Windy spring weather has been playing havoc on this Mid Canterbury farm. Photo / Dave Whillans
Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with WeatherWatch’s head forecaster Phil Duncan, to find out what’s coming up for spring - the most temperamental of seasons.
On with the show:
Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum:
Today’s farmer/politician panel chews the fat on the issues of the day.
Dr Doug Edmeades:
We yarn to an iconic soil scientist who has spent a lifetime serving agriculture and farmers, who hung up his microscope on Friday.
Shane McManaway:
Wairarapa farmer, former corporate high-flyer, and philanthropist pays tribute to James Guild, a great contributor to New Zealand farming.
Pita Alexander:
Globe-trotting Christchurch farm accountant says, “Don’t get too down about things, as New Zealanders are a lot better off financially than the NZ Government”.
Phil Duncan:
Monday’s resident weather expert comments on the most temperamental season of them all - spring.
Listen below:
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