Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay spoke to National's agricultural spokeswoman Barbara Kuriger about the Government forcing through the Three Waters reform.
On with the show:
Jacinda Ardern:
The Prime Minister comments on the prospects of a hard border between the North and South Islands, mandating the jab for beneficiaries,and whether the government is going to give ground on Three Waters reforms.
Affco's national livestock manager launches our joint Movember fundraising effort by mandating the mo, plus we look at some really good prospects for red meat - Covid and shipping permitting.
Barbara Kuriger:
National's agricultural spokeswoman agrees that the government is doubling down by mandating Three Waters reforms for local councils. Plus, we ask if Groundswell is tone-deaf around the timing of the "Mother of all Protests"?
Our US farming correspondent comments on a plunging American dairy herd, surging feed and fertiliser prices, and a $5 billion battery plant for his home state of Kentucky.
