The Country

Episod

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  Rabobank The Best of The Country: September 26, 2026 25.09.2026 41min

  Jamie Mackay talks to Callum McCallum, John McCaw, Richard Allen, and Daniel Eb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Friday, September 25, 2026 25.09.2026 40min

  Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Christopher Luxon, Hamish Marr, and Rachel Shearer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 25/09/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 25.09.2026 4min

  Friday’s Favourite Weather Guy steps in for the Prime Minister and comments on a series of cold fronts moving up the country, with snowy, wet and windy conditions expected on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 25/09/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 25.09.2026 14min

  The Prime Minister joins us in the studio, and we ask him why he’s campaigning in a Labour stronghold. We also discuss/debate the Paris Agreement, the agriculture portfolio, why Labour is more trusted on the five key issues, stalling local government reform, and supermarkets. Plus, is the Opportunity Party a wolf in sheep’s clothing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 25/09/26: Hamish Marr talks to Jamie Mackay 25.09.2026 5min

  It’s Arable Week here on The Country, and we wrap it up with a Mid Canterbury mixed cropping farmer (and former special agricultural trade envoy).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 25/09/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Jamie Mackay 25.09.2026 4min

  The general manager of PGG Wrightson Wool reviews yesterday’s sale, which saw an easing of the market for strong crossbred wool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Thursday, September 24, 2026 24.09.2026 38min

  Jamie Mackay talks to Richard Allen, Steve Abel, Scott Champion, Chris Russell, and Riley Kennedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 24/09/26: Richard Allen talks to Jamie Mackay 24.09.2026 6min

  Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today reported its FY26 annual results, delivering $27 billion in revenue and nearly $20 billion in cash returns to New Zealand farmer owners and unit holders. The chief executive tells us his favourite number!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 24/09/26: Steve Abel talks to Jamie Mackay 24.09.2026 6min

  The Green Party agriculture spokesman riles up our audience with his comments on emissions reductions, organic farming and why the Greens didn’t support the Indian free trade agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 24/09/26: Scott Champion talks to Jamie Mackay 24.09.2026 5min

  It’s Arable Week here on The Country, and today it’s the turn of the chief executive of the Foundation for Arable Research to look at the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 24/09/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 24.09.2026 5min

  Our Australian correspondent talks about irrigation issues, a 47,000-strong petition to ban live animal exports, and an Aussie sports administrator to admire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 24/09/26: Riley Kennedy talks to Jamie Mackay 24.09.2026 3min

  Senior journalist at BusinessDesk discusses Fonterra and former chief executive Miles Hurrell’s pay packet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.