Sarah's Country

An increasing number of farmers are turning to alternatives to traditional paths to farm ownership as banks tighten lending criteria. Rabobank national farm ownership operations manager Brent Irving joins us to discuss how we can get more young people into farm ownership positions.

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

Global news that traces of glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey is prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. We will get an update from Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos as well as celebrate the Innovation Award win of Hivesite, an automatic, chemical-free varroa mite application technology.

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

Two island nations, despite being on opposite sides of the globe, New Zealand and Ireland have long been connected by a shared focus on innovation and both continue to push boundaries in the agri-tech sector. Gail Hendricks from Fieldays will explain more.

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

Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Two island nations, despite being on opposite sides of the globe, New Zealand and Ireland have long been connected by a shared focus on innovation and both continue to push boundaries in the agri-tech sector. Gail Hendricks from Fieldays will explain more.

Global news that traces of glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey is prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. We will get an update from Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos as well as celebrate the Innovation Award win of Hivesite, an automatic, chemical-free varroa mite application technology.

An increasing number of farmers are turning to alternatives to traditional paths to farm ownership as banks tighten lending criteria. Rabobank national farm ownership operations manager Brent Irving joins us to discuss how we can get more young people into farm ownership positions.

The tahr cull has proceeded onwards into our national parks despite the hunter protests and the High Court injunction. Tahr Foundation spokesman Willie Duley will discuss what's next in saving the animals from slaughter and how Crown pastoral lease properties are next.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on today’s show:

1. “Pushing the boundaries of agritech from across the pond” with Gail Hendricks, Event Manager, Fieldays

2. “Glyphosate in manuka honey” with Karen Kos, CE, Apiculture

3. “Encouraging young people into farm ownership” with Brent Irving, National Farm Ownership Options Manager, Rabobank

4. “Lessees can be forced to cull tahr” with Willie Duley, Spokesman, NZ Tahr Foundation

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

Cavalier Corporation has committed itself to all-wool carpets and rugs within 12 months to deliver the growing expectations of consumers for sustainable, natural materials. Chief executive officer Paul Alston will join us to discuss how they intend on phasing out the synthetic carpet from their offering.

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

Changes are being made to the governance of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest after an in-depth review. NZ Young Farmers board chair Ash-Leigh Campbell will join us to discuss how the contest's management will look going forward.

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

Fill the fountain, not the drain. Juggling farm work and family responsibilities are a challenge many rural women face. Taranaki sharemilker and 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year winner Trish Rankin will join us to share her top tips for achieving a decent work-life balance. 

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

How are farmers financially tracking on average, what a dairy farm break-even price should be and has this rain penetrated the subsoils to see a positive spring? Joining us to discuss more is Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist for AgFirst, following today's webinar presenting their findings from surveying their farmers. 

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

Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by some great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

How are farmers financially tracking on average, what a dairy farm break-even price should be and has this rain penetrated the subsoils to see a positive spring? Joining us to discuss more is Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist for AgFirst, following today's webinar presenting their findings from surveying their farmers. 

Fill the fountain, not the drain. Juggling farm work and family responsibilities are a challenge many rural women face. Taranaki sharemilker and 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year winner Trish Rankin will join us to share her top tips for achieving a decent work-life balance. 

Changes are being made to the governance of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest after an in-depth review. NZ Young Farmers board chair Ash-Leigh Campbell will join us to discuss how the contest's management will look going forward.

Cavalier Corporation has committed itself to all-wool carpets and rugs within 12 months to deliver the growing expectations of consumers for sustainable, natural materials. Chief executive officer Paul Alston will join us to discuss how they intend on phasing out the synthetic carpet from their offering.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on today’s show:

1. “How are farmers financially tracking?” with Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist, AgFirst

2. “Fill the fountain, not the drain” with Trish Rankin, Taranaki Sharemilker & 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year

3. “Changes to the FMG Young Farmer of the Year” with Ash-Leigh Campbell, Chair, NZ Young Farmers

4. “Cavalier to cut synthetics, goes all-wool” with Paul Alston, CEO, Cavalier Corporation

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

We will discuss the winner and finalists of the Fieldays Innovation Award with one of the judges, Andrew Cooke of Rezare Systems, and the sale of his business to British group Map of Ag as it seeks to deepen its farm and primary sector software skills founded by New Zealander Forbes Elworthy of Craigmore Investments.

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