Year in Review: Listen to The Country online - Rowena Duncum’s ‘last day’ as executive producer

The Country's executive producer of six and a half years, Rowena Duncum.

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months, including readers' favourites, news events and those yarns that gave us a glimpse into rural lives and livelihoods across the country.

Originally published March 23.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay says “goodbye” to Rowena Duncum, who is leaving her role as executive producer after six and a half glorious years. However, she will still host the show when Mackay is away on a (golf) course so Duncum fans won’t miss her voice for too long.

On with the show:

Wayne Langford:

The president of Federated Farmers says the Provincial AGM’s coming up and it’s a good time for farmers to step up. Plus, we talk about council rates and the South Island Power List.

Todd McClay:

The Minister of Agriculture announces an extended drought declaration to parts of the North Island. He also comments on upcoming trade trips to China and India.

Chris Brandolino:

NIWA’s weather guy has little by way of good news for drought-stricken farmers.

Chris Russell:

Tonight, at the Royal Easter Show, our Australian correspondent will proudly present the “Chris Russell Medal” for the top NSW Ag university student.

Vanessa Winning:

The chief executive of Irrigation NZ has some damn good news for farmers’ dams.

Listen below: