FULL SHOW - 15th June 2026

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Rural Industry Leaders founder Mike Green joins us to reveal the final fundraising tally from Fieldays for the Rural Support Trust. Safer Farms Ambassador Lindy Nelson discussing the newly launched Safer By Design white paper, exploring how technology can help reduce farm injuries by designing risk out of farming systems before accidents occur. Fern Energy Chief Executive Chris Gourley provides a fuel market update, examining the impact of Middle East tensions on global supply chains, winter fuel budgeting, diesel price pressures and the importance of energy resilience for rural businesses. Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy discusses the strong outlook for New Zealand red meat and wool exports. King Country farmer and four-time Stihl Timbersports World Trophy Champion Jack Jordan reflects on his latest world title victory in Budapest, a new world record, and balancing elite international competition with life on the farm. LIC Chief Executive David Chin joins us to break down new national reproductive performance records. Wool Source Chief Executive Tom Hooper discusses a major breakthrough for New Zealand strong wool after securing Government and WRONZ backing for a new Christchurch production facility that will transform wool into high-value particles, powders and pigments for global markets. Associate Minister of Agriculture Mike Butterick joins us to discuss the Government's $40.5 million investment in rural catchment groups.