The Farming Show

Show Intro / Phil Duncan

Monday’s resident weather expert says spring will be here on Wednesday!

Tony Leggett

We head to a town in the headlines, Fielding, to look at the big stories in this week’s edition of the New Zealand Farmers Weekly.

Bill English

The Minister of Finance remains tight-lipped over the future of South Canterbury Finance and what the cost it could have for the taxpayer.

Jim Hopkins

The voice behind the National Bank Young Farmer Contest dismisses talk of match-fixing in North Otago rugby and has some serious comments to make about South Canterbury Finance.

Philip Ropiha

To win a brand new STIHL MS311 Farmboss Chainsaw valued at $1495, you need to:

* Go to www.stihlshop.co.nz.

* Click on The Farming Show – STIHL Farmboss MS311 Promotion Square

* Email jamie@farmingshow.com or text FS [space, then your answer] to 5009, ONE of the three things listed that the all-new STIHL SR420 Mistblower can do

* Tell us what sort of farmer you are (including farmer, lifestyler or even weekend warrior!)

* Prize drawn on The Farming Show – Monday September 13th

Eric Roy and Steve Wyn-Harris

Monday’s Great Debate ponders the potential fallout from the possible collapse of South Canterbury Finance.

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