We catch up with Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman. She shares her memories of the Gisborne Show, comments on Labour’s lack of agriculture policy, and discusses the government’s new methane reduction target.

We catch up with Labour&rsquo;s agriculture spokeswoman. She shares her memories of the Gisborne Show, comments on Labour&rsquo;s lack of agriculture policy, and discusses the government&rsquo;s new methane reduction target.

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 17/10/25: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay

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This autumn is shaping up to be a strong one for farmers, with warm soil temperatures and plenty of moisture driving excellent pasture growth across the country. It’s the perfect time to think about nutrient applications that not only finish the season well but also set farms up for winter and next year’s production.

The Country’s, Hamish McKay talks with Katie Aitkenhead, Science Extension Leader at Ballance on how farmers can set up well for autumn with key nutrients to finish the season strong, and how to manage nutrient loss.

 

 

This autumn is shaping up to be a strong one for farmers, with warm soil temperatures and plenty of moisture driving excellent pasture growth across the country. It&rsquo;s the perfect time to think about nutrient applications that not only finish the season well but also set farms up for winter and next year&rsquo;s production.
The Country&rsquo;s, Hamish McKay talks with Katie Aitkenhead, Science Extension Leader at Ballance on how farmers can set up well for autumn with key nutrients to finish the season strong, and how to manage nutrient loss.
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The Country with Ballance Agri-Nutrients- Episode 1: Maximising Autumn Fertiliser Applications 

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Michael Harvey, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, and Matt Bolger.  

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Michael Harvey, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, and Matt Bolger. &nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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Newstalk ZB’s lead rugby commentator and deputy sports news editor discusses Dave Rennie being named as the new All Blacks coach.

Newstalk ZB&rsquo;s lead rugby commentator and deputy sports news editor discusses Dave Rennie being named as the new All Blacks coach.

The Country 04/03/26: Elliott Smith talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 17/10/25: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay

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