The CountryWide Podcast

In this episode, Hamish Mulcock, Portfolio Manager at ADAMA New Zealand, introduces Tower, a new pre-emergent herbicide for wheat and barley designed to strengthen weed control and support resistance management in arable systems. As herbicide resistance continues to challenge growers, Hamish explains how Tower brings a new active ingredient to the New Zealand market, chlortoluron, alongside pendimethalin and diflufenican, delivering three complementary modes of action in one application.
Guest:
Hamish Mulcock, Portfolio Manager, ADAMA New Zealand
Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

Hamish outlines how Tower provides broad-spectrum control of key arable weeds including chickweed, speedwell, shepherd’s purse and fathen, while also controlling annual poa and suppressing perennial and Italian ryegrass. He discusses the importance of pre-emergent applications in setting crops up for strong establishment, shares insights from extensive New Zealand trials conducted since 2017, and explains how growers can confidently integrate Tower into autumn and spring crop planning to protect yield potential from the outset.

For information on Tower contact your local ADAMA commercial manager or visit the website - http://www.adama.com

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In this episode, Phil Journeaux shares his strong thoughts on the failings of the New Zealand’s National Policy Statement (NPS) for Highly Productive Land and how the Ministry for the Environment’s ‘economically viable’ metric was flawed.
Guest:
Phil Journeaux, Consulting Agricultural Economist
Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

Phil, a consulting agricultural economist shares his experience with NPS-HPL in representing a landowner in court who was in one of the hotly contested Land Use Class wanting to subdivide. His debate in protecting productive land and meeting housing demand isn’t accurate and the driving issue including urban expansion and population growth takes precedent. He also explains the difference between economically viable and sustainable land, that it’s the role of landowners to drive productivity, and why evidence-based planning and careful policy design will be critical in balancing food production, housing needs, and long-term land management.

Read the article featuring Phil here:
https://country-wide.co.nz/subdivision-of-rural-land-facts-and-fiction

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In this episode, Mike White, Chief Science Officer at Ravensdown, explains how Hawkeye Pro, the cooperative’s precision nutrient management platform, is helping New Zealand farmers apply the right nutrients in the right place at the right time. Drawing on years of research, soil science, and advanced technology, Mike outlines how Hawkeye Pro combines soil testing, remote sensing, farm-specific data, and AI to deliver measurable value while being considerate of the environment.
Guest:
Mike White, Chief Science Officer, Ravensdown
Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide
Mike explores practical applications of the platform, including its 100m²-level precision for dairy, sheep, and beef farms, seamless integration with farm systems, and decision-making tools that support both efficiency and compliance. He also discusses the potential productivity gains for farmers, highlights how Hawkeye Pro supports agri-managers in optimising farm performance, and outlines the future of precision nutrient management as the platform continues to evolve.


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In this special 100th episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp reflects on the beginning of the CountryWide Podcast in 2024 and where it has evolved to now. She also looks towards the future and how this podcast will transform into a paid-only, members podcast for those with a CountryWide Club membership to reflect the new free podcast CountryWide Connect - home to the daily radio/video show coming at the end of March.

Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

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In this episode, Jeremy McPhail, Chair of Environment Southland and seventh-generation Southland farmer, discusses the region’s community-led review of local government and what it could mean for the future of regional governance.
Guest:
Jeremy McPhail, Chair, Environment Southland
Host:
Andy Thompson, CountryWide

Jeremy shares why Southland moved early to explore structural change, the pressures driving reform including rising costs and infrastructure demands, and how the Local Government Commission is working with communities to identify the most effective and efficient model for delivering services. He also explains the importance of regional environmental oversight, the role of science and data in decision-making and why strong community engagement will be critical in shaping the future of local government in Southland.

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