The chief science adviser to the Prime Minister and MPI looks back on his upbringing on a small Irish dairy farm and forward to Fieldays, where agriculture, science and AI will be to the fore at the MPI site. 

The chief science adviser to the Prime Minister and MPI looks back on his upbringing on a small Irish dairy farm and forward to Fieldays, where agriculture, science and AI will be to the fore at the MPI site.&nbsp;

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 15/05/26: Dr John Roche talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Scott and Stacey Mackereth, Emma Higgins, Dr John Roche, Winston Peters, and Jane Smith.

Jamie Mackay talks to Scott and Stacey Mackereth, Emma Higgins, Dr John Roche, Winston Peters, and Jane Smith.

Rabobank Best of The Country: May 16, 2026

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Jamie Mackay talks to Dr John Roche, Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Michael Fox, and Campbell Parker. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Dr John Roche, Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Michael Fox, and Campbell Parker.&nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Friday, May 15, 2026

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Friday’s weatherman has a warning of a Super El Niño on the way for spring.

Friday&rsquo;s weatherman has a warning of a Super El Ni&ntilde;o on the way for spring.

The Country 15/05/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 15/05/26: Dr John Roche talks to Jamie Mackay

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