It's the whole show in one go! Today The Country is brought to you by Sir Robert Muldoon's snap election of 1984. Jamie Mackay is on his way to Fieldays so today you're in the capable hands of Dom George and Andy Thompson. What could go wrong?
On with the show: Nathan Guy: We find the Minister for Primary Industries on the morning of day one at Fieldays as we talk the state of the farming nation, stock rustling and oysters.
Nathan Penny: To the victor the spoils and tonight ASB's rural economist will not have to sing for his supper!
Chris Brandolino: What's up with the weather? Dom catches up with NIWA weather forecaster Chris Brandolino for a Fieldays update.
Joe Wheeler: We get a footy update live from Fieldays with Jamie's 6th favourite Highlander.