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Gisborne Shearing and Woolhandling Championships held at Poverty Bay on Saturday.
The Country: Todd McClay talks trade in Brazil
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NZ chasing transtasman machine shearing, blades shearing, and woolhandling tests.
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Government rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional plan
The change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.
Can a lamb be shorn every 37 seconds for nine hours?
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The PM ponders RMA reform on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Tracy Brown, Kara Biggs, Laura Koot, Angus Gidley-Baird.
DairyNZ AGM: Outgoing chairman Jim van der Poel farewelled and new directors congratulated
Sponsored content: DairyNZ celebrated 'fabulous contribution Jim’s made to the sector'.
How seaweed can help reduce methane emissions
Whole Asparagopsis seaweed cuts cattle methane by 95.6%, outperforming bromoform.
Council opts for most expensive option for Southland Museum
A public mood of “just get on and do it”, says councillor.
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
Craig Smith, Mark Patterson, Farmer Tom Martin, Ray Roberts.
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.
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.
Labour weekend weather with Phil Duncan
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How Kiwi dairy farmers can help the world
Opinion: Dairy can help New Zealand, and the world, reach its biodiversity targets.
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.
Synlait CEO resigns after restructure
Grant Watson has resigned from newly-restructured Synlait Milk.
Memories of the Polish children in Pahīatua
Phil Cotter remembers the Polish children as they came to Pahīatua.
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.'
Poverty Bay A&P Show: If you build it, they will come
Huge numbers, dog trial finalists sorted, Steak of Station champion crowned.
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
OPINION: Kiwi farmers are the world's best. Independent governance will make them better.
Cut above the rest: Women's advanced shearing course 100% success
World record-holder Mullooly rapt with all-female training course