Sarah's Country

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2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards’ Massey University Innovation Award winner Angela Scott discusses her efficient 800-calf operation.

A fertiliser levy, tighter nitrogen limits and a ban on palm kernel may have farmers scrambling for feed alternatives, should the Greens’ agricultural policy come into play post-election. Green Party co-leader James Shaw joins us to explain how they will transition farmers with $300 million.

Fonterra made a welcome return to profitability in the 2020 financial year, despite the global disruption of covid-19. GlobalHQ journalist Hugh Stringleman provides an overview of Fonterra’s capital structure, director elections and the forecast for the 2020-21 season.

An innovative new player in rural electricity supply has commissioned its first investor-owned solar system on a North Canterbury dairy farm. Solagri Energy Ltd co-founder Peter Saunders shares their business journey. 

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