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ELI is challenging the EPA's refusal to reassess glyphosate’s risks.
'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."
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Farming, science and family through the generations
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'Not suitable for high speeds': Rural roads in the 1930s
Roads were built for traffic, "consisting largely of slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles".
'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
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Forestry report: Export log prices provide winter relief – Marcus Musson
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Upokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold
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'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
Young Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand final
A couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.
The Country: Shane Jones holds court at Fieldays
A cast of 1000s including Shane Jones, Te Radar, George Dodson, and Rick Ladd.
Call for more rural psychologists to help farmers
Experts warn there's high demand for mental health support in rural areas.
Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.
Fashion in the Fieldays with Glenn Dwight
OPINION: Beyond the gadgets and gumboots, Fieldays is also, unapologetically, a runway.
Horticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5b
HortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.
The Country at Fieldays: MPI's 'blockbuster' report
A cast of 1000s including Ray Smith, Miles Hurrell, Todd McClay, and Sam Whitelock.
PM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting tech
PM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.
Strong demand driving NZ primary exports to record high
Dairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.
Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes
The Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced.
'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.
Govt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis
'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'
The Country: Sporting legends at Fieldays
A cast of 1000s including the PM, Dame Valerie Adams, Richie McCaw, and Monty Betham.
Farmer confidence grows but challenges remain - DairyNZ
DairyNZ released its latest View from the Cowshed report today at Fieldays.
'Out of control': Fed Farmers welcomes laws to stop carbon forestry on productive farms
Fears 750,000 breeding ewes will be lost from land going into pine trees.
Sheepskin collagen powder makers up for Fieldays award
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Gates open for Fieldays 2025
Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.
How wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZ
Jacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.
'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sector
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.
'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.
Rowena Duncum's Fieldays preview on The Country
Rowena Duncum, Farmer Tom Martin, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell, and Kevin Mortensen.