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“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."
Pastures Past: Praise for 'hardy' Kiwi war horses
"Hardy useful mounts, free from beefiness,” could stand the South African heat in 1900.
'Our crazy plan': From corporate life to avocado tourism advocates
“Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two."
No flies on them: The plant-boosting powers of the humble dung beetle
Unsung heroes of the insect world renowned for their prowess in breaking down cattle dung.
World War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’
Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.
The Country: How work visa changes will affect farmers
Richard McIntyre, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Chris Brandolino, Kevin Barrett, Barry Soper.
Farmers hanging out for rain
Weight gain on ewes going into tupping and mating has been a bit light
Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.
'Extremely disappointing': Velvetleaf outbreaks on Waikato farms
One of the world’s most invasive weeds has been discovered on two Waikato maize farms.
The future of sheep and beef farming on The Country
Toby Williams, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Nick White, Simon White.
'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farm
The farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.
PGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsen
Market conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.
Productivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?
Red tape and New Zealand's reliance on dairy cop some of the blame.
Small Holders Auction exceeds Pre-Covid levels
A sale of chattels and chooks was well attended and profitable
'Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the storm
Flood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.
Exotic sheep sale a unique occasion at Dannevirke Showgrounds
Unique sale of rare sheep at Dannevirke.
'I'm not spreading coal dust on people's porridge': Shane Jones on The Country
Shane Jones, Mike Cronin, Jim Hopkins, Scott Duggan, Karen Williams.
Foresters awards: Hawke’s Bay family claims North Island foresters award
It's a generational thing at remote Waiwhare in the eastern shadows of the Kaweka Ranges.
Hopes for Corriedale Shears amid NZ Agricultural Show cancellation
The Corriedale shears, established almost 60 years ago, has never had a cancellation.
Low lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees
“There’s hardly any sheep and beef farmers breaking even."
GDT steady but cheddar takes a dive
Not much movement on WMP and SMP, while cheddar plummeted 8.5 per cent.
A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year in Christchurch
Organisers of the A&P show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.
AI will be part of Scott Technology’s evolution, says CEO
The company reported a fall in net profit in its first half result.
Fieldays Faithful: The visitor who's been more than 30 times
Bronwyn has been coming to Fieldays for over 30 years now.
IHC Calf and Rural Scheme update on The Country
Damien O'Connor, Nadine Tunley, Greg Millar, Todd Clark.
Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
Central Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hours
Not a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.
Taranaki loader driver wins national champs
Stratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.
Woolshed Roadshow comes to Fordell
Town will come to country at a Fordell woolshed next Wednesday
Last chance a charm for Northern Young Farmer of the Year
Caleb Eady's win has secured him the only remaining spot in the grand final.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
Northland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consents
Northland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch: Time to assess stock’s trace element levels
Trace element levels in stock are an important consideration heading into winter.