The Country Full Show: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay asked National’s agriculture spokesman Todd McClay, North Otago farmer Jane Smith, and Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie if He Waka Eke Noa was going to be scrapped for a fertiliser tax.

On with the show:

Todd McClay:

National’s agriculture spokesman comments on the potential demise of He Waka Eke Noa, and the prospect of a fertiliser tax. We also ask him how good is our FTA with the UK that kicks off today.

Jane Smith:

North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, takes a break from drafting cattle in the yards to discuss the “Methane Messiah” and whether she’s a “Methane Bandit” on her sheep and beef farm.

Bryce McKenzie:

We ask Groundswell’s co-founder if his ginger group’s war on unworkable regulations resulted in a He Waka Eke Noa scalp.

Rowland Smith:

We track down our Norwood brand ambassador, Hawke’s Bay farmer and current Golden Shears champ, at Auckland International Airport on the eve of heading to Scotland for the World Shearing Championships.

Listen below: