We find today’s farmer/politician panel at day two of the Northland Field Days.

We find today&rsquo;s farmer/politician panel at day two of the Northland Field Days.

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 27/02/26: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay

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Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Jen Corkran, Stu Wyeth, and Barry Soper.  

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Jen Corkran, Stu Wyeth, and Barry Soper. &nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Friday, February 27, 2026

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Friday’s Weather Guy from Earth Sciences NZ farewells summer - for those of us lucky enough to have had one!

Friday&rsquo;s Weather Guy from Earth Sciences NZ farewells summer - for those of us lucky enough to have had one!

The Country 27/02/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay

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Rabobank’s senior animal protein analyst says New Zealand’s beef supply is likely to lift modestly in 2026, supported by strong pricing signals and improved confidence across finishing systems, according to Rabobank’s Q1 Global Beef Quarterly report. The 2025 New Zealand season marked a production low, with the country’s smallest annual beef output since 2017. Plus, we look at the buoyant lamb market and ask how long it can defy gravity.

Rabobank&rsquo;s senior animal protein analyst says New Zealand&rsquo;s beef supply is likely to lift modestly in 2026, supported by strong pricing signals and improved confidence across finishing systems, according to Rabobank&rsquo;s Q1 Global Beef Quarterly report. The 2025 New Zealand season marked a production low, with the country&rsquo;s smallest annual beef output since 2017. Plus, we look at the buoyant lamb market and ask how long it can defy gravity.

The Country 27/02/26: Jen Corkran talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 27/02/26: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay

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