Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Luxon, Kane Brisco, Rowena Duncum and Riley Kennedy, and Shane Jones. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Luxon, Kane Brisco, Rowena Duncum and Riley Kennedy, and Shane Jones.&nbsp;

Rabobank The Best of The Country: October 31, 2026

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Jamie Mackay talks to Richard Allen, Shane Jones, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, Sean Daly, and Barry Soper. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Richard Allen, Shane Jones, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, Sean Daly, and Barry Soper.&nbsp;

 The Country Full Show: Friday, October 30, 2026

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The chief executive of Fonterra today announced an increase of the midpoint of the 2026/27 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $9.50 per kgMS to $9.75 per kgMS. The Co-operative has also lifted and narrowed the forecast range from $8.50 - $10.50 per kgMS to $9.00 - $10.50 per kgMS. The Co-operative has also today increased the Organic Milk Price, with the midpoint lifting from $14.30 per kgMS to $15.25 per kgMS!

The chief executive of Fonterra today announced an increase of the midpoint of the 2026/27 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $9.50 per kgMS to $9.75 per kgMS. The Co-operative has also lifted and narrowed the forecast range from $8.50 - $10.50 per kgMS to $9.00 - $10.50 per kgMS. The Co-operative has also today increased the Organic Milk Price, with the midpoint lifting from $14.30 per kgMS to $15.25 per kgMS!

 The Country 30/10/26: Richard Allen talks to Jamie Mackay

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The self-proclaimed Prince of the Provinces, the Mighty Matua, says his controversial comments on his wives (plural) and shopping was on brand, even if his one wife Dot had to sternly correct him. We also traversed strategic split voting, fast track consenting, bottom trawling, youth unemployment and whether he has a Plan B?

The self-proclaimed Prince of the Provinces, the Mighty Matua, says his controversial comments on his wives (plural) and shopping was on brand, even if his one wife Dot had to sternly correct him. We also traversed strategic split voting, fast track consenting, bottom trawling, youth unemployment and whether he has a Plan B?

The Country 30/10/26: Shane Jones  talks to Jamie Mackay

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We take a look at Earth Sciences NZ's Seasonal Climate Outlook for November 2026 - January 2027 where El Niño is expected to remain the primary driver of New Zealand's climate patterns over the coming three months.

We take a look at Earth Sciences NZ's&nbsp;Seasonal Climate Outlook for November 2026 - January 2027 where El Ni&ntilde;o is expected to remain the primary driver of New Zealand's climate patterns over the coming three months.

 The Country 30/10/26:  Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay

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The GM of PGG Wrightson Wool takes a look at a "steady as she goes" wool market where reduced supply is a key driver. 

The GM of PGG Wrightson Wool takes a look at a "steady as she goes" wool market where reduced supply is a key driver.&nbsp;

 The Country 30/10/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Jamie Mackay

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A Southland Vet who says drench resistance in our sheep industry is costing farmers hundreds of millions of dollars. But a solution is at hand!

A Southland Vet who says drench resistance in our sheep industry is costing farmers hundreds of millions of dollars. But a solution is at hand!

The Country 30/10/26: Sean Daly talks to Jamie Mackay

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Our political correspondent calls the election one week out!

Our political correspondent calls the election one week out!

The Country 30/10/26: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Rowena Duncum, Riley Kennedy, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, and Farmer Tom Martin.

Jamie Mackay talks to Rowena Duncum, Riley Kennedy, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, and Farmer Tom Martin.

The Country Full Show: Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Today’s first panel features a couple of Aucklanders (FMG and BusinessDesk) with rural roots as we debate agriculture in schools, skin cancer checks for farmers, a wonderful golf fundraiser for Farmstrong and strategic split voting for rural New Zealand.

Today&rsquo;s first panel features a couple of Aucklanders (FMG and BusinessDesk) with rural roots as we debate agriculture in schools, skin cancer checks for farmers, a wonderful golf fundraiser for Farmstrong and strategic split voting for rural New Zealand.

The Country 29/10/26: Rowena Duncum and Riley Kennedy talk to Jamie Mackay

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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.

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 &amp; iHeartRadio.

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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