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Government rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional plan
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The PM ponders RMA reform on The Country
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NZ apple and pear revenue hits $2 billion
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HortNZ scholarship programmes open for 2025
Programme focused on supporting next generation of innovators and leaders in the sector.
The Country: Why wool producers should work together
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Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins planted with historic fruit trees ahead of open day
Orchard at Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins propagated from near 200-year-old trees.
Canada ‘very disappointed’ by NZ decision to escalate dairy battle
Canada's Trade Minister has responded to New Zealand's decision to ramp up action.
Freestyle motocross debuts at show amid 27C heat
Fan favourites and high temperatures for the town meets country fun.
Can NZ’s supply chain survive the next global crisis?
Encouraging local manufacturing is key.
Bring on the 150th after 'fantastic' A&P Show
Record numbers through gate for 149th edition of coming together of town and country.
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Massey student home from Tasmania for award
The Massey University student currently working as a shepherdess on a station in Tasmania
How Kiwi dairy farmers can help the world
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Family forced to tear out cherry orchard after cyclone and rain
The Findlays have been selling their cherries from a shed near Napier for 16 years.
Vege tips: Rabbits and aphids and snails, oh my!
Opinion: Remember that having a few pests is a natural part of gardening.
Why you don't want to win the Moorpark Derby - Opinion
Opinion: The Moorpark Derby isn't on NZ's racing scene and that's probably for the best.
Mr Ritchie and the 130-mile long blackberry bush of 1925
Eradicating blackberry was an "apparently hopeless task" in 1925.
Cow mastitis invention wins big
Mastitis is a costly disease where udder tissue becomes inflamed, often due to bacteria.
'Our place is your place': From dairy factory to vibrant community hub
'It benefits our community and preserves our history.'
Rural school marks major milestone
Ōropi School opened in a house in 1899 for about 20 children.
Todd McClay on Timaru meatworks shutdown
Todd McClay, Tim Dangen, Kendall Langston, Mark Tanner, Chris Brandolino.
Survey highlights Kiwis' food struggles
Food Hubs can only meet around 60% of their communities’ needs.
Kendall Langston: How farmers can avoid the seven most expensive words in business
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Cut above the rest: Women's advanced shearing course 100% success
World record-holder Mullooly rapt with all-female training course
Water fight: River pollution debate pits farmers against community
Clear split over river clean-ups as farmers, iwi and regional council discuss plans.