The Country

Επεισόδια

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  The Country Full Show: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 22.09.2026 38λ

  Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Dr Robyn Dynes, Callum McCallum, Jo Luxton, and Grant Weller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 22/09/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay 22.09.2026 7λ

  The Minister of Trade and Agriculture celebrates the ratification of the Indian FTA. Could it be, as the Prime Minister suggested, a free trade agreement that far exceeds expectations? And does he face a challenge from Andrew Hoggard for his agriculture portfolio?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 22/09/26: Dr Robyn Dynes talks to Jamie Mackay 22.09.2026 5λ

  It’s Arable Week here on The Country, and a leading agricultural scientist asks what the risks are if we outsource all our feed, food and seeds to international markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 22/09/26: Callum McCallum talks to Jamie Mackay 22.09.2026 7λ

  We catch up with the director of McCallum Bros, the company awarded the Government contract to provide future shipping services to the Chatham and Pitt Islands. We discuss the challenges of shipping to the Chatham Islands and what this new service means for the region's farming future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 22/09/26: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay 22.09.2026 4λ

  Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman is on the receiving end of some rare praise on today’s show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 22/09/26: Grant Weller talks to Jamie Mackay 22.09.2026 3λ

  Southland sheep and beef farmer and the 2011 winner of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Today we discuss the third consecutive saturated September in the deep south as El Niño bites hard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Monday, September 21, 2026 21.09.2026 40λ

  Jamie Mackay talks to Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Blair "Blocka" Drysdale, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 21/09/26: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay 21.09.2026 11λ

  Today’s farmer/politician panel ponders “making farming fun again”, supermarkets, primary sector monopolies and duopolies, and whether the Nats will get any List MPs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 21/09/26: Blair “Blocka” Drysdale talks to Jamie Mackay 21.09.2026 6λ

  It’s Arable Week on The Country, and we kick off proceedings with a Northern Southland farmer growing wheat, barley and peas but looking to diversify more into livestock due to poor returns for his cropping operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 21/09/26: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay 21.09.2026 6λ

  One of our leading primary sector academics has her say on the future of arable farming and supermarkets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 21/09/26: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 21.09.2026 2λ

  Has Monday’s resident weatherman got any good news for southern farmers as El Niño makes life a misery? The North Island is showing signs of being a bit dry, but more wet weather is coming. The main headline this week is about polar air nationwide and frosts/windchill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Being Farmstrong: Andrew Wood 20.09.2026 17λ

  In this episode of Being Farmstrong Hamish McKay chats with General Manager of Ngai Tukairangi Orchards Andrew Wood, who shares why putting people’s wellbeing first is critical for long-term success in farming. He discusses the opportunities and pressures facing the industry, practical ways to support wellbeing on-farm, and how investing in people can strengthen performance, resilience, recruitment, and retention. Andrew also reflects on his involvement with Farmstrong’s Live Well, Grow Well resource and shares his top advice for those starting out in the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Rabobank The Best of The Country: September 19, 2026 18.09.2026 40λ

  Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Anna Palairet, Todd Charteris, and Christopher Luxon.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Friday, September 18, 2026 18.09.2026 40λ

  Jamie Mackay talks to Hamish McKay, Bruce Weir, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Chris Brandolino, and Matt Keyte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Hamish McKay and Bruce Weir talk to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 6λ

  We set the scene at the Rabobank Good Deeds working bee at the Te Miro Settlers Hall, just outside of Cambridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 6λ

  Today’s farmer panel ponders farming, footy and the weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 4λ

  Friday’s favourite weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ warns us that the Super El Niño is just starting to bite!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Matt Keyte talks to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 1λ

  We wrap up the Rabobank Good Deeds working bee with the chairman of the Te Miro Settlers Hall Committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Thursday, September 17, 2026 17.09.2026 40λ

  Jamie Mackay talks to Todd Charteris, Chris Hipkins, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Dean Rabbidge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 5λ

  The chief executive of Rabobank reviews the bank’s latest Rural Confidence Survey, which shows farmer confidence remains unchanged from quarter two at a net positive reading of +14%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.