FULL SHOW - 24th April 2026

MPI Support Expands – Vanessa Winning, Director – On Farm Support Unit, MPI, on growing farmer support needs as adverse events increase. From Feds to Politics – Jason Herrick, Southland NZ First Candidate, on the Southland race and advocacy neutrality questions. Deer Sector Snapshot – Rhys Griffiths, CEO – Deer Industry NZ, on Korea science success, velvet value-add and sector prices. Rural Connectivity Gap – Craig Young, CEO – TUANZ, on broadband, mobile blackspots and what’s next. Rural News – with Farmlands. Stadium Debate – Sam MacDonald, Christchurch City Council, on Christchurch’s major new stadium project. Farmgate Deer Economics – Matt Carroll, BakerAg Manawatu, on profitability and future deer systems. Rural Talent Pipeline – Jo Finer, CEO – Institute of Rural Professionals, on attracting the next generation. Weekend Sport – Worsel wraps the key sporting action ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.