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The Country - Drone edition

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Today The Country takes a look at what's next for drone technology and Jamie chastises Sam's dawn parade no-show.

On with the show:

Doug Avery:

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

Nathan Guy:

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We talk to the former Minister for Primary Industries about the state of Fonterra, water quality and good climatic end to the farming season after a very tough start.

Joe Wheeler and Marty Banks:

Courtesy of Farmlands, fans of farming and footy, we take our weekly look at Super Rugby and ponder the future of our fishing promo with Lashes.

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Peter Newbold:

The GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate takes his monthly look at the rural market. Today we ask if M. bovis and political interference are having an effect on farm sales.

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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