The Country

The Prime Minister joins us in the studio, and we ask him why he’s campaigning in a Labour stronghold. We also discuss/debate the Paris Agreement, the agriculture portfolio, why Labour is more trusted on the five key issues, stalling local government reform, and supermarkets. Plus, is the Opportunity Party a wolf in sheep’s clothing?

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It’s Arable Week here on The Country, and we wrap it up with a Mid Canterbury mixed cropping farmer (and former special agricultural trade envoy).

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The general manager of PGG Wrightson Wool reviews yesterday’s sale, which saw an easing of the market for strong crossbred wool.

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Jamie Mackay talks to Richard Allen, Steve Abel, Scott Champion, Chris Russell, and Riley Kennedy.

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Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today reported its FY26 annual results, delivering $27 billion in revenue and nearly $20 billion in cash returns to New Zealand farmer owners and unit holders. The chief executive tells us his favourite number!

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The Green Party agriculture spokesman riles up our audience with his comments on emissions reductions, organic farming and why the Greens didn’t support the Indian free trade agreement.

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It’s Arable Week here on The Country, and today it’s the turn of the chief executive of the Foundation for Arable Research to look at the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

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Our Australian correspondent talks about irrigation issues, a 47,000-strong petition to ban live animal exports, and an Aussie sports administrator to admire.

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Senior journalist at BusinessDesk discusses Fonterra and former chief executive Miles Hurrell’s pay packet.

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Jamie Mackay talks to John McCaw, Daniel Eb, Danielle Adsett, and Brigid Crawford.

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