The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to Walt Cavendish, David Clark, David Seymour, Mark de Lautour, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former spokesperson for "Fair for Farmers" is no longer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Mid Canterbury president of Federated Farmers, and former national arable vice chairman, says, “We’re all on a no-exit road in arable at the moment. The return on capital is less than the cost of capital”. But is he going to convert to dairy farming? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy PM and Act Party leader comments on Luxon and Trump and denies dictatorships are the best form of democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Open Country Dairy comments on this week’s GDT, fuel and fertiliser prices, conversions in Canterbury, and the happiness scale of dairy farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s resident weatherman looks back on another shocking weekend and forward to a big high for the Anzac weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Watt talks to Mat Cullen the South Island Regional Head for Farm Source, about the Co-op returning capital to farmer shareholders, and the expansion of the organics programme to the South Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Lucas Smith, Taine Randell, and Jane Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Hamish McKay, Todd Charteris, Chris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, and Barry Soper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President of Federated Farmers is none too pleased with “Fair for Farmers”, which advocates for “one standard for all,” arguing that importing cheaper, less ethical products undermines local farmers who face higher compliance costs. But who is behind this campaign?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to Colyton School for the winner of the Rabobank Good Deeds promo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday’s Weather Guy from Earth Sciences NZ says a change is in the wind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s panel talks farming, fuel, fertiliser and footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Luxon leadership debacle a storm in a teacup? And if not Luxon, then who? We ask Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Taine Randell, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former All Blacks captain has just announced his candidacy for NZ First in the Tukituki electorate in Hawke's Bay. Today, we dig into his business credentials in farming, forestry, and horticulture. And who does he think should be the All Blacks captain under Dave Rennie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A North Otago sheep and beef farmer and award-winning environmentalist compares Vietnam to the Waitaki District Council. Plus, she celebrates a great farming autumn in her region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate takes his monthly look at the state of the rural market. And despite the Middle East crisis, the market remains largely buoyant, especially for dairy and kiwifruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks wool auctions leaving WA because of the live export ban, and a new urea plant being built there at pace. We also look at the drought prospects super El Niño would bring to the Eastern states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Julia Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM ponders the Indian FTA, whether the $3.2 billion Fonterra capital return injection into the economy will “touch the sides”, and whether he needs help when it comes to his own communication with the media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s new chief executive in waiting joins us to discuss his past and Fonterra’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We track down the Chair of DairyNZ at the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) at Lincoln University to talk Cyclone Vaianu, fuel constraints, dairy-beef opportunities and Awards season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Shanghai-based correspondent says what fuel crisis? Plus, he talks about a Foot-and-Mouth outbreak in western China, the NZ Speaker’s trip to China and lining up against a robot in a half-marathon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MC of SIDE joins us on day two of the dairy conference at Lincoln University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's something every rural community needs to hear; you don't have to be an expert to help someone who's doing it tough. In this episode brought to you by Rural Support Trust and Fonterra, special guest Sarah Donaldson discusses how to look out for the signs, start the conversation, and what resources are out there. Check out more info at rural-support.org.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Peter McBride, Lucas Smith, and Todd Clark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, defends his nationalistic stance over the Indian FTA, and also defends a potential critical minerals deal with Trump. And why is he claiming victory in a gold mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor that he pulled out of?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s chairman comments on a new chief executive, Richard Allen, and a big payday for farmers with the dairy co-op writing out a cheque today for $5.4 billion (including $3.2 billion for the $2/share capital return).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of global start-up Wool Aid tells us the story behind his woollen plasters, bandages, nose and mouth tape, all using New Zealand Merino wool. A natural, biodegradable alternative to plastic, which research now shows performs way better at healing wounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our US farming correspondent talks about an early spring drought, rising beef prices, and what on earth Trump is up to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Katie Milne, Jack Fagan, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy is one of 27 high-profile signatories pleading with the politicians to sign and secure the Indian FTA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former president of Federated Farmers (2017-20) is now officially the new National candidate for West Coast/Tasman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the winner of the open title at the NZ Shears at Te Kuiti on Saturday evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Farmer Panel features the brother and sister, the 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s weatherman on dodging a Cyclone Vaianu bullet over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Mark Ericksen, Emma Higgins, Todd McClay, and Anne-Marie Roerink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Todd McClay, Rowland Smith, and Barry Soper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s weather man backing up on a Friday - One rare red and 22 orange rain and wind alerts have been issued across the North Island, as the “multi-hazard”, potentially life-threatening Cyclone Vaianu approaches New Zealand. The red alert is a severe strong wind warning for Coromandel and Great Barrier Island from 5am to 6pm on Sunday, with wind gusts expected to hit 140km/h. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder and president of the 210 Analytics research firm, which specialises in market research. Since 2006, she has produced the Power of Meat study, providing an annual update of US shopper habits regarding meat and poultry. Today, we talk about the boom in red meat protein demand, especially from Millennials and Gen-Zers who want MAHA (Make America Healthy Again).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade updates us on the Indian FTA, the prospect of more Trump tariffs on our lamb, and whether he would look forward to serving under Winston as a Prime Minister?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.