Listen to The Country online: Agriculture Minister Todd McClay on carbon farming

Agriculture, Forestry and Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Maryana Garcia

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with the Minister of Agriculture, Trade and Forestry, Todd McClay, to get his thoughts on carbon farming.

On with the show:

Todd McClay:

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade is pleased that the Farm-to-forest Ban passed its first reading unanimously in the House on Tuesday evening.

But is the Government shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted?

Wayne Langford:

The President of Federated Farmers reviews a very successful PINZ Summit and Awards this week in Christchurch.

Plus, we discuss why farmer politics is such a brutal business.

Hamish Marr:

New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy joins us to tell us what he actually does when he’s not arable farming in Methven.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth:

One of our leading primary sector academics says we should be applauding the current price of butter.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent talks methane emissions and asks if anyone is keen on some woolly mammoth mince.

Listen below: