Sarah's Country

 Deer Industry New Zealand kicks off a three-week virtual conference next week providing venison and velvet market and science updates. Chief executive Innes Moffat will update us on where global markets are at and the success of the industry organisation’s P2P programme.

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

 It's a challenge to market the unique attributes of grass-fed beef and lamb from the bottom of the world. Beef + Lamb red meat story global manager Michael Wan will give us an update from the collaborative industry marketing campaign, Taste Pure Nature in North America.

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 four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

 It's a challenge to market the unique attributes of grass-fed beef and lamb from the bottom of the world. Beef + Lamb red meat story global manager Michael Wan will give us an update from the collaborative industry marketing campaign, Taste Pure Nature in North America.

Deer Industry New Zealand kicks off a three-week virtual conference next week providing venison and velvet market and science updates. Chief executive Innes Moffat will update us on where global markets are at and the success of the industry organisation’s P2P programme.

Farmers in many regions are experiencing feed shortages and are being encouraged to plan for their stock needs. Central Hawke’s Bay lifestyler Kate Luff encourages more people to use the free feeding planning tools for farms of all sizes.

The high country could be the last bastion for a good keen bloke in New Zealand’s increasingly diverse farm employment tapestry. Nuffield Scholar Hamish Murray will share his research on the changing nature of farm work.

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 joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Building on the brand and getting influence” with Michael Wan, Global Manager – New Zealand Red Meat Story, Beef + Lamb NZ

2. “Venison and velvet market updates“ with Innes Moffat, CEO, Deer Industry NZ

3. “Seeking out feed planning support “ with Kate Luff, Drought Affected Lifestyler, Hawkes Bay

4. “Lessons for farm teams in study“ with Hamish Murray, 2019 Nuffield Scholar, Bluff Station

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

Northland Regional Council has agreed to put provisions against genetically modified organisms into its regional plan covering the coastal marine area. We will discuss this with Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith on how this marine restriction doesn't reflect the provisions for GMO land-based activities. 

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

Fonterra farmers producing sustainable, high-quality milk will be eligible for a new payment as Fonterra announces important changes to the way it pays farmers for their milk.

We will be joined by Farm Source director Richard Allen to discuss The Co-operative Difference payment that is responding to customer demand for sustainably produced dairy products. 

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

Food Writers New Zealand has released its first electronic cookbook, Cosy, which promises to deliver new ideas for delicious, hearty fare while also raising money for Meat the Need. Project lead and Food Writers NZ member Kathy Paterson will join us to discuss how the idea for the book came about. Find out more here: www.foodwriters.org.nz.

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

Waikato University researchers might soon turn sea lettuce into a valuable stock food additive that can help mop up what are very land-based wastes, particularly nitrogen and phosphate and create gourmet human food. Macroalgal biotech programme leader Dr Marie Magnusson will explain the exciting new science development.

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 four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

Waikato University researchers might soon turn sea lettuce into a valuable stock food additive that can help mop up what are very land-based wastes, particularly nitrogen and phosphate and create gourmet human food. Macroalgal biotech programme leader Dr Marie Magnusson will explain the exciting new science development.

Food Writers New Zealand has released its first electronic cookbook, Cosy, which promises to deliver new ideas for delicious, hearty fare while also raising money for Meat the Need. Project lead and Food Writers NZ member Kathy Paterson will join us to discuss how the idea for the book came about.

Fonterra farmers producing sustainable, high-quality milk will be eligible for a new payment as Fonterra announces important changes to the way it pays farmers for their milk.

We will be joined by Farm Source director Richard Allen to discuss The Co-operative Difference payment that is responding to customer demand for sustainably produced dairy products. 

Northland Regional Council has agreed to put provisions against genetically modified organisms into its regional plan covering the coastal marine area. We will discuss this with Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith on how this marine restriction doesn't reflect the provisions for GMO land-based activities. 

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 joined in self-isolation still broadcasting from the Lincoln University campus as an ‘essential service’ with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Green pest offers greener solutions“ with Dr Marie Magnusson, Macroalgal Biotech Programme Leader, Waikato University

2. “Get Cosy in the kitchen this winter!“ with Kathy Paterson, Project Lead, Food Writers NZ

3. “Fonterra to pay farmers more for sustainable, high value milk “ with Richard Allan, Director, FarmSource

4. “Anti-GMO win in the north“ with Dr Jason Smith, Mayor, Kaipara District Council

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

Auckland is under mandatory water use restrictions for the first time in a quarter-century and the over-allocated Waikato River doesn't have more to provide. We will discuss Environment Minister David Parker's Resource Management Act reforms to put the environment above all social requirements with ECan councillor Megan Hands.

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

A painting created in support of farmers’ mental health will raise funds for the Rural Support Trust and reduce the stigma of depression. Taranaki artist Paul Rangiwahia wrote and produced Top Six Inches and hopes to raise more than $250,000 for the trust. 

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