It’s Friday’s favourite weatherman as we wait with bated breath for the Super El Niño. But in the meantime, what can we expect as the country gets drier?

It&rsquo;s Friday&rsquo;s favourite weatherman as we wait with bated breath for the Super El Ni&ntilde;o. But in the meantime, what can we expect as the country gets drier?

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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.

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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui &amp; iHeartRadio.

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 22/05/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Simon Quilty, Jason Te Brake, Te-han Chow, and Shane Jones. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Simon Quilty, Jason Te Brake, Te-han Chow, and Shane Jones.&nbsp;

  Rabobank Best of The Country: May 23, 2026 

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Jamie Mackay talks to Simon Quilty, Chris Hipkins, Chris Brandolino, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan. 

Jamie Mackay talks to Simon Quilty, Chris Hipkins, Chris Brandolino, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan.&nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Friday, May 22, 2026

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The man behind Australian-based company Global AgriTrends was a keynote speaker at this week’s Beef + Lamb NZ “Out the Gate” conference in Christchurch. His take-home message was that there’s not enough red meat in the world, and the prospects for beef and lamb are very good for the foreseeable future. 

The man behind Australian-based company Global AgriTrends was a keynote speaker at this week&rsquo;s Beef + Lamb NZ &ldquo;Out the Gate&rdquo; conference in Christchurch. His take-home message was that there&rsquo;s not enough red meat in the world, and the prospects for beef and lamb are very good for the foreseeable future.&nbsp;

The Country 22/05/26: Simon Quilty talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 22/05/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay

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