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Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.
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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, and Hamish Marr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 03/07/24: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
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The PM address at this morning's at the Primary Industries Summit was about "how the Government will turn the dial to support the growth and prosperity of the primary sector". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 03/07/24: Mike Cronin talks to Jamie Mackay
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Fonterra's Head of Co-op Affairs reviews last night's plummeting GDT Auction (down 6.9%) with WMP -4.3%, SMP -6.1%, AMF -10.7%, Butter -10.2%, BMP -5.1% and Cheese -6.9% See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 03/07/24: Rob Hewett talks to Jamie Mackay
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Is the former Chairman of Silver Fern Farms and the current Chair of Farmlands. We talk about the state of NZ agriculture and pay tribute to the late Dr Warren Parker who was recognised with the 2024 Champion Award at the Primary Industries Awards last night in Wellington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Country 03/07/24: Hamish Marr talks to Jamie Mackay
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NZ's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy was a keynote speaker this morning's at the Primary Industries Summit. His topic - "Growing NZ's presence in India". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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REX July 3rd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Gavin Fisher from Off the Planet Organics, Taranaki farmer Kane Brisco and Ben Watson from GENEZ
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-6.9%)... He talks with Gavin Fisher from Off the Planet Organics about the healthy prices for organic milk, the demise of the Organic Dairy Hub co-op and his own organic farming operation... He talks with Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisc…
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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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"The Country" broadcasts from Wellington at The Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards. Jamie Mackay talks to Todd McClay, Ray Smith, Julian Raine, Stefan Vogel, and Kerry Worsnop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 02/07/24: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay
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The Minister of Agriculture and Trade kicked off the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit this morning. He talks about getting Wellington out of farming and what a Donald Trump presidency could mean for our trade. He also comments on how important New Zealand’s innovative apple packing and processing machinery is to the US, what the tariff-free EU…
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The Country 02/07/24: Ray Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
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The Director General of MPI on biosecurity challenges, including bird flu and the prospects of doubling our export value from the primary sector - while tackling climate change emissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 02/07/24: Julian Raine talks to Jamie Mackay
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The former president of Horticulture NZ, dairy entrepreneur, the man behind Aunt Jean’s Milk and Appleby ice cream, and Waimea Dam instigator, who also happens to be a fellow finalist for the Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand’s Primary Industries Award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Country 02/07/24: Stefan Vogel talks to Jamie Mackay
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Sydney-based general manager of RaboResearch is at the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit. He talks about global freight issues and when we could expect a drop in the OCR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 02/07/24: Kerry Worsnop talks to Jamie Mackay
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The Poverty Bay/East Coast sheep and beef farmer is also a Nuffield Scholar and former Gisborne District Councillor. She talks about the difficulty of maintaining resilience in the face of yet another weather event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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REX July 2nd - Kaikoura farmer Tony Blunt, Rob Auld from Auld Farm Distillery, Jannine Rickards from Huntress Wines and Reefton dairy farmer Abbi Ayre
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On today's podcast, Dom talks to Kaikoura farmer and councillor Tony Blunt about regenerative farming, having the country's first Pure Pods on his farm and winning the Young Farmer of the Year title back in 1991... He talks with Rob Auld from Auld Farm Distillery about its new tasting room and bar, celebrating 100 years on the farm in Otautau and i…
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The Country Full Show: Monday, July 1, 2024
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Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Damien O'Connor, Dame Susan Devoy, Mahe Drysdale, and Rowena Duncum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 01/07/24: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
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Monday's resident weather expert comments on his just-released ClimateWatch report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 01/07/24: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay
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Labour's Trade Spokesperson talks trade trips with Winston, the live animal export petition, the new Climate Panel and Shane Jones' $1.2 billion slush fund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 01/07/24: Dame Susan Devoy talks to Jamie Mackay
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With the show coming out of Tauranga today, we thought we'd talk to some local royalty. We yarn about kiwifruit, squash (with rackets) and politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 01/07/24: Mahe Drysdale talks to Jamie Mackay
