FULL SHOW - 23rd April 2026

India Deal Twist – Damien O’Connor after Labour confirms support for legislation to enact the India Free Trade Agreement, while still warning over risks. Cropping Crunch – Hamish Marr on why Canterbury arable farmers are leaving the sector and converting to dairy. Rural Schools Reality – Andrew King on whether new Government funding actually addresses rural education pressures. Southland’s $3 Billion Gamble – Rob Scott on the proposed lignite-to-fertiliser plant and what it could mean for jobs, farming and investment. Coffee Country – Peter Shepherd on MPI-backed Northland coffee trials and whether coffee could become a genuine new crop. High Country Reset – Minister Mike Butterick on greater flexibility for pastoral lease farmers. Cow Performance Window – Simon Butler with practical transition cow management advice ahead of calving. Farmer Panel – Blocka and Mark Warren on arable-to-dairy shifts, the India FTA, and support for farmers during adverse weather.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.