As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, David Bennett from the National Party explains why Minister David Parker had no choice but to defer the winter grazing rules for another 12 months. Primary industry groups have welcomed the Government’s decision to defer proposed intensive winter grazing (IWG) regulations for a year and instead rely on farm plans to help deliver the changes in farming practices sought. Environment Minister David Parker says the decision was made after the farming sector agreed to make immediate improvements to intensive winter grazing practices for the coming season and in return the Government has deferred regulations until May 2022. To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/winter-grazing-rules-on-hold To listen to the interview on podcast, visit www.sarahscountry.com Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review! Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz Contact the show: sarah@sarahscountry.com Follow Sarah’s Country on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry

As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, the panel consists of Paul Turner from Southland Advisory Group and Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers. The Government is not saying when it will respond to suggested changes to its winter grazing rules, which were made in late December. DairyNZ is calling for a decision to be made soon on the changes recommended by the Southland Advisory Group on intensive winter grazing, saying farmers need certainty ahead of winter. To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/dairy/view/pressure-on-govt-over-winter-grazing-feedback To listen to the interview on podcast, visit www.sarahscountry.com Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review! Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz Contact the show: sarah@sarahscountry.com Follow Sarah’s Country on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry

As part of this week’s “Opinion Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Dr Rob Derrick from Farmlands shares his wealth of knowledge on alternative feed options such as grain, palm kernel and soy husks, and how they fit into the current feed management practices and impact of a reduction in nitrogen inputs and land to winter graze on. To listen to the interview on podcast, visit www.sarahscountry.com Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review! Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz Contact the show: sarah@sarahscountry.com Follow Sarah’s Country on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry

As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Sam McIvor from Beef + Lamb NZ discusses the Ministry for the Environment’s report on the extent of carbon sequestration. A dispute over the volume of carbon sequestered on sheep and beef farms could result in new methodology adopted that more accurately reflects what is happening on farms. Beef + Lamb NZ environment policy manager Dylan Muggeridge says a difference in methodology is responsible for B+LNZ and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) reaching diverse conclusions. To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/beef/view/b-lnz-on-mfe-carbon-report-discrepancies To listen to the interview on podcast, visit www.sarahscountry.com Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review! Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz Contact the show: sarah@sarahscountry.com Follow Sarah’s Country on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry

As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Grant Bunting from New Zealand Roundtable for Sustainable Beef discusses the success of a sustainable beef patty trial. The $350,000 trial, 50:50 funded by industry and the Government, has proven it is possible to produce a beef patty sustainably right across the supply chain in NZ. The project aimed to help meet the growing demand for ethically sourced and sustainable products. To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/beef/view/sustainable-beef-patty-trial-a-success To listen to the interview on podcast, visit www.sarahscountry.com Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review! Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz Contact the show: sarah@sarahscountry.com Follow Sarah’s Country on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry

As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Michael Wan from Beef + Lamb New Zealand discusses now NZ meat processing companies have had to pivot into selling to retail. Changing eating patterns as global consumers respond to the covid-19 pandemic is forcing meat exporters to shift their focus to retail markets, which will require more stock supplied out of season. The global retail sector is growing rapidly for meat exporters as consumers, forced due to the pandemic lockdown, are cooking for themselves at the expense of foodservice. To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/beef/view/meat-markets-evolve To listen to the interview on podcast, visit www.sarahscountry.com Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review! Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz Contact the show: sarah@sarahscountry.com Follow Sarah’s Country on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry

As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Alan McDermott from RMPP discusses how the New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme offers benefits for sheep and beef farmers. Farmers are looking at their land and businesses differently following a sustainability trial piloted by sheep and beef farmers. The RMPP project pilot is aimed at testing continuous improvement practices for making on-farm management decisions that will prepare farmers for the coming regulatory environment. To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/project-to-improve-farm-management To listen to the interview on podcast, visit www.sarahscountry.com Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review! Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz Contact the show: sarah@sarahscountry.com Follow Sarah’s Country on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry

