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Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices dropping in fourth consecutive auctionPrices continue to drop in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, with a 4.1 percent decrease across the board. It is the largest decline this calendar year, following a 1 percent dip from the previous auction, and is the fourth consecutive event where the average price has decreased. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-0305 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock shortages impacting meat plantsMeat plants across the nation are struggling to match low volumes of livestock coming through with staffing levels. New Zealand's national sheep flock and dairy herd have continued to decline in recent years, impacting the flow of livestock into meat works. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-0104 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers' meat and wool group ousting chair Toby WilliamsIn a surprise move, Federated Farmers meat and wool group recently ousted chair Toby Williams. Williams lost the chairmanship to Marlborough provincial vice president Richard Dawkins during the council annual meeting. The Country host Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-2605 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on the Primary Industries New Zealand SummitRabobank Global Strategist Michael Every says Trump isn’t as “nutty” as people may think he is, as there can be upsides to trade wars and geopolitical crises. The Country's Jamie Mackay caught up with him ahead of the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-2402 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Huinga dairy farmer Brendan Attrill winning Gordon Stephenson TrophyBrendan Attrill, of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki, has been announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing. Attrill received the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase at Tākina in Wellington. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1903 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence remaining at a near-record highFarmer confidence remains at a near-record high, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey. Farmer confidence in the broader agri-economy was unchanged at a net reading of +44 percent following consecutive lifts in the previous three quarters. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the survey results further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1703 min
Best of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence remaining at a near-record highFarmer confidence remains at a near-record high, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey. Farmer confidence in the broader agri-economy was unchanged at a net reading of +44 percent following consecutive lifts in the previous three quarters. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the survey results further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1703 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on the mood of Fieldays 2025It's all go at Fieldays 2025, and the Country's Jamie Mackay is taking it all in. Farmers are in a better mood as primary export figures soar - and business is booming. Jamie Mackay recaps the mood of day two of Fieldays. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1203 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the mood of Fieldays 2025It's all go at Fieldays 2025, and the Country's Jamie Mackay is taking it all in. Farmers are in a better mood as primary export figures soar - and business is booming. Jamie Mackay recaps the mood of day two of Fieldays. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1203 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of Fieldays 2025The Country's Jamie Mackay is off to Fieldays - and he's feeling hopeful ahead of this year's event. Farmers are in a better state of mind this time round, and it's expected this community-wide enthusiasm will shine through at the event. Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1002 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host celebrates industry awardThe Country's Jamie Mackay is celebrating another industry success - and he joined Heather to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0503 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on new data showing farmers are more satisfied with their banksNew data shows more Kiwi farmers are satisfied with their banks - pointing to improved communication and less 'undue pressure'. Federated Farmers’ latest Banking Survey shows 60 percent of respondents are 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with their bank. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0302 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on new data showing farmers are more satisfied with their banksNew data shows more Kiwi farmers are satisfied with their banks - pointing to improved communication and less 'undue pressure'. Federated Farmers’ latest Banking Survey shows 60 percent of respondents are 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with their bank. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0302 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's cautious optimism about the farmgate milk price payoutFonterra is being cautiously upbeat about the future. The dairy co-op is forecasting a $10 farmgate milk price payout for the current season, and an earnings range of 65 to 75 cents a share. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2902 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's cautious optimism about the farmgate milk price payoutFonterra is being cautiously upbeat about the future. The dairy co-op is forecasting a $10 farmgate milk price payout for the current season, and an earnings range of 65 to 75 cents a share. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2902 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan for cutting greenhouse gases falling overNew reports indicate a critical part of the Government’s plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over. A huge chunk of the Government’s climate success rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won’t happen because it doesn’t stack up commercially. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2002 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the Primary Industries AwardsThis year’s Primary Industry New Zealand Award finalists have been announced. The seventh annual awards are part of the two-day Primary Industry New Zealand (PINZ) Summit, at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on June 24 and 25. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-1604 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Bremworth reversing their wool carpet only policyCarpet maker Bremworth has reversed its wool only policy - and will soon start making synthetic carpets again. The NZX-listed company, which stopped producing synthetic carpets in 2020 in favour of a wool-only policy, will restart production of synthetic carpets at its Auckland facility in the next financial year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the market reactions to this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-1302 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Bremworth reversing their wool carpet only policyCarpet maker Bremworth has reversed its wool only policy - and will soon start making synthetic carpets again. The NZX-listed company, which stopped producing synthetic carpets in 2020 in favour of a wool-only policy, will restart production of synthetic carpets at its Auckland facility in the next financial year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the market reactions to this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-1302 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef and Lamb NZ urging the Government to close carbon farming loopholesBeef + Lamb New Zealand is urging the Government to close farming loopholes before 'more damage is done' to the sector. The organisation want loopholes in the guidance around limits on carbon forestry closed - as concerning news of further whole-farm sales emerges. