The Country

A Katikati grower and Avocado Grower Services Representative in the Bay of Plenty discusses the many issues the industry is facing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Peter Almond, Jerry Buttimer, Jo Luxton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President of Federated Farmers on his recent trip to Mongolia. Do their farmers have similar pressures around emissions profiles? Their cashmere industry? And where in the world was Winston when they crossed paths? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Professor at the Department of Soil and Physical Sciences at Lincoln University on the Enhanced Rock Weathering Research, which is developing an innovative method of absorbing large amounts of CO2 through rock deposits on pastoral land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this morning we caught up with the Irish Minister for Rural Transport and Community Development, who was a guest at the Rural Games over the weekend in Palmerston North. What does he make of New Zealand Agriculture and how do we compare to Ireland? What farming issues do we have in common? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman be the next Minister of Agriculture if Chris Hipkins sleepwalks to victory in 2026? Why is she speaking out about the Gene Tech Bill? And why has she moved to Gisborne? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s deer, dairy and influencer farmer panel hails from Mid Canterbury. We ask what is resonating on rural social media, what is Dairyman going to do with all his money this season, and whether Duncan will convert from deer to beef. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dave Whillans, Pita Alexander, and Jen Corkran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday's resident weather expert on the big dry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's farmer/politician panel ponders the big dry, field days season, biosecurity and the job security of their respective leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury mixed cropping farmer says it's been a really tough season for arable farmers with poor harvest conditions and marginal returns for growers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch-based farm accountant says the next four years are going to be disruptive for the world economy and that farm profitability for sheep farmers needs to improve over and above this season's lift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank's Senior Ag Analyst reviews the bank's latest Q1 Global Beef Quarterly Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Gordon Rennie, Emma Higgins, Emma Brodie, and Todd McClay.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Peter Walsh, Emma Poole, Shane McManaway, Dr John Roche, and Chris Brandolino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chew the fat with an iconic livestock agent who has been in the business for 60 years. On the eve of his retirement, we discuss the changes he's seen in the industry in over half a century. He's also the father of Olympic shot putter Tom Walsh; competing at the National Athletics Championships in Dunedin tomorrow.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by the first female winner of the Young Farmer of the Year, our special guest for International Women's Day. We also discuss dairy farm management in a Waikato drought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder and patron of the Zanda McDonald Awards is currently on the Gold Coast where he was getting ready for the (now postponed) Impact Summit conference next week while looking into the eye of the storm of Cyclone Alfred. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPI's chief science advisor joins us from the Science for Farmers site on day one of the Wānaka Show, where he's continuing his Fieldays Roadshows, having been at Northland last week. What’s the mood on the ground? Why should farmers seek you out? And it’s not just MPI – who else is involved?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA's weather guy on the big dry and whether there's any respite in the long-range forecast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find the Minister of Agriculture and Trade at Mt Somers for Beef +Lamb New Zealand's Mid-season update launch. Plus, we talk about Trump, trade and tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chairwoman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand releases the Mid-Season Update which says New Zealand’s red meat sector is on track for a strong rebound, with farm profitability and export returns expected to rise significantly in the 2024-25 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent updates the threat of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, talks about Trump and agriculture tariffs, and the sale of a sheep farm with a 160-stand shearing shed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Founder of the Rural Games Trust will preview all the action you can expect this weekend at the Rural Games in Palmerston North, and all the glitz and glamour happening on Friday evening at the Rural Sports Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.