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More sporting royalty from Tauranga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 01/07/24: Rowena Duncum talks to Jamie Mackay
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In Wellington previewing the Primary Industries Summit and Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country: July Wool Report with PGG Wrightson's Rachel Shearer
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The Country's Rowena Duncum talks to PGG Wrightson GM of Wool Rachel Shearer about the state of the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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REX July 1st - Angus Street from NZ Merino, Kris Orange from Downlands Deer, Reuben Posthuma from Dr Bugs Popcorn and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of NZ Merino Angus Street about market challenges, getting back to core business and maintaining a premier position... He talks with Kris Orange from Downlands Deer about celebrating 40 years of the family trucking firm, the changes that have occurred over that time and his own deer farming operation... He…
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Bridging the understanding Gap: Transparency in Live Sheep Exports
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Join us this week as we dive into the world of live sheep exports with Mandy Matthews, a seasoned stockman with over a decade of experience. Mandy shares her journey from the quarantine feedlot to working aboard live export ships, revealing the rigorous standards and best practices in the industry. Discover the impact of the Livestock Collective's …
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Rabobank Best of The Country: June , 29, 2024
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Jamie Mackay talks to John Connell, Pita Alexander, Kate Acland, Winston Peters, and Jane Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country Full Show: Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Winston Peters, Kate Acland, Jane Smith, Chris Brandolino, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 27/06/24: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay
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An independent review of New Zealand’s methane reduction targets is long overdue and will be welcome news for farmers, says the Federated Farmers president. Plus, we update the East Coast and Hawkes Bay flooding and discuss the "dynamic duo" behind the Meat the Need food charity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Country 27/06/24: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay
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Are the first cracks in the Coalition starting to appear now that NZ First has invoked the "beg to differ" clause on completing the current Covid enquiry. Wearing his Foreign Minister's hat - how parlous and perilous a state is the world in? And will he be watching Biden v Trump tomorrow? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Country 27/06/24: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay
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New Zealand’s country of origin beef and lamb marketing programme Taste Pure Nature is to move into a new phase following an agreement between Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA). And what does she make of the coalition Government progressing its commitment to reinstate livestock exports by sea, with public consu…
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The Country 27/06/24: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
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Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who shares her thoughts on the Matariki holiday, and she has some much-needed good news about strong wool and red meat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 27/06/24: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
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NIWA's weather guy updates the recovery prospects for the flooded East Coast and Hawkes Bay regions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 27/06/24: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
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We find our Australian correspondent somewhere near Mackay, in enemy territory, where he's very happy with the NSW Cockroaches. Plus, we talk about the proliferation of coal mines in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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REX June 27th - Country musician Steffany Beck, Dr Mark Bart from Metris, 2024 Alan Baldry winner Simon Marshall and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with country singer/songwriter Steffany Beck about the Saddle Up Sisters tour, her new single and the continuing popularity of country music... He talks with Dr Mark Bart from weather forecasting and data company Metris... He talks with Simon Marshall from Dannevirke Vet Services about winning the 2024 Alan Baldry awar…
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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, June 26 , 2024
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Rowena Duncum talks to Christoper Luxon, Toby Williams, Pia Piggot, and Jamie Mackay for day two at SIDE who talks to Daniel Carson and Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 26/06/24: Christopher Luxon talks to Rowena Duncum
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The Prime Minister in his weekly slot on The Country discusses the fishing tragedy on the East Coast and now state of emergency, live animal exports, the Chatham Islands and Easter Trading Laws. Plus who he thinks will win this afternoon’s Ranfurly Shield match? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Country 26/06/24: Daniel Carson talks to Jamie Mackay
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At Day 2 of SIDE – the South Island Dairy Event – Jamie Mackay caught up with the founder of the Miti bar (a relatively new beef snack bar made from bobby calves raised to 12 months). From the middle of last year, bobby calves had to be raised for beef, slaughtered for calf-veal, or utilised for the pet food market. See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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The Country 26/06/24: Toby Williams talks to Rowena Duncum
