FULL SHOW - 19th June 2026

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Dr Fernando Torres-Vélez, General Manager Hazardous Substances – EPA, updates us on the EPA’s processing of hazardous substances. Matt Watson, Fishing advocate and host of The ITM Fishing Show gives his views on the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill being put on ice. Fiona Calvert, Technical Support (Agriculture) at Hill Labs, joins us to talk about Hill's new protein test for forages. Scott Lawson, Board Member OANZ and Director of True Earth, discussing OANZ's submission on both the HSNO and ACVM Amendment Bills and how they connect to the Gene Tech Bill. Cam Clayton, Waikato/BOP FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalist, discussing preparations for next month's Grand Final in New Plymouth. Dino Kudrass, Executive General Manager Agri – Skellerup, discussing the company's history. Professor Jo Lane, Pro Vice-Chancellor Health – University of Waikato, discussing the Hospitals announced to get NZGSM graduate clinicians. Dave Worsley and Brian "Gash" Ashby join us for our Sport Panel, discussing All Whites at the FIFA World Cup and the Super Rugby Grand Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.