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Listen: DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle on getting young people into agriculture

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The Country Early Edition: Dr Tim Mackle says DairyNZ is committed to getting more young Kiwis interested in a career in agriculture.

DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle is concerned about how wet it is at the moment. Managing excess water after a deluge is an issue for both rural and urban people says Dr Tim, whether it be stormwater drains or effluent ponds overflowing.

The Global Dairy Trade Auction result can't be ignored this week but Dr Mackle says it's only one event and it underscores the importance of "not taking our eye off the ball" when it comes to costs.

Other topics in this interview include the breakeven cost of the average dairy farm, repairs and maintenance on farm and how DairyNZ is trying to get young people interested in agriculture.

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