The Country

Neville Clark joins the show from Gisborne to discuss strong livestock market conditions, the start of the spring bull sale season, and the opportunities emerging from significant vineyard removals across the region. He shares his outlook on farming through changing weather patterns, highlights the resilience and adaptability of East Coast farmers, and reflects on a busy rural events calendar, including rodeo season, fundraising for the rescue helicopter, and a successful Daffodil Day campaign that showcased the generosity of the local farming community.

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Australian correspondent Chris Russell joins the show to compare lamb market trends on both sides of the Tasman, discuss a landmark Murray-Darling Basin court ruling and its implications for irrigators, and examine the challenges facing farmers following restrictions on paraquat use. He also shares insights into the latest developments in Australian agriculture and rounds out the conversation with a look at rugby ahead of the next round of international tests.

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Former All Black Aaron Cruden previews a pivotal Rugby Championship clash between the All Blacks and South Africa. He shares his thoughts on Dave Rennie’s unexpected team selections, the impact of key changes in the forward pack, and the importance of competition for places within the squad. Cruden also discusses the exciting development of young first five Reuben Love and why his running game could be a key factor against the Springboks.

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Chief Scientist at Earth Science NZ discusses El Nino, and the erratic start to spring across the country. 

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Hamish McKay talks to Wayne Langford, Laura Koot, David Short, and Carla de Wet. 

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We catch up with the former Federated Farmers President about life post presidency, the proposed changes to homekill rules, and celebrating 30 years of the Landcare Trust.

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The former CE of Fairlight is stepping back to start up her own businesses; she talks about how her current journey and what motivated her to start a new project. 

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Inventor, innovator, farmer, and the brains behind the portable shearing "Handy Piece", and how demand has grown, and his Lamborghini replica project. 

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Waikato Dairy Farmer, talks about the difference the new amendment to Kiwi Saver that is currently going through the select committee, could make for young people wanting to purchase a farm. 

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Hamish McKay talks to Christopher Luxon, Matt Bolger, Michael Harvey, and Tim Dangen and Emma Poole. 

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