AgResearch's
principal scientist talks about the development of a new generation, genetically modified ryegrass that could prove a game-changer for agriculture. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, greater tolerance to drought and faster/better growth are features to date of this new generation grass now in full field trial mode in the United States.
Jeremy Rookes and Jason Uden:
Today's panel gets all fired up about pig farming and politicians on the pig's back!
Craig Wiggins:
Is a well-known rural broadcaster and the driving force behind Sunday's Farmers' Family Day at the Races at the Ashburton Race Course in aid of farmers under stress from M.bovis.
Barry Soper:
Our political correspondent ponders Health Minister David Clark's poorly-timed holiday and whether the government is throwing guilt money at Taranaki.
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