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
Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Todd Clark, Harry Gaddum, and Jacob Siermans.
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The Minister of Trade tries to clear up some of the confusion surrounding the latest on the Trump tariffs and the Indian FTA.
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Our Kentucky-based US farming correspondent is live in the studio with his friends Bud Tucker and John Kuegel. What do they make of New Zealand farming and farmers?
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Hawke's Bay deer farmer and Farmstrong champion, who is championing the Gumboot Cup - a day-long cricket tournament on Saturday for 12 rural teams to encourage farmers to get off the farm. It also doubles as a fundraiser for Farmstrong and the Rural Support Trust.
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His father is the new chief executive of Federated Farmers, but what is Jacob's connection with young farm boys who travelled 19,000km more than 100 years ago to fight for King and Country?
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Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Jane Smith, Emma Higgins, Shane Jones, and Miles Hurrell.
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Jamie Mackay talks to Miles Hurrell, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Kate Scott, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper.
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The chief executive of Fonterra announces a lift in the forecast Farmgate Milk Price to a midpoint of $9-50 (up from $9), a Special Mainland Dividend and he provides an earnings update.
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Today’s farmer panel chews the farming fat.
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The chief executive of Horticulture NZ comments on the state of the industry, with kiwifruit and apples leading the charge.
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McKay on Sport on the ongoing All Blacks coaching saga.
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Our political correspondent talks about the release of his long-awaited book on where all the bodies are buried - One Last Question, Prime Minister.
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Jamie Mackay talks to Jason Te Brake, Shane Jones, Farmer Tom Martin, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.
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Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2025/26 season, with forecast per-hectare returns at record levels for all fruit categories. The CEO says strong global demand has allowed Zespri to sell a record crop of around 215 million trays at a strong value for growers.
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The Prince of the Provinces waxes lyrically about mining, wild dogs in Northland and Mad Dog Peters!
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UK farming correspondent comments on a bleak winter for British farmers and why he’s taking the Government to court.
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PGG Wrightson’s GM of Real Estate takes his monthly look at the state of the rural market, and the planets are certainly aligning for farm values!
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Our Australian correspondent talks about wool prices at a seven-year high and grain prices halving in the past four years.
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Parasites and drench resistance are becoming a major challenge for farmers across New Zealand, putting real pressure on productivity and profitability.
Quick, accurate diagnosis can make all the difference — saving time, saving money, and helping you make smarter decisions on-farm.
In the next episode of the podcast series brought to you by Beef and Lamb New Zealand and powered by The Country, Hamish McKay dives into this iss...
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Emma Higgins, Adam Thompson, Mitch Highett, and Craig Wiggins.
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