Sarah's Country

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Sarah's Country episodes

  • “Digital tool gazes into farm’s future” with Dr Seth Laurenson

    AgResearch scientists have turned the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” into reality for farmers wanting to visualise their future farm under different land use options. Dr Seth Laurenson, Senior Scietist for AgReasearch, talks about their new tool.

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

    15 min
  • FULL SHOW (09 December)

    AgResearch scientists have turned the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” into reality for farmers wanting to visualise their future farm under different land use options. Dr Seth Laurenson, Senior Scietist for AgReasearch, talks about their new tool.

    When it comes to climate change, policymakers need to be more supportive of New Zealand farmers, greenhouse gas (GHG) guru Frank Mitloehner says.

    New Zealand cattle prices lifted through August and September due to more limited cattle supplies. Blake Holgate, Sustainability Analyst, Rabobank explains the beef consumption patterns in 2020.

    The conditional ban on live cattle exports has been lifted, but until the wider review is finalised, exporters must continue to meet all existing requirements. Brent Wallace, a livestock exporter, joins the show.

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

    54 min
  • FULL SHOW (08 December)

    The New Zealand Merino Company has opened the door for new investors in its bid to raise $12.6 million. Chief Executive John Brakenridge says the positives in the capital are exciting.

    ChristchurchNZ Food & Fibre specialist Robyn Cox discusses the new Supernode Challenge to uncover our next agritech innovations with a $130,000 prize pool.

    A group of Southland farmers are petitioning the Government about the details of the national freshwater policy. Groundswell NZ founding member Laurie Paterson explains why.

    High Country Contractors find a better use for their unwanted wilding pines. Managing Director Khan Adam shares how they are making a difference for mental health.

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

    55 min

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