FULL SHOW: 31 March

Описание: Show Rundown: CountryWide Connect - Tuesday 31st March 2026

Join Andy and Sarah as we celebrate a special 87th birthday for Andy’s mum and dive into the critical issues of trade fairness, economic shifts, and innovative farm ownership.

Walt Cavendish (Fair for Farmers)
Waikato dairy farmer Walt Cavendish discusses the "Fair for Farmers" campaign, questioning why New Zealand imports products that don't meet the high animal welfare standards required of our own farmers.

Doug Steel (BNZ Senior Economist)
An analysis of how Middle Eastern instability is hitting home—from fuel supply risks and freight pressure to the return of "higher for longer" interest rate forecasts.

Tangaroa Walker (Farm4Life)
The popular rural educator shares his journey of achieving farm ownership through crowdfunding and explores whether this offers a genuine new pathway for the next generation.

Cam Clayton (FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Winner)
Fresh from his victory in the Waikato Bay of Plenty regional final, sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton discusses the grit required to compete at the national level.

Daryl Thompson (Rural Contractors NZ)
A look at how contractors are navigating rising diesel costs and what farmers can do—from earlier bookings to better communication—to keep essential work moving.

Tony Trewinnard (Blue Skies Weather) Weather Update: What does the next 6-weeks look like across the country.