National is facing a turf grab from its traditional political ally as it edges closer to polling day. Act is on a clear mission for the rural vote, roping in the former Federated Farmers president to join the team and announcing policy directed at the primary industries.

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National has always prided itself as the party for the farmers.

But many rural electorates turned red last election, and now National is facing a challenge from its right to win them back.

That mission moved to Mystery Creek today. Libby Kirkby-McLeod was there.

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