The Country
The Country Full Show: Monday, September 21, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Blair "Blocka" Drysdale, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Phil Duncan.
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The Country 21/09/26: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay
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.
11:04
The Country 21/09/26: Blair “Blocka” Drysdale talks to Jamie Mackay
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.
06:54
The Country 21/09/26: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay
One of our leading primary sector academics has her say on the future of arable farming and supermarkets.
06:12
The Country 21/09/26: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
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.
02:53
Being Farmstrong: Andrew Wood
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 supp…
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Rabobank The Best of The Country: September 19, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Anna Palairet, Todd Charteris, and Christopher Luxon.
40:36
The Country Full Show: Friday, September 18, 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Hamish McKay, Bruce Weir, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Chris Brandolino, and Matt Keyte.
40:11
The Country 18/09/26: Hamish McKay and Bruce Weir talk to Jamie Mackay
We set the scene at the Rabobank Good Deeds working bee at the Te Miro Settlers Hall, just outside of Cambridge.
06:41
The Country 18/09/26: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay
Today’s farmer panel ponders farming, footy and the weather.
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