Sarah's Country

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Sarah's Country episodes

  • “Don't be cynical, regen can sell” with Rob Hewett, Co-Chair, Silver Fern Farms

    How do we be both consumer-led and science-based embracing the demand for regenerative agriculture with what we are already doing that is streets ahead of other countries? Silver Fern Farms co-chairman Rob Hewett joins Sarah in the studio for his opinion on the movement and how we could licence farms under the Te Taiao vision.

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

    21 min
  • “Seasonal workers decision welcome” with Matt Jones, Owner, Agri Training

    Extending migrant workers’ visas, a reduction of the stand-down period for low-skilled workers, $1.6 billion in free-apprenticeships and a roadmap with 10,000 jobs in the sector in a decade. We find out if Matt Jones’ agricultural staffing business is feeling more positive about the skill shortage.

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

    8 min
  • FULL SHOW (13 July) Migrants, merino & moving toward regen

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

    Extending migrant workers’ visas, a reduction of the stand-down period for low-skilled workers, $1.6 billion in free-apprenticeships and a roadmap with 10,000 jobs in the sector in a decade. We find out if Matt Jones’ agricultural staffing business is feeling more positive about the skill shortage.

    How do we be both consumer-led and science-based embracing the demand for regenerative agriculture with what we are already doing that is streets ahead of other countries? Silver Fern Farms co-chairman Rob Hewett joins Sarah in the studio for his opinion on the movement and how we could licence farms under the Te Taiao vision.

    Increased competition from synthetic fibres has reduced demand for strong wool and led to a long-term contraction of the wool sector. We unpack the vision and action plan from the Wool Working Group with New Zealand Merino chief executive John Brackenridge.

    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. “Seasonal workers decision welcome” with Matt Jones, Owner, Agri Training

    2. “Plan to revitalise wool sector” with John Brackenridge, Chief Executive, NZ Merino

    3. “Don't be cynical, regen can sell” with Rob Hewett, Co-Chair, Silver Fern Farms

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

     

    57 min
  • FULL SHOW (09 July) Countdown to the election

    FULL SHOW (09 July) Countdown to the election

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

    New Zealand has huge potential to lead the world in tackling a lot of its challenges. Bright minds and talented people are one thing but do we have a culture of leadership that is brave and bold. New Rural Leaders chief executive Chris Parsons will explain his ambition for leadership in the sector.

    Are the Government's Fit for a Better World Primary Sector Council targets ambitious enough? We unpack the roadmap announced this week with National leader Todd Muller and discuss his party’s economic recovery policy.

    The latest figures show export red meat and by-product exports declined by 2% in a year but China's sales growth has underpinned falling markets everywhere else. We will discuss that and procurement with Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva.

    There were so many heroes of lockdown in the rural community. Rural Women NZ aims to make a nationwide morning tea shout on the July 29. We talk to chief executive Liz Pennington about the NZI Rural Women Awards and the group’s election manifesto.

    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. “Leadership in the primary sector” with Chris Parsons, Chief Executive, Rural Leaders

    2. “National’s Election Policies” with Todd Muller, Leader, National Party

    3. “Meat sales to China boom” with Sirma Karapeeva, Chief Executive, Meat Industry Association

    4. “Nationwide Morning Tea shout” with Liz Pennington, Chief Executive, Rural Women 

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

    57 min
  • "Low bobby calf returns have wide implications” with Gerard Brier, Sales & Marketing Manager, BX Foods

    A collapse in the price of veal is driving down the store market for bobby calves, which is having a flow-on effect to the margins of rearing calves. BX Foods sales and marketing manager Gerard Brier explains why the meat company has pulled out of the market as the global situation is not pretty.

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

    10 min

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