Sarah's Country

The back of the Hawke’s Bay drought might be broken but many Canterbury farmers are continuing to donate surplus feed with 2000 bales of hay and silage heading north to their fellow farming friends and family. Nicky Hyslop has been one of the coordinators of the donations and joins us to discuss why she got involved as what goes around comes around.

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

How are we possibly going to service a burgeoning demand for natives coming from farmers and Government projects? New Zealand Plant Producers chief executive Matthew Dolan will join us to share the industry’s recently hatched action plan that will provide that path. 

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.

How are we possibly going to service a burgeoning demand for natives coming from farmers and Government projects? New Zealand Plant Producers chief executive Matthew Dolan will join us to share the industry’s recently hatched action plan that will provide that path. 

The back of the Hawke’s Bay drought might be broken but many Canterbury farmers are continuing to donate surplus feed with 2000 bales of hay and silage heading north to their fellow farming friends and family. Nicky Hyslop has been one of the coordinators of the donations and joins us to discuss why she got involved as what goes around comes around.

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. 

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.

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. “Native tree windfall from covid“ with Matthew Dolan, CEO, New Zealand Plant Producers

2. “Feed heads North“ with Nicky Hyslop, Farmer, South Canterbury

3. “Art raising money and awareness“ with Paul Rangiwahia, Artist, Taranaki

4. “Water Use Restrictions in Auckland“ with Megan Hands, Councillor, Environment Canterbury

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

A Canterbury pair has outshone 13 other teams to take out the title as 2020 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year. Jack Coakley and Mac Williams from St Bede’s College will join us after being crowned the winners following a week of challenges.

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

Forestry Minister Shane Jones defends criticism of the Foresters Amendment Bill that requires forest owners to direct a portion of log supplies to domestic processors, interfering with their existing commercial arrangements.

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

Growth in Waikato’s sheep milking sector has jumped with seven newly converted farms to start production this spring and there's strong interest from Canterbury farmers to follow suit and convert. Maui Milk general manager Peter Gatley joins us to explore the opportunities.

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

New Zealand negotiators are now demanding the United Kingdom disown eye-wateringly high tariffs in the latest UK-NZ post-Brexit deal which has previously shut out NZ dairy and beef. Former trade negotiator Charles Finny will update us on how we can get a high-quality free-trade agreement with one of the largest importers of dairy.

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.

New Zealand negotiators are now demanding the United Kingdom disown eye-wateringly high tariffs in the latest UK-NZ post-Brexit deal which has previously shut out NZ dairy and beef. Former trade negotiator Charles Finny will update us on how we can get a high-quality free-trade agreement with one of the largest importers of dairy.

Growth in Waikato’s sheep milking sector has jumped with seven newly converted farms to start production this spring and there's strong interest from Canterbury farmers to follow suit and convert. Maui Milk general manager Peter Gatley joins us to explore the opportunities.

Forestry Minister Shane Jones defends criticism of the Foresters Amendment Bill that requires forest owners to direct a portion of log supplies to domestic processors, interfering with their existing commercial arrangements.

A Canterbury pair has outshone 13 other teams to take out the title as 2020 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year. Jack Coakley and Mac Williams from St Bede’s College will join us after being crowned the winners following a week of challenges.

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. “Pressure on UK for NZ trade deal “ with Charles Finney, Former Trade Negotiator

2. “Waikato sheep milk sector expands “ with Peter Gately, General Manager, Maui Milk

3. “Forest owners relieved but unhappy“ with Shane Jones, Minister for Regional Economic Development

4. “Kids learn hard work pays off“ with Jack Coakley & Mac Williams, 2020 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year

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

A Nuffield scholar from the Netherlands has been researching the difference in the roles women play in agriculture in New Zealand, which is quite different in her native country. Dutch dairy farmer, Heleen Lansink, will join us to discuss her findings of how she feels females are more valued in our primary sector than theirs.

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

There has been some high prices fetched topping bull sales around the country, and strong confidence in the future of New Zealand beef. National Livestock Partnership Manager for Global HQ, Hannah Gudsell, will provide us with an overview of the season so far.

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