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Deer farmer Cam Nelson wins Southland farm environment award
Superior livestock performance and a commitment to biodiversity helped Cam Nelson win.

Who will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?
Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.

The Country: Shane Jones on wool in govt buildings
Shane Jones, Andy Borland, Amy Blaikie, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell.

Matakanui Station wins top honour at Otago farm environment awards
Environmental stewardship and community involvement helped the Patersons take the title.

Mānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful season
A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.

NZ's largest farm clear of bovine TB after nearly 40 years
Molesworth Station spans over 180,000 hectares in the northern South Island high country.

4-year-old goes one better in winning giant pumpkin contest
About 90 visitors raised nearly $2000 for the Northland Rescue Helicopter.

The PM talks rural connectivity on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Rebecca Wilson, Todd Charteris, and Kelly Wilson.

Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ
All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.

Big win for Mark Dillon at NZ Ploughing Champs
It was Dillon's fourth win in the conventional section at the championships.

The Country: Day one at SIDE with Jamie Mackay
Richard McIntyre, Emma Twigg, Todd Clark, and Mark Dillon.

'It’s such an enduring show': Behind the scenes at Hyundai Country Calendar
Each episode involves a five-day shoot, focusing on real people and settings.

Sea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative bait
The bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.

Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls
'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'

The Country: Te Radar on the Young Farmer of the Year finalists
Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Amy Renelle, and Te Radar.

Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.

Are carrots threatened by climate change?
Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.

Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.

Hazelnut growers call for more research to crack open opportunities
New Zealand produces only 10-15% of the hazelnuts it consumes annually.

Greenpeace activists breach security at Taranaki port in Fonterra protest
Activists stopped a ship from unloading 30,000 tonnes of palm kernel.