Sarah's Country

As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Hawke’s Bay farmer and radio host, Steve Wyn-Harris, provides his opinion on regenerative agriculture.

Regenerative agriculture is very similar to what he does with his clover-based, rotational, in-situ grazing as promoted by generations of farm consultants. Whilst there are differences, primarily that he uses conventional fertiliser rather than the impracticable option of making compost or gathering seaweed for his 320 hectares, he does want to remain economically sustainable while improving the environment.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/topic/opinion/view/from-the-ridge-our-farms-are-already-regenerative

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In this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

-  Agri Women’s Development Trust’s “The Next Level” programme is doubling its 2021 intake. Graduate and DairyNZ consultant, Kate Stewart, shares her experience of the programme.

-  The QEII National Trust is getting close to 5,000 approved and registered covenants with newly appointed Chair, Bruce Wills.

-  A sustainable premium product straight from the station to the plate. Middlehurst Delivered co-founder, Lucy Macdonald, shares how a dream became a reality.

-  Pic’s Peanut Butter will trial growing peanuts in Northland. Plant & Food Business Manager, Declan Graham, explains the research behind the trial.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Declan Graham from Plant & Food Research explains the research behind the trial of growing peanuts in Northland.

Pic’s Peanut Butter has kicked off a project to look at the feasibility of growing peanuts commercially in Northland, with backing from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

The project will trial growing peanuts in three locations – Ruawai on a kumara farm, Poutu Peninsular near Dargaville, and on Māori land in the Kai Iwi Lakes district. If successful, peanut farming could bring new employment opportunities to the Northland region.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Lucy Macdonald from Middlehurst Delivered discusses how a dream became a reality by bringing premium Merino meat straight from the station to the plate.

Sisters Lucy and Sophie established the business at Middlehurst Station where they grew up, and want to ensure that Merino meat is accessible to the people of New Zealand, farmed with the animals’ welfare and the environment at the centre focus.

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Bruce Wills from QEII National Trust discusses how the Trust is getting close to 5,000 approved and registered covenants.

The total covenanted area in New Zealand will reach 200,000ha when Dick and Jillian Jardine’s gift of 900ha of the Remarkables Station, Queenstown, will be enacted in 2022.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/covenantors-queue-up-for-trust-action

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As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Kate Stewart from DairyNZ shares her experience of the Agri Women’s Development Trust’s “The Next Level” programme.

As a leading governance and leadership programme for primary sector women, it is doubling its 2021 intake in response to surging demand from aspiring female leaders across New Zealand’s food and fibre sectors, and rural communities.

The Next Level programme is researched, designed and delivered by the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) and runs across two North Island and two South Island intakes in 2021.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/surge-in-demand-sees-awdt-double-intake

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In this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Industry groups are pouring over the details of the Climate Commission’s draft carbon budget to uncover any unexpected fish hooks.

According to the report, if farmers follow best practice in terms of animal, feed and pasture management, then the initial emissions reduction targets could be met.

Featuring:

Climate Change Minister, James Shaw

CEO - Dairy NZ, Tim Mackle

GM - Policy & Advocacy, Beef + Lamb NZ, Dave Harrison

CEO - Forestry Owners Association, Phil Taylor

GM - Toitu Enivrocare, Steve Dixon

Join the Webinar "Future Ready Farms of Tomorrow" 25th February: https://bit.ly/3oGITm2

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In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

-  Graeme Still, national wildfire specialist, FENZ shares his experiences with recent wildfires and how we can do more to manage the risks.

-  China has updated the FTA with NZ & UK wants to join the CPTPP with Stephen Jacobi, Executive Director, NZ International Business Forum.

-  The latest long-range rural weather with Phil Duncan.

-  OSPRI’s CEO, Steve Stuart gives his perspective on Hawke’s Bay farmers’ battle with TB.

To watch to the full-length show and to contact the show, visit www.sarahscountry.com

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Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Steve Stuart from OSPRI gives his perspective on Hawke’s Bay farmers’ battle with TB, the progress of the Hawke’s Bay TB programme and the status of the current cluster.

There has been a significant reduction in the number of infected herds through the use of possum control, movement restrictions, surveillance and testing of animals.

To watch the interview, visit www.sarahscountry.com

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Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz

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As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Steve Stuart from OSPRI gives his perspective on Hawke’s Bay farmers’ battle with TB, the progress of the Hawke’s Bay TB programme and the status of the current cluster.

There has been a significant reduction in the number of infected herds through the use of possum control, movement restrictions, surveillance and testing of animals.

To watch the interview, visit www.sarahscountry.com

Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review!

Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz

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