The Country
Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.
Episodes
Keeping your stock healthy and your farm thriving takes more than just reaching for the drench gun. Our newest podcast series ‘Drench Wise, Farm Smart’ in partnership with Zolvix Plus from Elanco, takes a deep dive into parasite management, exploring smarter ways to protect your animals and your land.
In part two, The Country’s Rowena Duncum sits down with Colin McKay from Elanco and 6th generation Wairarapa sheep...
Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Tom Young, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.
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Jamie Mackay talks to Tim Dangen, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, Blair Drysdale, and Chris Russell.
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The 2022 Young Farmer of the Year and Muriwai beef farmer updates the fallout from ex-tropical Cyclone Tam
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North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist says she’s hearing nothing but the “sounds of silence” from the media on some key issues.
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The GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate takes his monthly look at the rural market.
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We catch up with a Southland arable farmer and pie connoisseur on his way to Wheels at Wānaka.
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Our Australian correspondent talks about a boring leader’s debate, the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the state of Aussie rugby.
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Rowena Duncum talks to Christopher Luxon, Andrew Murray, Geoff Spark, and Paul Joules.
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The Prime Minister talks about trade, tariffs and Trump, addresses his differences with Winston Peters, and updates the process to limit wholesale farm to forestry conversions.
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Fonterra’s CFO reviews last night’s Global Dairy Trade Auction – the first event post Trump’s tariff announcements. Prices were up 1.6% across the board, while whole milk powder increased by 2.8%.
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Canterbury dairy farmer and Farmstrong champion, who was heavily involved in the recent "Harvesting Health" evening – a joint effort between Rural Support Trust and Farmstrong.
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Rabobank analyst looks at global urea prices and tells us why consumers are paying more for Easter Eggs this year - exceptionally high cocoa prices.
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Our man at Weatherwatch.co.nz updates us on the latest from Tropical Cyclone Tam.
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Rowena Duncum talks to Damien O'Connor, Hunter McGregor, Mark de Lautour, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
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We find Labour’s trade spokesman on the West Coast, where farming conditions are looking good for a strong end to the dairy season. We preview Pāmu’s open day on bobby calf management, look at the global response to tariffs, and update negotiations with India.
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Our Shanghai-based business correspondent shares his thoughts on the impact of Trump’s tariffs in China and on US farmers. He also talks about how red meat is faring – and the wild weather that closed Shanghai’s airport on Saturday.
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Open Country Dairy’s chief executive is in Southland for supplier meetings. He comments on the potential for dairy conversions in the region, updates progress on a new butter factory in Waharoa and previews tonight’s Global Dairy Trade auction.
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Leading primary sector academic attended the Waikato Bay of Plenty regional Young Farmer debating finals last night. Plus, she has a new column out, which explores the connection between the ancient agricultural calendar and food.
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Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Tom Young, and Dom Jones.
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