The Country

Today’s panel comprises a Northland National MP and the Associate Agriculture Minister. McCallum discusses National’s no-new-taxes pledge, rural concerns over proposed wealth and inheritance taxes, and Northland’s Ranfurly Shield success. Meanwhile, Patterson outlines opportunities for New Zealand strong wool in India, preparations for El Niño, and prospects for the coming lambing season in Otago.

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We catch up with a leading agricultural academic to take a closer look at food fraud and what it could mean for farmers, growers, and New Zealand’s economy.

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It’s been a big weekend for sports, so we chat to a couple of sporting producers to discuss Buller’s upset Heartland Championship win, the NPC frontrunners, the Black Ferns and All Blacks’ standout performances, and Liam Lawson’s impressive Formula One return.

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Former Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the Year, Central Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer and Zanda McDonald Award finalist encourages more rangatahi to put themselves forward for the Ahuwhenua Awards.

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WeatherWatch head forecaster discusses strong winds across the South Island, a low-pressure system moving from Australia, and the likelihood of a windier, more unsettled spring under El Niño conditions.

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When you think about Sam Whitelock, you probably think 153 Tests, two Rugby World Cups and performing under some pretty serious pressure. But these days, Sam’s swapped the footy paddock for the farm paddock, back home in Manawatu. And it turns out a lot of what he learnt playing rugby at the highest level applies pretty well to farming too.

In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Hamish McKay sits down with Sam to talk about pressure, leadership, mental fitness and what it takes to keep performing when things get tough. Sam’s been a Farmstrong Ambassador since 2016, so he knows the challenges rural people face. And there are some really practical takeaways here about looking after yourself, staying on top of things and being at your best, whether that’s on the farm or just in everyday life.

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Jamie Mackay talks to Sir Don McKinnon, Michael Every, and David Seymour. Jamie also pays tribute to the late Jim Hopkins. 

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Rowena Duncum talks to Colin Hurst, Kelvin Wickham, Shane Gillooly, Ian Jones, and Chris Brandolino.

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Federated Farmers National President celebrates last night’s Arable Awards, congratulating Arable Farmer of the Year winners John and Mel McCaw’s and those inducted to the Arable Hall of Fame.

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Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive on the co-operative’s return to profit and the reinstatement of its shareholder rebate. Plus, fertiliser prices and supply, advice for farmers ahead of spring, and the value of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

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