The Country - Avocado edition

Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay caught up with the CEO of New Zealand Avocado, Jen Scoular.

On with the show:

Lisa Murray:

Our Met Service Weather forecaster takes a look at what's in store for the weekend.

Shane McManaway:

The chief executive of Allflex updates weather and (race)track conditions on day two of the Central District Field Days.

Andy Thompson:

We head to the other big rural event in the country - Horse of the Year in Hastings.

Jeremy Rookes:

One of the Farmer Js has been promoted to a solo slot and he wastes no time in righting the wrongs of political correctness and climate change!

Jen Scoular:

The chief executive of NZ Avocado is a very happy person. She tells us why.

Barry Soper:

Our political correspondent ponders student protests, a man crush on Simon Bridges, an attack on James Shaw and Shane Jones' sense of self-importance.

Grant Nisbett:

This week's $100 TAB sports bet of the week sees us backing the Highlanders (unders) under the roof in Dunedin.