The Country 07/10/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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Oct 7, 20265:41News & Politics

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade reflects on PGG Wrightson's 175-year history and the importance of farming to New Zealand's economy. He also defends investment in AgriZeroNZ and discusses redirecting foreign aid fu...

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