In this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country:

Concern continues over the lack of viable alternatives for farrowing crates and imported pork with no country of origin labelling. New Zealand Pork Chief Executive, David Baines, shares his frustrations.

We also discuss global food prices surging ahead, which show no sign of slowing in 2021. Rabobank Senior Commodity Analyst, Charles Clack, outlines the implications for NZ agri producers.

While it’s dry for most of NZ, some rain/showers are expected in the North Island. RuralWeather’s Phil Duncan has the latest long-range weather forecast.

Kiwifruit pay rates have also lifted, but is automation the way forward? NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated Chief Executive, Nikki Johnson, joins us.

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