James Blair, the Pukekohe regional champion, was crowned Young Grower of the Year 2026 in Cromwell. He talks about the competition, the challenges faced throughout the programme, and what the national title means for his career.

<p>James Blair, the Pukekohe regional champion, was crowned Young Grower of the Year 2026 in Cromwell. He talks about the competition, the challenges faced throughout the programme, and what the national title means for his career.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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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The Country 01/09/26:  James Blair talks to Hamish McKay

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