Rowena Duncum talks to Andrew Hoggard, Mark Leslie, Chris Russell, Luke Doyle, and Peter Newbold.

Rowena Duncum talks to Andrew Hoggard, Mark Leslie, Chris Russell, Luke Doyle, and Peter Newbold.

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.

The Country

The Country Full Show: Thursday August 20, 2026

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Associate Environment and Biosecurity Minister explains changes to freshwater farm plans, including reduced compliance for low-risk farms and greater recognition of existing industry assurance schemes.

Associate Environment and Biosecurity Minister explains changes to freshwater farm plans, including reduced compliance for low-risk farms and greater recognition of existing industry assurance schemes.

The Country 20/08/26: Andrew Hoggard talks to Rowena Duncum

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Pāmu chief executive discusses the state-owned farming company’s record $113 million operating profit, driven by strong productivity gains and improved commodity prices.

Pāmu chief executive discusses the state-owned farming company&rsquo;s record $113 million operating profit, driven by strong productivity gains and improved commodity prices.

The Country 20/08/26: Mark Leslie talks to Rowena Duncum

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Our Aussie correspondent discusses the growing bird flu outbreak, concerns for wildlife and poultry, and the toll the crisis is taking on veterinarians. He also looks at the impact of paused working holiday visa applications on farm labour, and excitement over the State of Origin heading to New Zealand in 2027.

Our Aussie correspondent discusses the growing bird flu outbreak, concerns for wildlife and poultry, and the toll the crisis is taking on veterinarians.&nbsp;He also looks at the impact of paused working holiday visa applications on farm labour, and excitement over the State of Origin heading to New Zealand in 2027.

The Country 20/08/26: Chris Russell talks to Rowena Duncum

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The Country Full Show: Thursday August 20, 2026

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