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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
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Water fight: River pollution debate pits farmers against community
Clear split over river clean-ups as farmers, iwi and regional council discuss plans.
Fonterra's owners need much more info on why consumer business should go: adviser
But they may not get it until well into next year.
Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun
The Showgrounds Park beckons today and tomorrow and a memorable Spring Show is set to go
Southland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The Country
Jason Herrick, Chris Russell, Dr John Roche, Mark Tanner.
The Country Fast Five: Riding the China wave with Marcus Musson
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Understanding the risk of facial eczema
A new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.
Diplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ support
Machinations around oil and shipping as Ukraine faces tough winter.
New Zespri CEO’s flying start
NZ should see more of Jason Te Brake next year as the industry tackles big challenges.
Reassessment on weedkiller ban possible - Environmental Protection Authority
NZ EPA may ban DCPA herbicides but it could be a year before the ban comes into effect.
NZ dairy farmers better-placed as season hits its peak
Increased dairy production and better milk prices have boosted on-farm earnings.
Gone to the dogs: Poverty Bay A&P Show trials off to a good start
Dog trials at the Show started well yesterday despite a bit of sheep unpredictability.
The PM ponders the US election on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Cameron Bagrie, Mike Cronin, B McLean, Simon Bishell,Lynda Coppersmith.
'Dogs with jobs' invited to kiwi training session
A training course teaches dogs to avoid kiwis and their habitats.
Kiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend early
Top fruit quality this season brightens outlook.
Time running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entries
Chance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.
Behind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre
'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'
Prices take a slight dip in latest GDT auction
Only two products moved positively at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
The Country on International Day of Rural Women
Nicola Grigg, Katie Milne, Emma Poole, Stefan Vogel, Marie Fitzpatrick.
Four shearing plants stolen from CHB woolshed
Police are encouraging farmers to lock up all sheds - including woolsheds.
A&P Show countdown: Dog triallists in early action; forecast promising for main days
Preparations for the Spring Show at the end of the week have started to gather momentum.
'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groups
Federated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.
'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in need
Over 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.
Carl Bates - Farmers should feel encouraged by new action plan
OPINION: Taranaki farmers will benefit from government plan reducing compliance burdens.
Replacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealed
A sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.
Sir David Fagan talks shearing on The Country
Phil Duncan, Sir David Fagan, Hunter McGregor, Ruth Aickin.
I was told you could eat good silage
Opinion: Was her uncle having her on when he said you could eat good silage?
Weedkiller deemed okay in NZ pulled off Australian shelves
'We haven’t taken this decision lightly and are exercising a high degree of caution.'
MP Nicola Grigg on addressing inequities in the rural sector
Nicola Grigg spoke to women about their value in the rural sector.
Sweetcorn secrets: How to grow the perfect crop
OPINION: When I think of summer, I think of sweetcorn.
Growing Future Farmers needs more farm trainers
Growing Future Farmers has 131 applications instead of the projected 80 placements.
Cull or protect? The deer debate of 1930
“One could say that the deer are doing more good than harm."