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0803 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef and Lamb NZ urging the Government to close carbon farming loopholesBeef + Lamb New Zealand is urging the Government to close farming loopholes before 'more damage is done' to the sector. The organisation want loopholes in the guidance around limits on carbon forestry closed - as concerning news of further whole-farm sales emerges. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0803 min
Real AgencyWhy I Brought My Whole Estate Agency to eXp | Real Talk with Adam MackayDiscover why Adam Mackay made the bold move to bring his entire independent estate agency business—and team—under the eXp UK model. In this honest and insightful conversation with Roger Black, Adam shares the real benefits of partnering with eXp, including reduced overheads, better customer service, agent empowerment, and the ability to scale without losing your personal touch.Whether you're an estate agency owner considering the switch or an agent looking to understand the power of the eXp platform, this video is packed with real-life examples, advice on transitioning teams, and tips for future-proofing your business....2025-05-0708 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock numbers dropping over the past 10 yearsNew figures from Stats NZ show livestock numbers have dropped substantially over the past decade. The total number of sheep dropped by 21 percent and the total number of dairy cattle also fell by 13 percent over a 10-year period. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks what could be causing these drops. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0602 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock numbers dropping over the past 10 yearsNew figures from Stats NZ show livestock numbers have dropped substantially over the past decade. The total number of sheep dropped by 21 percent and the total number of dairy cattle also fell by 13 percent over a 10-year period. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks what could be causing these drops. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0602 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's job cuts and the climate debate within the National PartyUp to 120 jobs are on the line as Fonterra plans to shut its Hamilton packaging facility. The closures due to 'challenging economic conditions'. 'The Country' host Jamie Mackay talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the closure and the climate debate within the National Party. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-2904 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on Chris Luxon saying the agriculture sector is pulling New Zealand out of a recessionPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says it is the agriculture sector that's pulling New Zealand out of a recession. Luxon spoke about the success agriculture was seeing on a trip to Taranaki on Thursday where he met with local businesses and trades. He said agriculture was the 'backbone of New Zealand' and praised how much it generated for the nation. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1703 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveJamie Mackay: The Country host on how NZ beef exporters are handling US tariffsUnited States beef prices haven't budged much since the implementation of the 10 percent tariff by President Donald Trump - but Kiwi exporters aren't safe. A subsequent tumbling in the value of the NZ dollar has pushed up farmgate prices in New Zealand dollars by nearly 5 percent. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for Kiwi beef exporters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1004 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on how NZ beef exporters are handling US tariffsUnited States beef prices haven't budged much since the implementation of the 10 percent tariff by President Donald Trump - but Kiwi exporters aren't safe. A subsequent tumbling in the value of the NZ dollar has pushed up farmgate prices in New Zealand dollars by nearly 5 percent. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for Kiwi beef exporters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1004 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's tariffs mean for the dairy sectorNew Zealand's dairy sector has voiced concerns as the world prepares to accommodate the financial impacts of Donald Trump's tariffs. Reports show only six percent of NZ-produced dairy goes into the US - but there's still worry among experts. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0802 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host reveals how New Zealand's rural sector responded to the Trump tariffsDonald Trump has finally unveiled his long-awaited batch of tariffs - and it's gotten a mixed reaction from New Zealand's rural sector. Red meat producers have voiced their disappointment with these changes, but it's unclear how hard the dairy sector will be hit. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0304 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on former Special Trade Envoy Mike Petersen issuing a warning to Kiwi primary exportersOne former Special Trade Envoy has issued a warning to Kiwi primary exporters amid the escalating trade war. Mike Petersen has joined the chorus of international trade experts who say New Zealand will be caught in the crossfire between the US and China - and he's warning exporters to 'be ready to be nimble'. The Country host Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-2503 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on the golden run that's set to continue for NZ beef pricingFollowing a surge in the second half of 2024, the golden run for New Zealand farmgate beef pricing has continued in the early part of 2025. Returns are also expected to stay strong throughout the rest of the year- as US demand for Kiwi beef is expected to stay elevated. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-1104 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on red meat prices reboundingNew Zealand’s red meat sector is on track for a strong rebound, with export returns and overall profitability expected to rise. According to Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s mid-season update, strong global demand is expected to boost results for the sector. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-0604 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Donald Trump proposing tariffs on agriculture importsUS President Donald Trump has indicated tariffs on imported agricultural products could take effect as soon as April. This announcement has generated concern among Kiwi farmers, who export billions of dollars worth of meat and dairy to the US every year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks what this could mean for the nation's primary sector. 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