Open Country Dairy chief executive Mark de Lautour spoke to The Country's Rowena Duncum about the GDT on today's show. Photo / Duncan Brown
Today on The Country radio show, host Rowena Duncum catches up with Open Country Dairy’s chief executive, Mark de Lautour, for a preview of tonight’s Global Dairy Trade auction.
On with the show:
Damien O’Connor:
We find Labour’s trade spokesperson on the West Coast, where farming conditions are looking good for a strong end to the dairy season.
We preview Pāmu’s open day on bobby calf management, look at the global response to tariffs, and update negotiations with India.
Hunter McGregor:
Our Shanghai-based business correspondent shares his thoughts on the impact of Trump’s tariffs in China and on US farmers.
Plus, how red meat is faring – and the wild weather that closed Shanghai’s airport on Saturday.
Mark de Lautour:
Open Country Dairy’s chief executive is in Southland for supplier meetings.
He comments on the potential for dairy conversions in the region, updates progress on a new butter factory in Waharoa and previews tonight’s Global Dairy Trade auction.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth:
Leading primary sector academic attended the Waikato Bay of Plenty regional Young Farmer debating finals last night.
Plus, she has a new column out, which explores the connection between the ancient agricultural calendar and food.
Listen below:
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.