Today The Country is coming to you from Waimumu as Jamie Mackay and Rowena Duncum take in the sights and sounds of the Southern Field Days.
On with the show:
Nathan Penny:
ASB's rural economist joins Jamie in Waimumu to talk about how coronavirus, banks and drought are affecting New Zealand's farmers.
Sir David Fagan and Jack Fagan:
Jamie Mackay describes the Fagans as "the world's most competitive family" and today is no exception as father and son go head to head in a speed shear competition.
Tim Myers and Kevin "Smiley" Barrett:
Norwood's chief executive and brand ambassador talk about how coronavirus affects importers as well as exporters, the Southland floods and a bit of footy.
David Carter:
Former Minister of Agriculture chats to Jamie at Waimumu about politics, his feud with Winston Peters and this year's election.
Tony Laker:
The boss of Laker House of Travel pops in to talk about the Melbourne Racing, Cricket and Farming tour. If you're keen to join, send Jamie an email - jamie@thecountry.co.nz
Scott Duggan:
Jamie chats to the commercial manager for VW to see how sales are going at Waimumu.
Listen below: