The Country

The Deputy PM kicks off the election year on The Country, ahead of the PM’s State of the Nation speech today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The local Northland MP and dairy farmer updates on the flooding that is devastating his province. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Open Country Dairy on a great first GDT Auction for 2026, the Tour of Southland, cheese rolls and the Gulf Food Show in the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Coast farmer and bush poet asks whether carbon farming will be the demise for some in rural New Zealand, and he reflects fondly on being in a debate with the late Sir Tim Shadbolt.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s resident weatherman comments on the North Island flooding and says there’s more to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Simon Goss, Stefan Vogel, Hamish Marr, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Wayne Langford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Rachel Shearer, Alan Whetton, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Hunter McGregor, and Riley Kennedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The general manager of PGG Wrightson Wool has a good news update on the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for McKay on Sport, and no surprises what today’s topic is - Scott “Razor” Robertson’s departure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel comprises two FMG Young Farmer of the Year winners, Dodson being 2024’s and Jackson 2025. They discuss dairy, sheep and beef prospects, and how to succeed in the Young Farmer of the Year contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with our China correspondent, who is currently dealing with a heat wave. Plus, will Kiwi farmers be affected by the new China beef quota? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior journalist at BusinessDesk discusses a buoyant start to 2026 for the primary sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Richard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former All Black on current coach Scott Robertson’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the new chief executive of Federated Farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Aussie correspondent on record beef exports and new Chinese tariffs, plus EU trade talks and fertiliser concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to talk all things deer-related with PGG Wrightson’s National Deer & Velvet Manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north has the latest on the Queensland fruit fly and yellow-legged hornet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Hamish Marr, Stefan Vogel, Tracy Brown, and Eden Carson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Mid Canterbury arable farmer is the former special trade envoy. He discusses stepping down and recounts the memorable moments of three years in the role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General manager RaboResearch Australia and NZ, on the impact of weight loss medications on the food and agri-sector See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DairyNZ’s chairwoman on what is ahead for the sector in 2026, and the upcoming levy vote.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White Ferns and Otago cricketer talks about growing up in the Maniototo on a sheep and beef farm, and how a rural upbringing has influenced a career in high-level sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new podcast brought to you by Property Brokers and powered by The Country. In Episode Three of Land and Lifestyle Property Markets, Jess Davidson reviews 2025 with Property Brokers Rural General Manager Conrad Wilkshire, and discusses what is driving confidence in the rural sector.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Neil Bateup, Rowland and Ingrid Smith, Kate Scott, Kate Acland, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.