Jamie Mackay talks to Sir Don McKinnon, Michael Every, and David Seymour. Jamie also pays tribute to the late Jim Hopkins. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Sir Don McKinnon, Michael Every, and David Seymour. Jamie also pays tribute to the late Jim Hopkins.&nbsp;

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.

The Country

  Rabobank The Best of The Country: August 22, 2026

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Rowena Duncum talks to Colin Hurst, Kelvin Wickham, Shane Gillooly, Ian Jones, and Chris Brandolino.

Rowena Duncum talks to Colin Hurst, Kelvin Wickham, Shane Gillooly, Ian Jones, and Chris Brandolino.

The Country Full Show: Friday August 21, 2026

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Federated Farmers National President celebrates last night’s Arable Awards, congratulating Arable Farmer of the Year winners John and Mel McCaw’s and those inducted to the Arable Hall of Fame.

Federated Farmers National President celebrates last night&rsquo;s Arable Awards, congratulating Arable Farmer of the Year winners John and Mel McCaw&rsquo;s and those inducted to the Arable Hall of Fame.

The Country 21/08/26: Colin Hurst talks to Rowena Duncum

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Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive on the co-operative’s return to profit and the reinstatement of its shareholder rebate. Plus, fertiliser prices and supply, advice for farmers ahead of spring, and the value of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive on the co-operative&rsquo;s return to profit and the reinstatement of its shareholder rebate. Plus, fertiliser prices and supply, advice for farmers ahead of spring, and the value of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

The Country 21/08/26: Kelvin Wickham talks to Rowena Duncum

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Rabobank The Best of The Country: August 22, 2026

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