The Country

Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman comments on Ikea, carbon farming, the Kirwee Field Days and the prospects of governing with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waitomo sheep and beef farmer and the chief executive of Steelfort, chews the fat on the issues of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We eventually track down Monday’s resident weatherman to discuss the atmospheric river heading our way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeping your stock healthy and your farm thriving takes more than just reaching for the drench gun. Our newest podcast series ‘Drench Wise, Farm Smart’ in partnership with Zolvix Plus from Elanco, takes a deep dive into parasite management, exploring smarter ways to protect your animals and your land. In part one, The Country’s Rowena Duncum sits down with Colin McKay from Elanco and experienced large animal vet Brent Neal, who brings over 24 years of hands-on knowledge to the discussion. Brent shares his insights on drench resistance, what it means for farmers, and the importance of looking beyond drench to sustain farming.   Zolvix Plus for Sheep and Cattle is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 number A011107. Always read and follow label instructions. Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Dan Boulton, Mike Casey, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked the Act Party leader and soon-to-be Deputy Prime Minister if the current Deputy Prime Minister has cut his lunch when it comes to the “War on Woke” and pulling out of the Paris Accord. And has Seymour gone soft on the supermarkets?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver Fern Farms has remained in the red, with a recovery in red meat prices coming too late to offset increased procurement tensions. The chief executive of Silver Fern Farms talks about another challenging year for our biggest meat company, with the Silver Fern Farms Co-operative posting a $10.9 million loss after tax. Silver Fern Farms Limited (the operating company) has posted a $21.8 million loss after tax, with revenue decreasing $144 million from the previous year to $2.64 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to a high-profile grower about cherry exports hitting a new milestone, surpassing 5000 tonnes. The previous volume record was slightly over 4200 tonnes set in the 2017/18 season, and last year, growers produced 3800 tonnes. This year’s exports fetched about $124 million for New Zealand, the first time exports have exceeded $100 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leading primary sector academic and columnist talks about young farmers and old farmers. And did she inhale at Massey University in 1977?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Conor English, Claire Taylor, Greer Paterson, Christopher Luxon, and Graham Mourie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.