The Country

Epizodes

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  The Country Full Show: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 23.09.2026 40min

  Jamie Mackay talks to John McCaw, Daniel Eb, Danielle Adsett, and Brigid Crawford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 23/09/26: John McCaw talks to Jamie Mackay 23.09.2026 7min

  It’s Arable Week here on The Country, and today we're talking to a Methven cropping farmer who, along with his wife Mel, was crowned the Arable Farmers of the Year at the 2026 Arable Awards. John was also the 2006 Young Farmer of the Year, and he’s Richie’s cousin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 23/09/26: Daniel Eb talks to Jamie Mackay 23.09.2026 11min

  The Opportunity Party deputy leader and agriculture spokesman defends his party’s agricultural emissions policy, and we debate whether he’s trying to kneecap NZ’s most productive sector. And is Opportunity really a centrist party when the centre-right has already ruled it out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 23/09/26: Danielle Adsett talks to Jamie Mackay 23.09.2026 5min

  We catch up with the chief executive of NZ Apples and Pears on the eve of her departure to India, as we look to cash in on the newly ratified FTA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 23/09/26: Brigid Crawford talks to Jamie Mackay 23.09.2026 5min

  A Rabobank Upper North Island client council member and Te Puke kiwifruit grower talks about the season and the Rabobank HortPathways programme attended by 25 emerging leaders from across the horticulture sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 22.09.2026 38min

  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 7min

  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 5min

  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 7min

  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 4min

  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 3min

  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 40min

  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 11min

  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 6min

  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 6min

  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 2min

  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 17min

  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 40min

  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 40min

  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 6min

  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.