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'Beautifully organic' commune still going strong after 50 years
Several families share the land and help run a small farm to benefit the whole community.
Drought update with Phil Duncan on The Country
Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dave Whillans, Pita Alexander, Jen Corkran.
Hungary reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years
"A farm with 1400 cattle showed the classic symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease."
Kiwi champs carve their legacy at historic Timbersports event
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Farm systems specialists hit the road
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Ryan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on Trump
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Can strong wool make a comeback? Lisa Portas says yes
“People love wool, but their wallets don’t get bigger because they love it."
'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".
'Artificially coloured': Faking show sheep in 1911
If a sheep was not shown in its natural colour "it was not worthy of being shown at all".
Vege tips: Preserving your garden's bounty for winter
Opinion: Kem Ormond is stripping her garden of produce before winter arrives.
Teen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull win
Ella Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.
Mountain for sale: Iconic station has been in family for more than 100 years
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A unique slice of Paradise in the middle of nowhere
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'Believe in yourself': Students tackle environmental challenges at expo
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Luxon visits the Wānaka A&P Show
Luxon officially opened the show before visiting the wool pavilion and sheep yards.
Drought declared in Horizons region; minister announces support for farmers
It's a long road ahead for farmers in the worst-affected areas.
Emma Poole talks dairying and drought on The Country
Peter Walsh, Emma Poole, Shane McManaway, Dr John Roche, and Chris Brandolino.
Top axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural Games
Jordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.
Field days will aim at ‘Farming for Profit’
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Stuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Judges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.
Eels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to Coast
Seven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.
The Country: How Trump's tariffs could affect Kiwi farmers
Todd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto.
'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest job
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Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributary
The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
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