Craig Wiggins talks to Jamie Mackay

This episode of "The Country" features Jamie Mackay speaking with Wiggy.  Wiggy provides an update on Professor Julian Patten's whereabouts (having just passed by a friend's property) and discusses his own busy schedule promoting rural health and wellness.  

He highlights the work of the Car Family Foundation, whose health and wellness vehicle he drives around the country, offering services at rural events.  Wiggy recounts a recent experience at the Wanaka Jetsprints where they had to call an ambulance for someone experiencing a medical event and mentions upcoming events like the East Coast Farming Expo and a farmer's golf day.  

The conversation also covers the "Replace a Mate" initiative, designed to connect farmers with temporary farm sitters so they can take breaks.  

Wiggy shares news of selling his farm in mid-Canterbury to focus on his advocacy work and upcoming speaking tours with Clubs of New Zealand.  The discussion touches on the challenges faced by arable farmers due to recent weather conditions and market fluctuations, while also acknowledging the positive outlook for the dairy industry with promising milk prices.  Finally, they briefly discuss the upcoming Rural Sports Awards finalists.