The Country

It's been a tough day at the office for the Director General of MPI as he announces the slashing of jobs to meet the Government's requirement of a 7.5% saving across the board. But how will this affect front-line services, biosecurity and the farming fraternity?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank's animal protein analyst comments on the ban of live animal export (sheep by sea) in Australian from May 2028. What does this potentially mean for New Zealand sheep farmers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GM of PPGW Real Estate takes his monthly look at the state of the rural market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent pulls no punches on the ban of live animal export (sheep by sea) in Australian from May 2028. Plus what, if anything, was in the Budget for Aussie farmers?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Lance Kerr, Jane Smith, Nadine Tunley, Craig "Dairyman Hickman and Grant Farquhar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM ponders the reintroduction of live animal exports (after the Aussies plan to ban sheep by sea by 2028), balancing the books, charter schools, the Christchurch Call and that oh-so-tight Highlanders jersey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could farming sheep under solar panels be the next big thing? We ask a Waikato beef farmer who plans on doing just that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer and former winner of the BFEA who talks about the ongoing dry taking its toll, her trip to the corridors of power in Wellington, plus she pays tribute to the late Dr Jock Allison.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Horticulture NZ comments on the grower levy vote, cheaper vegetables because of a great growing conditions and her recent resignation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's farming panel features a Mid Canterbury dairy farmer and Taranaki fert rep. We discuss feed covers heading into winter, farmer sentiment and the Aussies banning live sheep exports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, James and Debbie Stewart, Todd Clark, Hunter McGregor, Vanessa Winning and Shane McManaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Monday's resident weather expert on a Tuesday - and it's still incredibly dry in many parts of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We track down the winners of the 2024 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award at the NZ Dairy Awards held at Coronet Peak on Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Lexington-based US farming correspondent talks record beef prices, the "fastest two minutes in sport", the Trump trial and US PGA Championship up the road at Louisville this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanghai-based Kiwi selling NZ venison (and now beef) to the Chinese. Today we ask if the Chinese economy is showing signs of life and whether the May Day holidays (May 1-5) have improved consumer spending.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find today's panel at the Wairarapa Water Users Field Day, where it's still "bloody dry" and where it's all about water advocacy and resilience for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Will Hinton and Kali Rangiawha, Steve Smith, Grant "McNational" McCallam and Andrew Hoggard, and Pita Alexander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This dynamic duo from Manawatū were named the 2024 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards held at Coronet Peak on Saturday night.  Northland’s Kieran McCahon became the 2024 New Zealand Dairy Manager of the Year and Kirwyn Ellis from Waikato was announced the 2024 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his outstanding contribution as an alumni and Chancellor, and his successes in the New Zealand wine industry. Steve took on the leadership of Lincoln as its Chancellor over 2016-2018 and led it through a period of transformation to its thriving position today and he became the first viticulturalist in the world to achieve the Master of...

Today's farmer/politician panel ponders one-eyed politicians, the parliamentary rugby game in Gisborne on May 25, the performance of Lincoln and Massey Universities, staying fit and healthy in Parliament, and a tough road for sheep farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a globe-trotting Christchurch farm accountant who questions the government's stance on inflation and talks about the challenges facing the sheep farming industry.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Emma Higgins, and Shane Jones.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Dave Martin, Chris Brandolino, Gill Naylor, Stu Duncan, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The president of Federated Farmers comments on the ongoing dry, the Parliamentary rugby and netball games coming up in Gisborne, the rural advocacy hub at Fieldays and the Feds sharing the love with Groundswell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to a Wairoa farmer who talks about the current failure of the maize grain market for many North Island growers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.