Rabobank’s chief executive comments on tomorrow’s Fonterra shareholder vote, the adverse weather, and his upcoming trip to the Windy City - Chicago, as opposed to Invercargill. 

Rabobank&rsquo;s chief executive comments on tomorrow&rsquo;s Fonterra shareholder vote, the adverse weather, and his upcoming trip to the Windy City - Chicago, as opposed to Invercargill.&nbsp;

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 29/10/25: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay

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Parasites and drench resistance are becoming a major challenge for farmers across New Zealand, putting real pressure on productivity and profitability. Quick, accurate diagnosis can make all the difference — saving time, saving money, and helping you make smarter decisions on-farm.

In this episode brought to you by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and powered by The Country, Hamish McKay dives into this issue with two leading voices in the field: Beef + Lamb New Zealand Scientist Cara Brosnahan, and parasitologist Sarah Riddy.

Together, they break down the practical tools available right now to help identify parasite problems early — and how using a combination of these tools can give farmers clearer insights, stronger parasite management strategies, and better long‑term results.

Parasites&nbsp;and&nbsp;drench resistance are becoming a major challenge for farmers across New Zealand, putting real pressure on productivity&nbsp;and&nbsp;profitability. Quick, accurate diagnosis can make all the difference &mdash; saving time, saving money,&nbsp;and&nbsp;helping you make smarter decisions on-farm.
In this episode brought to you by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and powered by The Country, Hamish McKay dives into this issue with two leading voices in the field: Beef + Lamb New Zealand Scientist&nbsp;Cara Brosnahan,&nbsp;and&nbsp;parasitologist&nbsp;Sarah Riddy.
Together, they break down the practical tools available right now to help identify parasite problems early &mdash; and how using a combination of these tools can give farmers clearer insights, stronger parasite management strategies, and better long‑term results.

The Country with Beef + Lamb New Zealand: Introducing a newer, faster alternative to larval cultures

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Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Leslie, Allan Dippie, Jamie McFadden, Kate Acland, and Phil Duncan.  

Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Leslie, Allan Dippie, Jamie McFadden, Kate Acland, and Phil Duncan. &nbsp;

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Pāmu’s chief executive says the state-owned farmer could be on track to hit its goal of $100 million in operating profit at least four years earlier than planned. It’s now forecasting an increased full-year operating profit of between $97m and $107m, as it benefits from productivity gains, continued high commodity pricing and a back-to-basics farming approach.

Pāmu&rsquo;s chief executive says the state-owned farmer&nbsp;could be on track to hit its goal of $100 million in operating profit at least four years earlier than planned.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s now forecasting an increased full-year operating profit of between&nbsp;$97m and $107m, as it benefits from productivity gains, continued high commodity pricing and a back-to-basics farming approach.

The Country 24/02/26: Mark Leslie talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 29/10/25: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay

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