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Federated Farmers national meat and wool chair. Farms just north of Gisborne. Not personally hit very hard, but able to relay what’s going on around him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 26/06/24: Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins to Jamie Mackay
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At Day 2 of SIDE – the South Island Dairy Event – Jamie Mackay caught up with the health and wellbeing advocate doing free health checks for farmers at the conference gate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 26/06/24: Pia Piggott talks to Rowena Duncum
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RaboResearch analyst on her Global Avocado Report, which indicates growth is tipped to continue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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REX June 26th - Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus, Rhys Griffiths from DINZ, Abby Rawcliffe from SIDE and Grant Jackson from Seales Winslow
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus about the destructive weather that's hit Tairawhiti and forced the postponement of his annual bull sale at Wairoa... He talks with Deer Industry NZ interim CEO Rhys Griffiths about signing a MoU with a major Chinese traditional medicine company and the state of the NZ velvet indu…
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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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Jamie Mackay and Rowena Duncum talk to Dr Dan Pronk, Greer Paterson, Jack Fagan, and Kevin "Smiley" Barrett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 25/06/24: Dr Dan Pronk talks to Jamie Mackay
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Dan Pronk part one: Author and speaker who tried and failed to be a professional triathlete, so studied medicine on an army scholarship, passed selection for the SAS and served on over 100 combat missions in Afghanistan. He talks to Jamie Mackay about what dairy farming has in common with being in the military. Dan Pronk part two: The key note spea…
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The Country 25/06/24: Greer Paterson talks to Rowena Duncum
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Fencing contractor, and monthly columnist for Shepherdess Magazine, makes her debut on The Country. Originally from Central Otago, Paterson moved to the Chatham Islands six years ago, where she lives with her partner and their young children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 25/06/24: Jack Fagan talks to Rowena Duncum
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We find the shearer in Donegal, Northwest Ireland, ahead of representing New Zealand in six shearing tests in Scotland, England, France and Wales alongside David Buick and manager Mark Barrowcliffe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 25/06/24: Kevin “Smiley” Barrett talks to Rowena Duncum
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Coastal Taranaki dairy farmer and father of the new All Blacks captain Scott Barret, vice-captain Jordie Barrett and returning All Black Beauden Barrett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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REX June 25th - Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe, Josh Hunter from Base Food By Fire, Nina Campbell from Sovrano Limoncello and Life Coach Shane Bird
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe about the new All Blacks team and the latest on the Canterbury A&P Show... He talks with Base Food by Fire chef Josh Hunter about its unique operation, cooking with fire and its big Matariki feast on Thursday... He talks with Nina Campbell from Sovrano Limoncello about its ran…
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The Country Full Show: Monday, June 24, 2024
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Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, John Connell, Pita Alexander, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 24/06/24: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay
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The Act Party leader on ponders pylons, boats and planes and why nothing is working in this country. Do we need to go back "Think Big" and the big infrastructure projects of the 1980s? Is National Super sustainable at 65? And what's more exciting, the Greens or the All Blacks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Country 24/06/24: John Connell talks to Jamie Mackay
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We head to County Longford in the Irish Midlands to yarn to the author of the best-selling book, Twelve Sheep - Life lessons from a lambing season, who's a multi award-winning journalist, playwright, documentary producer, motivational speaker and farmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Country 24/06/24: Pita Alexander talks to Jamie Mackay
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Is a globetrotting Christchurch Farm Accountant who's been on the road recently as a keynote speaker at Beef and Lamb NZ conferences in the Waikato region. We look at the dark issues and the light at the end of the tunnel for the industry. Plus, he comments on the huge issues facing the world, including climate migration from the continent of Afric…
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The Country 24/06/24: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
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Monday's resident weather expert on winter weather - cold and wet - surprise, surprise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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REX June 24th - Daniel Carson from Miti, Anna Remond from Women in Wine, Sara Black from Fed Farmers North Canterbury and Claire Tuetenberg from B+LNZ
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On today's podcast, Dom talks to Daniel Carson from Miti about its bobby calf beef bars... He talks with Anna Remond about winemaking, Women in Wine mentoring, flowers, bilingual children and her French husband... He talks with Sara Black from Federated Farmers North Canterbury about the very dry conditions in the region and how the locals are copi…
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