The Country

The chairman of the Canterbury A&P Association says the rain hasn't dampened the spirits of the event nor the local farmers, as he takes in a great crowd for day one of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union Ambassador to New Zealand pops into the Tiny Pub, which he is keen to use at an EU gathering soon. He discusses the FTA with Europe and how Trump’s tariffs are affecting the world economy. Plus, he explains how he’s using “cheese diplomacy” at the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with a local farmer to chat about the famous pig breeders’ social event and what's happening on-farm, as well as a bit of footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Minister of Agriculture (Horticulture) looks forward to the next couple of days catching up with farmers at the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerson’s busy marketing manager takes a break from pouring pints at the Tiny Pub to talk about the latest Mackaiser brew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This man is usually known as a North Canterbury livestock agent for PGG Wrightson; however, today Jamie wants to speak to him in his capacity as the president of the Boar Breeders Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat to a farming entrepreneur about his latest venture, a finance and payments app called GrowPay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Steve Wyn-Harris, Lawrence Field, Farmer Tom Martin, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sitting in for the Prime Minister today is Central Hawke’s Bay farmer (and Labour Party apologist). He talks about the big dry, Damien O’Connor in Ireland and the beauty of Istanbul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wairarapa farm accountant, and 1995 NZ Sharemilker of the Year, who has been conducting the Rabobank farm succession workshops. The new series of workshops launched earlier this year to support farm succession planning is proving hugely popular with Kiwi farmers and growers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.