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Dr Victoria Hatton spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay about the future of red meat in New Zealand. Photo / 123RF

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with FoodHQ chief executive Dr Victoria Hatton, who discusses the future of red meat.

On with the show:

Christopher Luxon:

The Prime Minister ponders Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, the economy turning a corner, why a third of people polled think it’s the government’s job to provide school lunches, and whether Tamatha Paul, Benjamin Doyle, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi are the gift that keeps on giving.

Dr Victoria Hatton:

The chief executive of FoodHQ Innovation Limited in Palmerston North.

We asked what has changed in the outlook for farming since we last chatted in October 2022.

Also, we asked which headwinds are facing red meat.

Read the FoodHQ articles on red meat below:

• Can red meat recover its glorious past?
• Heavy weather ahead, the four storms facing red meat
• Reasons to be positive about red meat’s future

Ray Smith:

The Director General of MPI reflects on his recent visit to China, as the Primary sector looks to be hitting a sweet spot. Plus, he offers support to drought-affected farmers.

Komal Mistry-Mehta:

Fonterra’s chief innovation and brand officer comments on last night’s GDT Auction (+1.1%), payout prospects, and Trump’s tariffs.

Hunter McGregor:

Our Shanghai-based correspondent doesn’t necessarily agree with Ray Smith’s take on the Chinese economy.

He also tells us all about Tomb Sweeping Day on Friday and welcomes the arrival of the first of the season’s New Zealand kiwifruit.

Listen below: