FULL SHOW - 10th June 2026

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Darren Stenning from Ecolab discussing animal health, biosecurity and the role technology is playing in supporting farm productivity. Rewiring Aotearoa Chief Executive Mike Casey joins us to discuss farm electrification, energy resilience and opportunities for rural New Zealand. Irrigation New Zealand Chair Andrew Mockford and Stephen McNally discuss the importance of irrigation infrastructure and the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. BNZ Executive for Corporate and Institutional Banking Penny Ford joins us to discuss the rural economy, investment trends and the outlook for agribusiness. Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective following their recent Ahuwhenua Trophy success and discuss what the award means for the business and wider Māori agribusiness sector. New Zealand Young Farmers Chief Executive Cheyne Gillooly joins us to discuss the future of the organisation, leadership development and the next generation of New Zealand agricultur Austin Heffernan from MSD Animal Health and Liam Kampshof from Bovonic join us to discuss emerging livestock technologies and how digital tools are helping farmers make better management decisions. Horizon Lab Managing Director Tim Ewing-Jarvie discussing innovation, testing technology and the future of laboratory services supporting New Zealand's primary industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.