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Wool levy debate returns as sector seeks sustainable funding // Ross McIsaac, Sector Manager, Wool Impact
04/05/2026 | 9 mins.
This episode features Ross McIsaac, Sector Manager, Wool Impact discussing the wool levy revival, what’s changed this time, and whether the sector can align behind a credible funding model.

CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How agritourism’s surge is diversifying farm incomes // Marijke Dunselman, Founder, Agritourism New Zealand
04/05/2026 | 14 mins.
This episode features Marijke Dunselman, Founder, Agritourism New Zealand discussing agritourism growth, rising demand for farm experiences, and the realities of turning diversification into a viable business.

CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rising rates and debt raises questions over council spending // Jordan Williams, Executive Director & Co-founder, Taxpayers' Union
04/05/2026 | 14 mins.
This episode features Jordan Williams, Executive Director & Co-founder, Taxpayers' Union discussing the Ratepayers’ Report — rising rates, growing council debt, and major efficiency gaps across the country.

CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How South Waikato’s Pasture Summit is getting farmer’s boots on the ground // Robbie Ferris, Director, Pasture Summit Waikato
04/05/2026 | 9 mins.
This episode features Robbie Ferris, Director, Pasture Summit, Waikato discussing the summit and the focus on lifting pasture performance.

CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cutting ag research risks long-term farm productivity and growth // Derrick Moot, Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Lincoln University
04/05/2026 | 11 mins.
This episode features Derrick Moot, Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Lincoln University discussing the $56M cut to ag research and the risk of weakening the science behind NZ’s production systems.

CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About CountryWide CONNECT

CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand. The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up). Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines! For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

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