Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay: Iran war impact on fuel and fertiliser prices

Jamie Mackay spoke about rising fuel prices today on The Country.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with independent economist Cameron Bagrie to talk about how the war in Iran is affecting fuel prices.

He also interviews Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive Kelvin Wickham about rising fertiliser prices.

On with the show:

Cameron Bagrie:

Independent economist on the exchange (down) and interest rates (up), fuel and fertiliser prices, and a change in world order.

Damien O’Connor:

We ask Labour’s Trade spokesperson if, as an Irishman on St Patrick’s Day, he’s looking forward to a pint of Guinness and a good argument later in the day.

We also discuss the trade implications of the Middle East conflict and reminisce about the carless days of 1979-80.

Todd Clark:

Our Kentucky-based US farming correspondent is looking forward to spring and to an end to the Iran war.

He also reflects on his recent New Zealand farming tour and what he learned on his travels.

Kelvin Wickham:

The chief executive of Ballance Agri-Nutrients comments on the supply and price issues for the fertiliser industry as a result of the Middle East conflict.

Listen below: