The Country

Rabobank’s Senior Strategist discusses the latest on the USA tariffs and the upcoming RBNZ decision on the OCR on April 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent gives us his take on Trump’s tariffs and why Aussie beef is being called out. He also talks about some shattering livestock losses after the SW Queensland floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Dr Victoria Hatton, Ray Smith, Komal Mistry-Mehta, and Hunter McGregor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, the economy turning a corner, why a third of people polled think it’s the government’s job to provide school lunches, and whether Tamatha Paul, Benjamin Doyle, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi are the gift that keeps on giving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of FoodHQ Innovation Limited in Palmerston North. We asked what has changed in the outlook for farming since we last chatted in October 2022 and which headwinds are facing red meat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Director General of MPI reflects on his recent visit to China, as the primary sector looks to be hitting a sweet spot. Plus, he offers support to drought-affected farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s chief innovation and brand officer comments on last night’s GDT Auction (+1.1%), payout prospects, and Trump’s tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Shanghai-based correspondent doesn’t necessarily agree with Ray Smith’s take on the Chinese economy. He also tells us about Tomb Sweeping Day on Friday and welcomes the arrival of the first of the season’s NZ kiwifruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Richard McIntyre, Cameron Bagrie, Jo Luxton, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers’ banking spokesman celebrates a big Feds win over the banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent economist and keynote speaker at the SIDE conference next week. Today, he previews Trump’s “Liberation Day” and Thursday’s much-awaited tariff announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman comments on Ikea, carbon farming, the Kirwee Field Days and the prospects of governing with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waitomo sheep and beef farmer and the chief executive of Steelfort, chews the fat on the issues of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We eventually track down Monday’s resident weatherman to discuss the atmospheric river heading our way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeping your stock healthy and your farm thriving takes more than just reaching for the drench gun. Our newest podcast series ‘Drench Wise, Farm Smart’ in partnership with Zolvix Plus from Elanco, takes a deep dive into parasite management, exploring smarter ways to protect your animals and your land. In part one, The Country’s Rowena Duncum sits down with Colin McKay from Elanco...

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Dan Boulton, Mike Casey, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked the Act Party leader and soon-to-be Deputy Prime Minister if the current Deputy Prime Minister has cut his lunch when it comes to the “War on Woke” and pulling out of the Paris Accord. And has Seymour gone soft on the supermarkets? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver Fern Farms has remained in the red, with a recovery in red meat prices coming too late to offset increased procurement tensions. The chief executive of Silver Fern Farms talks about another challenging year for our biggest meat company, with the Silver Fern Farms Co-operative posting a $10.9 million loss after tax. Silver Fern Farms Limited (the operating company) has posted a $21.8 million...

We talk to a high-profile grower about cherry exports hitting a new milestone, surpassing 5000 tonnes. The previous volume record was slightly over 4200 tonnes set in the 2017/18 season, and last year, growers produced 3800 tonnes. This year’s exports fetched about $124 million for New Zealand, the first time exports have exceeded $100 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

A leading primary sector academic and columnist talks about young farmers and old farmers. And did she inhale at Massey University in 1977? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Conor English, Claire Taylor, Greer Paterson, Christopher Luxon, and Graham Mourie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Kate Scott, Sir David Fagan, Sam Owen, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Horticulture NZ is in Singapore. She discusses why we should grow food instead of houses on our best land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take in the action of day two at the NZ Shears at Te Kūiti with the world's greatest shearer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Waikato farmer, ag teacher and rural mental health advocate is a keynote speaker at SIDE in Timaru on April 7-9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.