The Minister of Agriculture and Trade is sitting in for the Prime Minister this week, and again, he has to defend the Indian Free Trade Agreement from Winston Peters’ criticism.

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade is sitting in for the Prime Minister this week, and again, he has to defend the Indian Free Trade Agreement from Winston Peters&rsquo; criticism.

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 15/07/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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Rowena Duncum talks to Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Andy McDonnell, Mark Kelly, Chloe Butcher-Herries, and Phil Duncan.

Rowena Duncum talks to Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Andy McDonnell, Mark Kelly, Chloe Butcher-Herries, and Phil Duncan.

The Country Full Show: Monday August 24, 2026

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Today’s panel comprises a Northland National MP and the Associate Agriculture Minister. McCallum discusses National’s no-new-taxes pledge, rural concerns over proposed wealth and inheritance taxes, and Northland’s Ranfurly Shield success. Meanwhile, Patterson outlines opportunities for New Zealand strong wool in India, preparations for El Niño, and prospects for the coming lambing season in Otago.

Today&rsquo;s panel comprises a Northland National MP and the Associate Agriculture Minister. McCallum discusses National&rsquo;s no-new-taxes pledge, rural concerns over proposed wealth and inheritance taxes, and Northland&rsquo;s Ranfurly Shield success. Meanwhile, Patterson outlines opportunities for New Zealand strong wool in India, preparations for El Ni&ntilde;o, and prospects for the coming lambing season in Otago.

The Country 24/08/26: Grant McCallum and Mark Patterson talk to Rowena Duncum

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We catch up with a leading agricultural academic to take a closer look at food fraud and what it could mean for farmers, growers, and New Zealand’s economy.

We catch up with a leading agricultural academic to take a closer look at food fraud and what it could mean for farmers, growers, and New Zealand&rsquo;s economy.

The Country 24/08/26: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Rowena Duncum

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The Country 15/07/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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