The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Peter McBride, Lucas Smith, and Todd Clark.
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The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, defends his nationalistic stance over the Indian FTA, and also defends a potential critical minerals deal with Trump. And why is he claiming victory in a gold mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor that he pulled out of?
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Fonterra’s chairman comments on a new chief executive, Richard Allen, and a big payday for farmers with the dairy co-op writing out a cheque today for $5.4 billion (including $3.2 billion for the $2/share capital return).
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The founder of global start-up Wool Aid tells us the story behind his woollen plasters, bandages, nose and mouth tape, all using New Zealand Merino wool. A natural, biodegradable alternative to plastic, which research now shows performs way better at healing wounds.
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Our US farming correspondent talks about an early spring drought, rising beef prices, and what on earth Trump is up to.
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