Sarah's Country

Sarah's Country

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Sarah's Country episodes

  • FULL SHOW (09 November)

    Hawke’s Bay is facing wildfires, worsening droughts, crop damage and disease in the next 70 years as a result of climate change. Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chief Executive James Palmer explains the latest report.

    Has the US exceeded its WTO commitment to limit trade distorting with over US$30 billion in farm subsidies? Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand Executive Director Kimberly Crewther has more.

    Is NZ agricultural sector placed to capitalise on a growing trend in sustainable finance? Rabobank’s Rural Manager Blake Holgate outlines the opportunities.

    Foreign agricultural workers are ready for New Zealand, but a lack of space in isolation is causing delays. Rural Contractors Association Chief Executive Roger Parton shares his frustrations.

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

    55 min
  • FULL SHOW (04 November)

    How do we lift sustainable farming practices for New Zealand cropping farmers? The Foundation for Arable Research’s Project Manager Anna Heslop discusses the new MPI funded Growers Leading Change program.

    The 2021 Nuffield scholars were released last night, but how will they navigate their global research with covid-related travel restrictions? Rural Leaders Chief Executive Chris Parsons joins us.

    How do we drive demand for New Zealand deer velvet with so much global uncertainty? Deer Industry NZ’s Velvet Marketing Manager Rhys Griffiths explains.

    The new Minister for Conservation Kiri Allan shares insight on how farming, hunting, and conservation will look over the next term.

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

    59 min

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