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The 'miserable sneak-thief' stealing sheep in 1899
An act of considerable audacity was perpetrated on Sunday evening or night, August 27.
Music and art collide at Bay of Plenty lifestyle block
Experimenting with textures, shapes and colours is Angela McKenzie’s passion.
Rain gives eczema spores and parasitic worms a boost
Rain coming after a drought creates an ideal environment for both good and bad things.
Pāmu keen to grow new generation of farmers
New apprenticeship scheme combines on-farm experience, academic learning and life skills.
Fonterra makes its ‘boldest call yet’
Ari Dekker on the co-op’s move to put its consumer business up for sale.
The Country: Todd McClay on Fonterra
Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Chris Brandolino, Rowena Duncum.
Why Northland bull Sherlock is outstanding in his field
Glen Kaycee Sherlock JG is a CRV Jersey bull bred by the Tucker family from Northland.
Fonterra puts a big chunk of its business up for sale
In a big step change, Fonterra is looking to sell its Consumer business.
Beekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop
'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'
Over a million trays of kiwifruit to be destroyed after mice found on ship
Value of fruit plus costs associated with reprocessing and disposal is estimated at $34m.
Fonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brand
Fonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
Prices fell for lighter lambs at Matawhero saleyards
A total yarding of 1755 store lambs at Matawhero
Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters
"We knew he was a good bull."
The Country: Christopher Luxon on live animal exports
Christopher Luxon, Lance Kerr, Jane Smith, Nadine Tunley, Craig Hickman, Grant Farquhar.
AgResearch to showcase genetic tech opportunities at Fieldays
'Genetic modification and gene editing may offer solutions to help farmers.'
Forest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high
"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."
Illegal cattle movements cost farmer $21k
The farmer was sentenced on four charges under the NAIT Act.
'Beyond impressive': Manawatū couple win Responsible Dairying Award
The Stewarts have created wetlands and planted thousands of native trees on their farm.
Pollination work keeps pair as busy as their bees
“We do a lot of kiwifruit and avocado pollination. That’s what keeps us going.”
The Country: Responsible Dairying Award winners James and Debbie Stewart
Phil Duncan, James and Debbie Stewart, Todd Clark, H McGregor, V Winning, S McManaway.
Plugging the knowledge gap on costly pasture disease
AgResearch scientists want to plug a major knowledge gap on diseases in pasture.
Showcasing sheep and beef farming in New Zealand
A social media channel provides a glimpse into farming life.
South Devon - a docile breed
Mark Eagle had tried several different breeds before settling on the South Devon.
‘We’re pretty excited about the bulls’
Simon and Wendy Collin have some good bulls coming through.
Who are Yinson Renewables and why are they proposing a wind farm near Pahīatua?
Questions have been asked about Yinson Renewables' interest in a wind farm.
Rebuilding history a family affair
He used parts of an old bus chassis to painstakingly rebuild the Model 33.
Those Lazy, Hazy, Grazy Days of Winter in 1947
“Possibly the most revolutionary proposal in the history of Hauraki Plains dairy farming.”
From derelict quarry to an arboretum with a twist
It's hard to believe the land was once a derelict, greywacke quarry 30 years ago.
Tips to stop wasting food: Why ‘just in case’ is costing you money
'People buy broccoli and lettuce every week because that’s what they have always done.'
Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple
Rebecca and David Stewart only raise what they need to sustain them.
The Country: Feds president on the ongoing dry
Wayne Langford, Dave Martin, Chris Brandolino, Gill Naylor, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.