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Rabobank Best of The Country - 28th April 2018

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It's the best of the week with Rabobank and Jamie Mackay.

This week's top interviews were:

Damien O'Connor:

The Minister for Agriculture updates the infected M. bovis farm count and defends his government's stance on irrigation, oil exploration and exploring FTA's with the likes of Russia and North Korea.

Chris Russell:

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In a pre-Anzac Day special we shared some special ANZAC memories with our Australian correspondent, a man who is being awarded the Order of Australia next week.

Wes Lefroy:

Is Rabobank Agricultural Analyst who talks about the evolution of drones, how they're being used now, their limitations and what's next for drone technology?

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Eloise Jillings:

The Dean of Admissions for the Massey University Veterinary School previews World Veterinary Day tomorrow and encourages our best and brightest to take up a wonderful vocation.

Doug Avery:

We talk to the "Resilient Farmer" about rural mental health, life after farming and becoming a townie.

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