FULL SHOW - 8th June 2026

CountryWide Connect – Show Summary Federated Farmers National President Wayne Langford discussing the organisation's election manifesto and the key policy priorities farmers want from the next Government. Political commentator Richard Harman breaks down the Fonterra email controversy and the political implications emerging in Wellington. Mia Ryan, Founder and CEO of the Howdy App, joins us to discuss building a dating platform for rural communities and helping country people connect. TUANZ Chief Executive Craig Young discusses rural connectivity, concerns around Starlink's growing market dominance, and the future of broadband in regional New Zealand. Tehseen Islam, Unit Manager – Statistical Delivery, Social & Environment at Statistics New Zealand, joins us to discuss the 2026 Agricultural Production Survey and what the latest data tells us about New Zealand's farming workforce. Global Dairy Trade Chief Executive Lloyd Cartwright explains the company's decision to establish Singapore as its global headquarters while retaining a significant presence in New Zealand. Kylah Morrison, Head of Programmes and Partnerships at Sprout Agritech, discusses six UK agritech companies visiting New Zealand as part of the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme. Fenton Hazelwood, Key Account Manager/Business Development at West Ag Trading, joins us to discuss the ACVM and HSNO Reform Bills and whether the proposed changes will actually improve growers' access to new technology and products.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple: https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.