The Country

Rabobank Senior Animal Protein Analyst Angus Gidley-Baird updating the Australian animal protein markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Craig Smith, Mark Patterson, Farmer Tom Martin, and Ray Roberts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The general manager of Norwegian-based high-performance wool clothing brand Devold NZ looks at how wool producers can work together to present a stronger front and where the challenges lie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rural Communities Minister and Associate Minister of Agriculture is also the Minister for Wool. He talks about how his woolshed roadshows were received this year and what’s in store for the industry’s future. He also discusses readings of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA) and Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Part One: Our UK correspondent updates a very wet autumn, and previews next week’s Budget and the rocky path it may set UK farming on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part Two: Farmer Tom looks at the decline in UK abattoirs — from 2500 in the 1970s, to just 203 today. Plus he updates us on how his FarmerTime initiative, connecting classrooms and working farms, is going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PTS Logistics chief executive on next month’s Charity Golf Tournament at Wairakei where Sam Whitelock and Christian Cullen, along with 30 teams of four, will raise money for Farmstrong on November 21. To enter a team, email nick@ptsl.co.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Phil Duncan, Nigel Woodhead, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Emma Rowe, Grant Watson, and Jason Pine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WeatherWatch forecaster says warmer weather is on the way but that doesn’t mean it’s going to stick around, with possible rain and wind warnings for Labour Weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Otago sheep farmer, and 2017 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, updates the highs and lows of the season two weeks after the latest storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of New Zealand’s leading agricultural academics previews the United Nations’ biodiversity summit, which kicks off in Columbia tomorrow. She also discusses her latest column on how Kiwi dairy farmers can help the world’s biodiversity.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FMG’s sustainability specialist starts Wool Week on The Country by discussing how FMG supports New Zealand sheep farmers and her hopes for a “wool renaissance”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synlait Milk’s outgoing chief executive, on his reasons for stepping down after two years and nine months in the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB’s Weekend Sport host wraps an incredible sporting weekend for New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Sir David Fagan, Katie Milne, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, George Dodson, and Todd McClay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Todd McClay, Tim Dangen, George Dodson, Kendall Langston, Mark Tanner, and Chris Brandolino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the Minister of Agriculture and Trade live from the Poverty Bay A & P Show, to talk about the CPTPP and a tough day for South Canterbury with the shutdown of the Smithfield meat processing plant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel comprises the 2022 FMG Young Farmer of the Year and the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. They talk farming until rural connectivity issues strike, leaving Tim Dangen to hold the fort with a bit of cricket chat before offering some sage advice for those competing in the latest contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former New Zealand Army lieutenant colonel, Kendall Langston grew up on his family farm in South Canterbury. Today, the partner and strategic adviser at leading advisory firm Pivot & Pace discusses why Kiwi farmers need independent governance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Rugby Union president is very much looking forward to attending both the Meads and Lochore Cup finals this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niwa’s principal scientist gives us an update on what the weather has in store for the weekend and next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Jason Herrick, Chris Russell, Dr John Roche, and Mark Tanner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southland Federated Farmers chairman gives us an update on his organisation’s battle with Fish & Game and why Feds is calling for Southland Fish & Game to be stripped of their advocacy function. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent discusses live exports, shipping wine to China, and the “most lucrative race on turf in the world” — The Everest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPI’s director of on-farm support has advice for Southland and Otago farmers post-flood. He also talks about how MPI is connecting scientists and farmers to help reduce on-farm emissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.