TODAY on COUNTRYWIDE CONNECT

Wednesday 22 July 2026 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
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11:05am – Matt Hoyle
CEO, Aztech Buildings
The growing regulatory recognition of composting barns as a premium wintering solution and what it means for farmers weighing alternative systems.
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11:18am – Scott Lawson
Board Member, Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
The organisation’s recent organics showcase in Hawke’s Bay for Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson.
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11:33am – Cristina Alvarado
NZX Head of Dairy Insights
The latest Global Dairy Trade auction results and what they mean for dairy farmers.
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11:48am – Dr Scott Champion
Chief Executive, Foundation for Arable Research
FAR’s new strategy and the priorities shaping the future of New Zealand’s arable sector.
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12:00pm – RURAL NEWS UPDATE
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12:03pm – Kate Acland
Chair, Beef + Lamb New Zealand
The European Commission’s shift on livestock and the growing focus on a split-gas approach to methane emissions.
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12:18pm – Dr Liz Shackleton
Chief Executive, Animal and Plant Health New Zealand
An update from the conference morning session, including the green shoots emerging across the animal and plant health industry.
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12:33pm – Shane Ratima
President, New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association
The Wools of New Zealand shearing team’s Northern tour and the work underway to showcase New Zealand wool.
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12:48pm – Yap Gap
Andy & Sarah
Andy and Sarah digesting the interviews from today’s show.
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1:00pm – Show ends