March 14, 2025

Full Show | 14 March

34 minutes

In this week’s show:

Senior reporter Richard Rennie talks us through the changes to the Public Works Act, which will give more compensation to the owners of land taken by the government for infrastructure projects, but also reduces the avenues available to challenge the decision.
AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad joins the show to look at the high lamb prices. She unpacks the reasons for the lift, whether it's sustainable and has some advice for sheep farmers as the year progresses.
AgriZero chief executive Wayne McNee talks to Bryan at the Wānaka Show about their new investments in emissions reduction technologies. He also gives his thoughts on the backlash AgriZero faces from some quarters by those questioning the need to invest in greenhouse gas reduction.
Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick tells Bryan why he’s asking hunters to buy their licences from outside the region this duck shooting season.

...more

By AgriHQ

March 14, 2025

34 minutes

In this week’s show:

Senior reporter Richard Rennie talks us through the changes to the Public Works Act, which will give more compensation to the owners of land taken by the government for infrastructure projects, but also reduces the avenues available to challenge the decision.
AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad joins the show to look at the high lamb prices. She unpacks the reasons for the lift, whether it's sustainable and has some advice for sheep farmers as the year progresses.
AgriZero chief executive Wayne McNee talks to Bryan at the Wānaka Show about their new investments in emissions reduction technologies. He also gives his thoughts on the backlash AgriZero faces from some quarters by those questioning the need to invest in greenhouse gas reduction.
Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick tells Bryan why he’s asking hunters to buy their licences from outside the region this duck shooting season.

...more