The Country

The chief executive of Irrigation NZ was at the Horticulture Industry Awards last night, and next, she’s off to the US to look at dams, which dam-fan Mackay is very jealous of. Plus, is there a “dam” big announcement on the horizon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent discusses the prospect of eating less than 100 grams of red meat per week to fit in with new dietary requirements in 2026. Plus, we look at the definition of Angus beef and the true value of the Australian working dog industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IHC’s national fundraising manager welcomes a new sponsor, Alltech, to join PGG Wrightson and Allflex. Last year, the Calf and Rural Scheme returned to pre-covid income of $1.2 million, and the number of pledges has just gone over 3000. While this is ahead of last year, some canvassers are still phoning farmers they haven’t got to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Rick Ladd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandt’s director of sales, New Zealand – agriculture, on how Fonterra’s $3.2 billion capital return will affect the rural supply industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders the positive effects Fonterra’s $3.2 billion capital return sugar hit could have for the rural economy. Plus, whether he overstepped the mark by chewing the ear of the Reserve Bank? We also ask what an acceptable economic growth rate is, and whether Todd McClay wasted his time talking tariffs in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the Ravensdown director election and the state of the red meat industry with a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist. Plus, her recent photo with Damien O'Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RaboResearch general manager for Australia and New Zealand shares his thoughts on where interest and exchange rates are going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Richard McIntyre, Mark Hooper, Mike Petersen, Sandra Matthews, Hunter McGregor, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers' banking spokesmen - past and present - say the Reserve Bank’s decision to review bank capital rules is the first step towards lower interest rates and fairer access to finance for farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.