Best Nigel Higgins Podcasts (2025)

The chief executive of Silver Fern Farms, just back from the US, Canada, China and the UK, talks about the great prospects for red meat. We also discuss Trump's tariffs, the Alliance/Dawn Meats deal, the advantage of recapitalising a balance sheet, and why SFF is getting behind the Southern Storm Shout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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The Country 20/11/25: Jason Te Brake talks to Jamie Mackay 7:34

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We track down the chief executive of Zespri in Japan to discuss its November forecast for the 25/26, with record returns expected (at a per hectare level) for all fruit groups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 20/11/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 6:39

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Our Australian correspondent says it's "name your price" for beef at the moment! Plus we talk about whether net zero by 2050 is a lost cause, the end for John Laws and the beginning of the Ashes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 20/11/25: Tangaroa Walker talks to Jamie Mackay 5:41

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Is a dynamic young Southland dairy farmer, and social media influencer, who wants to crowd fund an equity partnership to buy a farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 38:21

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Celia Jaspers, Matt Bolger, Shane McManaway and Nancy Crawshaw, and Karen Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/11/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 7:24

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The PM dismisses the polls, and applauds record red meat prices and the future of AgriZeroNZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/11/25: Celia Jaspers talks to Jamie Mackay 6:19

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We head to a Wairarapa farm to talk to one of the producers of a new movie currently being filmed - A Dog's Show - as we take a nostalgic trip back to the 1970s and an iconic Kiwi TV show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/11/25: Matt Bolger talks to Jamie Mackay 4:19

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Fonterra's MD of Co-op Affairs reviews last night's GDT Auction - the seventh fall in a row - with the index down 3%, WMP down 1.9% and butter gets a battering down 7.6%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/11/25: Shane McManaway and Nancy Crawshaw talk to Jamie Mackay 5:17

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We announce the five New Zealand finalists for the 2026 Zanda McDonald Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 19/11/25: Karen Williams talks to Jamie Mackay 2:49

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The chief executive of Irrigation NZ comments on the damage to the North Canterbury pivots ahead of this afternoon's AGM in Christchurch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 38:39

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Jamie Mackay talks to Nigel Woodhead, Cameron Bagrie, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Jo Luxton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/11/25: Nigel Woodhead talks to Jamie Mackay 7:23

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We talk to the 2017 NZ Young Farmer of the Year about farmer's storm shout be hosted at the Woodhead farm at Lovell's Flat (halfway between Milton and Balclutha) from 3-7pm, Thursday week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/11/25: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay 6:02

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Is an Independent Economist who comments on the state of a precarious world economy. Plus we preview next week's OCR announcement from the Reserve Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/11/25: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 6:27

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Is a North Otago sheep and beef farmer, and poster girl for the Methane Science Accord, who responds to correspondence from a young Northland dairy farmer regarding his concerns about mandating feed additives as a part of a climate policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 18/11/25: Stefan Vogel talks to Jamie Mackay 5:47

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Rabobank's GM for RaboResearch says the global agricultural landscape has entered a new phase where geopolitics – not only traditional supply and demand market forces – will dictate agricultural trade flows, prices, and production decisions, according to the bank's Agri Commodity Outlook 2026. The report describes a world increasingly divided betwe…

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The Country 18/11/25: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay 5:10

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Labour's Agriculture Spokesperson defends her party's lack of any real meaningful policy, especially around Ag emissions. We ask if Net Zero by 2050 is a now lost cause? And has Chippy dodged a political bullet with the release of his CGT policy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Monday, November 17, 2025 38:31

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Jamie talks to David Seymour, Nathan Guy, David Clark, Andrew Davis, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/11/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay 5:30

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The Deputy PM and Act Party leader comments on Trump dropping tariffs, Federated Farmers' petition to end the consenting crisis, and we ask why the Government is scoring so badly on inflation, cost of living and the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/11/25: Nathan Guy talks to Jamie Mackay 5:33

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The Chair of the Meat Industry Association, and Chair of Apiculture NZ, talks American Tariffs and Asian Hornets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/11/25: David Clark talks to Jamie Mackay 5:18

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Is a Mid Canterbury arable farmer, and former provincial president of Federated Farmers, who's fronting the campaign against the consenting crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/11/25: Andrew Davis talks to Jamie Mackay 3:47

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The VP of Toyota NZ previews the new 2026 Hilux with the "Cyber Sumo" design theme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 17/11/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 3:37

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Monday's resident weather expert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Rabobank Best of The Country: November 15, 2025 40:52

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Jamie talks to Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Damien O'Connor, Farmer Tom Martin, and Richard Loe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, November 14, 2025 36:46

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Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Richard Loe, Chris Brandolino, Kate Acland, Stu Duncan and George Dodson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 14/11/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay 8:27

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The Prime Minister talks about country music, his experience at the show, the latest polls, capital gains tax, asset sales, and Mark Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 14/11/25: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay 5:04

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The president of Federated Farmers on a breaking story around farm consents, which is coming out on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 14/11/25: Richard Loe talks to Jamie Mackay 4:50

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It’s time for McKay on Sport, but this week, a former All Black, who also happens to be the Royal Show Supreme Livestock Judge, takes over the reins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 14/11/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 1:35

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We get a quick weather update with our guy from Earth Sciences NZ. Is there any rain on the horizon? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 14/11/25: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay 4:37

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We catch up with the chairwoman of Beef + Lamb NZ, who is selling wool blankets at the show. She talks about what's next for the sheep and beef sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 14/11/25: Stu Duncan and George Dodson talk to Jamie Mackay 4:56

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Today's farmer panel is made up of a Maniototo farmer and a 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. They talk about regional councils, the weather, and conditions on-farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, November 13, 2025 38:31

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Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Lawrence Meredith, Stu Loe, Nicola Grigg, Greg Menzies, Tom Dodson, and Ross Hyland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/11/25: Sir David Carter talks to Jamie Mackay 3:20

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The chairman of the Canterbury A&P Association says the rain hasn't dampened the spirits of the event nor the local farmers, as he takes in a great crowd for day one of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/11/25: Lawrence Meredith talks to Jamie Mackay 5:11

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 13/11/25: Stu Loe talks to Jamie Mackay 5:47

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/11/25: Nicola Grigg talks to Jamie Mackay 4:52

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The Associate Minister of Agriculture (Horticulture) looks forward to the next couple of days catching up with farmers at the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/11/25: Greg Menzies talks to Jamie Mackay 3:54

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Emerson’s busy marketing manager takes a break from pouring pints at the Tiny Pub to talk about the latest Mackaiser brew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/11/25: Tom Dodson talks to Jamie Mackay 3:15

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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 the president of the Boar Breeders Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 13/11/25: Ross Hyland talks to Jamie Mackay 3:50

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We chat to a farming entrepreneur about his latest venture, a finance and payments app called GrowPay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 38:38

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Jamie Mackay talks to Steve Wyn-Harris, Lawrence Field, Farmer Tom Martin, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/11/25: Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jamie Mackay 11:01

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Sitting in for the Prime Minister today is Central Hawke’s Bay farmer (and Labour Party apologist). He talks about the big dry, Damien O’Connor in Ireland and the beauty of Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/11/25: Lawrence Field talks to Jamie Mackay 7:09

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Wairarapa farm accountant, and 1995 NZ Sharemilker of the Year, who has been conducting the Rabobank farm succession workshops. The new series of workshops launched earlier this year to support farm succession planning is proving hugely popular with Kiwi farmers and growers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 12/11/25: Farmer Tom Martin talks to Jamie Mackay 7:04

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We track down our UK Correspondent on Armistice Day in Turkey. We reflect on Istanbul’s strategic importance to world trade, discuss farmer protests against the Inheritance Tax, and banter ahead of the All Blacks v England clash at Twickenham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 12/11/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 6:47

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Our Australian correspondent talks about Wallabies, why Americans love feral goat meat, and his electrifying dislike of cats - both feral and domestic! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 37:16

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Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Wayne McNee, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Hunter McGregor, and Joe Higgins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/11/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay 8:49

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Labour’s trade spokesman on an FTA with India, the Pike River movie, and whether Back Bench List MPs are a waste of space and money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/11/25: Wayne McNee talks to Jamie Mackay 5:07

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The chief executive of AgriZeroNZ enlightens us on the mystery behind Āmua’s smart device worn by cattle, which aims to turn nitrogen from cows’ urine into an eco-friendly fertiliser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/11/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay 3:55

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A leading primary sector academic - on Armistice Day and why we need to be investing in pasture - the fundamental enabler of our productive economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/11/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie Mackay 5:09

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We catch up with a Kiwi selling venison to the Chinese in Shanghai. What does he make of the Taste Pure Nature rebrand and relaunch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 11/11/25: Joe Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay 3:38

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PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager based out of Timaru. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME