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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
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
BCS decisions now will impact next season’s early production and reproductive performance.
'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
The Country takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
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
“Don’t get limited to thinking you need to be a farmer to be involved in agriculture."
A new home for Piquet Hill Farms
After more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.
'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
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
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
US agencies say there's no risk to milk.
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
NZ Specialist Cheesemakers' Association says it has seven years to find alternative names.
AI robot vs human for wine disease-spotting supremacy
Robot to be deployed on some wineries in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough this vintage.
David Seymour talks dolphins on The Country
Stephen Jacobi, David Seymour, Ben Picton, John McOviney, Phil Duncan.
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
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
Clouds on the horizon are Japanese yen movements and tougher market conditions.
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
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
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
“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
Alvaro Luzardo and Ximena Puig came to New Zealand from Uruguay.
'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
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
In the end, it’s your family who pay the price.