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The Country - AgFest edition

The Country
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Today on The Country we announce the winner of our epic Farmlands AgFest competition and Jamie is concerned about whether he is too old to stand at an Ed Sheeran concert.

On with the show:

Katie Milne:

The President of Federated Farmers updates the latest on the M bovis cull and eradication plan, as the blowtorch goes on those responsible for bringing the cattle disease into the country.

Simon Bridges:

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The National leader says the cracks are starting to show in the Labour Coalition government and he denies he's Mother Hubbard with a bare caucus cupboard.

Joe Wheeler and Brodie Retallick:

Courtesy of Farmlands, fans of farming and footy, we take our weekly look at Super Rugby. Today it's the turn of the world's best forward who goes by the moniker of Guzzler.

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Chris Russell:

Our Aussie correspondent says for the first time in his life he's ashamed to be an Australian.

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