The Country

North Otago farmer and rural commentator discusses a new saliva-based sheep breeding test aimed at improving natural worm resistance and reducing drench reliance. We also hear her views on methane policy, agricultural research funding, taxation, and the upcoming election.

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PGG Wrightson Wool GM discusses a strong rebound in wool prices, driven by Australian buyer demand and increased competition across all wool types.

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Former All Blacks captain discusses the upcoming second test against South Africa and the team’s progress under the current coaching setup. Plus, life after rugby with his car wash business, Blue September cancer awareness work, and reflections on his own cancer battle.

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Hamish McKay talks to Shane Jones, Kate Acland, Paul Henry, Chris Russell, and Jack Cocks.

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NZ First MP and Resources Minister on why he wants New Zealand out of the Paris Agreement and supports expanding mining through the fast-track process. Plus, the Santana gold mine, Dolly Parton, and his thoughts on the All Blacks under Scott Robertson.

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand chairwoman on concerns that the ETS is still driving productive farmland into carbon forestry and why further reforms are needed. She also discusses the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report, the Climate Change Commission, rural jobs, and calving through this week’s storm.

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Act Party candidate makes his debut on The Country to talk about shrinking government, abolishing the Climate Change Commission, and the party’s election priorities. Plus, tax policy, support for the primary sector, coalition ambitions, and campaigning around regional New Zealand.

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Our Aussie correspondent on bird flu, strong South Australian crop prospects, dry conditions in New South Wales, and global food supply challenges.

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Farmstrong champion and Mt Nicholas Station farmer on recovering from a life-threatening brain injury and why focusing on the process, rather than the outcome, supports wellbeing.

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Hamish McKay talks to Ben Picton, Blair McLean, and Todd McClay.

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