The Farming Show for Wednesday 7 May

Show Introduction Listen with Windows Media Player

“Hotel California” – The Eagles.

Tony Alexander Listen with Windows Media Player

The chief economist of the Bank of New Zealand denies dairy farmers and debt collectors are the only ones profiting in the current economic environment

Graham Butcher Listen with Windows Media Player

Is a southern-based farm consultant and a spokesman for the Meat Industry Action Group (MIAG) who previews the group’s upcoming North Island meetings in the following venues from May 19-21; Gisborne 19th 9am -12pm, Waipukarau 19th 4-7pm, Masterton 20th 9am -12pm, Fielding 20th 4-7pm, Te Kuiti 21st 9am -12pm and Rotorua 21st 4-7pm

Ken Ring Listen with Windows Media Player

The man who predicts the weather by the moon offers his forecast for the winter of 2008.

Don Fraser Listen with Windows Media Player

The man behind Cambridge-based Fraser Farm Finance warns farmers of the perils of nitrate poisoning following a recent outbreak in the Waikato region.

John Scurr Listen with Windows Media Player

The Chairman of Deer Industry NZ talks about the costs to New Zealand farmers of the carbon emissions trading scheme. Rural News Listen with Windows Media Player

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