant Deane Carson for an update and his advice.
The lockdown period has been excellent for getting Kiwis into growing their own food and we learn from an entrepreneurial young Canterbury woman, Flora Brons, who is educating...2020-04-2957 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (28 April) Export disruption will continueWhile things are looking up for us Kiwis, the rest of the world is still struggling which is going to continue to impact New Zealand exports and global distribution. On today’s show, Sarah Perriam chats to another group of great guests to get their views and updates on the current climate.
First up, Sarah welcomes Matt Doocey to the show. Matt is the National Party’s spokesman for mental health and explains how National wants money to move faster towards mental health services.
Then, we discuss the massive disruption to the in-market distribution lines with...2020-04-2855 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (23 April) It's not so bad here in New ZealandWith the world in chaos, it’s nice to reflect on how life is here in New Zealand. Tonight on Sarah’s Country, we talk about how we should count ourselves lucky with how things are here, in comparison to the rest of the globe.
Sarah finds out how Fieldays will deliver a virtual experience in 2020 with chief executive Peter Nation.
Then, we get an update on the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme and put your questions to the Primary Industries Ministry’s chief science adviser John Roche
And with processing capacity set to increa...2020-04-231h 04
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (22 April) Innovation in IsolationHappy hump day! We’re half way through the week and Sarah is here with another episode of Sarah’s Country.
With a surge in consumer demand for honey to boost immunity, covid-19 has been a sweet surprise for honey producers. Sarah speaks to John Rawcliffe from the UMF Honey Association on the boom.
Milk prices next season predicted at $6-plus are going to drop into break-even territory for dairy farmers and AgFirst Waikato agricultural economist Phil Journeaux will share his thoughts on budgeting through this.
Then, Head of analytics for NZX Julia Jone...2020-04-2255 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (21 April) Exporting the best of New ZealandJoin us for another evening of updates and insights from the New Zealand food & fibre sector hosted by Sarah Perriam.
Tonight on Sarah’s Country, YOLO farmer Wayne Langford joins us to discuss the launch of new charity Meat the Need, which allows farmers to help feed New Zealand's most vulnerable.
Did you know we invented wood processing technology here in NZ, sold it to Europe, now export our wood to Europe to get processed and sent back to us?
Sarah chats to Forest Growers Research chief executive Russell Dale about how he wou...2020-04-2150 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (16 April) Time out of fight or flight, and learning to rest & digestFor the last show of the week, Sarah chats to another group of great guests. With international travel seeming far away, it’s now more important than ever to appreciate what we’ve got in our own back yard, so Sarah asks where are the best places in New Zealand to visit? Send us your suggestions for NZ newbie producer Joel!
Sarah’s first guest this evening is Kylie Stewart of Rangitikei Farmstay, a hotspot for international tourists to learn about Kiwi lifestyles and how an operational farm works. Since the lockdown, Kylie and her husband...2020-04-2044 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (20 April) Gearing up for Level 3It’s a new week and with it some new updates from the government. Following today's level alert announcement, New Zealand will be heading to Level 3 next Tuesday, but Sarah asks in today’s poll – is the government getting the balance of economy and public health right?
First up on today’s show, Sarah welcomes the National Party’s finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith to the show to discuss the Government’s and Treasury's plans for economic and trade recovery and he’ll take your questions.
Then, Sarah chats to Mike Petersen about why he wants to reach a con...2020-04-2058 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (15 April) Finding Opportunities in a CrisisAs we countdown the days to freedom, Sarah Perriam is here for another episode of Sarah’s Country to keep you up to date with all the stories from the rural sector.
On tonight’s episode, Sarah speaks to Executive Director at AgriTech New Zealand, Peter Wren-Hilton about what's next for New Zealand producers? Peter also tells us how you can join an excellent line-up of local and international presenters on webinars starting tomorrow.
Sarah is then joined by Sam Jones from Onside, a free app that gives users the technology to manage farm access and...2020-04-1549 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (14 April) Feeding hearts and mindsWe’re back! After taking a little break for the Easter weekend, Sarah is joined by another great line up of guests for tonight’s show. Sarah also asks our viewers their thoughts on how to encourage the unemployed to join the primary sector and much more on this episode of Sarah’s Country.
