The Country

There’s another wild, wet and windy week in store as we head towards the windiest weekend of the year - Labour Weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featured on today's episode - Mark Cameron, Winston Peters, Mark Wynne, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Jo Luxton, Christopher Luxon, Sandra Faulkner, Toby Williams, Neville Clark, Rick Ladd, Dean Quinn, and Ben Humphrey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman. She shares her memories of the Gisborne Show, comments on Labour’s lack of agriculture policy, and discusses the government’s new methane reduction target. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister on what his government’s methane reduction target means for Kiwi farmers. Plus, emissions targets, Winston Peters’ comments on Fonterra and Alliance, reforming local government and the RMA, and paying tribute to Jim Bolger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel comprises a Federated Farmers’ current local government and adverse events spokeswoman, and the former meat and wool chairman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie catches up with a Gisborne local and legendary PGG Wrightson Livestock Auctioneer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandt’s director of sales and Gisborne territory manager on tough times for the viticulture industry in the region. Plus, how’s the market looking for those big green tractors? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for Mackay on Sport. This week, it’s with NZME’s head of sport and rural. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Mark Wynne, Mark Gunton, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A thrice former Deputy PM (1996-98) comments on the passing of a former PM - Jim Bolger. He also weighs in, with his nationalistic views, on Fonterra and the Alliance Group. He also comments on his upcoming visit to Scandinavia and his appearance in the Oxford Union debate.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alliance Group chairman ahead of Monday’s big vote on the Dawn Meats deal. Will farmer voting apathy be his biggest challenge to get this past the goal posts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with one of a group of disgruntled large-scale Alliance Group farmers who say “no” to the Dawn Meats deal. But is this just a case of “rich boys throwing their toys”? Does this reflect the views of smaller shareholders?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate takes his monthly look at the state of a buoyant rural market and offers his industry opinion on the Alliance deal as head of PGG’s livestock division. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent discusses the “Lucky State”, surging wool prices, an FTA with the UAE, and the prospect of an Aussie winning the US Dancing with the Stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Rebecca Greaves, Angus Gidley-Baird, Te Radar, and Sam Ward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with an award-winning rural journalist from Pongaroa to celebrate International Day of Rural Women. Plus, what does she think of the government’s new methane reduction target? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank’s Sydney-based senior analyst discusses the bank's latest report on managing increased volatility in the Australian livestock market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, writer, and the voice of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest on his latest endeavour, Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects. The book, written with his wife, Ruth Spencer, is a tour of rural New Zealand, following the layout of a farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with a rugby coach and commentator for an update on the Heartland Rugby Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Damien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Matt Holden, Jack Jordan, and Duncan Humm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk methane reduction and gene technology with Labour’s trade spokesman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beef + Lamb NZ’s chairwoman is in Balclutha for roadshows today. We ask for her thoughts on the government’s new methane reduction target and the proposed Gene Technology Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of Kelso Genetics Ltd, and Hawke’s Bay farmer, on his Mates of Mates for Mates initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stihl Timbersports World Championships are on in Milan next week. We catch up with New Zealand’s top axeman before he takes off for Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.