TODAY on COUNTRYWIDE CONNECT

COUNTRYWIDE CONNECT – SHOW SCHEDULE
TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2026 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
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11:05am – Wendy Paul
Chief Executive Officer – Growing Future Farmers
Applications opening for the next GFF intake and building New Zealand’s future farming workforce through hands-on, mentor-matched learning.
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11:18am – Libby Price
Australian Political Commentator
Disappointing opening milk prices for Australian dairy farmers, rising irrigation costs, and the continuing exodus of farmers from key dairy regions.
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11:33am – Dairy Panel
Host – Anne Lee
A weekly wrap of the biggest stories and trends shaping New Zealand’s dairy sector.
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11:48am – Doug Michael & Gabi Michael
Gladfield Malt
The NZ Grown Grains event and opportunities for New Zealand grain growers in the brewing and food sectors.
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12:00pm – FARMLANDS RURAL NEWS UPDATE
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12:05pm – Mark Cameron
Retiring ACT MP & Primary Production Select Committee Member
Reflecting on his decision not to seek re-election, his health challenges, and his legacy as a rural voice in Parliament.
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12:18pm – Hon. Tama Potaka
Minister of Conservation
The Government’s decision to permanently double QEII National Trust funding and what it means for biodiversity protection on private land.
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12:33pm – SenseHub by MSD Animal Health
Making herd health data accessible from day one through the Synlait and SenseHub Dairy partnership and real-time animal monitoring.
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12:48pm – Tony Trewinnard
Blue Skies Weather
The six-week rural weather outlook, including widespread frosts, dry conditions across much of the country, and when the next significant weather change arrives.
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1:00pm – Show ends