Sarah's Country

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Sarah's Country episodes

  • FULL SHOW (23 September)

    For those wanting to grow a successful hemp crop, Southland farmer Blair Drysdale says do the research first and seek advice from others.

    One special Charolais bull is still setting records that has led to top position in the breed on both sides of the Tasman Sea. Brent Fisher from Silverstream Charolais celebrates Silverstream Evolution's popularity.

    Following this week’s border exemptions, 150 shearers desperately needed will have to wait their turn. President of NZ Shearing Contractors Association Mark Barrowcliffe shares his frustrations.

    Industry motivator and mental health advocate Doug Avery is urging farmers struggling to adapt to more frequent droughts and responses to deal with an issue that is not going to pass with time.

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

    58 min
  • “Cannabis in the primary sector” with Glenn Dobson

    Cannabis consumption will increase should voters choose to legalise its recreational use, and Glenn Dobson from The Drug Detection Agency suggests employers move to deter its use in the workplace.

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

    11 min
  • “Farmers urged to consider alternatives” with James Allen

    Farmers are being encouraged to have a Plan B up their sleeve if feed supplies do not flourish over the spring season.  AgFirst NZ Director, James Allen, doesn't want to see the dire outcome of this year’s drought in Hawke’s Bay.

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

    11 min
  • FULL SHOW (22 September)

    Technology to increase productivity and maximise profitability in the primary sector has been at the forefront of Agritech New Zealand.  After two years at the helm, Peter Wren-Hilton has decided to step down as Executive Director.

    Farmers are being encouraged to have a Plan B up their sleeve if feed supplies do not flourish over the spring season.  AgFirst NZ Director, James Allen, doesn't want to see the dire outcome of this year’s drought in Hawke’s Bay.

    Cannabis consumption will increase should voters choose to legalise its recreational use, and Glenn Dobson from The Drug Detection Agency suggests employers move to deter its use in the workplace.

    Live export suspension is having major effects on farmers.  Brent Wallace discusses some issues regarding the suspension.

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

    58 min
  • “New tech to cut rural energy costs” with Peter Saunders

    An innovative new player in rural electricity supply has commissioned its first investor-owned solar system on a North Canterbury dairy farm. Solagri Energy Ltd co-founder Peter Saunders shares their business journey. 

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

    12 min

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