The chief executive of Electric Cherries says horticulture is in a good space with good demand and none of the labour issues that have dogged the industry during and after Covid.

The chief executive of Electric Cherries says horticulture is in a good space with good demand and none of the labour issues that have dogged the industry during and after Covid.

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 20/01/25: Mike Casey talks to Jamie Mackay

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Hamish McKay talks to Hamish Marr, Stefan Vogel, Tracy Brown, and Eden Carson.

Hamish McKay talks to Hamish Marr, Stefan Vogel, Tracy Brown, and Eden Carson.

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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This Mid Canterbury arable farmer is the former special trade envoy. He discusses stepping down and recounts the memorable moments of three years in the role.

This Mid Canterbury arable farmer is the former special trade envoy. He discusses stepping down and recounts the memorable moments of three years in the role.

The Country 14/01/26: Hamish Marr talks to Hamish McKay

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General manager RaboResearch Australia and NZ, on the impact of weight loss medications on the food and agri-sector

General manager RaboResearch Australia and NZ, on the impact of weight loss medications on the food and agri-sector

The Country 14/01/26: Stefan Vogel talks to Hamish McKay

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The Country 20/01/25: Mike Casey talks to Jamie Mackay

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