The Country

 Fully robotic tractors are just around the corner according to Brandt's expert on precision technology. But what about fully electric or hybrid tractors? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Director General of MPI talks border biosecurity, M. Bovis, animal welfare and getting young people into the primary sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Todd McClay, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dansy Coppell, Craig "Dairyman" Hickman, and Jamie Mackay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find the Minister of Trade and Agriculture playing host today – for the CE of the OECD, find out how the second half of his trip to India went, and what’s on his bragging list of things going well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of farming’s leading academics looks at the future of Pāmu, given David Seymour yesterday wanted to sell the artist formerly known as Landcorp. Plus, we look at water quality in the Seine and the difference in warning levels between Europe and NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is one half of the amazing team at Repost – who featured on Country Calendar on Sunday. She talks about the CC experience and why they spread wool on their paddocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton dairy farmer updates weather and track conditions at the 70% point in calving, plus why it’s important to look after your on-farm team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of The Country is in a highly secretive location, filming a highly secretive video. We chat about one of South Canterbury’s most famous spud farmers - Dick Tayler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Toby Williams, David Seymour, Duncan Humm, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers say the ‘Why Pines?’ report released today by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge should serve as a major wake-up call for the Government. "It may have been published as a report, but it reads more like a horror story for New Zealand’s farmers and rural communities," says Federated Farmers meat & wool chair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.