The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Dr Victoria Hatton, Craig Hickman and Duncan Humm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders the state of the Indian FTA, the Middle East war, fuel restrictions and potential rationing, and his Cabinet reshuffle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of New Zealand’s leading tech entrepreneurs rips into Matua Shane Jones over his decision to pull out of the debate over a controversial Otago goldmine, saying, “I was looking forward to stepping into the boxing ring with the crowing rooster, but it looks like he’s lost his voice”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food futurist at Food HQ based in Palmerston North. Today, we look at the Middle East War's potential to create a worldwide food crisis. And how New Zealand is positioned to combat the headwinds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel features two Mid Canterbury dairy and deer farmers, respectively. Today, we talk about a new era for Fonterra and a joint letter to the political parties from NZ Farming, the Methane Science Accord and Groundswell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode on Mythbusting Facial Eczema, Hamish McKay chats with dairy farmer David Kidd, about spore counting, pasture management, zinc treatments, how to plan ahead, and how the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts Programme is helping farmers better understand facial eczema.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Jen Corkran, Hunter McGregor, Dan Boulton, and Jo Luxton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent economist and the chair of Transport NZ. What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and the NZX50 down 7% in March. And what are the best and worst-case scenarios? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank’s animal protein analyst talks about New Zealand red meat fundamentals and the real flow‑on effects of the Middle East conflict when it comes to fuel, freight, fertiliser and on-farm costs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Shanghai-based correspondent comments on fuel, fruit, pork, beef and forestry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Silver Fern Farms, the country’s largest meat company, talks about the annual result, which has seen SFF report a net profit after tax of $29.1 million for the 2025 year. And despite the Middle East turmoil, he is still bullish about beef, lamb and venison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Labour’s ag spokesperson why she was missing in action at last week’s Federated Farmers’ High Country Field Day. And will she finally come out with some ag policy in the election year?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Simon Lee, Rachel Shearer, Smiley Barrett, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy PM and Act Party leader talks about the fuel crisis, the future of the proposed LNG terminal, and whether Winston’s a mining-mad populist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following on from Friday’s Federated Farmers High Country Field Day, we review the day with the Glenaray Station Manager - the man with the best farming job in the land.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The general manager of PGG Wrightson Wool says the current global economic challenges are weighing on a market that has performed well over the past two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk farming and footy with a well-known Taranaki cow cocky and rugby player breeder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's up with the weather? We ask the man behind weatherwatch.co.nz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Miles Hurrell, Farmer Tom Martin, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Stefan Vogel, Christopher Luxon, and Craig Piggott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Grant McCallum, Symon Brewis-Weston, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National’s MP for Northland gives us a weather update. He said that, even though the sun was shining today, the region was definitely feeling the aftermath of the rain event. Plus, he gives his thoughts on how the government is handling the current fuel situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the executive chair of agricultural lender Oxbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel features a couple of sheep and beef farmers from North Canterbury and the Maniototo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to catch up with the comedians behind the show The Bitches’ Box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Mark Hooper, Pita Alexander, Chris Russell, and Andrew Pegler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.