Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay catches up with MPI's Director of Response for M. bovis, Geoff Gwyn for a progress report on fight against the cattle disease.
On with the show:
Geoff Gwyn:
We ask MPI's Director of Response for M.bovis whether the battle has been won but the war's a long way from over?
Damien O'Connor:
The Minister of Agriculture looks back on the 2018 farming year and forward to better biosecurity at our borders.
Nathan Penny:
ASB's Rural Economist reviews the financial year and previews tomorrow's final GDT auction of 2018.
Blair McLean and Jane Hunter:
Blenheim is our destination as we talk about the challenges of growing and picking fruit plus we give you a chance to win with our Winery of the Week.
Scott Duggan:
Volkswagen New Zealand's National Commercial Sales Manager talks about The Country's favourite ute!
Jane Smith:
Is a North Otago farmer and former winner of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards who reflects on the good, the bad and the ugly of 2018 farming year.
Listen below:
Tim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.