The Country

The chief executive of Apiculture NZ says this September, we are celebrating the pollination power of the humble honey bee, which makes a vital contribution to New Zealand’s growing horticultural industry, currently valued at $7.5 billion. One-third of the food we eat comes from pollination due to honeybees. At least 75% of all flowering plants depend on pollinators for fertilisation. See om...

Jamie Mackay talks to Mike Petersen, Stefan Vogel, Jane Smith, Mark Leslie, and Shane Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Shane Jones, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Craig Wiggins, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ talks about NIWA 35 and how to apply it to the most important month on the farming calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, the Minister of digging it up and damming it up, talks about playing Santa Claus on the East Coast and dishing out the dosh from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's brother and sister farming panel discuss calving and whether Fonterra should be selling its consumer brands.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MATES in Construction New Zealand is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with grassroots rural mental health charitable trust Whatever with Wiggy through their "Lean on a Gate" initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB's senior political correspondent talks politics and the loss of a great mate and a great Kiwi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Leslie, Andrew Fenton, Karen Williams, Chris Russell, and Greg Millar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of NZ’s biggest farmer says, “Pāmu is entering a new chapter, guided by fresh leadership and a back-to-basics focus on core farming. Our record result is a strong signal that the performance reset is delivering tangible value for New Zealand, enabling us to declare a $15 million dividend”. But what about Molesworth Station? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Horticulture Bledisloe Cup was awarded to Andrew Fenton, current president and chair of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation and chair of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust, which he has served on since 2003. He was also the inaugural president of Horticulture NZ when it was formed in 2005. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Irrigation NZ was at the Horticulture Industry Awards last night, and next, she’s off to the US to look at dams, which dam-fan Mackay is very jealous of. Plus, is there a “dam” big announcement on the horizon? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent discusses the prospect of eating less than 100 grams of red meat per week to fit in with new dietary requirements in 2026. Plus, we look at the definition of Angus beef and the true value of the Australian working dog industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IHC’s national fundraising manager welcomes a new sponsor, Alltech, to join PGG Wrightson and Allflex. Last year, the Calf and Rural Scheme returned to pre-covid income of $1.2 million, and the number of pledges has just gone over 3000. While this is ahead of last year, some canvassers are still phoning farmers they haven’t got to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Rick Ladd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandt’s director of sales, New Zealand – agriculture, on how Fonterra’s $3.2 billion capital return will affect the rural supply industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders the positive effects Fonterra’s $3.2 billion capital return sugar hit could have for the rural economy. Plus, whether he overstepped the mark by chewing the ear of the Reserve Bank? We also ask what an acceptable economic growth rate is, and whether Todd McClay wasted his time talking tariffs in Washington.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

We discuss the Ravensdown director election and the state of the red meat industry with a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist. Plus, her recent photo with Damien O'Connor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RaboResearch general manager for Australia and New Zealand shares his thoughts on where interest and exchange rates are going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Richard McIntyre, Mark Hooper, Mike Petersen, Sandra Matthews, Hunter McGregor, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers' banking spokesmen - past and present - say the Reserve Bank’s decision to review bank capital rules is the first step towards lower interest rates and fairer access to finance for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scales Corporation's chairman (and former chairman of B+LNZ, Special Ag Trade Envoy) has reported a 50% increase in earnings and net profit in the first half of the year, and directors have lifted their guidance for full-year earnings to between $45 million and $50 million. Petersen says the horticulture division reported excellent performance in part due to long-term strategic investment in apple...

Rural Women New Zealand has called on the Government to reconsider changes to the Equal Pay Act that threaten to entrench pay inequities and exacerbate workforce shortages in rural communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our China correspondent comments on hot Shanghai nights and the high rate of growth of third-tier cities such as Huzhou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's farmer panel talks lambing and footy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.