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.
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.
