Welcome 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 value over volume.

We get a grassroots look at the challenges facing a Southland riparian planting company with Tammy Wright from Fork & Spade. She will share what natives work best to filter water, prevent erosion and how the industry can attract more into 'green jobs' in companies like her's.

New Zealand’s world-first effort to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis has made significant progress in three years since it was first detected. We get an update from MPI's Chief Scientist, Dr John Roche, and put your questions to him. 

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “New wetland guidance to help improve water quality” with Aslan Wright-Stow, Environmental Manager, Dairy NZ

2. “Agritech boosting global grunt” with Simon Yarrow, Group Manager, Callaghan Innovation

3. “Attracting more green jobs” with Tammy Wright, Fork & Spade

4. “The eradication of M.Bovis” with John Roche, Chief Scienist, MPI

To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com