The Country

Earlier this morning the gloves came off when we debated with the Minister of Agriculture whether the Labour Government of 2020-23 is the worst ever for farmers and the primary sector. We also discussed how history will judge Jacinda Ardern, who the best Prime Ministers of our lifetimes are, and whether the Army should be helping out in Hawke’s Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Fonterra’s chief executive Asia Pacific comments on last night’s “shocker” of a GDT auction with the market tumbling 4.7 per cent, led by WMP down 5.2 per cent. And will next season’s milk price start with a 7 or a 10? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rural raconteur also weighs in on the best Prime Minister of our times and the performance of the current Government. Plus, he also reminisces about the good old days of the Young Farmer Grand Final - when it was broadcast on national television in prime time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we find our Kentucky-based US correspondent off-farm in Florida for a spring break. We also talk about Trump and the state of US farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Warwick Catto, Mike Petersen, Kerry Worsnop, Craig Piggot, and Hunter McGregor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our series on “Old Young Farmers”. Today it’s the turn of the 1995 Young Farmer of the Year. We also preview the Ballance Farm Environment Awards on today in Southland and tomorrow in Otago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Hawke's Bay farmer is a former New Zealand agricultural trade envoy and a former chair of Beef + Lamb NZ. Today we discuss his latest primary sector hat, the flood recovery and why farmer politics has become divisive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Gisborne sheep and beef farmer is also a former Gisborne District Councillor and a current Nuffield Scholar. Today she talks about the on-farm recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle and why her studies and travels have convinced her that we are too "punitive" in how we are treating farmers when it comes to carbon taxes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halter's chief executive addresses the alleged "discomfort" issue when it comes to cow collar technology. We talk about how Halter can save you money and make you money on the farm. Plus, we discuss the massive vote in confidence for the company following last week's successful capital raise of $85 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our China correspondent talks about "Tomb-Sweeping Day", the recovery (or otherwise) of the Chinese economy, and the giant strides China is making with clean energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Kate Acland, Jen Scoular, Steve Wyn-Harris and Grant McCallum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Act Party leader talks about a tough winter ahead for Kiwi farmers, the price of carbon and the price of the ETS to New Zealand farmers, and a better week in Wellington for the centre-right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beef + Lamb NZ’s board has appointed a new chair. The first woman to hold the role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s resident weather expert with a forecast for the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the NZ Avocado chief executive at the 10th World Avocado Congress, being held in New Zealand for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s panel features a Central Hawkes Bay sheep farmer and a Northland cow cocky (and wannabe politician). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, and Nadia Lim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Nadia Lim, Chris Russell, Chris Brandolino, Grant Edwards, and Joe Wheeler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been Rural Wellness Week on the Country and who better to wrap it up than celebrity chef and farmer Nadia Lim talking about good nutrition on the farm and whether there will be a Season 2 of Nadia’s Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks biological shearing, mad cow disease and a Victorian gold rush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA’s weather guy on the three-month outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take our monthly look at the state of the market with the general manager of PGG Wrightson wool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Farmside Footy, with a player agent and Sky rugby commentator, as we preview this week’s Super Rugby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Rowena Duncum, Binks McCurdy, Greg Menzies, Sam Whitelock, Steve Wyn-Harris, Malcolm Gourlie, and Sarah Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country’s executive producer is in Puketapu with Emerson’s Tiny Pub and Silver Fern Farms barbecue. She gives her thoughts on the devastation she can still see in the region after Cyclone Gabrielle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.