'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for drought
Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.
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Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.
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Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes
“It’s not a game-changer, but is going in the right direction."
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The Country: Are we better off in a world without cows?
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Herds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'
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Country Calendar is back and as great as ever
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Leon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defence
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Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority
Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.
Why US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slump
The US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.
Kieran McAnulty talks Golden Shears on The Country
Colin Hurst, Kate Acland, Kieran McAnulty, and Mark de Lautour.
'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden Shears
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NZ at risk of losing locally grown veges: industry leader
Vegetables NZ says the system is broken and growers are being put out of business.
Green light for industrial hemp regulation review
'People’s attitudes to industrial hemp have changed.'
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'A drought’s quite insidious. It sneaks up on you slowly.'
The mystery of the missing black petrels
“We’ve banded over 5500 chicks over the 29 years and we’ve had less than 500 return."
Vege tips: Winter is coming
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John Deere a family affair for this dairy farmer
Reece Houghton's father Neil collected and meticulously restored vintage John Deeres.
Moa remains found in farm swamp in 1934
"The remains of at least a dozen moas were unearthed by a farmer recently."
Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes
Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.
'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeons
Ray Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.
NZ log market steady despite China tariffs and inventory challenges - Marcus Musson
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Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day
Yardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.
'It's pretty fast': The rural sport of speed-fencing
Tim Garrick keeps fit for the speed-fencing competition stage by working the hill country.
Big entry numbers for this year’s Golden Shears
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Slime-shooting worm-like creature crowned Bug of the Year
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The Country: Chris Brandolino on the big dry
Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Jeremy Rookes, and Barry Soper.
Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.