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The Country host Jamie Mackay was broadcasting live from Emerson's Tiny Pub at the Canterbury A&P Show today.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay is broadcasting live from the Canterbury A&P Show, at the Emerson’s Tiny Pub, where he is launching this year’s Mackaiser.

He catches up with a cast of thousands while he takes in the sights and sounds of the show.

On with the show:

Sir David Carter:

The chairman of the Canterbury A&P Association says the rain hasn’t dampened the spirits of the event nor of the local farmers, as he takes in a great crowd for day one of the show.

Lawrence Meredith:

The European Union Ambassador to New Zealand pops into the Tiny Pub, which he is keen to use at an EU gathering soon.

He discusses the FTA with Europe and how Trump’s tariffs are affecting the world economy.

Plus, he explains how he’s using “cheese diplomacy” at the show.

Stu Loe:

We catch up with a local farmer to chat about the famous pig breeders’ social event and what’s happening on-farm, as well as a bit of footy.

Nicola Grigg:

The Associate Minister of Agriculture (Horticulture) looks forward to the next couple of days catching up with farmers at the show.

Greg Menzies:

Emerson’s busy marketing manager takes a break from pouring pints at the Tiny Pub to talk about the latest Mackaiser brew.

Tom Dodson:

This man is usually known as a North Canterbury livestock agent for PGG Wrightson; however, today Jamie wants to speak to him in his capacity as president of the Boar Breeders Association.

Ross Hyland:

We chat to a farming entrepreneur about his latest venture, a finance and payments app called GrowPay.

Listen below: