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Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay catches up with NZ Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular, who is at the 10th World Avocado Congress.
On with the show:
David Seymour:
The Act Party leader talks about a tough winter ahead for Kiwi farmers, the price of carbon and the price of the ETS to New Zealand farmers, and a better week in Wellington for the centre-right.
Kate Acland:
Beef + Lamb NZ’s board has appointed a new chair. The first woman to hold the role.
Phil Duncan:
Monday’s resident weather expert with a forecast for the week.
Jen Scoular:
We catch up with a very enthusiastic NZ Avocado chief executive at the 10th World Avocado Congress, being held in New Zealand for the first time.
Steve Wyn-Harris and Grant McCallum:
Today’s panel features a Central Hawkes Bay sheep farmer and a Northland cow cocky (and wannabe politician).
Listen below:
The region’s sweetcorn is ready for picking and will be in stores this week.