It's the best of the week that was, hand-picked by Jamie Mackay and brought to you by Rabobank.
This week's top interviews on The Country were:
Fiona Greig:
Red Meat – to have or have not? Today we ask the Head of Nutrition for Beef + Lamb New Zealand how much red meat is too much red meat for a healthy diet.
Kelvin Deaker:
Is the CFO for the Taylor Pass Honey Company who reviews the Apiculture NZ annual conference held this week in Blenheim as we look at the rising fortunes of the burgeoning industry.
Dr Doug Edmeades:
Is a controversial Hamilton-based soil scientist who asks why are farmers not making more use of God-given nitrogen as opposed to the stuff that comes out of a bag.
Listen below:
Hayden Higgins:
Rabobank's Senior Horticulture Analyst talks about his presentation to the recent NZ Hort Conference – The Consumer and the story: Will China pay a premium for sustainability?
Grant Rosewarne:
The chief executive of NZ King Salmon talks about his company's bold new plan to farm salmon in the torrid waters of Cook Strait and about the potential to make aquaculture match the dairy industry is size and value.
Fran O'Sullivan:
NZME's Head of Business passes judgement on John Wilson's legacy, following today's surprise announcement that the Fonterra chairman will stand down immediately due to a significant health scare.
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.