The Country
NZME
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 16, 2025 • 4min
The Country 16/01/25: Lynda Coppersmith talks to Rowena Duncum
FMG Young Farmer of the Year’s chief executive says preparations for the new season are in full swing, with the regional finals kicking off in Northland on February 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2025 • 7min
The Country 16/01/25: Brendan Lane talks to Rowena Duncum
Inch Clutha dairy farmer and one of a number of farmers and growers who’ve entered the Gravel in Paradise cycling events which Farmstrong is helping to support and promote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2025 • 3min
The Country 16/01/25: Bjorn Andersen talks to Rowena Duncum
PGG Wrightson area livestock manager for Dannevirke and Pahiatua takes our monthly look at the livestock market and reviews the Waewaepa on-farm sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2025 • 35min
The Country Full Show: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Rowena Duncum talks to Stefan Vogel, Hunter McGregor, and Hamish Goatley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2025 • 8min
The Country 15/01/25: Stefan Vogel talks to Rowena Duncum - Part 1
The general manager of Rabobank's RaboResearch (Australia and New Zealand) shares his thoughts on key trends through 2030 in the global food and agri supply chain; and the discovery of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2025 • 7min
The Country 15/01/25: Stefan Vogel talks to Rowena Duncum - Part 2
We continue our chat with the general manager of Rabobank's RaboResearch (Australia and New Zealand). This time he talks about sustainability — and anti-obesity medication's effect on food consumption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2025 • 5min
The Country 15/01/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Rowena Duncum
A Kiwi businessman in Shanghai takes a look at China's economy and wild pigs running feral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2025 • 6min
The Country 15/01/25: Hamish Goatley talks to Rowena Duncum
We catch up with an Eastern Southland lad undertaking a scooter ride the length of New Zealand, in honour of his last father Grant "Grunter" Goatley, while raising funds for the Rural Support Trust and Hospice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2025 • 13min
The Country: Eliminating Facial Eczema's Impact Ep. 1 with Dr Suzi Keeling
Facial Eczema is becoming more widespread in New Zealand, costing NZ’s economy $332 million annually. In part one of a special four-part podcast series, The Country’s Rowena Duncum is joined by Dr Suzi Keeling to look at key aspects of the seven-year Eliminating Facial Eczema’s Impacts programme – a joint collaboration between Beef + Lamb NZ and MPI, with contributions from farmers and industry experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Rowena Duncum talks to Phil Duncan, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Katie Milne, and Dan Brier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
