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Ministry staff returns to minister’s office after issues resolved
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'Record year' for cherry exports
Informetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.
‘Mind his language’: Prince William’s cheeky Clarkson’s Farm cameo
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Glen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment award
The Guscotts diversified into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon, and tourism.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
More than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.
'Opportunities before us': B+LNZ outlines strategy at annual meeting
The voter turnout represented 7.43% of registered sheep, beef and dairy farmers.
The farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dad
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Farmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District
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Dog food with a difference in New Plymouth
My Raw Pet will offer nutritionist-designed pet food and weigh-ins for dogs.
The Country: Christopher Luxon on Winston Peters
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‘Outstanding’: Ludlow Farms wins East Coast farm environment awards
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Jack Fagan eyes NZ Shears Circuit defence
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The Country: Conor English on Donald Trump
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‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovation
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‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman final
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Synlait back in black, but still a work in progress
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Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
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Farmers honoured at inaugural Waimakariri awards
Environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and cooperative spirit celebrated.