We ask Labour’s Trade spokesperson if, as a good Irishman on St Patrick’s Day, he’s looking forward to a pint of Guinness and a good argument later in the day. We also discuss the trade implications of the Middle East conflict and reminisce about the Carless Days of 1979-80. 

We ask Labour&rsquo;s Trade spokesperson if, as a good Irishman on St Patrick&rsquo;s Day, he&rsquo;s looking forward to a pint of Guinness and a good argument later in the day. We also discuss the trade implications of the Middle East conflict and reminisce about the Carless Days of 1979-80.&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, 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 17/03/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay

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In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Michelle Watt sits down with Farmstrong Champion Deanne Parkes to talk about women’s mental health on and around the farm. 

They dig into why so many women just keep pushing through, what that “invisible load” really looks like, and how taking just a moment to pause and check in with yourself can make a massive difference. They also get into the differences between men and women, and how you can better support the partner, wife, mum or friend in your life who might be carrying more than you realise.

In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Michelle Watt sits down with Farmstrong Champion&nbsp;Deanne Parkes to talk about women&rsquo;s mental health on and around the farm. 
They dig into why so many women just keep pushing through, what that &ldquo;invisible load&rdquo; really looks like, and how taking just a moment to pause and check in with yourself can make a massive difference. They&nbsp;also get into the differences between men and women, and how you can better support the partner, wife, mum or friend in your life who might be carrying more than you realise.

Being Farmstrong: Deanne Parkes 

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Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, and Kelvin Wickham.

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, and Kelvin Wickham.

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Independent economist on the exchange (down) and interest rates (up), fuel and fertiliser prices, and a change in world order.

Independent economist on the exchange (down) and interest rates (up), fuel and fertiliser prices, and a change in world order.

The Country 17/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d300d076-ce97-43f3-954a-b4100002419f/transcript

The Country 17/03/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay

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