The Country

Fonterra’s new chief executive in waiting joins us to discuss his past and Fonterra’s future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We track down the Chair of DairyNZ at the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) at Lincoln University to talk Cyclone Vaianu, fuel constraints, dairy-beef opportunities and Awards season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Shanghai-based correspondent says what fuel crisis? Plus, he talks about a Foot-and-Mouth outbreak in western China, the NZ Speaker’s trip to China and lining up against a robot in a half-marathon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MC of SIDE joins us on day two of the dairy conference at Lincoln University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's something every rural community needs to hear; you don't have to be an expert to help someone who's doing it tough.  In this episode brought to you by Rural Support Trust and Fonterra, special guest Sarah Donaldson discusses how to look out for the signs, start the conversation, and what resources are out there.  Check out more info at rural-support.o...

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Peter McBride, Lucas Smith, and Todd Clark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, defends his nationalistic stance over the Indian FTA, and also defends a potential critical minerals deal with Trump. And why is he claiming victory in a gold mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor that he pulled out of? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s chairman comments on a new chief executive, Richard Allen, and a big payday for farmers with the dairy co-op writing out a cheque today for $5.4 billion (including $3.2 billion for the $2/share capital return). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of global start-up Wool Aid tells us the story behind his woollen plasters, bandages, nose and mouth tape, all using New Zealand Merino wool.  A natural, biodegradable alternative to plastic, which research now shows performs way better at healing wounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our US farming correspondent talks about an early spring drought, rising beef prices, and what on earth Trump is up to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Katie Milne, Jack Fagan, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy is one of 27 high-profile signatories pleading with the politicians to sign and secure the Indian FTA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former president of Federated Farmers (2017-20) is now officially the new National candidate for West Coast/Tasman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the winner of the open title at the NZ Shears at Te Kuiti on Saturday evening.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Farmer Panel features the brother and sister, the 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s weatherman on dodging a Cyclone Vaianu bullet over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Mark Ericksen, Emma Higgins, Todd McClay, and Anne-Marie Roerink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Todd McClay, Rowland Smith, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s weather man backing up on a Friday - One rare red and 22 orange rain and wind alerts have been issued across the North Island, as the “multi-hazard”, potentially life-threatening Cyclone Vaianu approaches New Zealand. The red alert is a severe strong wind warning for Coromandel and Great Barrier Island from 5am to 6pm on Sunday, with wind gusts expected to hit 140km/h.&n...

The founder and president of the 210 Analytics research firm, which specialises in market research. Since 2006, she has produced the  Power of Meat study, providing an annual update of US shopper habits regarding meat and poultry. Today, we talk about the boom in red meat protein demand, especially from Millennials and Gen-Zers who want MAHA (Make America Healthy Again). See omnystudio.com/li...

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade updates us on the Indian FTA, the prospect of more Trump tariffs on our lamb, and whether he would look forward to serving under Winston as a Prime Minister? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s day two of the NZ Shearing Champs in Te Kuiti. An interested spectator is the current world shearing champion, who we find in his tractor in Hawke’s Bay.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political correspondent ponders Winston in Washington, and what Winston wants in Wellington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Fagan, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Grant Nordstrom, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our country’s greatest shearer previews the NZ Shears getting underway in Te Kuiti today, where Golden Shears Open champ Toa Henderson is a hot favourite.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.