It’s reaching a crisis point for many southern farmers as Mother Nature continues to deal out some brutal blows, with winter biting well into spring. We catch up with a Southland sheep and beef farmer and trustee of the Southland Rural Support Trust to ask what help is available and how farmers can look after their mental health.

The Country Full Show: Monday, September 28, 2026
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The Country 28/09/26: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay
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