The Country

Today Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s chief executive reminisces with Jamie about their school days before saying New Zealand could learn a few lessons on celebrating lamb from the Aussies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister helpfully reminds Jamie that The Country host spilled a glass of wine on a Green MP. Plus, he talks about David Seymour's latest antics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade is also the official host of the National Lamb Day barbecue at Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southland dairy farmer and one of the founders of AgProud on his connection to National Lamb Day and his influence on changing the date it is celebrated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank chief executive on the bank's role in supporting National Lamb Day, NZ First getting stuck into "woke banks", and how things are looking up for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maniototo sheep and beef farmer on how she got involved in AgProud, and what the future looks like for the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman on what she’s up to for the rest of the year, and the latest polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Derek Daniell, Sandra Faulkner, Karen Morrish, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find one of New Zealand's leading sheep breeders on a ski slope in Japan, where he talks about sheep without wool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers' local government spokeswoman (and Gisborne farmer) calls for the Government to make seven key changes to restore confidence in local body decision-making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Apples and Pears' chief executive celebrates the industry hitting $1 billion for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Monday's weather expert for some rain but also for good weather in Wellington for the National Lamb Day BBQ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, and Todd Charteris.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Julian Raine, Chris Russell, Chris Brandolino, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, and Jason Walls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate the official opening of the Waimea Dam, with a man who has spent 20 years of his life working towards this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks about record rains in Queensland destroying the banana crop, tariffs, goat meat, and the loss of a great rugby coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA's weather guy on the big dry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's farmer panel talks about store stock prices, feed conditions, two new knees, Brian Turner, and TJ Perenara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political editor comments on why he decided to avoid the fun and games at Waitangi, and we ask if Christopher Luxon is under any threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Todd Charteris, and Lindy Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister defends the Government’s announcement of the 2035 climate target, (51-55% emissions reduction). He also has a crack at David Seymour for floating the idea of pulling New Zealand out of the Paris Climate Agreement but supports Shane Jones’ attack on “woke” banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s president of global market ingredients reviews another great GDT auction with a 3.7% rise across the board (WMP +4.1%, SMP +4.7%). So, if $10 is locked in, what about $11 for 24/25? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Rabobank previews National Lamb Day, talks about Trump and tariffs, denies wokeness resides within his bank, and comments on the real positivity in the recently released “All Aces in Ag for 2025″ report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chair of Safer Farms announces a new partnership with ACC to reduce harm, injuries, and fatalities in the agricultural sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facial Eczema is becoming more widespread in New Zealand, costing NZ’s economy $332 million annually. In the final episode of our special four-part series, The Country’s Rowena Duncum is once again joined by B+LNZ Principal Scientist (Animal Health Research) Dr Cara Brosnahan to wrap up the wider conversation by looking at management of facial eczema and why New Zealand needs more tool...