Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies. 

A series of significant hailstorms, combined with persistently wet conditions, has made it a tough season for arable farmers across the region. 

Federated Farmers is encouraging early discussions between arable and dairy farmers, warning crop damage could reduce feed available for winter-grazed dairy cows. 

Mid Canterbury President David Acland told Ryan Bridge it’s not panic stations just yet, it’s a push for people to check in and secure the feed they need. 

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Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies.&nbsp;
A series of significant hailstorms, combined with persistently wet conditions, has made it a tough season for arable farmers across the region.&nbsp;
Federated Farmers is encouraging early discussions between arable and dairy farmers, warning crop damage could reduce feed available for winter-grazed dairy cows.&nbsp;
Mid Canterbury President David Acland told Ryan Bridge it’s not panic stations just yet, it’s a push for people to check in and secure the feed they need.&nbsp;
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David Acland: Mid Canterbury Federated Famers President on farmers being urged to plan ahead to secure winter feed supplies

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A view more practical training for drivers will be essential, with the full licence test in the rear-view mirror. 

After passing the restricted licence test, drivers under the age of 25 will have to wait out a mandatory 12-month period before they can apply for a full licence.  

Those aged over 25 will have to wait six months.  

Institute of Driver Educators President Mark Revill-Johnson told Ryan Bridge it's important to get training all the way to a full licence. 

He says lots of people fail that test for things like speeding and failing to follow stop and give way signs. 

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A view more practical training for drivers will be essential, with the full licence test in the rear-view mirror.&nbsp;
After passing the restricted licence test, drivers under the age of 25 will have to wait out a mandatory 12-month period before they can apply for a full licence. &nbsp;
Those aged over 25 will have to wait six months. &nbsp;
Institute of Driver Educators President Mark Revill-Johnson told Ryan Bridge it's important to get training all the way to a full licence.&nbsp;
He says lots of people fail that test for things like speeding and failing to follow stop and give way signs.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Mark Revill-Johnson: Institute of Driver Educators President on the changes to the drivers licensing system

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Growers are counting the cost as drinking habits change. 

Around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —a fifth of the crop— were left on the vine last year after exports couldn’t keep up.  

Soljans Estate vineyard manager Tai Nelson told Ryan Bridge they just haven't been able to sell their product. 

He says demand generally has dropped. 

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Growers are counting the cost as drinking habits change.&nbsp;
Around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —a fifth of the crop— were left on the vine last year after exports couldn’t keep up. &nbsp;
Soljans Estate vineyard manager Tai Nelson told Ryan Bridge they just haven't been able to sell their product.&nbsp;
He says demand generally has dropped.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Tai Nelson: Soljans Estate vineyard manager on the struggle with grape overproduction

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The economy appears to be turning a corner, and we'll learn today whether the unemployment rate will follow suit. 

Stats NZ is providing its latest employment update at 10.45am. 

Economists are divided on whether the unemployment rate will remain unchanged at the historically high 5.3%, or will dip slightly to 5.2%. 

Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Ryan Bridge jobs have started to trickle through, but it’s just enough to stabilise the rate, rather than bring it down.  

He says they’re expecting things to turn towards the middle of the year, improving over the course of the next year or so. 

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The economy appears to be turning a corner, and we'll learn today whether the unemployment rate will follow suit.&nbsp;
Stats NZ is providing its latest employment update at 10.45am.&nbsp;
Economists are divided on whether the unemployment rate will remain unchanged at the historically high 5.3%, or will dip slightly to 5.2%.&nbsp;
Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Ryan Bridge jobs have started to trickle through, but it’s just enough to stabilise the rate, rather than bring it down. &nbsp;
He says they’re expecting things to turn towards the middle of the year, improving over the course of the next year or so.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will hold steady at 5.3%

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David Acland: Mid Canterbury Federated Famers President on farmers being urged to plan ahead to secure winter feed supplies

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