On today's show, Jamie Mackay wonders whether New Zealand's dairy conversions are increasing. Photo / Christine McKay
Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with BusinessDesk’s primary sector journalist, Riley Kennedy, to find out if there’s a rise in dairy conversions in New Zealand.
Mackay also asks Act Party leader David Seymour and Craig “Dairyman” Hickman for their thoughts on the matter.
On with the show:
Phil Duncan:
Monday’s weatherman on whether the North Island drought is over.
David Seymour:
The Act Party Leader and soon-to-be Deputy PM defends banks, talks about Trump and tariffs.
Plus, he says that the Act Party favours more dairy conversions.
Riley Kennedy:
BusinessDesk’s primary sector journalist on another potential wave of dairy conversions.
Adam Thomson and Craig Hickman:
On today’s inter-island farmer panel, Adam talks about the community aspect of the North Island drought, including a kiwi project launching on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Craig looks at dairy conversions and the ever-increasing cost of running his dairy business.
Bryce McKenzie:
Groundswell co-founder on why he’s not expecting a Christmas card from AgriZeroNZ.
Listen below:
'No one deserved something like this to happen to them more than Clancy.'