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The Country - Crowds edition

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Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay contemplated the return of crowds at the footy.

On with the show:

Katie Milne:

We interrupt the President of Federated Farmers final provincial presidents' monthly meeting to discuss country of origin labelling, World Milk Day and ridding the world of rodents.

Todd Muller:

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The new National Party leader comments on the ETS and Freshwater Reforms, going into coalition with Winston and keeping his hands in his pockets.

Don Fraser:

We find the man behind the BOP-based Fraser Farm Finance in Taranaki where the locals are restless, plus we ponder life without the internet.

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Joe Wheeler:

As opposed to Todd Muller, today we encourage Joe Wheeler to put his hand in his pocket on Farmside Footy.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent talks live league and live shipments of cattle and sheep.

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Craig Wiggins:

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