Sarah's Country

GE Free New Zealand is calling for a national debate on gene editing. Jon Carapiet for GE Free NZ says regulation of gene editing is needed to protect our export reputation for safe, high-quality food but what if the technology can reduce our emissions or provide human health advantages?

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

As we head into calving we have some great tips to avoid mastitis from Farm Medix's mastitis lady Natasha Maguire who will take your questions and give her advice on how to have healthy cows and calves.

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

Landowners want to plant natives around waterways and wetlands but they can't do it by themselves. Marlborough farmer John Hickman is inviting urban residents to help restore Lake Elterwater, which is gaining momentum through a web-based recruiting tool.

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.

Landowners want to plant natives around waterways and wetlands but they can't do it by themselves. Marlborough farmer John Hickman is inviting urban residents to help restore Lake Elterwater, which is gaining momentum through a web-based recruiting tool.

As we head into calving we have some great tips to avoid mastitis from Farm Medix's mastitis lady Natasha Maguire who will take your questions and give her advice on how to have healthy cows and calves.

GE Free New Zealand is calling for a national debate on gene editing. Jon Carapiet for GE Free NZ says regulation of gene editing is needed to protect our export reputation for safe, high-quality food but what if the technology can reduce our emissions or provide human health advantages?

Volatility in commodity prices, a lack of clarity on environmental regulation, tightening bank credit and rising farm expenses have all amounted to a 29% drop in dairy farm sales. What confidence can Rabobank senior analyst Michael Harvey provide to dairy farmers?

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 this week’s show:

1. “Inviting urban residents to help restore Lake Elterwater” with John Hickman, Marlborough Farmer

2. “Dealing with mastitis” with Natasha Maguire, Co-Founder, Farm Medix

3. “Call For Politicians To Keep Regulation On Gene Editing” with Jon Carapiet, Spokesman, GE Free New Zealand

4. “Dairy Outlook” with Michael Harvey, Senior Analyst, Rabobank

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

The Government has announced nearly $2 million funding for the King Country River Care Group, which aims to involve 150 farms in the Awakino River, Mokau River and Upper Mangaokewa catchments that cover more than 183,000ha, to plant wetlands and waterways.

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

Britain is scrambling for trade deals before it leaves the European Union at the end of the year and rarely does NZ enjoy the leverage it has over the UK in talks now under way. We discuss that with the Red Meat Sector’s United Kingdom representative Jeff Grant.

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

Almost $2 million will be spent developing integrated training for shearing and wool handling where skill shortages are dire and covid-19 border restrictions on essential workers are mounting pressure. We will discuss the challenges with Shearing Contractors Association spokesman Mark Barrowcliffe.

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

Submissions to the Commerce Commission closed on Friday for New Zealanders’ thoughts on the copper withdrawal code as Chorus plans to roll-up the copper lines across the country. TUANZ chief executive Craig Young explains how consumers must have access to an equivalent fibre service first.

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.

Submissions to the Commerce Commission closed on Friday for New Zealanders’ thoughts on the copper withdrawal code as Chorus plans to roll-up the copper lines across the country. TUANZ chief executive Craig Young explains how consumers must have access to an equivalent fibre service first.

Almost $2 million will be spent developing integrated training for shearing and wool handling where skill shortages are dire and covid-19 border restrictions on essential workers are mounting pressure. We will discuss the challenges with Shearing Contractors Association spokesman Mark Barrowcliffe.

Britain is scrambling for trade deals before it leaves the European Union at the end of the year and rarely does NZ enjoy the leverage it has over the UK in talks now under way. We discuss that with the Red Meat Sector’s United Kingdom representative Jeff Grant.

The Government has announced nearly $2 million funding for the King Country River Care Group, which aims to involve 150 farms in the Awakino River, Mokau River and Upper Mangaokewa catchments that cover more than 183,000ha, to plant wetlands and waterways.

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 this week’s show:

1. “Connectivity without copper” with Craig Young, CEO, TUANZ

2. “Pilot kickstarts shearing training” with Mark Barrowcliffe, President, NZ Shearing Contractors Association

3. “UK trade deal still some way off” with Jeff Grant, Red Meat Sector Trade Rep

4. “$2 million King Country River Funding” with Anna Nelson, Co-ordinator, King Country River Care Group

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

Recently formed Roundtable for Sustainable Beef chairman Grant Bunting said the growing importance the world puts on sustainability credentials across the supply chain has changed many a view. Bunting from Anzco, believes fighting against the vegan movement will achieve nothing.

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