Listen to The Country online: Trade Minister Todd McClay on trade deal with Emirates

Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay spoke to Jamie Mackay on The Country today. Photo / George Heard

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay, who talked about the newly-announced Free Trade Agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

On with the show:

Todd McClay:

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade comments on the newly-announced Free Trade Agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

Kathryn Wright:

This Southland deer and beef farmer, and registered counsellor, specialises in rural mental health. Today we get her take on handy hints to keep the top paddock in good working order.

Mark de Lautour:

After yesterday’s big announcements from Fonterra, we ask the chief executive of Open Country Dairy (the country’s second-biggest dairy company) what good news he’s got for farmers. Plus - are we at peak dairy and are dairy conversions now back on the table?

Jack Cocks:

This month’s Farmstrong farmer talks about resilience, which he’s proven he’s got in bucketloads.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent talks about their Free Trade Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, a false tsunami warning and good margins for beef.

Listen below: