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.

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

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Jamie Mackay talks to Erica Stanford, Pita Alexander, Blair McLean, David Seymour, and Phil Duncan.

Jamie Mackay talks to Erica Stanford, Pita Alexander, Blair McLean, David Seymour, and Phil Duncan.

The Country Full Show: Monday, November 2, 2026

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The Minister of Education walks back the decision to remove agriculture and horticulture from the Year 11 curriculum.

The Minister of Education walks back the decision to remove agriculture and horticulture from the Year 11 curriculum.

The Country 02/11/26: Erica Stanford talks to Jamie Mackay 

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A Christchurch-based farm accountant runs his financial eye over the state of the rural economy and the state of NZ Rugby.

A Christchurch-based farm accountant runs his financial eye over the state of the rural economy and the state of NZ Rugby.

The Country 02/11/26: Pita Alexander talks to Jamie Mackay

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

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