The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Cameron Henderson, Chris Brandolino, Paul Henderson, and Barry Soper.

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Courtesy of PGG Wrightson, we take our monthly look at the state of the wool market.

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We ask the Minister of Agriculture and Trade what was in the Budget for farmers? Plus has he got a Fieldays surprise in store for us?

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Is a Dairy NZ farmer-elected director who comments on World Milk Day and "Mooving" Day - both happening tomorrow.

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NIWA's Weather Guy talks about the just-released updated seasonal climate outlook for winter.

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We ask the most successful All Black captain of all-time for his take on the state of our national game and why grass roots rugby in the provinces is so important.

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We cast our eye over Nicols Willis' first Budget and the Trump trial.

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Jamie Mackay talks to Rowena Duncum, Graeme Williams, Grant "Disaster" McMaster, Tom Young, Michael Harvey, and Chris Russell.

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The Country's former producer is not on Rob Nichol's Christmas card list as a "Civil War" breaks out in NZ rugby!

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Today's farmer panel features two Flock House Alumni who are looking forward to the 100th Reunion in July. Today they share some humorous banter from their year - the class of '79. 

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Affco's National Livestock Manager comments on the state of the red meat industry after yesterday's press release from the Meat Industry Association saying the US has overtaken China as our biggest market for April.

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Rabobank's Senior Dairy and Consumer Food analyst provides an update on the Australian dairy sector, including the potential impact of the recent Fonterra decision to divest from Fonterra Oceania. Plus, we look at global prospects for milk and China's key role in the market. 

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Our Australian correspondent talks about Bird Flu, camel dung beer and PNG joining the NRL.

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Hunter McGregor, Scott Duggan, and Peter Nation.

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The PM ponders tomorrow's Budget and whether it will be overshadowed by the Maori Party protests. Plus while Nicola was having a smoke behind the bike sheds at school, was he a "swotty goody good" in his youth?

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The chief executive of Fonterra comments on the opening forecast milk price for the 24/25 season (midpoint $8) and the potential famer shareholder dividend for the 23/24 season in the co-op's Q3 business update. 

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Is a Shanghai-based Kiwi selling NZ venison to the Chinese. Today we talk about the domestic economy, the housing market and some crazy early summer weather.

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The National Sales manager of Volkswagen has some great Fieldays deals for farmers including a new Amarok for under $60k.

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