The Country

The Opposition spokesman for trade looks at a report from law firm Chapman Tripp, Protecting New Zealand’s Competitive Advantage, on New Zealand exports and how environmental and sustainability requirements could affect Kiwi farmers. He also talks about work visa changes, planting trees on farms, and wool.

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Today the independent economist talks about interest rates that are refusing to go down despite inflation dropping, however, he says there is a positive side to this situation. Plus, he takes a closer look at rural banking and whether New Zealand could double its exports.

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UK correspondent reports on how wet weather is affecting arable farmers’ ability to plant, Parliament’s fairness in the food supply chain inquiry, and how everyone is looking forward to the third season of Clarkson’s Farm.

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The national livestock manager for Affco says the season is entering its “slow period” which has been “reasonably challenging” with North Island volumes affected by unpredictable weather.

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Reefton dairy farmer on how being part of the Farmstrong Supporters Network helps her to help others.

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Rowena Duncum talks to Phil Duncan, Richard McIntyre, Andew Douglas, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter, and Michelle Simpson.

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Weather.co.nz forecaster updates us on a cold Southerly moving into contention this week and on how Opening Weekend is looking for duck hunters.

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Federated Farmers national board member and employment spokesman on the latest findings in the 2024 Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report.

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Andrew Douglas from Cape Produce looks at the Hawke’s Bay apple market and how those hit with Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle are faring.

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The Country’s viticulture correspondent and the owner of Hunter’s Wines review the 2024 grape harvest.

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The project manager of Ovis Management encourages duck hunters to get their dogs treated for sheep measles ahead of Saturday’s season opener.

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Rowena Duncum talks to Todd McClay, Jack Fagan, Miles Hurrell, Chris Russell, and Christopher Luxon.

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Rowena Duncum talks to Seth Carrier, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen, Hunter McGregor, Jason Everson, and Jason Wells.

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NIWA weatherman reports on a balmy Anzac Day but says we shouldn't expect this kind of weather next week. 

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This week, "The Dangen Zone" welcomes Sullivan Poole to the family, celebrates World Veterinary Day tomorrow, discusses the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final and the Clash of the Colleges competition, and looks forward to duck hunting. 

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Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks about the state of the Chinese economy, saying "Some parts are doing really well and some parts are doing quite poorly," plus an initiative to introduce Chinese consumers to Kiwi venison.    

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The Country's Rowena Duncum talks to PGG Wrightson Wool's Product and Innovation Manager about the state of the wool market, plus the Awatoto wool scour coming back online and the recent international wool conference in Adelaide. 

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Newstalk ZB's Political Editor wraps up a busy week in politics, including Winston Peters in Gallipoli, and what we can expect from MPs when Parliament resumes next week. 

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Rowena Duncum talks to Christopher Luxon, Chris Russell, Campbell Parker, and Mark de Lautour.

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