The Minister of Agriculture and Trade agrees that the disruption in the Middle East makes an FTA with India even more important. Does he have an update, and how much of our trade is currently stalled? Are there alternative trade routes and markets, and how bad could the cost of fuel and fertiliser get? Do we have a Plan B for Kapuni and Marsden Point to make us more resilient? And finally, what about Winston Peters slamming Miles Hurrell?

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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The Country 18/03/26: Mike McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay
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The Country 18/03/26: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay
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