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Sarah's Country episodes

  • "NZ animal tech could help humans" with Greg Miriams

    Undetected drench resistance is set to cost the sheep industry $48 million. Techion founder Greg Miriams will discuss this and how its FECPAK animal parasite diagnostic technology could help human disease detection.

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

    15 min
  • FULL SHOW (07 September)

    How does NZ recover economically with demand for all primary sectors’ products affected in varying ways over the coming 12 months? ANZ Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby will analyse the outlook.

    Undetected drench resistance is set to cost the sheep industry $48 million. Techion founder Greg Mirams will discuss this and how its FECPAK animal parasite diagnostic technology could help human disease detection.

    Regenerative agriculture is receiving a lot of attention and $390,000 of MPI funding for Beef + Lamb NZ to research the potential markets that may pay a premium for regeneratively raised red meat. Beef + Lamb NZ Chief Executive Sam McIvor will discuss this and the new governance group of leaders for freshwater.

    ACT rural spokesman Mark Cameron has struggled with depression and is passionate about transforming mental health.  He will also discuss ACT's stance on rural issues and take your questions.

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

    1 hr 2 min
  • "Wagyu calves pricey, but worth it" with Gerard Hickey

    Wagyu calves have been perceived as pricey, but farmers on the First Light Foods NZ programme say it is worth it. Managing Director Gerard Hickey joins us to discuss how they are raising money for KidsCanNZ and how NZ red meat producers can navigate the uncertainty in global markets.

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

    13 min
  • FULL SHOW (02 September)

    Once it leaves the European Union, the United Kingdom is expected to become the fifth or sixth largest beef-importing country. Rabobank Animal Proteins Analyst, Blake Holgate, looks at the opportunities for New Zealand.

    Science without uptake is interesting but not useful. AgResearch’s Brooke Marshall is a Commercialisation Champion trying to change the way researchers think.

    Clutha District Council Mayor Bryan Cadogan is extending a hand to his neighbours in Queenstown to pair up labour-short industries with the 10,000-plus unemployed from the tourism town.

    Wagyu calves have been perceived as pricey, but farmers on the First Light Foods NZ programme say it is worth it. Managing Director Gerard Hickey joins us to discuss how they are raising money for KidsCanNZ and how NZ red meat producers can navigate the uncertainty in global markets.

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

    52 min
  • "Strong wool action group announced" with Rob Hewett

    A group of representatives from across the primary sector have come together to carry out the recommendations of the Wool Industry Project Action Group report. The group’s Chair, Rob Hewett, discusses how the meat sector is lending a helping hand to wool's woes.

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

    14 min

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