It's the whole show in one go! Today The Country is brought to you by Split Enz. Why? On this day in 1980, their cracking tune I Got You was number one in New Zealand.
On with the show: Dr William Rolleston: The President of Federated Farmers challenges the anti-farming lobby and he salutes the winners from the inaugural Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards.
Jim Hopkins: In an outstanding piece of oratory this rural raconteur gets serious about telling townies that farmers are their friends not their enemies.
Doug Avery and Shane McManaway: On today's panel we head to Bangkok and Seddon to chew over the issues of the day with the chief Executive of Allflex and an inspirational Marlborough farmer.
Damien O'Connor: Labour's Primary Industry Spokesman comments on his absence from the Rural Games and why the government should not cut taxes.