Sarah welcomes social licence consultant Penny Clark-Hall to the show to discuss the theory that people focused on survival and economic security are more forgiving of industry and less concerned with its integrity and credibility. But she warns we shouldn’t shirk our environm...2020-04-1551 min
Sarah's Country"Time to eat your words calling farmers 'rednecks'" with Minister Shane JonesSarah Perriam chats to Minister Shane Jones, on Sarah’s Country as he throws his support behind the farming community to put any pending legislation in the drawer to not effect the sector we need the most to pull us through an economic downturn. Sarah had the pleasure of asking Minister Jones if he is know eating his words calling farmers 'rednecks' at last years parliament protest.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-1007 min
Sarah's Country"Shearing is essential but not everything" with Mark Barrowcliffe, Shearing Contractors Association presidentSarah Perriam chats to Mark Barrowcliffe from the Shearing Contractors Association, on Sarah’s Country as he explains what can and can't be done by your shearing contractor under the lockdown rules as operating as an essential service.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-1006 min
Sarah's Country"Agri-tourism tells our food production narrative" with Lisa Portas, Palliser RidgeSarah Perriam chats to Lisa Portas from the diverse business of Palliser Ridge, on Sarah’s Country to find out what positive feedback they get from their guests on-farm on connecting with how their food is produced. Lisa also explains how to 'navigate our narrative' on how New Zealand food is uniquely produced from her recent Kelloggs report.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-1012 min
Sarah's Country"Rural NZ getting a rough deal with internet during lockdown" with Craig Young, TUANZSarah Perriam chats to Craig Young from the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand, on Sarah’s Country to explain how to improve your rural broadband connectivity, and the raw deal that rural communities get with unfair access to unlimited data packages that urban dwellers get.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-1015 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (9 April) Things are changing for everyoneAfter last night's first virtual Sheperdess launch party, Sarah is back for another show to talk about the key stories affecting the NZ agri-food industry.
We kick off the show with Poultry Industry Association executive director Michael Brooks, who updates us on the supply chain interruptions to eggs amid an already tight supply with the national phasing out of caged eggs.
Then, we chat with Sarah Gilbertson about agri-tourism and how her Canopy Camping business at Waituna West began. She also tells us how to connect city folk with how their food is produced with...2020-04-0954 min
Sarah's Country'Freeze rates now!' with Cameron Bagrie, Bagrie EconomicsSarah Perriam chats about the economic impact of the Covid-19 lockdown with Cameron Bagrie from Bagrie Economics on Sarah’s Country and why council rates need to be frozen nationwide.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0811 min
Sarah's Country'Venison is hard won in far flung markets' with Innes Moffat, Deer Industry NZ chief executiveSarah Perriam chats to Innes Moffat, Chief Executive at Deer Industry NZ, on Sarah’s Country to get an update on China & the US trade and how they are navigating the extremely limited airfreight capacity for venison exportation.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0809 min
Sarah's Country'Councils push ahead with plan changes' with Kate Scott Landpro executive director Kate ScottSarah Perriam chats to Landpro executive director Kate Scott, on Sarah’s Country and she shares how regional councils are pushing forward with plan changes and her thoughts on the pending Essential Freshwater policy announcements.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0808 min
Sarah's Country'Delivering pork in a pandemic' with David Baines, NZ Pork Chief ExecutiveSarah Perriam chats to David Baines, NZ Pork Chief Executive, on Sarah’s Country as he expresses his anger towards the government’s lack of support with independent butchers and the impact of African Swine fever on the pork market.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0808 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (7 April) - Getting to grips with lockdownWith the current state of the world causing lots of upheaval to life in New Zealand, we get the thoughts and advice from some great guests.
Guests on this week’s show:
· 1. HISTORIC MOMENT CANCELLING THE GRAND FINAL: NZ Young Farmers chief executive, Lynda Coopersmith.
· 2. BOYS FROM THE BUSH ARE BACK IN TOWN: NZ Hunter Adventures TV Host, Willie Duley.
· 3. RURAL PROFESSIONALS HELP MAKE SENSE FOR FARMERS: Carla Muller, Chair NZIPIM.
· 4. BOTTLENECK LOOMING FOR WATER DEVELOPMENT: Steve Berenger, Irrigation NZ Technical Project Manager.
