The Country

Episoder

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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.
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  The Country 18/09/26: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay 18.09.2026 6min

  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 4min

  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 1min

  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 40min

  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 5min

  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.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 6min

  The Labour leader and wannabe PM discusses the Indian FTA, his ag policy, the Poll of Polls, and why we’re not taking a bipartisan approach to National Super and Infrastructure spend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 4min

  The GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate takes his monthly look at the state of the rural market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 4min

  Our Australian correspondent talks about record prices for ewes and bulls, and why the diesel price hikes could not come at a worse time as the harvest gets underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 17/09/26: Dean Rabbidge talks to Jamie Mackay 17.09.2026 3min

  We head to the El Niño coalface to talk to a Southland sheep and beef farmer (and 2016 Zanda McDonald Award winner) about an appalling spring down south, down on the farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country Full Show: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 16.09.2026 40min

  Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Anna Palairet, Cameron Bagrie and Susan O’Regan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Country 16/09/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 16.09.2026 9min

  The Prime Minister talks about breaking up the supermarket duopoly, and we discuss tax cuts, asset sales and whether we should means-test the Winter Energy Payment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.