The Country

Hamish McKay talks to Christopher Luxon, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Lawrence Field, Chris Russell, and Nick Carr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to AJ Whetton, Chris Brandolino, Sarah Donaldson, Tim Dangen, and Rowena Duncum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former All Black discusses the dawn of a new era for the All Blacks ahead of tomorrow's test against France, featuring a new coach, captain, first five-eighth and stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist Chris Brandolino discusses El Niño.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wairarapa area coordinator for the Rural Support Trust discusses how South Wairarapa is coping after heavy rain swept through the area over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2022 Young Farmer of the Year is at the 2026 Young Farmer of the Year contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with The Country’s former producer at the practical day at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest, to learn more about the National Sustainability Showcase she MC-ed in Christchurch last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of DairyNZ Update, Michelle Watt talks to Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist), Brooke Sinclair from DairyNZ, about DairyNZ's involvement in New Zealand's oldest and one of our country's most prestigious farming awards, the Ahuwhenua Trophy.  More details about the Ahuwhenua Trophy can be found at ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz or you can directly contact the Dair...

Hamish McKay talks to Damien O'Connor, Brent Kleiss, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Russell, and Karen Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour’s trade and export spokesman discusses his party’s post-conference priorities, including apprenticeships, healthcare access and rural workforce development. Plus, his views on succession, sustainability and opportunities for young people in farming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZPork chief executive discusses the sale of New Zealand’s largest pig farm to local owners and what it means for the sector’s future. Plus, industry investment, RMA reform concerns, country-of-origin labelling and pork’s role as an affordable protein source.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final approaches, we catch up with 2024 winner George Dodson and reigning champion Hugh Jackson for today's farmer panel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent on bird flu, soaring sheepmeat prices, and a Supreme Court ruling on glyphosate. Plus, a winemaker selling beer in wine bottles?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IrrigationNZ chief executive and former Ballance Farm Environment Awards regional supreme winner discusses judging this year’s national finalists. Plus, farmer wellbeing, sustainability and the strength of the awards’ alumni network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Christopher Luxon, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Nick Beeby, and Lawrence Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister on a buoyant primary sector and how New Zealand’s Michelin-star-winning restaurants benefit tourism. Plus, the OCR, how heavy machinery rules affect farmers, and the Treasury Performance Improvement Review. And how is Police Minister Mark Mitchell doing after breaking his ribs at a charity rugby match?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s farmer panel on bull sales, a booming red meat industry, and how the weather’s treating them in the Maniototo and Canterbury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the chief executive of the Meat Industry Association for a closer look at a record-breaking May result for red meat exports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of Rural Field Consultants Ltd discusses a series of free farm succession planning workshops he’s been running for Rabobank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Andrew Olsen, Sir David Fagan, Neil Bateup, and Warwick Catto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Rural Contractors discusses calls to update heavy‑vehicle rules that are affecting farming contractors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with a shearing legend to hear how his son, Jack, fared at the Scottish Blackface Shearing Championship Open final at the Lochearnhead Shears in Scotland. Plus, how he reckons the Kiwi team will go on the Wools of New Zealand tour, which kicks off in the UK next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Rural Support Trust chairman is also the winner of the champion award at the Primary Industries New Zealand Awards. He talks about a new partnership with Farmlands offering free access to mental health and wellbeing support for rural communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The science strategy manager at Ballance Agri-Nutrients is also a long-standing on-farm judge of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. He previews this week's National Sustainability Showcase, where the 2026 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing will be named.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Te Radar, Andrew Hoggard, Sandra Faulkner, Nick Carr, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.