The Country

We talk politics with Newstalk ZB's senior political correspondent about 9/11, Tom Phillips, Tākuta Ferris, and Stuart Nash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Winston Peters, Kevin Mortensen, and Dr David Burger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The president (and acting chief executive) of Federated Farmers on the issues of the farming day - calving, Paris, the All Blacks and Dr Mike Joy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ First leader, Foreign Minister, and former Deputy Prime Minister talks 9/11, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, KiwiSaver, National Super, ditching Paris, and Stuart Nash.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to Piopio for this month’s PGG Wrightson Livestock update, where the good news is that red meat prices are strong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DairyNZ's Chief Science and Innovation Officer says its plantain programme continues to deliver promising results, with new data confirming that modest levels of plantain in pastures reduce nitrogen leaching, offering farmers a practical, science-backed tool to meet environmental goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Nicola Willis, Jane Smith, Hamish Marr, and Blake Holgate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filling in for the Prime Minister, we ask the Minister of Finance if that’s a role she wants permanently. We also discuss the “Buttergate” beat-up and whether the noble goal of doubling exports in the next decade is achievable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist talks about “the fascinating arms race” between David Seymour and Winston Peters to claim who thought of getting out of the Paris Agreement first. We also discuss things getting dry down on the farm and why Ingrid Smith is a great face for New Zealand farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy, and Canterbury arable farmer, talks about staying in Paris and the challenging times for his industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwis are wasting less of their food than they were two years ago, with the estimated percentage of household food waste dropping to 10.9% from 12.2% in 2023, according to the 2025 Rabobank-KiwiHarvest Food Waste Survey. We chat with Rabobank’s Head of Sustainable Business Development to learn more about the survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Kate Acland, Maegen Blom, Doug Avery, Tom Martin, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand red meat prices are at record levels and are forecast to remain strong throughout the coming year, despite the risk of headwinds on the horizon. This is according to the New Season Outlook for 2025–2026 from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. We catch up with the chairwoman to take a closer look at the report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Zanda McDonald Panel encourages young leaders (21-35 years old) actively engaged in the ag sector to enter the annual transtasman awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our UK farming correspondent previews “Back British Farming Day” on Wednesday. He also laments the state of arable farming but is more upbeat about England’s chances in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask today’s sheep and beef farmer panel what they’re going to spend their vastly improved profits on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s weather man on a Tuesday looks at the most unsettled month of them all - September.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Ingrid Smith, Stuart Nash, and Nadia Lim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wearing lipstick while bringing the lambs in, why not? Hawke’s Bay farmer and former world shearing record-holder, Ingrid Smith, aka  The Made Up Farmer , is inspiring Kiwi women to look good, feel good and hold their own on the farm. Ingrid has built a large following on social media with her witty content, showcasing life on the farm. She also happens to wear makeup while doing so. Se...

We talk to the former Minister of Forestry about his NZ First candidacy, carbon farming and whether we should ditch the Paris Agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadia's Farm Kitchen - the TV show starts this week, and the book is about to be released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie talks to Mark de Lautour, Damien O'Connor, Amber Carpenter, Emma Higgins, and Stephen "Beaver" Donald.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to George Dodson and Hugh Jackson, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Chris Brandolino, and Jeremy Rookes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Young Farmer panel features the 2024 and 2025 winners, as we ponder carbon farming, Paris and the Stags.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Director General of MPI talks about doubling dairy, Paris and whether we've beaten Bovis?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.