Sarah Perriam finds out what's involved in cancelling larg...2020-04-0747 min
Sarah's Country'Bottleneck looming for water development' with Steve Berenger, Irrigation NZ Technical Project ManagerSarah Perriam chats to Irrigation NZ Technical Project Manager, Steve Berenger, on Sarah’s Country who shares his concerns for the bottleneck of irrigation development that won't be done over the winter under the restrictions and how farmers are making the most of the downtime to do e-learning.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0713 min
Sarah's Country'Rural professionals help make sense for farmers' with Carla Muller, Chair of NZ Institute of Primary Industry ManagementWorried about how all of this is going to impact you? Don’t worry, Sarah Perriam chats to Carla Muller, the Chair of NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management on Sarah's Country about how NZIPIM supports rural service professionals by equipping them with the latest knowledge to extend to farmers & growers.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0706 min
Sarah's Country'Boys from the bush are back in town' with Willie Duley, NZ Hunter Adventures TV hostThe lockdown hit just in time for hunters annual roar season. Sarah Perriam catches up with NZ Hunter Adventures TV host, Willie Duley about effected the hunting industry has been.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0708 min
Sarah's Country'Historic moment cancelling the Grand Final' with Lynda Coopersmith, NZ Young Farmers chief executiveSarah Perriam chats to Lynda Coopersmith, NZ Young Farmers chief executive, about the process of cancelling of the organisation's pinnacle event the first time in its history as well as the online competitions they are hosting for the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0707 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (6 April) - Finding gratitude in isolationAs New Zealand begins its second week of lockdown, some of us are starting to feel the isolation start to bite.
· 1. THE CHANGING OVERSEAS MARKETS: Mel Croad, Senior Sheep & Beef Analyst, AgriHQ
· 2. BEING CONNECTED IN RURAL COMMUNITIES: Jonah Duckle, Consultant, AbacusBio
· 3. GRATITUDE IN ISOLATION: Elle Perriam, Will to Live
· 4. SUPPORTING HAWKES BAY THROUGH DROUGHT: Hawkes Bay RAG Group & AgFirst Agribusiness Consultant, Lochie Macgillivray
On tonight’s episode of Sarah's Country, Sarah is joined by Mel Croad to chat about the impacts of reduced processing capacity and what our international markets look like since Covid-19 l...2020-04-061h 04
Sarah's Country'Impact of processing capacity biting' with Mel Croad, Senior Sheep & Beef Analyst from AgriHQSarah Perriam chats to Mel Croad from AgriHQ, on Sarah’s Country as she gives us a market update on the reduced processing capacity and the shutdown of the sale-yards that will have a long term effect on prices & stock levels.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0614 min
Sarah's Country'The perfect storm in Hawke's Bay' with Lochie Macgillivray, Agribusiness ConsultantSarah Perriam catches up with Hawkes Bay Rural Advisory Group co-chairman, Lochie MacGillivray who updates us on the situation of the perfect storm affecting Hawkes Bay farmers.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0613 min
Sarah's Country'Finding gratitude in isolation' with Elle Perriam from Will to LiveSarah Perriam crosses to her little sister at home, Will to Live founder, Elle Perriam on how to manage stress in isolation and the change in attitude to mental wellbeing over the past year.
Sarah and Elle chat about how rural farmers can keep their mental health in check through better nutrition, more sleep and practising gratitude.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0613 min
Sarah's Country'The new norm of Zoom will be good for our rural communities in isolation' with Jonah Duckle, AbacusBioWith all of us Zooming, Skyping and House Partying, Sarah Perriam chats to Jonah Duckle from AbacusBio, on Sarah’s Country about how the rural community should embrace technology to communicate online.
Sarah and Jonah discuss how the lockdown is showing the industry a new norm on how to run workshops that's more time efficient and expands knowledge transfer.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0608 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (2 April) - Business is not 'as usual' in farmingSarah is joined by New Zealand Winegrowers Chief Executive Philip Gregan for a chat about how harvest is going amid the lockdown and what supply chain impacts the virus is having on wine sales.
Then we’re joined by Farm 4 Life personality Tangaroa Walker who provides some inspiration in a farming worlds that is not business as usual.
Later, Sarah chats to AbacusBio’s Sheep & Beef Consultant, Simon Glennie about how we should be managing feed and stock supplies while slaughter is delayed by covid-19.
To wrap up the show, Sarah speaks to Scot...2020-04-0253 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (1 April) - Innovation rises from the lockdown ashesNew Zealand's lockdown from Covid-19 has jolted many parts of the food supply chain to go virtual.
On tonights show, Sarah Perriam discusses the innovation from buying livestock to wine online, as well as the frustrations of the governments labelling of what is 'essential'.
Guests on this week’s show:
1. NZ's FIRST ONLINE FARMERS MARKET: Suzy & Hamish Hutton, Maker2U.com.
2. FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE WITH M.BOVIS: Southland sharemilker, Dayna Cunningham.
3. SAYING NO TO BUTCHERS, ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE: Rod Slater, Beef + Lamb Inc chief executive.
