We catch up with Earth Sciences New Zealand’s (formerly known as Niwa) principal scientist to find out about more heavy predicted rain.

We catch up with Earth Sciences New Zealand&rsquo;s (formerly known as Niwa) principal scientist to find out about more heavy predicted rain.

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 11/07/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay

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Facial eczema can cause big headaches on the farm. Because the signs aren’t always obvious, it can creep up on you and end up costing a lot - both in production and in animal health. 
In the first episode of a new podcast series from Beef + Lamb New Zealand and The Country, Hamish McKay sits down with Principal Scientist Cara Brosnahan and Senior Advisor farmer engagement Kristen Kilpatrick. They break down what facial eczema is, what causes it, the risks for your stock, and why planning ahead is the best way to protect your animals. They also explain why this isn’t just a North Island issue anymore. 

Facial eczema can cause big headaches on the farm. Because the signs&nbsp;aren&rsquo;t&nbsp;always obvious, it can creep up on you&nbsp;and&nbsp;end up costing a lot - both in production&nbsp;and&nbsp;in&nbsp;animal health.&nbsp; In the first episode of a new podcast series from&nbsp;Beef&nbsp;+&nbsp;Lamb&nbsp;New Zealand&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Country, Hamish McKay sits down with Principal Scientist&nbsp;Cara Brosnahan&nbsp;and&nbsp;Senior Advisor&nbsp;farmer engagement Kristen&nbsp;Kilpatrick. They break down what facial eczema is, what causes it, the risks for your stock,&nbsp;and&nbsp;why planning ahead is the best way to protect your animals. They also explain why this&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t&nbsp;just a North Island issue anymore.&nbsp;

The Country with Beef + Lamb New Zealand:  Mythbusting Facial Eczema

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Jamie Mackay talks to Rhys Roberts, Conor English, Richard Green, Nancy Crawshaw, Tessa Chartres, Dr Victoria Hatton, and Doug Avery.  

Jamie Mackay talks to Rhys Roberts, Conor English, Richard Green, Nancy Crawshaw, Tessa Chartres, Dr Victoria Hatton, and Doug Avery. &nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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The chairman of the Impact Summit is also a 2022 Zanda McDonald Award winner and a Mid Canterbury dairy farmer (with a market garden) with Align Farms.

The chairman of the Impact Summit is also a 2022 Zanda McDonald Award winner and a Mid Canterbury dairy farmer (with a market garden) with Align Farms.

The Country 10/03/26: Rhys Roberts talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 11/07/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay

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