The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Julia Sekula, Te Radar, and Steve Wyn-Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy PM and Act Party leader looks at two very contentious issues - strategic vote splitting and raising the age of eligibility for National Super. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s World Iron Awareness Week, and Beef + Lamb NZ’s head of nutrition talks about the importance of red meat in our diets, particularly for women, teenage girls and children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice of the competition kicks off the road to the grand final with the district finals of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year getting underway over the last weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Central Hawke’s Bay farmer talks about El Niño, and he claims PGG Wrightson lineage as the great-great-grandson of George Gould. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Property Brokers Land & Lifestyle Market Insights series, The Country’s Hamish McKay is joined by Property Brokers Rural General Manager Conrad Wilkshire to discuss rural property market conditions and current factors that could influence your decision on selling your farm. Sharing practical insights on demand, seasonal presentation, finance, and the upcoming Gener...

Jamie Mackay talks to Jo Luxton, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Farmer Tom Martin, Jen Corkran, and Shane Jones.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Peter Hayden, Hunter McGregor, Rowena Duncum, Riley Kennedy, and Jeremy Rookes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Friday weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ talks about El Niño and what growers need to know this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We revisit Footrot Flats 40 years on as the remastered movie is set to hit our cinema screens in January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks national holidays and local meat pricing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's panel hails from FMG and BusinessDesk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We let a Canterbury hobby farmer off the chain to review the big stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Tanya Houghton, Jen Corkran, Chris Russell, and John O'Neill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Farmlands responds to stinging criticism, in some quarters, of the farmer co-op’s investment in AgriZeroNZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - dair...

Our Australian correspondent talks footy, farming and fuel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PGG Wrightson’s National Go-Stock Manager on the challenges and opportunities from a wet Southland spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to James and Rob Fraser, Todd McClay, Stephen Guerin, Mike McIntyre, and Peter Newbold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.