In this week's show:

News Wrap | Farming powers government’s science advice
1:43 – Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses the appointment of Dr John Roche as the Prime Minister’s new science advisor. He also reports on how the Australian election may have dashed hopes of the continuation of the live export trade across the Tasman.
 
Market Insights | Rain a big influence in the saleyards
11:36 – AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie says recent rain in many regions has had a big impact on the livestock markets, with some stock and buyers unable to get to the yards. The rain has also boosted grass growth in some regions and that’s reflected in buying trends. 

Feature | Greens want level playing field on animal welfare
16:10 – Green Party agriculture and animal welfare spokesperson Steve Abel joins the studio to discuss his new Members’ Bill that would hold imported food to the same animal welfare standards we have here. Steve also outlines the party’s vision for a thriving food and fibre sector.
 
Feds Focus | Government reminded of KiwiSaver promise
35:10 – Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre has reminded the government of its promise to alter KiwiSaver regulations to allow farmers to invest in property off-farm. He says it’s unfair that some New Zealanders can use their fund to get ahead while farmers are unable to do the same thing.

The Final Word 
40:30 – As New Zealand begins trade negotiations with India, Bryan says holding out for a deal that includes free access for our dairy industry might not be in the best interests of our food and fibre sector as a whole.
 
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Green Party agriculture and animal welfare spokesperson Steve Abel joins the studio to discuss his new Members’ Bill that would hold imported food to the same animal welfare standards we have here. Steve also outlines the party’s vision for a thriving food and fibre sector.

Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses the appointment of Dr John Roche as the Prime Minister’s new science advisor. He also reports on how the Australian election may have dashed hopes of the continuation of the live export trade across the Tasman.

AgriHQ analyst Fiona Quarrie says recent rain in many regions has had a big impact on the livestock markets, with some stock and buyers unable to get to the yards. The rain has also boosted grass growth in some regions and that’s reflected in buying trends.

Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre has reminded the government of its promise to alter KiwiSaver regulations to allow farmers to invest in property off-farm.

He says it’s unfair that some New Zealanders can use their fund to get ahead while farmers are unable to do the same thing.

In this week’s show:

• News Wrap | Senior reporter Richard Rennie asked senior NZ scientists whether we could benefit from the exodus of talent from the United States following Donald Trump’s cuts to science funding. The answer? Probably not.
• Market Insights | AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner tells Bryan that the high prices being paid for stock at the yards this year may be here to stay. She says it’s a welcome boost and will offset the big input cost hikes farmers have faced in recent years.
• Feature | Louise Gibson from The Sharefarming Consultants joins the studio to talk about their new survey on contract milking that reveals many are subjected to abuse, stress, sub-par living arrangements and requests to break the law.
• Feds Focus | Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick says duck populations are rising but farmers have their hands tied when it comes to dealing with the issue. He says changes need to be made to permitting regulations so crops can be saved from the busy beaks.

Bryan talks with Louise Gibson from The Sharefarming Consultants about their new survey on contract milking that reveals many are subjected to abuse, stress, sub-par living arrangements and requests to break the law.

Senior reporter Richard Rennie asked senior NZ scientists whether we could benefit from the exodus of talent from the United States following Donald Trump’s cuts to science funding. The answer? Probably not.

AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner tells Bryan that the high prices being paid for stock at the yards this year may be here to stay. She says it’s a welcome boost and will offset the big input cost hikes farmers have faced in recent years.

Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick says duck populations are rising but farmers have their hands tied when it comes to dealing with the issue. He says changes need to be made to permitting regulations so crops can be saved from the busy beaks.