This week Country Life is at the Wayleggo Cup, a trans Tasman sheep dog trial, meets a record-breaking Angus bull-breeder and opens the door on an unusual business finding opportunity and bringing thrills to a rural main street.

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In this episode:

• 0:40 - On The Farm
• 8:20 - Risqué and Rural
• 15:35 - Cash cow: Tangihau Angus' record breaking bulls
• 28:09 - The Wayleggo Cup: A Trans-Tasman sheepdog test

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How do sheepdogs and handling techniques vary between New Zealand and Australia? The best teams battle it out at a Trans-Tasman dog trial contest.

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Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set the top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again setting a new record price of $161,000.

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You can find more about Tangihau Angus, here.

With thanks to:

• Dean McHardy

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