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FULL SHOW (7 April) - Getting to grips with lockdown
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:47:11
Publish Date: 2020-04-07 02:39:10
Description:

With the current state of the world causing lots of upheaval to life in New Zealand, we get the thoughts and advice from some great guests.

Guests on this week’s show:

·       1. HISTORIC MOMENT CANCELLING THE GRAND FINAL: NZ Young Farmers chief executive, Lynda Coopersmith.

·       2. BOYS FROM THE BUSH ARE BACK IN TOWN: NZ Hunter Adventures TV Host, Willie Duley.

·       3. RURAL PROFESSIONALS HELP MAKE SENSE FOR FARMERS: Carla Muller, Chair NZIPIM.

·       4. BOTTLENECK LOOMING FOR WATER DEVELOPMENT: Steve Berenger, Irrigation NZ Technical Project Manager.

Sarah Perriam finds out what's involved in cancelling large events such as the FMG Young Farmer of the Year, the hunters are are fizzing at the bit in lockdown over the roar, and how the downtime is seeing farmers use e-learning tools more.

Sarah is joined by Lynda Coopersmith to discuss the cancellation of the organisation's pinnacle event this year the first time in its history as well as the online competitions they are hosting for FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year.

Then, in the lead up to the roar, Sarah talks to NZ Hunter Adventures TV host, Willie Duley about how the lockdown is effecting the hunting industry.

Worried about how all of this is going to impact you? Don’t worry, Sarah chats to Carla Muller, the Chair of NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management about how their organisation is supporting rural service professionals by equipping farmers with the latest knowledge.

Sarah gets in touch with Irrigation NZ Technical Project Manager, Steve Berenger, who shares his concerns for the bottleneck of irrigation development that won't be done over the winter under the restrictions and how farmers are making the most of the downtime to do e-learning.

To watch any of the interviews, find out how to watch/listen to Sarah's Country live weeknights or contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com
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