Sarah's Country

Sarah's Country

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Sarah's Country episodes

  • FULL SHOW (23 November)

    What is the natural competitive advantage we have on the rest of the world? Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager, Conrad Wilkshire, discusses the recent Rural Investment Seminar.

    A High Court judge ruled farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful. Animal welfare scientist for NZ Pork, Kirsty Chidgey, discusses what they intend to do about it.

    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.

    Alliance Group is keeping a close watch after China rebuked the Five Eyes network. Alliance Group Chair, Murray Taggart, will explain what this means for one of our major meat exporters.

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

    55 min
  • FULL SHOW (18 November)

    A significant amount of fruit will be left to rot if it’s not picked this harvest season. Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan shares his concerns. 

    Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is pushing for limits on forestry. We will talk to him about the latest trade agreement and biosecurity. 

    How can NZ farmers profit from the popularity of plant-based proteins? Leftfield Innovation’s Founding Director Susan Goodfellow discusses the opportunities. 

    The kiwifruit industry is feeling the impact of Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) labour shortages. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Chief Executive Nikki Johnson shares her concerns.

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

    1 hr

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Growing food and fibre is a complex but exciting world to be in.