One of New Zealand’s leading farming academics and the newly-appointed deputy chair of DairyNZ looks at primary sector productivity and how job cuts in R&D may affect farmers.

One of New Zealand’s leading farming academics and the newly-appointed deputy chair of DairyNZ looks at primary sector productivity and how job cuts in R&amp;D may affect farmers.

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 23/04/24: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Rowena Duncum

Jamie Mackay talks to Taine Randell, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.

Jamie Mackay talks to Taine Randell, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.

The Country Full Show: Thursday, April 16, 2026

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The former All Blacks captain has just announced his candidacy for NZ First in the Tukituki electorate in Hawke's Bay. Today, we dig into his business credentials in farming, forestry, and horticulture. And who does he think should be the All Blacks captain under Dave Rennie?

The former All Blacks captain has just announced his candidacy for NZ First in the Tukituki electorate in Hawke's Bay. Today, we dig into his business credentials in farming, forestry, and horticulture. And who does he think should be the All Blacks captain under Dave Rennie?

The Country 16/04/26: Taine Randell talks to Jamie Mackay

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b7ca87da-382c-44db-936c-b42e00165fcd/transcript

A North Otago sheep and beef farmer and award-winning environmentalist compares Vietnam to the Waitaki District Council. Plus, she celebrates a great farming autumn in her region. 

A North Otago sheep and beef farmer and award-winning environmentalist compares Vietnam to the Waitaki District Council. Plus, she celebrates a great farming autumn in her region.&nbsp;

The Country 16/04/26: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f18ced63-95aa-4b04-b558-b42e0015b10a/transcript

The Country 23/04/24: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Rowena Duncum

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