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

Hamish McKay talks to Shane Jones, Ben Picton, Jane Smith, Paul Henry, and Sir Wayne "Buck" Shelford. 

Hamish McKay talks to Shane Jones, Ben Picton, Jane Smith, Paul Henry, and Sir Wayne "Buck" Shelford.&nbsp;

Rabobank The Best of The Country: August 29, 2026

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Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Mark Warren, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, and Buck Shelford.

Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Mark Warren, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, and Buck Shelford.

The Country Full Show: Friday, August 28, 2026

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Earth Sciences New Zealand chief scientist outlines a wet and windy spring outlook for the lower and western South Island as El Niño conditions strengthen.

Earth Sciences New Zealand chief scientist outlines a wet and windy spring outlook for the lower and western South Island as El Ni&ntilde;o conditions strengthen.

The Country 28/08/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay

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

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