The Country

We take a look at the list of rural folks recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Awarded a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and the community. He's been involved with various community organisations in the Waikato/King Country since the 1970s.  He is still farming on the outskirts of Te Awamutu, running a drystock block he describes as a support farm to the dairy unit his son runs. A life member of Federated Farmers, he is the current Chair of...

The Founder, President and Chief Executive of methane-busting seaweed feed company CH4 Global, says poorly designed regulations are denying Kiwi farmers the chance to cut methane emissions and export their products at a premium, by using natural NZ-grown seaweed.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Ball is on 29th of June at Lincoln University. It is an event to raise money for rural mental health with profits going to Rural Support Trust. The event is being put on by Future Farmers, Food and Fibre Youth Network, Young Fish, Future Foresters and a few of the Young Farmer clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jack Jordan, Miles Hurrell, Graeme Williams and Grant "Disaster" McMaster, Michael Harvey, and Todd McClay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Cameron Henderson, Chris Brandolino, Paul Henderson, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtesy of PGG Wrightson, we take our monthly look at the state of the wool market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask the Minister of Agriculture and Trade what was in the Budget for farmers? Plus has he got a Fieldays surprise in store for us?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a Dairy NZ farmer-elected director who comments on World Milk Day and "Mooving" Day - both happening tomorrow.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA's Weather Guy talks about the just-released updated seasonal climate outlook for winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask the most successful All Black captain of all-time for his take on the state of our national game and why grass roots rugby in the provinces is so important.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cast our eye over Nicols Willis' first Budget and the Trump trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Rowena Duncum, Graeme Williams, Grant "Disaster" McMaster, Tom Young, Michael Harvey, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country's former producer is not on Rob Nichol's Christmas card list as a "Civil War" breaks out in NZ rugby! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's farmer panel features two Flock House Alumni who are looking forward to the 100th Reunion in July. Today they share some humorous banter from their year - the class of '79.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Affco's National Livestock Manager comments on the state of the red meat industry after yesterday's press release from the Meat Industry Association saying the US has overtaken China as our biggest market for April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank's Senior Dairy and Consumer Food analyst provides an update on the Australian dairy sector, including the potential impact of the recent Fonterra decision to divest from Fonterra Oceania. Plus, we look at global prospects for milk and China's key role in the market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks about Bird Flu, camel dung beer and PNG joining the NRL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country's Rowena Duncum brings you a brand-new Farmstrong-powered series. "Getting Through" looks at what it takes to recover from extreme weather events, by people who've been through it first-hand. In episode 8, Ro is joined by Tairāwhiti farmers Ian & Helen Burgess. 16 months on from Gabrielle, they still struggle for access to their farm, but remain smiling, laughing and unfailingly op...

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Hunter McGregor, Scott Duggan, and Peter Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM ponders tomorrow's Budget and whether it will be overshadowed by the Maori Party protests. Plus while Nicola was having a smoke behind the bike sheds at school, was he a "swotty goody good" in his youth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Fonterra comments on the opening forecast milk price for the 24/25 season (midpoint $8) and the potential famer shareholder dividend for the 23/24 season in the co-op's Q3 business update.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a Shanghai-based Kiwi selling NZ venison to the Chinese. Today we talk about the domestic economy, the housing market and some crazy early summer weather.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Sales manager of Volkswagen has some great Fieldays deals for farmers including a new Amarok for under $60k. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Fieldays. Two weeks and 14 sleeps to go until the biggest Ag Act in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.