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The CountryWide Podcast

CountryWide Media

Bringing" you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears. Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol" fashioned country culture with The CountryWide Podcast. Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO & Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

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12:59

Episode 81 - Beef finishing transforms hill-country farm

The CountryWide Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Setting up cell grazing systems on their Te Pahu hill-country farm has transformed more than just Heather Gilbert and Elliot Kent’s bottom line. In this episode, Sarah speaks with Waikato farmers Heather Gilbert and Elliot Kent about their shift to cell grazing and the transformation of their 325-hectare bull beef operation. They discuss challenges and learnings, how the system has lifted production while supporting environmental outcomes, and insights gained from being a Beef + Lamb New

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14:44

Episode 80 - Knowledge Partners: IRP & CountryWide

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2025/09/18

CountryWide has partnered with the Institute of Rural Professionals to strengthen support, knowledge-sharing, and innovation across the agricultural sector. In this episode, Sarah speaks with Jo Finer, CEO of the newly renamed Institute of Rural Professionals (IRP) (formerly NZIPIM) about CountryWide’s new strategic partnership with the organisation. They discuss the role of rural professionals, the institute’s history and future direction, and how collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and

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15:11

Episode 79 - Building trust in local grains

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2025/09/11

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Ivan Lawrie, General Manager at the Foundation for Arable Research, about the New Zealand Grown Grains initiative. Ivan explains how growers, millers, and bakers are collaborating to create a traceable, certifiable brand, strengthen the domestic wheat industry, and open opportunities in premium markets, while sharing lessons on value chains and building a resilient local food sector. Guest: Ivan Lawrie, General Manager Business Operations, Foundation

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37:57

Episode 78 - Masters of diversification

The CountryWide Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp visits Leefield Station in the Waihopai Valley to talk with Brent Marris, owner of Marisco Vineyards, and Greg Crombie, the station’s farm manager. Brent and Greg explain how the property integrates vineyards, sheep, pigs and cattle into a profitable and sustainable operation, and how careful planning, brand-building and intergenerational leadership create authentic products, from award-winning wines to high-quality wool and meat, while sharing lessons for

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14:32

Episode 77 - Inside the Value Chain Innovation Programme

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2025/08/28

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Lincoln University’s Professor Hamish Gow about the Value Chain Innovation Programme, run by Rural Leaders. Hamish explains how the programme takes participants inside New Zealand’s dairy, kiwifruit, apple and red meat sectors to understand how value is created, captured and shared, and why the real learning happens on the bus as farmers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders connect and challenge their thinking. Guest: Hamish Gow, Lincoln

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22:42

Episode 76 - Connecting global agri-tech with Kiwi...

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2025/08/21

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Jasper van Halder, Ravensdown’s General Manager of Innovation, about how Agnition is connecting global agri-tech with New Zealand farmers. Jasper explains how the Farm Innovation Network is testing technologies like drones, satellite imagery and soil testing, and why proving real value on farm is key to building a more connected, data-driven future for agriculture. Guest: Jasper van Halder, General Manager of Innovation, Ravensdown Host:

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15:09

Episode 75 - Conscious Valley marries a passion for...

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2025/08/14

In a quiet valley, just 20 minutes from downtown Wellington, farmer Hamish Best is marrying his passion for farming with his marketing which he hopes will become the red meat of choice for discerning Wellingtonians. In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Hamish Best from Conscious Valley about building a premium local red meat brand just outside Wellington. Hamish shares how combining strong agronomy, selective breeding, and direct-to-consumer marketing is helping connect city eaters with

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22:39

Episode 74 - Leveraging technology from horseback

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2025/08/07

From data-driven decision making to environmental monitoring and compliance, Richard and Annabelle Subtil have reaped the rewards of lucrative supply contracts by being able to prove any claim by using technology while maintaining traditional high-country values. In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Richard Subtil from Omarama Station about how full mobile coverage is unlocking and boosting efficiency and compliance in the high country with technology. But Richard stresses that even with

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21:36

Episode 73 - A biodiversity blueprint

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2025/07/31

In the gullies of Clinton in South Otago, the Campbells have developed an innovative new approach to native planting and maintenance that’s more affordable, has a higher success rate and could be scalable nationally. In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with South Otago dairy farmer Sandra Campbell about transforming steep, unproductive gullies into thriving native ecosystems using drones, direct seeding and a DIY nursery. Sandra shares how support from the Otago South River Care Trust

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14:39

Episode 72 - Venison takes flight in the USA

The CountryWide Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Despite the tariff war, New Zealand’s venison industry is making bold strides into the North American market – and it’s already paying off, exceeding three-year targets in the first nine months. In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp chats with Rhys Griffiths, CEO of Deer Industry New Zealand, about how a government-backed program is boosting venison sales in North America. They discuss shifting focus to retail, growing consumer demand for healthy protein, and the future

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Episode 71 - What is a fully connected farm?

