‘Slimmed-down’: NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead this year
This year's Christchurch Show will incorporate "traditional elements" of the A&P Show.
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Fieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiry
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Canterbury Shears gets the go-ahead
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Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers
'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'
Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm
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Farmers can make great investors - Mark Lister
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Dairy farms benefit from sustainability fund
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Regional Feds support call for rural banking probe
Gisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking
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Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows
Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.
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On-farm inflation falls but times still tough says red meat sector
On-farm inflation has dropped but farm input prices continue to pressure profitability.
Bumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 season
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Resilient Farmer Doug Avery talks drought on The Country
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Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
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'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise
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Feeder calf numbers reduces as season winds down
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