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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.
Episodes
Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Peter Hayden, Hunter McGregor, Rowena Duncum, Riley Kennedy, and Jeremy Rookes.
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Our Friday weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ talks about El Niño and what growers need to know this season.
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We revisit Footrot Flats 40 years on as the remastered movie is set to hit our cinema screens in January.
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Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks national holidays and local meat pricing.
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Today's panel hails from FMG and BusinessDesk.
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We let a Canterbury hobby farmer off the chain to review the big stories of the week.
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Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Tanya Houghton, Jen Corkran, Chris Russell, and John O'Neill.
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The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries defends his fishing portfolio proclamations and Winston’s foreign affairs spending. We also ask if it’s immoral to be a billionaire, whether he supports AgriZeroNZ, and whether some sitting NZ First MPs have been hard done by by the release of the party list.
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The chief executive of Farmlands responds to stinging criticism, in some quarters, of the farmer co-op’s investment in AgriZeroNZ.
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In a report titled “New Zealand’s protein moment,” Rabobank’s senior animal protein analyst says tight global beef and sheepmeat supply may provide a near-term positive price window. However, longer-term value will likely depend on market mix, customer relationships and reliable delivery. And which product will fare the best in the battle for high-value GLP-1 protein - dairy or beef?
Our Australian correspondent talks footy, farming and fuel.
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PGG Wrightson’s National Go-Stock Manager on the challenges and opportunities from a wet Southland spring.
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Jamie Mackay talks to James and Rob Fraser, Todd McClay, Stephen Guerin, Mike McIntyre, and Peter Newbold.
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We catch up with the father-and-son team behind Stern Angus. They discuss their South Canterbury yearling bull sale, with James serving as stud principal and Rob representing the fourth generation of the Fraser family at the stud.
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The Minister of Agriculture and Trade reflects on PGG Wrightson’s 175-year history and the importance of farming to New Zealand’s economy. He also defends investment in AgriZeroNZ and discusses redirecting foreign aid funding toward medicines for Kiwis.
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PGG Wrightson chief executive celebrates the company’s 175th anniversary, sharing stories of its evolution and resilience through wars, depressions and droughts. Plus, he explains why strong commodity prices remain vital for farmers and the wider economy.
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Jarden's head of commodities says stronger GDT results support confidence in another high-milk-price season. He also explains why whey proteins are becoming increasingly valuable.
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PGG Wrightson's General Manager, Livestock & Real Estate, says strong livestock prices and wider online bidding are supporting confidence in rural markets. Plus, he highlights the ongoing importance of the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme.
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Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Scott Mackereth, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Farmer Tom Martin, and Jo Luxton.
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An independent economist comments on exchange and interest rates, inflation, the fuel crisis and why writing off student loans is not the best use of the education budget.
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