The chief executive of Open Country Dairy talks about the Gulf Food Trade Show in the Middle East, why Trump is good for business, and the prospects for tonight’s third GDT for 2026.

The chief executive of Open Country Dairy talks about the Gulf Food Trade Show in the Middle East, why Trump is good for business, and the prospects for tonight&rsquo;s third GDT for 2026.

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.

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 03/02/26: Mark de Lautour talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Hooper, Don Morrison, Mark de Lautour, and Rick Ladd. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Hooper, Don Morrison, Mark de Lautour, and Rick Ladd.&nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesman says while it supports the intent of the Government’s resource management overhaul, a deep dive into the draft legislation has revealed some serious concerns. Most concerning are provisions allowing freshwater rights to be auctioned, tendered, or levied - effectively enabling freshwater to be taxed.

Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesman says while it supports the intent of the Government&rsquo;s resource management overhaul, a deep dive into the draft legislation has revealed some serious concerns. Most concerning are provisions allowing freshwater rights to be auctioned, tendered, or levied - effectively enabling freshwater to be taxed.

The Country 03/02/26: Mark Hooper talks to Jamie Mackay

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High-profile Southland sheep and beef farmer, cannabis grower, and former Alliance Board director. He is also one of the alumni behind the Lincoln University “Backing LU Sport” dinner in Wānaka on Thursday, March 12, on the eve of the Wānaka Show.

High-profile Southland sheep and beef farmer, cannabis grower, and former Alliance Board director. He is also one of the alumni behind the Lincoln University &ldquo;Backing LU Sport&rdquo; dinner in Wānaka on Thursday, March 12, on the eve of the Wānaka Show.

The Country 03/02/26: Don Morrison talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 03/02/26: Mark de Lautour talks to Jamie Mackay

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