Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay: Dairy conversions in New Zealand

On today's show, Jamie Mackay wonders whether New Zealand's dairy conversions are increasing. Photo / Christine McKay

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with BusinessDesk’s primary sector journalist, Riley Kennedy, to find out if there’s a rise in dairy conversions in New Zealand.

Mackay also asks Act Party leader David Seymour and Craig “Dairyman” Hickman for their thoughts on the matter.

On with the show:

Phil Duncan:

Monday’s weatherman on whether the North Island drought is over.

David Seymour:

The Act Party Leader and soon-to-be Deputy PM defends banks, talks about Trump and tariffs.

Plus, he says that the Act Party favours more dairy conversions.

Riley Kennedy:

BusinessDesk’s primary sector journalist on another potential wave of dairy conversions.

Adam Thomson and Craig Hickman:

On today’s inter-island farmer panel, Adam talks about the community aspect of the North Island drought, including a kiwi project launching on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Craig looks at dairy conversions and the ever-increasing cost of running his dairy business.

Bryce McKenzie:

Groundswell co-founder on why he’s not expecting a Christmas card from AgriZeroNZ.

Listen below: