The Country

The president of Federated Farmers gives us a calving update, before tackling the banking inquiry and yesterday’s farm plan announcement. He also talks about how the Government is tracking with Feds’ 12 policy priorities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the leader of the Opposition’s birthday. He talks about Kīngi Tūheitia, who is formally laid to rest today and whether the two major parties can achieve anything politically around big projects such as roading or housing. Also, is Labour still the same party that lost last year’s election, and does it have any agricultural policies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Aussie correspondent is also our longest-standing. Today he pays tribute to Jamie Mackay ahead of his investiture ceremony. He also looks at millions of sterile flies being utilised to wipe out flystrike, and a gigantic farmer protest over live sheep export planned for Canberra next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Livestock Visibility Solutions chief executive and founder updates how their FLOW system, and AI technology in general, is making life easier for farmers. Find out MORE HERE - www.lvs.nz   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of The Country gives us the latest from the investiture ceremony at Government House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Andrew Murray, Kelvin Wickham, Hamish Marr, Hunter McGregor, and Janine Mallon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra’s chief financial officer debuts on The Country to look at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction results, which dropped 0.4% across the board, with whole milk powder down 2.5% and skim milk powder up 4.5%. He also talks about why the co-op is investing in a new UHT plant in Southland.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballance’s chief executive joins Rowena in the Auckland studio to recap his first year in the role; saying there have been “plenty of challenges” so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy, and Mid Canterbury farmer, updates the wild weather conditions in the region and how his farming operation is going. He’s also been busy globetrotting in his trade envoy role and is looking forward to a trip to China.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country’s Shanghai-based correspondent on China’s challenging restaurant environment and what he’s seen on his travels in GuangzhouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.