We catch up with the Minister of Agriculture and Trade as he catches his breath after recent trade trips around the globe including the G7 in Italy, the UAE and India. We also ask why, if the Nats are such a farmer-friendly government, why are farmers are so down in the dumps? 

We catch up with the Minister of Agriculture and Trade as he catches his breath after recent trade trips around the globe including the G7 in Italy, the UAE and India. We also ask why, if the Nats are such a farmer-friendly government, why are farmers are so down in the dumps?

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 30/07/24: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

Rowena Duncum talks to Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Richard Appleby, and Jamie Mackay.

Rowena Duncum talks to Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Richard Appleby, and Jamie Mackay.

The Country Full Show: Thursday, September 5, 2024

The president of Federated Farmers gives us a calving update, before tackling the banking inquiry and yesterday’s farm plan announcement. He also talks about how the Government is tracking with Feds’ 12 policy priorities.

The president of Federated Farmers gives us a calving update, before tackling the banking inquiry and yesterday’s farm plan announcement. He also talks about how the Government is tracking with Feds’ 12 policy priorities.

The Country 05/09/24: Wayne Langford talks to Rowena Duncum

It’s the leader of the Opposition’s birthday. He talks about Kīngi Tūheitia, who is formally laid to rest today and whether the two major parties can achieve anything politically around big projects such as roading or housing. Also, is Labour still the same party that lost last year’s election, and does it have any agricultural policies?

It’s the leader of the Opposition’s birthday. He talks about Kīngi Tūheitia, who is formally laid to rest today and whether the two major parties can achieve anything politically around big projects such as roading or housing. Also, is Labour still the same party that lost last year’s election, and does it have any agricultural policies?

The Country 30/07/24: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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