The Country

We catch up with the Trade Minister in transit in Singapore, on the way home from signing the Indian Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chair of Beef + Lamb NZ applauds the signing of the Indian FTA, with sheep meat set to be one of the big winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Rabobank announces the winners of the 2026 Good Deeds Community Hub Competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmlands’ Chief Supply Chain and Manufacturing Officer comments on getting ahead of the price chain by buying forward. And how does the FAF (Fuel Adjustment Factor) affect farmer pricing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Mangawhai professional caddie has just finished walking the length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa Trail to raise money for Kids Can and a UK mental health charity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Farmer Tom Martin, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Winston Peters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Chris Hipkins, Bruce Weir, Rachel Shearer, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday’s weather guy warns of more wet weather for a sodden North Island, while some parts of inland Otago are crying out for rain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We salute the Labour leader for supporting the Indian FTA, despite his reservations, but ask if he is electable with no policy and TPM as a stablemate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank’s GM of Country Banking says farm worker pay growth has levelled off in the last few years, after a post-pandemic period of rapid growth. The 2026 Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Remuneration Report, released today, shows the average salary for a farm worker increased by $1,367 to $72,778, or a weighted average rise of 3% across 13 job positions. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

The GM of PGG Wrightson Wool comments on why the Middle East War could be good for New Zealand wool growers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political correspondent comments on a bizarre Beehive week, his new book “One Last Question, Prime Minister”, and Anzac Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Allan Blood, Dominic Jones, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour supports the Indian FTA, but a fired-up NZ First leader says it’s an “utter unmitigated disaster of an agreement for NZ’s future”. Has it cost him farmer votes? Will he confirm he will not go into coalition with Labour? After calling them “woke self-confessed communists who would turn our country into a basket case. No, we won’t do a deal with Labour or t...

The Executive Director of Victorian Hydrogen & Ammonia Industries is proposing to build a $3 billion fertiliser plant in Southland. The company says it could deliver 1.5 million tonnes a year of urea fertiliser, making New Zealand’s agricultural sector fully self-sufficient. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We track down the MD of Origin Capital Partners in Shanghai to discuss a massive kiwifruit crop, great returns for the industry, and how to invest in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks about fuel shortages, the good old days of being a debt-free country, and Anzac Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Mark Warren, Matt Bolger, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a tough day at the office yesterday, the Prime Minister is all fired up over the media, Winston and the Indian FTA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A coastal Central Hawke’s Bay farmer (due east of Waipukurau) who says the rain of the past two days (240 mms) has been worse than what he experienced in Cyclone Gabrielle. Plus, we talk about the Wool Blacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s managing director of co-operative affairs reviews last night’s GDT Auction, down 2.7%, although the powders fared better (WMP - 0.6%, SMP + 3.2%). Was this a disappointing result, or do we take it during times of turmoil?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s World Earth Day, and one of New Zealand’s leading primary sector academics takes the opportunity to celebrate the role farmers play in keeping our soil, and us, healthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the frustration of waking up to bad weather on a day when you have lots to do on farm, and how it can weigh on you.  In this episode, brought to you by Rural Support Trust and Fonterra, special guest Paul Walker discusses why looking after your head is just as important as looking after your body when the weather gets you down.  Check out more info at rural-support.org.nz&nbs...

Jamie Mackay talks to Grant McCallum, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Farmer Tom Martin, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, and Damien O'Connor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does National’s Northland MP make of Shane Jones’ “Butter Chicken Tsunami”? Plus, we talk about the Indian FTA and whether disgruntled MPs should be named and shamed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.