The Country

We catch up with the founder and managing director of Shanghai-based China Skinny, one of China’s best-known marketing, research and digital agencies. He looks at how the Chinese market is going, whether it will recover, and what it means for New Zealand exporters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder and managing director of China Skinny on what Kiwi exporters need to do to stand out in China’s “incredibly diverse” market and how China’s technology influences how consumers purchase food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Christopher Luxon, Cameron Bagrie, Mike Cronin, Blair McLean, Simon Bishell, and Lynda Coppersmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders the US Presidential Election and what it could mean for New Zealand, today’s inflation figures, what’s next for live animal exports, and what his government has achieved almost one year after being elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the independent economist says it’s time to celebrate the latest inflation results but warns it’s an “ongoing war”. Plus he looks at the New Zealand dollar, the next OCR and how the Fast-track Approvals Bill could help Port of Tauranga exports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s managing director of cooperative affairs looks at a “pretty steady” Global Dairy Trade auction, which dipped 0.3%, with no change in whole milk powder, and skim milk powder dropping 1.8%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our regular viticulture expert is joined by fifth-generation viticulturist, and Caythorpe Family Estate director, Simon Bishell, who talks about winning gold in the recent wine awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Young Farmers' chief executive is gearing up for the first district finals in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. She talks about how the contest format has been tweaked to make it easier for everyone involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Nicola Grigg, Katie Milne, Emma Poole, Stefan Vogel, and Marie Fitzpatrick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Minister of Agriculture is also the Minister for Women. She celebrates the International Day of Rural Women, saying they’re often the backbone of their communities and contribute more than just “doing the books”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part one: Rowena talks with the first female president of Federated Farmers and the first woman to win the title of Young Farmer of the Year, to find out what it felt like to smash the “grass ceiling”. They also have encouraging advice for women considering a role in agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of Rowena's interview with the first female president of Federated Farmers and the first woman to win the title of Young Farmer of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The general manager for RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand talks about fertiliser and freight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Rural Women NZ is in Alexandra for the Inspiring Wahine conference. She says there’s a range of activities all over New Zealand today to celebrate International Day of Rural Women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Phil Duncan, Sir David Fagan, Hunter McGregor, and Ruth Aickin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WeatherWatch’s head weather analyst says there’s a much more settled and dry week for Southland despite a frost this morning, while the North Island could feel more “La Nina-like” by the end of the week. Plus, he’s keeping his eye on a possible subtropical storm near Tonga and gives an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shearing legend and King Country farmer reviews the Waimate Spring Shears and previews the upcoming transtasman test. He also tells us about a “big project” he’s got going on at his dairy farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask a Kiwi businessman in Shanghai, China if there are any green shoots on the horizon, and for the latest on China’s national holiday numbers and Government stimulus package. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena catches up with the star of last night’s Country Calendar episode, set in Samoa, to learn more about all things farming on Savai’i. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to John McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Derek Daniell, Chris Hipkins, Kathryn Wright, and Ben Picton.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Kathryn Wright, Ben Picton, Stu Loe, and Warwick Catto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niwa's weather guy is a Native New Yorker. He talks about Hurricane Milton, the wet in Southland and the dry in North Canterbury and Hawke's Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney-based Rabobank economist comments on Wednesday’s 50 basis point drop in the OCR. But the big question is what will the Reserve Bank do on November 27? And should farmers fix their mortgage now or ride the floating train downwards? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Southland-based rural mental health counsellor is also part of the way through her PhD on the effects of carbon farming on the social fabric of rural communities. Her findings, thus far, make for sobering reading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the absence of Stu Duncan, today’s farmer panel comprises just one, and he’s in a very dry North Canterbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.