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The Country

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ"s biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

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38:21

The Country Full Show: Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Country ·

2026/04/09

Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Fagan, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Grant Nordstrom, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:00

The Country 09/04/26: Sir David Fagan talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/09

Our country’s greatest shearer previews the NZ Shears getting underway in Te Kuiti today, where Golden Shears Open champ Toa Henderson is a hot favourite.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:42

The Country 09/04/26: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to...

The Country ·

2026/04/09

One of our leading primary sector academics comments on the world fertiliser prices and the demise of home-grown food at the expense of cheaper imports such as tinned fruit and pork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:22

The Country 09/04/26: Adam Thompson and Rhys Roberts...

The Country ·

2026/04/09

Zanda McDonald farming panel on the cost of fuel, freight and fertiliser, the price of land, planting 7000 trees and a $2000 cash scholarship for environmental studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:52

The Country 09/04/26: Grant Nordstrom talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/09

It’s the turn of PGG Wrightson’s Canterbury/West Coast Livestock Manager to update the market in his region, where the shift is on from arable to dairy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:53

The Country 09/04/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/09

Our Australian correspondent laments the lot of arable farmers, celebrates sheep farming, and says he’s embarrassed to be an Aussie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:16

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Country ·

2026/04/08

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Christopher Luxon, Emma Higgins, Ross Sommerville, and Steve Wyn-Harris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

8:14

The Country 08/04/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/08

We head live to San Francisco to talk to an independent economist who crunches the numbers on the US-Iran ceasefire. How have the markets reacted?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:27

The Country 08/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2026/04/08

The Prime Minister ponders the off-ramp for the Middle East War, the diesel crisis for the primary sector, and whether the media has it in for him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:52

The Country 08/04/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/04/08

Rabobank’s Senior Agricultural Analyst reviews last night’s GDT auction (down 3.4%) - WMP -0.7%, SMP -1.6%, BMP 0.7%, AMF -7.1%, Butter -8.1%, and Cheese -3.1%. Plus, we look at how the Middle East crisis is affecting red meat prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:50

The Country 08/04/26: Ross Sommerville talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/08

The GM of Isuzu Utes, our new vehicle partner, tells us about the Isuzu Tough Sale on now with an extended 6-year warranty, finance from 7.9%, 3 litre turbo diesel engine, 3.5T towing, 5 star safety rating, and Utes and SUVs built with truck DNA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:10

The Country 08/04/26: Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/08

Central Hawke’s Bay farmer and broadcaster talks Trump, damn lies, and dams!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

16:11

The Country with Beef + Lamb New Zealand: More to...

The Country ·

2026/04/07

If you’re farming hill country, you’ll know how important it is to get your pasture working with you, not against you. In this episode, brought to you by Beef and Lamb New Zealand, special guest Lincoln University Professor Derrick Moot looks at how things like legumes and well-timed grazing can really improve resilience and productivity on farm, supported by Beef and Lamb New Zealand’s Hill Country Futures Partnership Programme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-AU

38:28

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Country ·

2026/04/07

Jamie Mackay talks to Kate Acland, Damien O'Connor, Mark Ericksen, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:27

The Country 07/04/26: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/04/07

The chairwoman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand comments on the Mid-Season Update report, with average farm profit forecast to climb to $287,600/farm in 2025-26. Red meat farmers are expected to generate $8.5 billion on-farm this year and spend $16 million every day on goods and services, largely in their local communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:32

The Country 07/04/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/07

Labour’s trade spokesperson talks about the Indian FTA, what’s going down in his old West Coast - Tasman electorate, and why he defends the agricultural record of his last government (2020-23).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:32

The Country 07/04/26: Mark Ericksen talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/07

Hawke’s Bay orchardist on a bumper apple crop and harvest, and the prospects of another great season for kiwifruit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:29

The Country 07/04/26: John McOviney talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/07

Waitomo sheep and beef farmer and the chief executive of Steelfort. Today we talk about great prices on farm, rising international freight prices and why he’s moving to a Halter system for his hill country beef cows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:51

The Country 07/04/26: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/04/07

Monday’s resident weatherman warns of the prospect of a direct hit from a tropical cyclone on Sunday or Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

40:31

Rabobank Best of The Country: April 4, 2026

The Country ·

2026/04/03

Jamie Mackay talks to Simon Lee, Hunter McGregor, Jen Corkran, Sir Ian Taylor, and Shane Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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