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2025/07/17

We improved horsepower by fuelling it with diesel rather than hay. We mechanised blade-shearing and hand-milking with electricity in the woolshed and milking shed. Every advancement in farming history has resulted in a productivity gain from a new source. The next shift is fully connected farms. In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Melissa Andrews from Connected Farms and Craig Young from TUANZ about bridging rural connectivity gaps. Melissa shares practical on-farm tech solutions, while

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17:11

Episode 70 - 2025 FMG New Zealand Young Farmer of...

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2025/07/10

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp chats with 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, Hugh Jackson about the preparation, support and motivation behind his winning campaign - and what’s next for the fourth-generation farmer at home on the farm at Te Akau. Guest: Hugh Jackson, 2025 FMG New Zealand Young Farmer of the Year Host: Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide For Hugh Jackson, winning the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year wasn’t just about one big weekend - it

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Episode 69 - Pushing the boundaries of catch crops

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2025/07/03

Imagine if a crop could be both productive and improve environmental outcomes in a cold and wet climate? Plant & Food Research have been working with several Canterbury catchment groups to ground the science to see how winter forage oats can reduce nitrate leaching losses even in the toughest conditions. Guest: Dr Brendon Malcolm, Senior Scientist, Plant & Food Research Host: Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide For more than a decade, Dr Brendon Malcolm has been

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Episode 68 - Returning to his rural roots

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2025/06/26

James Kellow has taken an unconventional path into farming with the purchase of Lighthouse Station on the Āwhitu Peninsula in 2017 for a deep connection to his rural roots and a desire to create something enduring. In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks with James Kellow about transforming Lighthouse Station Farm from a former dairy farm into a regenerative beef and gamebird estate. Guest: James Kellow, Lighthouse Station Farm Host: Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide

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25:40

Special Report - Time to rethink your pre-lamb

The CountryWide Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Are your ewes performance ready this season? In this must-listen vodcast, NZVA Sheep & Beef Cattle Branch president Alex Meban of VetEast joins Sarah to unpack everything trace elements pre-lamb — why they matter, how they help, and the benefits he’s seen from supplementing with trace elements like Multimin ® Plus Copper for Sheep. Tune in for a practical, expert-led discussion to help you set your flock up for a successful, productive lambing season. Guest: Alex Meban,

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2024 Nuffield Report - Putting the Success back into...

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2025/06/19

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks with 2024 Nuffield Scholar Peter Templeton about alternative pathways to farm ownership and succession. Drawing on global models, Peter explores solutions like lease-to-buy and equity partnerships to help young farmers overcome rising land costs and secure New Zealand’s farming future. Guest: Peter Templeton, Nuffield Scholar Host: Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide Peter Templeton, a 2024 Nuffield New Zealand Scholar and

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30:06

2024 Nuffield Report - Changing the Bog-Standard;...

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2025/06/05

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks with Nuffield Scholar Jenna Smith about her research into managing peatlands to reduce emissions while maintaining productive land use. Travelling through Europe and the UK, Jenna explored wetland farming and highlighted sphagnum moss as a promising opportunity for New Zealand. Guest: Jenna Smith, Nuffield Scholar and CEO of Pouarua Farms, based in the Hauraki Plains Host: Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide Jenna Smith, a 2024

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26:30

Beef Country - Kaiwara Angus: Balanced genetics for...

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2025/05/30

In this episode, Jo Scott speaks with George and Penny Johns of Kaiwara Angus. They discuss breeding structurally sound, resilient bulls for dryland systems, with type and functionality prioritised alongside data. The pair highlight the importance of matching genetics to farming systems, managing milk for fertility, and balancing phenotype with performance to deliver practical, commercially relevant cattle. Guests: George Johns, Farm Owner, Kaiwara Angus Penny Johns, Marketing/Administration,

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2024 Nuffield Report - Coding for Change: Navigating...

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2025/05/29

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Nuffield Scholar Rachel Baker about her research into the potential future of gene editing in New Zealand’s primary industries which formed the basis of her 2024 Nuffield scholarship. Rachel explored how New Zealand could responsibly adopt the technology while protecting its global reputation. She highlights international models, like Norway’s, and sees early potential in horticulture. Emphasising transparency, trade alignment, and

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32:01

2024 Nuffield Report - Beyond the farm gate:...

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2025/05/22

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp interviews Nuffield Scholar Carlos Bagrie about New Zealand’s economic future beyond agriculture and tourism. Carlos highlights the need for long-term planning and diversification to address the limits of mature industries. Drawing on global experiences, he urges building new value streams and deeper collaboration across sectors. Carlos calls for a national conversation on New Zealand’s identity and a 25- to 50-year vision, aiming to inspire bold,

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