The Country Radio Show and Podcasts

The Country: Shane Jones on dairy conversions in NZ
Shane Jones, Andrew Hoggard, Stephen Jacobi, and Farmer Tom Martin.

The Country: Is NZ heading for more dairy conversions?
Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Adam Thomson, Craig Hickman, Bryce McKenzie.

Meet Matt Bolger, Fonterra’s new Managing Director for Co-operative Affairs
Sponsored content: Bolger's been with Fonterra a month and says he already feels at home.

The Country: Why Easter is more 'eggspensive' this year
Christopher Luxon, Andrew Murray, Geoff Spark, and Paul Joules.

Farmstrong: North Canterbury farmer Geoff Spark champions rural wellbeing
Sponsored content: Importance of connections and being connected with Geoff Spark

How much is a Holstein dairy cow worth in Taranaki?
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Andrew Gibson on the Taranaki livestock market.

The Country: Shane Jones on wool in govt buildings
Shane Jones, Andy Borland, Amy Blaikie, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell.

The PM talks rural connectivity on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Rebecca Wilson, Todd Charteris, and Kelly Wilson.

Big win for Mark Dillon at NZ Ploughing Champs
It was Dillon's fourth win in the conventional section at the championships.

The Country: Day one at SIDE with Jamie Mackay
Richard McIntyre, Emma Twigg, Todd Clark, and Mark Dillon.

The Country: Te Radar on the Young Farmer of the Year finalists
Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Amy Renelle, and Te Radar.

The Country: Todd McClay on what Trump's tariffs mean for NZ farmers
Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Jane Smith, Chris Brandolino, and Barry Soper.

The Country: Winston Peters on 'Liberation Day'
Winston Peters, Wayne Langford, Ben Picton, and Chris Russell.

The Country: Dr Victoria Hatton on the future of red meat
Christopher Luxon, Dr Victoria Hatton, Ray Smith, Komal Mistry-Mehta, and Hunter McGregor.

The Country: A banking win for Federated Farmers
Richard McIntyre, Cameron Bagrie, Jo Luxton, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan.

The Country: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on supporting young farmers
David Seymour, Dan Boulton, Mike Casey, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.

Opinion: Time to invest in our young farmers
Opinion: New Zealand needs young farmers just as much as most other countries.

The Country: Horticulture update with Kate Scott
Kate Scott, Sir David Fagan, Sam Owen, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, and Barry Soper.

Chris Hipkins at Kirwee on The Country
Katie Milne, Chris Hipkins, Myfanwy Alexander, Andrew Hoggard, and Chris Russell.

The Country: Christopher Luxon on Winston Peters
Christopher Luxon, Graham Mourie, Steve Wyn-Harris, and Stephen Crossan.

Farmstrong: Stephen Crossan’s cricket match helps farmers connect and recharge
Farmstrong: “The whole intention of the game is to get farmers and growers to down-tools".

Fonterra launches new cheese ingredients at Shanghai food event
Sponsored content: Cheese ingredients Cheddarsan and Low Salt Mozzarella curd launched.

The Country: Conor English on Donald Trump
Conor English, Mark de Lautour, Greer Paterson, Farmer Tom Martin, and Phil Duncan.

DairyNZ: Two strong payout seasons predicted despite challenges
Sponsored content: Could the 25/26 season be one for the history books?

Property report: Rural real estate market shows strong growth
Sponsored content: The rural real estate market is experiencing renewed activity.

Blair McLean talks wine on The Country
Chris Brandolino, Blair McLean, Kevin Smiley Barrett, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Barry Soper.

The Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year result
Miles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.

Farmer confidence on The Country
Bruce Weir, Mike McIntyre, Karen Williams, Andy Borland, and Hunter McGregor.

Todd McClay talks trade with India on The Country
Todd McClay, Damien O'Connor, Matt Chisholm, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Todd Clark.