This week on The Best of The Country, Jamie Mackay spoke to Rabobank's Tim Hunt on the impact of Covid-19 on the ag sector as we walk our way, day by day, through one of the most momentous and tumultuous weeks in New Zealand's history.
This week's top interviews are:
Harry Mowbray:
We talk to the patriarch of one of New Zealand's most successful business families (siblings Nick, Matt and Anna - from Zuru Toys - No. 5 on the NBR Rich List) about how this nation should deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
Our UK farming correspondent, and high-profile social media influencer, updates us on the eve of the British lockdown and how farmers are faring.
Tim Hunt:
Rabobank's Head of Research (Australia and New Zealand) discusses the impacts of Covid-19 on the New Zealand ag sector and he does some crystal ball gazing around the timing of an economic recovery.
The NZ Veterinarian Association chief vet officer answer some questions about what is essential work for her industry and what can wait.
Shane Jones:
The Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure talks about the role farming and the protein industry has to play in the economic recovery post Covid-19. Plus he reinforces the absolute need that the productive sector is not "hobbled" by government.
