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The Country - Miles Hurrell edition

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Today on The Country Jamie Mackay catches up with Fonterra's chief executive Miles Hurrell for an update on the co-op's plans to lift performance.

On with the show:

Miles Hurrell:

Fonterra's chief executive offers an update on plans to lift Fonterra's performance - which include taking stock of the business, getting the basics right, dropping its volume-based ambition, living within its means, delivering a respectable return on capital and ensuring more realistic forecasting.

Jacinda Ardern:

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The PM defends her government's stance over the controversies surrounding Karel Sroubek and Kiwibuild and she sings the praises of the Royals.

Andrew Morrison:

The chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand comments on the industry's view on climate change, water quality, CPTPP and why farmers should have their say on how to improve NAIT and its compliance.

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Peter Newbold:

The GM of PGG Wrightson takes his monthly look at the rural real estate market, headlined by an 18% drop in dairy farm values in the past year.

Chris Brandolino:

NIWA weather forecaster on the end of the dry spell and the prospects for November and December.

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