Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay braced himself for a chat about the beleaguered strong-wool industry with Rob Cochrane.
On with the show:
Peter McBride:
We yarn to new chairman-elect of Fonterra who replaces John Monaghan at the co-op's AGM in November, examine his business past and ask him about his credentials to improve Fonterra's future.
Don Carson:
We hear from the forestry industry in response to claims that a proliferation of pines trees will spell the death knell for rural New Zealand.
Rob Cochrane:
No primary sector product has suffered from Covid more than wool. Today we ask if the beleaguered strong-wool industry has a future?
Tim Myers and Smiley Barrett:
Today's panel Norwood panel features the chief executive and the brand ambassador and, as usual, it's farming and footy on the menu.
Chris Russell:
Our Australian correspondent talks about the downturn in wool and the future of cropping without glyphosates.
Listen below:
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