The Country

Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist Chris Brandolino discusses El Niño.

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The Wairarapa area coordinator for the Rural Support Trust discusses how South Wairarapa is coping after heavy rain swept through the area over the weekend.

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The 2022 Young Farmer of the Year is at the 2026 Young Farmer of the Year contest.

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We catch up with The Country’s former producer at the practical day at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest, to learn more about the National Sustainability Showcase she MC-ed in Christchurch last night.

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In this episode of DairyNZ Update, Michelle Watt talks to Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist), Brooke Sinclair from DairyNZ, about DairyNZ's involvement in New Zealand's oldest and one of our country's most prestigious farming awards, the Ahuwhenua Trophy. 

More details about the Ahuwhenua Trophy can be found at ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz or you 
can directly contact the DairyNZ Māori Engagement team at [email protected]

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Hamish McKay talks to Damien O'Connor, Brent Kleiss, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Russell, and Karen Williams.

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Labour’s trade and export spokesman discusses his party’s post-conference priorities, including apprenticeships, healthcare access and rural workforce development. Plus, his views on succession, sustainability and opportunities for young people in farming.

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NZPork chief executive discusses the sale of New Zealand’s largest pig farm to local owners and what it means for the sector’s future. Plus, industry investment, RMA reform concerns, country-of-origin labelling and pork’s role as an affordable protein source.

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As the FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final approaches, we catch up with 2024 winner George Dodson and reigning champion Hugh Jackson for today's farmer panel.

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Our Australian correspondent on bird flu, soaring sheepmeat prices, and a Supreme Court ruling on glyphosate. Plus, a winemaker selling beer in wine bottles?

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