Our Kentucky-based US farming correspondent talks riots, Trump, a wet and slow spring, and making money out of “idiot bales” for the thoroughbred horse racing industry.

Our Kentucky-based US farming correspondent talks riots, Trump, a wet and slow spring, and making money out of &ldquo;idiot bales&rdquo; for the thoroughbred horse racing industry.

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.

The Country

The Country 17/06/25: Todd Clark talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Mike Casey, Dom Jones, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, and Chris Brandolino.

Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Mike Casey, Dom Jones, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, and Chris Brandolino.

The Country Full Show: Friday, March 20, 2026

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The President of Federated Farmers comments on his political aspirations, Mike Casey, the Rural Mental Health Fund announcement, and the PINZ Awards.

The President of Federated Farmers comments on his political aspirations, Mike Casey, the Rural Mental Health Fund announcement, and the PINZ Awards.

The Country 20/03/26: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/61195034-70dd-432a-93a4-b4130003918f/transcript

The Electric Cherries grower who was recognised last night at the New Zealander of the Year Awards. 

The Electric Cherries grower who was recognised last night at the New Zealander of the Year Awards.&nbsp;

The Country 20/03/26: Mike Casey talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 17/06/25: Todd Clark talks to Jamie Mackay

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