Central Otago farmer Emma Crutchley on National Lamb Day
Maniototo sheep and beef farmer keen on others to have a "celebratory chop" on Saturday.
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Cat crackdown could be on the way for Mid Canterbury
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Wally isn't so wayward now, winning two sheepdog titles for CHB farmer
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The Country: Christopher Luxon on emissions targets
Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Todd Charteris, and Lindy Nelson.
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Concerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.
Safer Farms gets funding of $11m-plus from ACC
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A forum next month will give farmers the latest on beef developments.
Whole milk jumps 4.1% in latest GDT auction
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The Country: Groundswell on emissions and the Paris Agreement
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