A Canterbury farmer and former All Black discusses positivity in the primary sector. He also ponders why arable farmers may not be as confident in the recent Federated Farmers survey. And what is a “rural-rural divide”?

A Canterbury farmer and former All Black discusses positivity in the primary sector. He also ponders why arable farmers may not be as confident in the recent Federated Farmers survey. And what is a &ldquo;rural-rural divide&rdquo;?

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 30/07/25: Richard Loe talks to Hamish McKay

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Hamish McKay talks to Rachel Shearer, Alan Whetton, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Hunter McGregor, and Riley Kennedy.

Hamish McKay talks to Rachel Shearer, Alan Whetton, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Hunter McGregor, and Riley Kennedy.

The Country Full Show: Friday, January 16, 2026

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The general manager of PGG Wrightson Wool has a good news update on the market.

The general manager of PGG Wrightson Wool has a good news update on the market.

The Country 16/01/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Hamish McKay

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It’s time for McKay on Sport, and no surprises what today’s topic is - Scott “Razor” Robertson’s departure.

It&rsquo;s time for McKay on Sport, and no surprises what today&rsquo;s topic is - Scott &ldquo;Razor&rdquo; Robertson&rsquo;s departure.

The Country 16/01/26: Alan Whetton talks to Hamish McKay

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The Country 30/07/25: Richard Loe talks to Hamish McKay

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