Listen to The Country online: Golden Shears preview with Kieran McAnulty

Labour List MP Kieran McAnulty is a big fan of the Golden Shears. Photo / Warren Buckland

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Wairarapa List MP and long-time supporter of the Golden Shears, Kieran McAnulty, who previews the main event which starts on Thursday this week.

On with the show:

Colin Hurst:

A funding boost for the QEII National Trust is a win for farmers and the environment, Federated Farmers vice president says.

The Government has announced an additional $4.5 million for the trust over the next three years, following strong advocacy from Federated Farmers.

Kate Acland:

The Chair of Beef + Lamb NZ says the Government’s failure to follow a split gas approach is a significant concern and there was a lost opportunity to address it.

Plus, we talk about her recent visit to Cattlecon in Texas and how the farming season is going in Mid Canterbury.

Kieran McAnulty:

Local Wairarapa Labour List MP and long-time supporter of the Golden Shears previews a huge week for Masterton.

Mark de Lautour:

We catch up with the chief executive of Open Country Dairy, following his week in the Middle East at Gulf Food in Dubai.

Listen below: