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What is New Zealand's most valuable plant? Don Carson investigates

The Country
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It's the Don Carson Farming Muster. First up he denies taking the 500 dairy cows but he also lends his opinion on what he thinks has happened to the missing animals.

Don also comments on the Ruataniwha Dam and whether it's actually going to come into existence after many protests against it.

Carson also updates us on what is the most valuable plant to the New Zealand economy. Is it ryegrass, clover or Pinus Radiata?

Finally Don chats about pollen and how to avoid hay fever in the upcoming season.

Have a listen to the full interview in the Soundcloud embed below:

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