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Listen to The Country online: Arable farming update with Southland’s Blair Drysdale

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Southland arable farmer Blair Drysdale took a break from his road trip to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo /123rf

Southland arable farmer Blair Drysdale took a break from his road trip to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo /123rf

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with arable farmer Blair Drysdale, who was travelling to Wheels at Wānaka, and looking forward to a pie on the way.

On with the show:

Tim Dangen:

The 2022 Young Farmer of the Year and Muriwai beef farmer updates the fallout from ex-tropical Cyclone Tam.

Jane Smith:

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North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist says she’s hearing nothing but the “sounds of silence” from the media on some key issues.

Peter Newbold:

The GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate takes his monthly look at the rural market.

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Blair Drysdale:

Southland arable farmer and pie connoisseur on his way to Wheels at Wānaka.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent talks about a boring leader’s debate, the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the state of Aussie rugby.

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