The Minister of Agriculture and Trade reflects on PGG Wrightson’s 175-year history and the importance of farming to New Zealand’s economy. He also defends investment in AgriZeroNZ and discusses redirecting foreign aid funding toward medicines for Kiwis.

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade reflects on PGG Wrightson&rsquo;s 175-year history and the importance of farming to New Zealand&rsquo;s economy. He also defends investment in AgriZeroNZ and discusses redirecting foreign aid funding toward medicines for Kiwis.

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

The Country 07/10/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to James and Rob Fraser, Todd McClay, Stephen Guerin, Mike McIntyre, and Peter Newbold.

Jamie Mackay talks to James and Rob Fraser, Todd McClay, Stephen Guerin, Mike McIntyre, and Peter Newbold.

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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We catch up with the father-and-son team behind Stern Angus. They discuss their South Canterbury yearling bull sale, with James serving as stud principal and Rob representing the fourth generation of the Fraser family at the stud.

We catch up with the father-and-son team behind Stern Angus. They discuss their South Canterbury yearling bull sale, with James serving as stud principal and Rob representing the fourth generation of the Fraser family at the stud.

The Country 07/10/26: James and Rob Fraser talk to Jamie Mackay 

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PGG Wrightson chief executive celebrates the company’s 175th anniversary, sharing stories of its evolution and resilience through wars, depressions and droughts. Plus, he explains why strong commodity prices remain vital for farmers and the wider economy.

PGG Wrightson chief executive celebrates the company&rsquo;s 175th anniversary, sharing stories of its evolution and resilience through wars, depressions and droughts. Plus, he explains why strong commodity prices remain vital for farmers and the wider economy.

The Country 07/10/26: Stephen Guerin talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 07/10/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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