The Farming Show for Friday 28th March

Show Introduction Listen with Windows Media Player

Featuring: “Shout” – Tears for Fears / A cameo Farming Show appearance from the Mad Butcher:

Bob McDavitt Listen with Windows Media Player

The Met Service Weather Ambassador looks at the chance of drought-breaking rains in the next week.

David Fagan Listen with Windows Media Player

We head to Te Kuiti in heartland King Country to talk to this country’s greatest ever shearer as the town prepares for the “running of the sheep” and the New Zealand Shearing Championships.

Don Carson Listen with Windows Media Player

Is water a precious resource? Should it be metered? We argue the toss!

Jim Paterson Listen with Windows Media Player

The former president of the New Zealand Federation of Wool Merchants gives this week’s sale a 7 out of 10 as demand outstrips supply.

Mark Dodd Listen with Windows Media Player

We spend some time with PGG Wrightson’s new Dairy Project Manager and find out about his role in a progressive company keen on expanding its dairying interests.

Tim Fookes Listen with Windows Media Player

With Friday regular Barry Soper AWOL, we turn to his parliamentary offsider as an able 11th hour replacement.

Rural News Listen with Windows Media Player

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