The Country Radio Show and Podcasts

How much is a Holstein dairy cow worth in Taranaki?
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Andrew Gibson on the Taranaki livestock market.

The Country: Shane Jones on wool in govt buildings
Shane Jones, Andy Borland, Amy Blaikie, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell.

The Country: Dr Victoria Hatton on the future of red meat
Christopher Luxon, Dr Victoria Hatton, Ray Smith, Komal Mistry-Mehta, and Hunter McGregor.

The Country: A banking win for Federated Farmers
Richard McIntyre, Cameron Bagrie, Jo Luxton, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan.

The Country: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on supporting young farmers
David Seymour, Dan Boulton, Mike Casey, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.

Farmstrong: Stephen Crossan’s cricket match helps farmers connect and recharge
Farmstrong: “The whole intention of the game is to get farmers and growers to down-tools".

Fonterra launches new cheese ingredients at Shanghai food event
Sponsored content: Cheese ingredients Cheddarsan and Low Salt Mozzarella curd launched.

The Country: Conor English on Donald Trump
Conor English, Mark de Lautour, Greer Paterson, Farmer Tom Martin, and Phil Duncan.

DairyNZ: Two strong payout seasons predicted despite challenges
Sponsored content: Could the 25/26 season be one for the history books?

Property report: Rural real estate market shows strong growth
Sponsored content: The rural real estate market is experiencing renewed activity.

Blair McLean talks wine on The Country
Chris Brandolino, Blair McLean, Kevin Smiley Barrett, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Barry Soper.

The Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year result
Miles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.

Farmer confidence on The Country
Bruce Weir, Mike McIntyre, Karen Williams, Andy Borland, and Hunter McGregor.

Todd McClay talks trade with India on The Country
Todd McClay, Damien O'Connor, Matt Chisholm, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Todd Clark.

Food for thought: Could you eat only food produced near you?
Opinion: “Locavore March” is promoted as the new way of eating with the mind engaged.

The Country: Feds on Reserve Bank’s capital rules
Richard McIntyre, David Seymour, Chris McCollough, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.

The Country: Southland farmer Dean Rabbidge on carbon farming
Dean Rabbidge, Shane Jones, Glen Burrell, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.

Livestock report: ‘Nothing but good news’ from the Wairarapa
Sponsored content: “We’re not too bad, we’re ticking over all right.”

Fonterra's grass-fed cheese gains popularity in Vietnam and Korea
Sponsored content: Fonterra partners with Vietnam's top pizza chain to promote NZ cheese.

Winston Peters on Marco Rubio, agriculture tariffs, and DEI
Winston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Michelle Sands, Chris Russell, Andrew Jennings.

'Outstanding': Zanda McDonald Award winners announced
In a first for the award, Maegen Blom represents the aquaculture industry.

Zanda McDonald Award winners on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, Jane Smith, Alistair Niven

The Country: Wayne Langford on farming in Mongolia
Wayne Langford, Peter Almond, Jerry Buttimer, Jo Luxton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.

Drought update with Phil Duncan on The Country
Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dave Whillans, Pita Alexander, Jen Corkran.

Emma Poole talks dairying and drought on The Country
Peter Walsh, Emma Poole, Shane McManaway, Dr John Roche, and Chris Brandolino.

The Country: How Trump's tariffs could affect Kiwi farmers
Todd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Fonterra’s office in Ho Chi Minh City
Sponsored content: “It was an honour to host the Prime Minister at our office in Vietnam.”

The PM talks Trump, tariffs, and sandwiches on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Emma Brodie, Emma Higgins, and Gordon Rennie.

Rob Hewett talks Bremworth on The Country
Rob Hewett, Cameron Bagrie, Hunter McGregor, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.