On The Country today, Rabobank's Paul Joules told Rowena Duncum why Easter eggs are pricier this year. Photo / 123rf
Today on The Country radio show, Rowena Duncum catches up with Rabobank analyst Paul Joules to find out why Easter egg fans will have to shell out more for their favourite treat this year.
On with the show:
Christopher Luxon:
The Prime Minister talks about trade, tariffs and Trump.
Plus, he addresses his differences with Winston Peters and updates the process to limit wholesale farm-to-forestry conversions.
Andrew Murray:
Fonterra’s chief financial officer reviews last night’s Global Dairy Trade Auction – the first event post Trump’s tariff announcements.
Prices were up 1.6% across the board, while Whole Milk Powder increased by 2.8%.
Geoff Spark:
Canterbury dairy farmer and Farmstrong champion, who was heavily involved in the recent “Harvesting Health” evening – a joint effort between Rural Support Trust and Farmstrong.
Paul Joules:
Rabobank analyst looks at global urea prices and tells us why consumers are paying more for Easter Eggs this year - exceptionally high cocoa prices.
Phil Duncan:
Our man at Weatherwatch.co.nz updates us on the latest from Tropical Cyclone Tam.
Listen below:
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.