Listen to The Country: Wayne Langford on Federated Farmers’ five-point plan for election 2026
Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Stephen Barker
Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Federated Farmers national president Wayne Langford to learn more about the organisation’s five-point plan for election 2026.
On with the show.
Wayne Langford
Federated Farmers has launched a five-point plan for the next Government, setting out what it says should be a major focus for political parties heading into the November election.
National president Langford said in a statement the organisation’s plan was a practical blueprint for whichever parties formed the next Government.
David Seymour
The Act Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister talks about Fieldays and why he’s leaving most of the heavy lifting there to his agriculture spokesman Andrew Hoggard.
We also pay tribute to the departing Mark Cameron and cast a critical eye over the Labour Party list rankings.
Farmer Tom Martin
Our UK correspondent says the drought is over, thanks to a Lord’s cricket test and Wimbledon on the horizon.
We also look at diversification from unprofitable arable farming and whether Andy Burnham will be the next British Prime Minister.
Blair McLean
Our viticulture correspondent looks at an industry facing a wine glut and headwinds because younger consumers are opting for products with less alcohol and fewer calories.
Phil Duncan
Monday’s weatherman has a Fieldays forecast. And it’s all good. But could fog be an issue at the airport?
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