Full Show | 8 August

In this episode: News Wrap | A look into the funding future of Alliance Group1:43 – Senior reporter Neal Wallace previews the big announcement from Alliance Group next week, where they’ll announce the result of their search for an investor. Market Insights | Young cattle bringing value to traders6:18 – AgriHQ analyst Alex Coddington has been diving into the data and has some insight into the value young cattle are bringing to traders. Feeder calf prices were high earlier in the year but they’re being sold at a premium now so good margins are being enjoyed.Feature | Breeding sheep of the future10:40 – Focus Genetics general manager Matt Johnson chats with Bryan about the Sheep of the Future programme being run in partnership with AgResearch, Pāmu and the Ministry for Primary Industries. They’re working to breed sheep that are heat tolerant, disease resistant, and easy to handle while also possessing the characteristics traditionally sought after for meat quality. Feds Focus | The fight for rural safety in Canterbury17:50 – Federated Farmers North Canterbury president Bex Green joins the show to chat about the proposed restructure of Canterbury’s Police force, which she says will leave some communities without full-time cover. Farmers aired their concerns at two meetings this week.The Final Word23:38 – Central Hawke’s Bay farmer Bayden Andersen is living the dream – managing a farm in a community he loves. But he worries his kids might not have that option, as more and more farms convert to forestry in the region.