4. ONLINE TRADING HERE TO...2020-04-011h 15
Sarah's Country'Online livestock trading here to stay' with Peter Moore, PGG Wrightson Livestock general managerSarah Perriam chats to Peter Moore, general manager of PGG Wrightson Livestock, on Sarah’s Country as he explains 'bidr', an online livestock trading and auction platform with over 300 registered livestock agents. We find out how it is going after all saleyards have shut down
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0116 min
Sarah's Country'Excluding independent butchers an animal welfare issue' with Rod Slater, Beef + Lamb NZ Inc chief executiveSarah Perriam chats to Rod Slater, Beef + Lamb NZ chief executive, on Sarah’s Country as he expresses his frustration with how independent butchers have been excluded from the essential business list and this is now an animal welfare issue.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0109 min
Sarah's Country'NZ's first online farmers market takes off' with Suzy & Hamish Hutton, Maker2USarah Perriam chats to Maker2U.com founders Suzy & Hamish Hutton, on Sarah’s Country as New Zealand is in lockdown and our supermarkets are under pressure, there is a rise in online food & beverage sites. Maker2U.com is New Zealand's first online farmers markets and the Hutton's share their journey to build the platform from their North Canterbury home.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0105 min
Sarah's Country'First-hand experience by early M.Bovis affected sharemilker' with Dayna CunninghamSarah Perriam chats to Southland sharemilker, Dayna Cunningham, on Sarah’s Country about his first hand experience as one of the early affected M.Bovis properties and how he wished that the government had treated M.Bovis eradication like they are with Covid-19.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-04-0111 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (30 March) - We'll weather togetherThe lockdown of New Zealand due to Covid-19 set the wheels in motion for Sarah Perriam to take her weekly podcast & radio show into a live daily evening TV & radio simulcast show in alliance with Farmers Weekly.
Guests on this week’s show:
1. FARMING UNDER LOCKDOWN A PRIVILEGE: David Clark, Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers president.
2. RURAL MEDIA IS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE: Dean Williamson, owner of Global HQ (Farmers Weekly/Dairy Farmer & AgriHQ).
3. TAKE EXTRA CARE OVER LOCKDOWN: Roger Parton, Rural Contractors Association.
4. COLLABORATING ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Stephen Jacobi, APEC Bu...2020-03-301h 21
Sarah's Country"Collaborating on international trade" with Stephen Jacobi, APEC Business Advisory CouncilSarah Perriam chats to trade commentator Stephen Jacobi, on Sarah’s Country to find out how the APEC Business Advisory Council are collaborating to ensure international trade is still able to operate under a global lockdown.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-03-3016 min
Sarah's Country"Rural Contractors to take extra care over lockdown" says Roger Parton, Rural Contractors AssociationSarah Perriam chats to Roger Patron from Rural Contractors Association, on Sarah’s Country as he expresses the need for rural contractors to understand the rules of being a registered essential service under lockdown.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-03-3013 min
Sarah's Country"Rural media is an essential service" with Dean Williamson, Global HQSarah Perriam chats to Dean Williamson the owner of Global HQ (Farmers Weekly/Dairy Farmer & AgriHQ) on Sarah’s Country's first show to celebrate the partnership and the launch of the digital, innovative new show on the week that Farmers Weekly was threatened to not be deemed an essential service and potentially not be able to go to print.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-03-3010 min
Sarah's Country"Farming under lockdown a privilege" with David Clark, Federated FarmersSarah Perriam chats to David Clark, president of Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers, on Sarah’s Country follow his opinion piece in the Farmers Weekly that upset many on social media about his comments that farmers should see it a privilege to continue to operate as an essential service.
To watch the interview, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com2020-03-3008 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (27 March) : Essentially we are strugglingIt's a nice feeling to be 'essential' huh?
However, an industry such as farming in New Zealand at the moment that's back is breaking under pressure from the perfect storm makes it had to provide an 'essential service'.
This week in Sarah's Country we talk to to Lachie Macgillivray from the Hawkes Bay Rural Advisory Group who shares about the layers of mounting situations that the regions farmers face from movement control with M.Bovis and TB outbreak, to water & feed storages, livestock returned from processors due to Covid-19 all whilst being in a drought. 2020-03-2744 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (20 March) : Bold acceptance needed, not just bold thinkingWe have the solutions to all of our problems, but do we have the egos to fix them?
When presented with solutions that would challenge our social standing, financial interests or instilled values we shut down from accepting the solutions that bold thinking has allowed.
This week in Sarah's Country we Mike Taitoko from the new environment fund, Calm the Farm, pairing philontrophic New Zealanders loaning farmers a 0-1% loans to transition their farming practices to repair soils and water quality.
Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is joined by guest co-host...2020-03-2043 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (13 March) - Soil to shelf? But we are stuck in the mud on data vs perception“Its not a pissn’ contest’ - the words from meat boss, Rob Hewett, as we discuss the millions of dollars poured into duplicated technology solutions competing for the time of the farmer to enter data into a gazillion different softwares that don’t talk to each other.
Data on food will soon be worth more than the food itself and New Zealand agriculture companies are too busy patch protecting to collaborate over the big data problem.
The poor uptake by farmers has nothing to do with being technologically illiterate, its because it is not practical to fit in...2020-03-1353 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (6 March) - Spirulina's for drinking, water's for fightingA favourite saying of ol' Grandad CR Perriam was 'whiskey's for drinking, waters for fighting'. Nothings changes since the fight between gold miners and farmers in Central Otago in the 1800's till now.
We have never had so much technology at our fingertips to preserve water in human history, so it's more about a social license for every drop.
This week in Sarah's Country we discover the exploding future of 'super-foods' grown from algae in water with Justin Hall from Tahi Spirulina, NZ's first spirulina farm on how this diversified plant-based market is on fire.2020-03-0647 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (28 Feb) : How do we position our hand in the 'green' purse?How do we position our hand in the ‘green’ purse?
The talk-fest about ‘value-add’ is a waste of time if we don’t understand what the value is we are adding to our high-value consumers. Are we prepared to succumb to their ‘green’ demands to get our hand into their treasure chest for the future abundance of our economy?
This week in Sarah's Country we hear head to the US where we speak to shopper researcher for natural & organic food & beverage, Lisa Mabe-Konstantopoulos, who works with New Zealand companies breaking into a strong ‘buy-local WholeFoods’ market.
Sar...2020-02-2746 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (21 Feb) - We are all in this togetherDiamonds are made under extreme pressure and a vast line-up of pressures facing the New Zealand economy and environment may well surface gem’s of innovation, but we need to economically and mentally survive until that point - are we in a position to do this?
This week in Sarah's Country we hear from Amos Palfreyman on how New Zealand is well positioned for the discerning consumer who will want the ‘real’ dairy option even though there is large venture capital investment pouring into cellular and lab-grown food. We also cross to Richard Rennie from Global HQ reporti...2020-02-2143 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (14 Feb) - Value is in our shared values with co-host Liz SoalWho’s values really matter the most? The food producer because they intimately understand the science and challenges the most and should be trusted. Our the consumer’s who without the producer wouldn’t have a business? But then what about if we actually share the same values?
This week in Sarah's Country we hear from Kate Acland co-owner of Mt. Somers Station and a diverse range of value-added products shares her views on the importance of centring our business around values.
Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is this week joined by guest co-hos...2020-02-1443 minSarah's CountryFULL SHOW (7 Feb) - There is lots to be positive about with co-host Sonja VreugdenhilUncertainty about our farming future this week is at record levels as you pour on top the drought conditions in the North, flooding in the South, the flow on effect to the sale-yard prices due to a backlog of product blocked into China, Brexit quota trade talks and fear mongering about a 50% land value drop for dairy farms.
This week in Sarah's Country we bring some positive light to the current situation both here at home and across the globe with experienced rural valuer, David Montgomery , UK red meat sector representative Jeff Grant & NZ Food Basket Chair...2020-02-0643 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (31 Jan) Transparency equals trust with co-host Jono FrewTransparency is such a buzz word when it comes to the consumer. They want more of it but are we prepared to provide it.
This week on Sarah’s Country focuses on the poor uptake of the Open Farms initiative, how social science is helping policymaker’s ‘rural proof’ their regulation, the ambitious goal to have NZ bread 100% NZ milling wheat..
Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is this week joined by guest co-host Jono Frew. Jono is one of the founding members of regenerative agriculture group, Quorum Sense, and is a consultant for Natural...2020-01-3143 min
Sarah's CountryFULL SHOW (24 Jan) - Are we fit for a better world? with co-host Kate ScottThe Primary Sector Council announced their aspirational vision in December 2019 entitled 'Fit for a Better World'.
Sarah's Country's debut episode focuses on the key elements of this vision for New Zealand including a swing towards regenerative agriculture, capturing the value of the billion dollar plant protein trend and offsetting our carbon emissions with environmental integrity (not 'thin air fake' credits).
Sarah also speaks to trade commentator, Stephen Jacobi, about the fears around the details of the 'truce' between US-China in January and to National Spokesman for Agriculture, Todd Muller, about views that National is a...2020-01-2344 min