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Rabobank Best of The Country - 7th April 2018

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Catch up on the top interviews of the week with The Best of The Country. Brought to you by Jamie Mackay and Rabobank.

This week's top interviews are:

Mike Petersen:

The New Zealand Special Trade Envoy talks to Jamie Mackay about the escalating trade war between the United States and China and what it could mean for New Zealand's Primary Industries.

Sir David Fagan:

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Jamie catches up with all the New Zealand Shearing Champs action with a legend of the sport and one of Te Kuiti's favourite sons.

Andrew Curtis:

The CEO of Irrigation New Zealand comments on the announcement that the Government will cut funding to three irrigation projects.

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Don Carson:

Our rural commentator looks into irrigation, transport and the cost of making New Zealand's rivers swimmable.

Emma Higgins:

Rabobank's dairy analyst takes a look at the good news and the bad news from the latest GDT Auction.

Joe Wheeler and Peter Reidie:

Our favourite Highlander Joey Wheeler gives us a mid-season review of all things Super Rugby and discusses potential All Blacks bolters with Farmlands' CEO Peter Reidie.

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