Listen to The Country online: Shane Jones on pulling out of goldmine debate with Sir Ian Taylor

Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Resources Minister Shane Jones.

Jones discusses why he pulled out of a debate with Sir Ian Taylor over a gold mining plan in Central Otago.

On with the show:

Shane Jones:

The Prince of the Provinces and Resources Minister talks about the fuel crisis and why he pulled out of the debate with Sir Ian Taylor over the controversial Santana Minerals gold mining proposal in Central Otago.

Ray Smith:

The director-general of MPI updates us on how the Middle East crisis is affecting the primary sector.

Plus, we talk fruit flies and pesky hornets.

Vanessa Winning:

We catch up with a board member of the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE), which is coming up at Lincoln University from April 13-15.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent comments on the fuel crisis, $500 lambs, and the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

He also discusses a drop in the average age of farmers.

Jeremy Rookes:

Our resident lifestyle/hobby farming correspondent has his say on Marsden Point, a glorious autumn, rugby and the perils of golf.

Listen below: