Jamie Mackay talks to Emma Higgins, Damien O'Connor, Rocky Hawkins, and Farmer Tom Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 12/05/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay
12/05/2026 | 6 mins.
Rabobank’s Senior Ag Analyst reviews the bank’s May Agribusiness Monthly Report as we look at the prospects for dairy, beef, sheep, fuel, fertiliser, plus interest and exchange rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 12/05/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay
12/05/2026 | 10 mins.
Labour’s Ag Spokesperson says NZ was not a “Land of Confusion” under the Labour Govt of 2020-23. Plus, we talk about the sale of farms to foreigners, legislation to liberalise the gene tech laws, and whether Labour needs TPM to win the Treasury Benches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 12/05/26: Rocky Hawkins talks to Jamie Mackay
12/05/2026 | 7 mins.
A legend of the sport previews the North Island and New Zealand Sheep Dog Championships coming up later this month (May 25-29) in Hawke’s Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country 12/05/26: Farmer Tom Martin talks to Jamie Mackay
12/05/2026 | 6 mins.
We ask our UK farming correspondent if the British PM, Sir Keir Starmer, is on his way out? How is he faring with the fuel and fertiliser crisis combined with a brutal spring drought? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.