The Country

Fonterra’s head of cooperative affairs reviews another positive GDT auction; up 0.8%. WMP +1.5%, SMP +2.2%, AMF -1.2%, Butter -1.7%, and Cheese +2.9%. Plus, today Fonterra announced a further $150m investment earmarked for a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki, following recent investments in Edendale ($150m) and Studholme ($75m). All up -  $375m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

She broke the grass ceiling when she became the first female president of Federated Farmers in 2017 (and had to deal with M.Bovis and Covid on her watch). Today we look back on some of the Feds presidents of the last 30 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This well-known Canterbury farmer (and husband of Beef + Lamb NZ chairwoman Kate) runs Mt Somers Station and is the descendent of one of the forebears of Federated Farmers - Henry Acland. His grandfather’s uncle was one of the original members of the NZ Sheep Owners' Association (formed in  Canterbury in 1910), which combined in 1945 with the NZ Farmers' Union (formed in Northland on this day in 1...

Federated Farmers' current president reflects on 125 years of speaking up for farmers. Plus, he talks about what he would like his legacy to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Todd Charteris, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Jo Luxton, and Mark Storey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Rabobank's chief executive comments on the bank's latest rural confidence survey which sees farmer confidence in the broader agri-economy has risen strongly and is now at net positive levels for the first time since quarter four of 2021.  Among farmers with a positive outlook on the agri-economy, higher commodity prices (40 per cent), and falling interest rates (31 per cent) were the major source...

He's well-named today! Our Blenheim-based (home of the Log of Wood) viticulture correspondent does his best to offer some cheer to farmers facing brutal weather conditions - a "spring reviver pack" from Caythorpe Family Farms. And how many thespians does it take to change a light bulb?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Agriculture Spokesperson defends the travel habits of politicians, particularly Damien O'Connor's, plus we ask her why she's not knuckling down and coming up with some meaningful agricultural policy?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dairy NZ's Head of Economics says the outlook for the industry is better than anticipated with a forecast average payout of $8.84 per kg/MS and the breakeven forecast sitting at $8.09.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Josh Kronfeld, Pat Coogan, and Todd Clark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Monday’s resident weather expert to turn off the tap for the deep south, but he can’t promise an end to the chaotic spring weather battering us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aka Blue September, so this former All Black says it's a good time for men to get comfortable talking about issues they would rather ignore due to embarrassment or shame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with a Kiwi judge for the Wayleggo Cup, the transtasman dog trialling test series, competed for over the weekend, which the Aussies won 2-1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our US farming correspondent comments on the latest Trump assassination attempt, his latest brush with Covid, challenging times for cropping farmers but better times for beef producers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Michael Harvey, Bill Osborne, and Shane Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen, Bill Osborne, Michael Harvey, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Niwa's Weather Guy to turn the tap off in Southland and to send the rain further north.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's farmer panel features two of the most high profile farmers in New Zealand - namely the 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 We catch up with a former stock agent, former All Blacks legend, former President of NZR, and former corporate high-flyer to talk Heartland Rugby and feeding the food banks with wild caught venison mince.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank's Sydney-based senior dairy analyst comments on the uncertain future for NZ live cattle exports and the prospects of a $9 milk price.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political correspondent ponders a tough week at the office for Donald and Darleen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Duncan Humm, Jamie Malloy, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince of the Provinces and Regional Development Minister drops the F Bomb in relation to the energy crisis, plus talks about banks and supermarkets, 9/11 and the Presidential Debate.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a Mid Canterbury deer farmer, and founder of the NZ Farming Facebook page, who's diversifying into solar panel farming.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PGG Wrightson's National Livestock Supply Chain Manager explains Go-Stock operates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.