FULL SHOW - 15th July 2026

Описание: CountryWide Connect - Show Summary

Federated Farmers Banking spokesperson Mark Hooper, discussing falling farm mortgage numbers on the back of stronger farm returns, along with the organisation's concerns over councils rushing iwi agreements.

Chris Gourley from Fern Energy brings us the latest fuel market update and explains what's driving prices at the pump.

Paul McGill, Head of Innovation and Extension at Pāmu, joins us to discuss the company's purpose-built methane measurement facility near Taupō and the role it will play in agricultural research.

Hayley Fitchett, General Manager Strategy and Regulation, and Chris Jenkins, Principal Scientist – Hydrology at Environment Southland, discuss how farmers can prepare for a possible El Niño and the seasonal outlook ahead.

Cameron Bagrie breaks down Fonterra's payout downgrade, the outlook for interest rates and farm input costs, and the wider economic picture as global political uncertainty continues.

Australian rural commentator Libby Price will join us to discuss why rice production in Australia is coming under pressure from rising irrigation costs and what it could mean for food production.

North–South Farmer Panel, featuring Toby Williams and Duncum Humm, discussing the issues making headlines on farms across New Zealand.


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