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Some properties have been zoned urban, but they have small farming operations.
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The Country Fast Five: Meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit Kamoj
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The mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.
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Tātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.
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NZ investigating weedkiller banned in US
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Court ruling against forest company welcomed
The court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.
'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open
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The Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook Strait
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People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
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A new chairman for Shearing Sports NZ
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'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communities
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US dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairy
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Rural Support Trust chairman to step down
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