Sarah's Country

A Vision and Action for the wool sector put together by the Government-appointed wool industry group suggests New Zealand is on the cusp of a natural fibre renaissance. Mt Somers Station farmer Kate Acland has been involved in the development of the report and will join us with husband David, Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman to discuss how a wool revival is coming.

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

The Government announced $1.87m for the Quorum Sense charitable trust to share knowledge to develop and implement regenerative agriculture systems. Quorum Sense co-founder Duncan Humm will explain the exponential growth in farmers wanting knowledge and the extension programme planned.

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

Pastoral farmers have to reduce their synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use to 190kg/ha/year by July 2021. Germinal Seeds general manager Sarah Gard believes white clover has been overlooked by farmers in favour of high ryegrass levels to increase drymatter.

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.

Pastoral farmers have to reduce their synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use to 190kg/ha/year by July 2021. Germinal Seeds general manager Sarah Gard believes white clover has been overlooked by farmers in favour of high ryegrass levels to increase drymatter.

The Government announced $1.87m for the Quorum Sense charitable trust to share knowledge to develop and implement regenerative agriculture systems. Quorum Sense co-founder Duncan Humm will explain the exponential growth in farmers wanting knowledge and the extension programme planned.

A Vision and Action for the wool sector put together by the Government-appointed wool industry group suggests New Zealand is on the cusp of a natural fibre renaissance. Mt Somers Station farmer Kate Acland has been involved in the development of the report and will join us with husband David, Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman to discuss how a wool revival is coming.

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.

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. “The significance of white clover for farmers” with Sarah Gard, General Manager, Germinal NZ

2. “Learning more about regenerative agriculture” with Duncan Humm, Co-Founder, Quorum Sense

3. “Wool revival coming” with Kate & David Acland, Owners, Mt Somers Station

4. “Group to set beef’s priorities” with Grant Bunting, Chair, Sustainable Beef Roundtable

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

After an on-farm accident that nearly killed him Northland farmer Chris Biddles will join us as he shares his story of how all the health and safety precautions couldn’t save him because stress was the major contributor and the latest Farmstrong research has found that is the case in 58% of ACC farmer claims.

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

The bull sale season was comparable to previous years despite covid-19 and commercial buyers were pleased to still find suitable animals amid some record-breaking prices. Carrfields livestock agent and auctioneer Neville Clark will join us for his take on the season.

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

There is no free pass for market gardens in their removal from the national freshwater rules limiting nitrogen losses. Between a rock and a hard place is Woodhaven Gardens near Levin, where owner Emma Clarke is also a Manawatu-Whanganui regional councillor. She shares her views and recommendations.

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

New Zealand’s wine export market has been hit hard by on-premise sales struggling with shut restaurants and bars in the United States, however, Delegat profits are up by 37%. We get a market update from NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan and find out how vineyard staff storages are affecting pruning.

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.

New Zealand’s wine export market has been hit hard by on-premise sales struggling with shut restaurants and bars in the United States, however, Delegat profits are up by 37%. We get a market update from NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan and find out how vineyard staff storages are affecting pruning.

There is no free pass for market gardens in their removal from the national freshwater rules limiting nitrogen losses. Between a rock and a hard place is Woodhaven Gardens near Levin, where owner Emma Clarke is also a Manawatu-Whanganui regional councillor. She shares her views and recommendations.

The bull sale season was comparable to previous years despite covid-19 and commercial buyers were pleased to still find suitable animals amid some record-breaking prices. Carrfields livestock agent and auctioneer Neville Clark will join us for his take on the season.

After an on-farm accident that nearly killed him Northland farmer Chris Biddles will join us as he shares his story of how all the health and safety precautions couldn’t save him because stress was the major contributor and the latest Farmstrong research has found that is the case in 58% of ACC farmer claims.

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. “Delegat profits up by 37%” with Philip Gregan, CEO, NZ Winegrowers

2. “No free pass for market gardens” with Emma Clarke, Owner, Woodhaven Gardens

3. “Bull sale updates” with Neville Clark, Auctioneer & Livestock Agent, Carrfields

4. “Stress linked to farm injuries” with Chris Biddles, Te Atarangi Angus, Northland

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

A Manawatu sheep farmer with decades of experience with farm forestry is angry about Labour’s suggestion that using the Resource Management Act to classify land plantation forests are on misses the bigger picture. Guy Peacock will share his views on young farmers’ ownership prospects in marginal hill country.

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