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The Country - Southern Field Days Part II edition

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It's Day Two of Southern Field Days and The Country is live on site with a veritable cornucopia of rural talent!

On with the show:

Lisa Murray:

Our Met Service weather reporter has an important message regarding Cyclone Gita.

Jamie Mackay and Damien O'Connor. Photo / Supplied
Jamie Mackay and Damien O'Connor. Photo / Supplied
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Damien O'Connor:

The Minister for Agriculture talks about Mycoplasma bovis and confusion around compensation.

Jamie interviews Sir David Fagan. Photo / Supplied
Jamie interviews Sir David Fagan. Photo / Supplied

Sir David Fagan:

The legendary shearer comments on Golden Shears hot favourite Rowland Smith.

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Jamie Mackay catches up with Tim van de Molen. Photo / Supplied
Jamie Mackay catches up with Tim van de Molen. Photo / Supplied

Tim van de Molen:

National MP for Waikato and former Young Farmer of the Year enjoys some fantastic Southern hospitality.

ASB Rural Economist Nathan Penny (right) spoke to Jamie Mackay. Photo / Supplied
ASB Rural Economist Nathan Penny (right) spoke to Jamie Mackay. Photo / Supplied

Nathan Penny:

ASB's rural economist gives us a financial update from Southern Field Days.

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Eric Roy spoke to The Country at Southern Field Days. Photo / Supplied
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Eric Roy:

Former Deputy Speaker of the House talks about the modest beginnings the Southern Field Days.

Paul Urquhart:

Our man from Norwood gives us the Tractor of the Week live from Southern Field Days.

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Tony Laker:

The Country's Farming Tour of the Southern States of the US with Jamie Mackay and the Farming and Footy Tour to Japan, England and Ireland with Paul Allison.

Bernie McKone:

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