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![M. bovis eradicated from New Zealand - again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
M. bovis eradicated from New Zealand - again
Last known farm infected with cattle disease now cleared of livestock and disinfected.
![Synlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Synlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankers
Five key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.
![Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch: Keep an eye on cows' body condition score](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch: Keep an eye on cows' body condition score
BCS decisions now will impact next season’s early production and reproductive performance.
!['Ready to go': Exotic sheep breeder hangs up the gumboots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Ready to go': Exotic sheep breeder hangs up the gumboots
Wimbledon resident reflects on ups and downs of farming career.
![The great bunny stoush of 1934](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The great bunny stoush of 1934
The Country takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
![Farrier Sarah Brown is not horsing around](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Farrier Sarah Brown is not horsing around
Scotswoman Sarah Brown has always been interested in being a farrier.
!['World is your oyster': Field trip teaches pupils about agriculture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'World is your oyster': Field trip teaches pupils about agriculture
“Don’t get limited to thinking you need to be a farmer to be involved in agriculture."
![Love on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay together](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Love on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay together
Two farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.
!['Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium
“It smothers the grass growth and changes the soil to suit itself."
![Drought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Drought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmers
Tax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.
![NZ forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak demand from China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NZ forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak demand from China
NZ log inventories have piled up due to very weak demand from China in recent months.
![Report sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Report sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first time
US agencies say there's no risk to milk.
![Christopher Luxon looks at the nation’s books on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Christopher Luxon looks at the nation’s books on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Rowena Duncum, Mark Storey.
![Gor-gone-zola: Some NZ cheeses to be renamed after EU deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Gor-gone-zola: Some NZ cheeses to be renamed after EU deal
NZ Specialist Cheesemakers' Association says it has seven years to find alternative names.
![AI robot vs human for wine disease-spotting supremacy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
AI robot vs human for wine disease-spotting supremacy
Robot to be deployed on some wineries in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough this vintage.
![The Country: Dolphins and capital gains tax with Shane Jones](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The Country: Dolphins and capital gains tax with Shane Jones
Shane Jones, Te Radar, Tom Martin, Mark de Lautour.
![Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks
Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
![Archie Woodhouse pips older brother in East Coast Young Farmer of the Year win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Archie Woodhouse pips older brother in East Coast Young Farmer of the Year win
Eketāhuna sheep and beef farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.
![Kiwifruit exports rebound with record crop and increased per-hectare returns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Kiwifruit exports rebound with record crop and increased per-hectare returns
Clouds on the horizon are Japanese yen movements and tougher market conditions.
![Welsh shearer beats Kiwis in NZ's richest speed shear](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Welsh shearer beats Kiwis in NZ's richest speed shear
Welshman Llyr Jones won the North Island Speed Shear Championship on Saturday.
![Work progressing on Far North reservoir](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
![Traction engine debate heats up in 1891](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Traction engine debate heats up in 1891
Kem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.
!['Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers
“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."
![They all own a little part of our award: Regional Dairy Industry winners grateful for help along the way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
They all own a little part of our award: Regional Dairy Industry winners grateful for help along the way
Alvaro Luzardo and Ximena Puig came to New Zealand from Uruguay.
!['Great people' and 'awesome countryside' the perks of being a scanner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Great people' and 'awesome countryside' the perks of being a scanner
Blair Stewart's business scans around 350,000 sheep in a season, and about 60,000 cattle.
![Meaty player joins Hastings East block](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Meaty player joins Hastings East block
Matangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.
![All creatures great and small - the life of a rural vet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
All creatures great and small - the life of a rural vet
In the end, it’s your family who pay the price.
![Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.