The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Tom Young, Rowena Duncum, Craig Wiggins, and Phil Duncan.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer/politician panel features the Associate Minister of Agriculture and a “renowned Wellington property magnate” who’s also the MP for Northland. Today, we ponder the Q+A rural issues debate, taxes, net zero, the Paris Agreement, KiwiSaver for young farmers, and the Greens wanting to get into the supermarket business.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Affco’s national livestock manager looks at the prospects for lamb for the 26/27 season.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat to The Country’s former producer, who is also an avid hunter, about a new survey which shows New Zealand’s pest problem has reached crisis point, with farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests - but still going backwards.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate founder on Mid Canterbury’s arable farming challenges and the palm kernel versus local grain debate. Plus, spring weather conditions, crop prospects, and workplace resilience training for rural communities.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s resident weatherman on the impending Super El Niño.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Watt talks to Dana Carver about why investing in wellbeing is not just good for people, it's good for business.

Drawing on her experience running a dairy farm alongside her husband Tony, Dana shares how creating the right support systems around people can build resilience, improve decision-making, strengthen staff retention, and help create workplaces where individuals and teams can thrive.

Combining her background in psychology with the realities of everyday farming, Dana offers practical insights into what helps farm teams perform at their best and why taking a proactive approach to wellbeing is essential for long-term success.

Dana also speaks candidly about the pressures many women face in farming and the importance of sharing the load, both at work and at home. She reflects on the expectation for women to be "superwoman" and do it all and discusses why challenging these assumptions is critical for improving women's wellbeing and creating more sustainable farming businesses.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Dr Elizabeth Heeg, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen, Michael Harvey, Megan Whitehead, and Alec Astle. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Neville Clark, Sandra Faulkner, Chris Russell, Aaron Cruden, and Chris Brandolino. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers Vice President Sandra Faulkner discusses New Zealand’s new emergency management legislation and what it means for rural communities. She explains how guaranteed rural representation in emergency planning and response will help improve outcomes during floods, fires, and other major events, while also highlighting the importance of new powers to protect livestock and companion animals during emergencies. A look at why these long-awaited changes are being welcomed across the rural sector.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.