As part of this week’s “Change Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Lucy Macdonald from Middlehurst Delivered discusses how a dream became a reality by bringing premium Merino meat straight from the station to the plate. Sisters Lucy and Sophie established the business at Middlehurst Station where they grew up, and want to ensure that Merino meat is accessible to the people of New Zealand, farmed with the animals’ welfare and the environment at the centre focus To listen to the interview on podcast, visit www.sarahscountry.com Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on the podcast and if you love us, please leave a review! Sarah’s Country is produced in a strategic alliance with Farmers Weekly - New Zealand’s most trusted source of agri-journalism - www.farmersweekly.co.nz Contact the show: sarah@sarahscountry.com Follow Sarah’s Country on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry

Dennis O’Callaghan explains how his Northland-based farm produces more than twice the provincial average for any form of beef production. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

New Zealand cattle prices lifted through August and September due to more limited cattle supplies. Blake Holgate, Sustainability Analyst, Rabobank explains the beef consumption patterns in 2020. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Meat sector unveils its four key goals for the next five years. Meat Industry Association Chief Executive, Sirma Karapeeva, explains. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

More gender equality is needed in the sector says Meat Industry Association of New Zealand Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

B+LNZ Chief Insight Officer Jeremy Baker discusses the findings from the recent New Season Outlook 2020-21 Briefing Webinar. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

B+LNZ Chief Insight Officer Jeremy Baker discusses the findings from the recent New Season Outlook 2020-21 Briefing Webinar. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

New Zealand sheep and beef farms are close to being carbon neutral and call for the formal recognition of on-farm sequestration. Auckland University of Technology’s Senior Lecturer, Bradley Case, joins us to discuss their research. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Alliance group launches new premium lamb offer to farmers. Alliance’s General Manager of Livestock and Shareholder Services Danny Hailes tells us more. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

AgriHQ Senior Analyst Mel Croad warns pricing prospects for the new season will be uncertain and lower than last year. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Rabobank Protein and Sustainability Analyst, Blake Holgate, expects Chinese consumers to continue to view beef as an increasingly appealing substitute for pork. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Regenerative agriculture is receiving a lot of attention and $390,000 of MPI funding for Beef + Lamb NZ to research the potential markets that may pay a premium for regeneratively raised red meat. Beef + Lamb NZ Chief Executive Sam McIvor will discuss this and the new governance group of leaders for freshwater. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Regenerative agriculture is receiving a lot of attention and $390,000 of MPI funding for Beef + Lamb NZ to research the potential markets that may pay a premium for regeneratively raised red meat. Beef + Lamb NZ Chief Executive Sam McIvor will discuss this and the new governance group of leaders for freshwater. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Once it leaves the European Union, the United Kingdom is expected to become the fifth or sixth largest beef-importing country. Rabobank Animal Proteins Analyst, Blake Holgate, looks at the opportunities for New Zealand. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

World markets are weak as countries grapple with resurging outbreaks of covid-19. What will new season red meat prices look like in this uncertain future and is it being reflected in procurement? Alliance livestock and shareholder services general manager Danny Hailes will explain. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Britain is scrambling for trade deals before it leaves the European Union at the end of the year and rarely does NZ enjoy the leverage it has over the UK in talks now under way. We discuss that with the Red Meat Sector’s United Kingdom representative Jeff Grant. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

Recently formed Roundtable for Sustainable Beef chairman Grant Bunting said the growing importance the world puts on sustainability credentials across the supply chain has changed many a view. Bunting from Anzco, believes fighting against the vegan movement will achieve nothing. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

The convenience of products delivered to consumers’ doors has led to a new partnership for Silver Fern Farms and Gourmet Direct. We will discuss the rise of chilled e-commerce both here and overseas with Silver Fern Farms marketing manager Nicola Johnston. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

The latest figures show export red meat and by-product exports declined by 2% in a year but China's sales growth has underpinned falling markets everywhere else. We will discuss that and procurement with Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva. Subscribe to Sarah’s Country on podcast. iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/38FY8p7 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gITSId Apple: https://apple.co/2W3t65t Contact the show www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahperriam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahscountry Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

The store lamb markets have been red hot in recent weeks but can we expect prices to continue to lift? Senior sheep and beef analyst Mel Croad unpacks the drivers in the lamb market impacted by covid-19. To listen to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahperriam/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en

It's a challenge to market the unique attributes of grass-fed beef and lamb from the bottom of the world. Beef + Lamb red meat story global manager Michael Wan will give us an update from the collaborative industry marketing campaign, Taste Pure Nature in North America. To listen to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahperriam/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_perriam?lang=en