FULL SHOW - 4th June 2026

COUNTRYWIDE CONNECT SHOW SUMMARY Massey University Associate Professor Dr Nicky Stanley-Clark examines the unique mental health pressures facing rural women and what her latest nationwide research is revealing. Newly appointed MNZM Dr Katrina Roberts reflects on her veterinary career, industry innovation and mentoring future rural leaders. DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey breaks down record milk production, strong payouts and looming cost pressures for the season ahead. Bayleys horticulture specialist Snow Williams analyses the record Zespri licence auctions and what they mean for Bay of Plenty orchard and land values. Fieldays CEO Richard Lindroos joins us for the final countdown to next week's sold-out event at Mystery Creek. Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Olivia Weatherburn celebrates 10 years of Generation Next and explains how the programme is developing the next generation of sheep and beef industry leaders. North and South Island farmers Duncan Humm and Chris Lewis debate rising input costs, rural mental health and reveal their worst farming purchases. Lincoln University Vice-Chancellor Professor Grant Edwards discusses his reappointment through to 2031 and the future of New Zealand's specialist land-based university.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.