The Farming Show for Tuesday 6 May

Show Introduction Listen with Windows Media Player

“Trains and Boats and Planes” – Billy J Kramer

Hans Kriek Listen with Windows Media Player

Is an animal rights activist with Save Animals From Exploitation (SAFE) who fires a few volleys at duckshooters and those of us who enjoy a good steak.

Andy Thompson Listen with Windows Media Player

Is a West Coast cow cocky who denies starting the rumour of an $8 payout for Westland Dairy suppliers.

Warwick Catto Listen with Windows Media Player

The Head of Agro-Science for Ballance Agri-Nutrients discusses the co-operative’s newly announced minimum annual rebate of $24/tonne and a more targeted approach to assessing grass grub damage.

Dr Rich Vetter Listen with Windows Media Player

Our US correspondent says corn is selling at an all-time high on the futures exchange on the back of the bio-fuel boom plus he tells us why he’s voting McCain.

Helen Clark Listen with Windows Media Player

We ask the PM whether buying back the family silverware, in the form of the national railway network, is a good idea. Rural News Listen with Windows Media Player

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