The Country

The former vice president of Federated Farmers and Wairarapa arable farmer talks about fertiliser prices and a challenging season for cropping and harvesting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Minister of Primary Industries (who is now the independent chair of the Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Apiculture NZ) is one of the few primary sector leaders who does know Chris Hipkins as we ask if the new PM will be farmer-friendly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Katie Milne, Andrew Morrison, Doug Avery, and Bruce Cameron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ First leader, and the man who put Jacinda Ardern into power, reflects on her tenure, comments on Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon, but refuses to comment on his election-year policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former president of Federated Farmers talks about belt-tightening in the shopping malls, and farms, of New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chair of Beef + Lamb NZ talks about challenging times for sheep and farmers and denies there’s been any conspiracy around registering for director elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resilient Farmer talks about Great Walks, tough times on the farm and why he wants he wants to be a better man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chairman of Zespri comments on the quality issues that continue to haunt kiwifruit growers, not to mention the frosts and floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Nathan Penny, Angus Robson, Jen Scoular, Angus Robson, and Jeremy Rookes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Act Party leader comments on Jacinda Ardern's shock departure and her replacement Chris Hipkins' election chances, why he's not at Rātana today and why he reckons the economy will spell the death knell for the Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Dairy prices are tipped to rise in coming months" - so says Westpac's rural economist. But what about red meat prices as sheep farmers battle low lamb prices and abysmal strong wool returns? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of NZ Avocado and the President of the World Avocado Congress looks forward to hosting 1000-plus members of the global avocado community in Auckland on April 2-5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The environmental advocate, and campaigner, reckons we need to look seriously at increasing pest control in our native forests because they are a great source of carbon capture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Phil Duncan, Tom Young, Mike McIntyre, Rowland Smith, Steve Wyn-Harris, and Grant McCallum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s resident weather expert and founder of RuralWeather.co.nz says there will be a “bit of variety” around the country this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Affco’s national livestock manager gives an update on the state of the global red meat market, keeping a close eye on China in particular. He also takes a look at how the market is faring back home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of derivatives at Jarden examines the futures market for dairy, saying it has been a “volatile couple of months”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shearing world champ discusses how he was pipped to the post by another world champ, Gavin Mutch, in a rare tie at the open final of the Wairoa Shears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Central Hawke’s Bay sheep farmer and a Northland cow cocky return for 2023 with plenty to say on the latest political developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay and Rowena Duncum talk to Dr Bruce Campbell, Martin Bennett, Jane Smith, Genevieve Steven, Todd Muller, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Barry Soper, Chris Brandolino, Simon Andrew, Jared Manihera, and Kieran Read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country’s political correspondent says he’s not surprised by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s resignation announcement yesterday, saying that things were “stacking up against her” politically. He also discusses the potential candidates for the position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA’s weatherman takes a look at what’s in store for the weekend and what El Niño could mean for New Zealand this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPI’s M. bovis programme director delivers the good news that the number of confirmed properties continues to decrease. He also updates how efforts to eradicate the cattle disease are progressing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena speaks to the organiser of the 24-hour charity event “Shear 4 a cause” taking place in West Otago at Waitangi weekend. The gruelling event sees five men shearing for 24 hours over a 32-hour period. This year also includes an epic clash between Jamie Mackay and Rabobank chief executive Todd Charteris, who will shear ... one sheep each. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.