Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay spoke to Rowena Duncum on The Country today. Photo / George Heard
Today on The Country radio show, host Rowena Duncum catches up with Minister of Trade and Agriculture, Todd McClay, to learn more about his visit to India and what opportunities are available for Kiwi exporters.
On with the show:
Todd McClay:
We find the Minister of Agriculture and Trade hosting the Secretary-General of the OECD. We also find out how the second half of his trip to India went and what opportunities there could be for New Zealand exporters and farmers there.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth:
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 New Zealand.
Dansy Coppell:
Is one half of the amazing team at Repost – who featured on Country Calendar on Sunday. She talks about the experience and why they spread wool on their paddocks.
Craig “Dairyman” Hickman:
The Ashburton dairy farmer updates weather and track conditions at the 70% point in calving. Plus, the importance of looking after your on-farm team.
Jamie Mackay:
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.
Listen below:
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