The Country

The former Chairman of Zespri (and Bay of Plenty kiwifruit farmer) reviews a great harvest season for growers and reflects on his recent trip to China and some concerning demographic stats from over there.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a Waitomo sheep and beef farmer and the chief executive of Steelfort. Today we talk about the state of the Chinese economy, the effect high interest rates are having on our economy, and selling 500 weaner Angus calves at this week at Taupo.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Todd Charteris, Katrina Roberts, and Winston Peters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Katrina Roberts, Don Carson, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We track down our globe-trotting Minister of Foreign Affairs (and Deputy PM) after his stint abroad drumming up trade business for NZ. Plus what has he been doing to upset Bob Carr and the Chinese? And what about JAG? Has he ever seen the likes in the House?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with last night's winner of the 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. And what a delight this Waikato vet and farm consultant is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the end of an era. One of the great contributors to communication in primary sector steps aside from full time work after stints with Radio NZ Rurals, the NZ Wool Board, the No8 Wired TV show, NZ Islamic Meat Management, Seafood NZ, Federated Farmers and the NZ Forest Owners Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask our long-serving political correspondent if he's ever seen anything like JAG's display in the House before? And it's business as usual with Winston facing another defamation case!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Willie Wiese, Richard Slee, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, and Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alliance Group chief executive says if farmers want to retain a 100% farmer-owned cooperative, then they must support the capital raising programme which was floated to shareholders last Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a Southland sheep and beef farmer (and 25 years ago was the 1999 Young Farmer of the Year). Today we get his take, as a large-scale supplier/shareholder, on the controversial Alliance Group capital-raising programme.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Who said being in Opposition was hard? We ask the Labour leader about polls, pay, Chloe, James and Julie Anne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks Anzac Day, Pacific Island workers, live cattle export, and LIV Golf taking Adelaide by storm.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a rural mental health advocate who previews his upcoming Agri Connect Event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Kara Biggs, and Todd Charteris.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM ponders a pay rise for politicians - are they overpaid or underpaid?  The polls - a sign of the tough economic times? Penny Simmonds and Melissa Lee - scapegoats or incompetent? Making life easier for farmers. Trade with India. And has he ever been duck hunting?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who pulls no punches when it comes to the state of the sheep meat industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Campaign for Wool NZ's GM welcomes Sam Neill on board as an ambassador. But what can the iconic NZ actor do to improve the fate of strong wool?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Rabobank comments on the state of the sheep farming industry, interest rates, and why the bank has partnered with a new television series Food Rescue Kitchen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Damien O'Connor, Cameron Bagrie, Tom Martin, Tom Young, and Abbi Ayre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition spokesman for trade looks at a report from law firm Chapman Tripp, Protecting New Zealand’s Competitive Advantage, on New Zealand exports and how environmental and sustainability requirements could affect Kiwi farmers. He also talks about work visa changes, planting trees on farms, and wool.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the independent economist talks about interest rates that are refusing to go down despite inflation dropping, however, he says there is a positive side to this situation. Plus, he takes a closer look at rural banking and whether New Zealand could double its exports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK correspondent reports on how wet weather is affecting arable farmers’ ability to plant, Parliament’s fairness in the food supply chain inquiry, and how everyone is looking forward to the third season of Clarkson’s Farm.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national livestock manager for Affco says the season is entering its “slow period” which has been “reasonably challenging” with North Island volumes affected by unpredictable weather.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reefton dairy farmer on how being part of the Farmstrong Supporters Network helps her to help others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.