Listen to The Country: FMG Young Farmer of the Year preview with Te Radar

Te Radar spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with comedian, writer and presenter Te Radar, who also happens to be the voice of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

Regional finals kick off this weekend, with the Aorangi contest in South Canterbury tomorrow.

On with the show:

Todd McClay:

We ask the Minister of Agriculture and Trade, who is telling porkies about the India FTA - him or Winston Peters?

And is this more about Peters’ nationalistic dislike of immigration than free trade?

Emma Higgins:

Rabobank’s senior ag analyst previews the bank’s NZ Agribusiness Outlook 2026 - titled "Keeping one move ahead".

Te Radar:

The voice of the FMG Young Farmer contest previews the first of seven regional finals, with Aorangi getting underway at the Woodbury Domain tomorrow in South Canterbury.

Emma Poole and Tim Dangen:

Today’s farmer panel ponders parenting, pastures and payouts.

Enter here to win a $500 meat voucher to celebrate National Lamb Day with FMG and The Country.

Hamish McKay:

McKay on Sport on the Aussie Open.

Why does Novak cop so much flak?

Listen below: