The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Eric Roy, and Hunter McGregor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM reflects on the kick off of yesterday's "Restoring Farmer Confidence Tour" with the Feds at Mystery Creek, with the Ashburton and Gore meetings still to come. Also on the agenda are  Seymour, Winston, and what Trump potentially means for the NZ economy?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chair of NZPork says New Zealand is facing a significant influx of imported pork, much of it from countries that permit pig farming practices illegal in New Zealand (according to data from NZPork, between January and September this year, imported pork accounted for nearly 62 per cent of pork consumed in New Zealand). Plus he also adds sage commentary on carbon farming and Nikki Kaye.  See omny...

 Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who is waging war against carbon farming and denying she has a "dangerous agenda" when it comes to climate change.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Shanghai-based correspondent comments on the paucity of "green shoots" in the Chinese economy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Wayne Langford, Emma Higgins, Jim Hopkins, and Tom Young.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is an Independent Economist who pays tribute to Nicki Kaye and offers his OCR prediction for tomorrow. Like everyone else he's picking a 50 basis point drop.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this morning we caught up with the President of Federated Farmers ahead of today's midday farmers meeting at Mystery Creek with the PM - the first stop on the "restoring Kiwi farmers confidence" tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the resulting policy shifts will create a complex landscape for global food and agricultural trade, according to a new report by food and agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank. Plus we look at the bank's latest Global Dairy Quarterly report and Emma's $9-70 forecast milk price.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a rural raconteur who has plenty to say about TJ Perenara, TVNZ, and carbon farming!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Livestock Manager of Affco comments on the prospects for red meat, particularly lamb, for the coming season. Plus, we lament the loss of livestock to carbon farming.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to David Williams, Te Radar, Catherine Ward, Pita Alexander, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a California-based professor who grew up on a Banks Peninsula sheep and beef farm. Today he shares his thoughts on the controversial topic of the proposed changes to gene technology regulation.  He has an interesting outsider's perspective on GMO’s which has not currently been presented in the media. So, we give him the chance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of the FMG Young Farmer Contest previews the 2025 competition which is underway now with the District Finals. We also talk beer, chips, and agriculture in schools.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the Supreme Award winner at Friday night's Rural Women NZ Business Awards - the Pahi Coastal Walk on the family sheep and beef farm at Port Jackson.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Is a Christchurch-based farm accountant and raconteur who shares his vastly experienced thoughts on the state of NZ farming and the wider economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday's resident weather expert says NZ is drying out this week, except Westland and Southland (but Southland is improving). It will be drier and warmer than average across much of the country this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Finn Ross, Alan Thomson, Anna Palairet, Jason Te Brake, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade has signed yet another Free Trade Agreement at APEC in Peru, this time with Switzerland, Iceland and Costa Rica (good for sheep farmers and wood producers). What about Trump and tariffs?  Live animal export? And now that the banks are setting emissions targets, who's next? Farm supply companies such as PGG Wrightson and Farmlands? The local regional councils?...

Today's brother and sister farmer panel features the 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Sandra Matthews, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino, and Jeremy Rookes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tairāwhiti sheep and beef farmer and current Chair of Rural Women New Zealand’s (RWNZ) Board Sandra Matthews has been elected as the organisation’s new National President. Along with husband Ian, Sandra runs Te Kopae Station, a 536-hectare sheep and beef farm at Rere, near Gisborne.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA's Weather Guy on the impending Big Dry, with many regions getting less than 20% of their November rainfall, 75% into the month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It's time for some gloriously bitter cynicism from a Canterbury hobby farmer to round out the show. And today it's about nose and ear hair! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Jason Te Brake, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Jo Luxton, and Mike Petersen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.