Sarah's Country

Sarah's Country

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Sarah's Country episodes

  • FULL SHOW (25 November)

    Farm freshwater plans are set to become an industry requirement following the government’s reforms. AbacusBio Consultant, Simon Glennie, gives his advice.

    After 87 years, the Ahuwhenua Trophy Award has been won by a horticultural operation. Chair, Kingi Smiler, shares the successes from the event.

    New Zealand trade officials have given the EU and UK an earful over their plans to carve up agricultural import quotas. Trade commentator Charles Finny has the latest.

    How important is the safety and sustainability of food packaging? Scion’s Dr Florian Graichen explains.

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

    56 min
  • “Woman of Influence” with Dr Trish Fraser

    After three decades of dedication and contributions to the rural sector, Plant & Food Research soil scientist, Dr Trish Fraser, received the Women of Influence New Zealand award (Rural Category).

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

    15 min
  • “Ballance farm Envio” with Brendon Williams

    A 50% drop in fuel consumption and a dramatic boost to accuracy are key benefits of using GPS-based technology says Brendon Williams, New Zealand Farm Environment Trust finalist.

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

    9 min
  • FULL SHOW (24 November)

    The new Strong Wool Action Group is open for contributions as it targets a working budget. Chair, Rob Hewett will explain how to become involved. 

    An investment fund aims to raise money to purchase SunGold kiwifruit orchards. Dominic Jones of Origin Capital Partners, shares the opportunity.

    A 50% drop in fuel consumption and a dramatic boost to accuracy are key benefits of using GPS-based technology says Brendon Williams, New Zealand Farm Environment Trust finalist.

    After three decades of dedication and contributions to the rural sector, Plant & Food Research soil scientist, Dr Trish Fraser, received the Women of Influence New Zealand award (Rural Category).

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

    50 min
  • “Ditch breeding cows to cut GHG?” with Bob Thomson

    Recent research suggests that beef farming could significantly reduce greenhouse gasses by folding calf production into the dairy-beef sector. Agfirst Agribusiness Consultant, Bob Thomson, explains.

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

    9 min

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