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Listen to The Country online: Derek Daniell on breeding sheep without wool

The Country
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Wairarapa sheep breeder Derek Daniell spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today.

Wairarapa sheep breeder Derek Daniell spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Wairarapa sheep breeder Derek Daniell, to talk about the advantages of sheep with no wool.

On with the show:

Derek Daniell:

We find one of New Zealand’s leading sheep breeders on a ski slope in Japan, where he talks about sheep without wool.


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Sandra Faulkner:

Federated Farmers’ local government spokeswoman (and Gisborne farmer) calls for the Government to make seven key changes to restore confidence in local body decision-making.


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Karen Morrish:

New Zealand Apples and Pears’ chief executive celebrates the industry hitting $1 billion for the first time.

Phil Duncan:

We ask Monday’s weather expert for rain, but good weather in Wellington for the National Lamb Day barbecue.

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