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7 Dec, 2021 12:00 AM2 mins to read

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Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay spoke to the chief executive of Irrigation NZ, Vanessa Winning, who said "without water, we don't have choices. It's as simple as no water - no food".

On with the show:

Damien O'Connor:

We track down the Minister of Agriculture and Trade on his last day in MIQ to discuss his abbreviated trade tour to Europe. Plus, we look at a rejuvenated Opposition, Three Waters and a big decision ahead for Fonterra farmers.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth:

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One of New Zealand's leading farming academics warns that all that glitters is not gold when it comes to record high commodity prices.

Cameron Bagrie:

Is an independent economist who comments on a rare fiscal quinella - high commodity prices and a low exchange rate - albeit one that comes with a few fiscal fish hooks.

Farmer Tom:

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Our UK farming correspondent talks about the prospects of a White Xmas, quadrupling fertiliser prices, drains on his farm dating back to the Napoleonic Wars and why he wants to swap Boris for Jacinda for Christmas.

Vanessa Winning:

The chief executive of Irrigation NZ says "without water, we don't have choices. It's as simple as no water - no food".

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