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The Country: Niwa's Chris Brandolino on the MetService merger
Chris Brandolino, Nathan Guy, Barry Soper, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.
Beef + Lamb welcomes Upton's ETS impact report
Land-use change is a "fundamental issue" NZ needs to address, says farmers' group.
NZ's largest farm clear of bovine TB after nearly 40 years
Molesworth Station spans over 180,000 hectares in the northern South Island high country.
The PM talks rural connectivity on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Rebecca Wilson, Todd Charteris, and Kelly Wilson.
First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.
Pines on 860ha more of Coast farmland
Ingleby Farms plans 860ha of afforestation on its two East Coast farms this year.
Farmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheep
MPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.
Big win for Mark Dillon at NZ Ploughing Champs
It was Dillon's fourth win in the conventional section at the championships.
Field day chance to see ‘amazing achievements’
Northland station field day everything hoped for and more...
The Country: Day one at SIDE with Jamie Mackay
Richard McIntyre, Emma Twigg, Todd Clark, and Mark Dillon.
'It’s such an enduring show': Behind the scenes at Hyundai Country Calendar
Each episode involves a five-day shoot, focusing on real people and settings.
Sea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative bait
The bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.
Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls
'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'
The Country: Te Radar on the Young Farmer of the Year finalists
Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Amy Renelle, and Te Radar.
Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.
Are carrots threatened by climate change?
Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.
Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.
Hazelnut growers call for more research to crack open opportunities
New Zealand produces only 10-15% of the hazelnuts it consumes annually.
April vege tips that won't leave you in the dark
Opinion: Daylight saving means less time to potter in the vegetable garden in the evening.
From Cape Colony to Canterbury: Ostrich farming in the 1880s
Canterbury shows NZ settlers the "practicability of establishing ostrich farms".
'Overwhelmingly positive' response to feed workshops
'In its first year all workshops filled up quickly, and this year it’s about 90% full.'
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.
Half a century on, organics pioneers seek ‘new blood’ for Ōtaki farm
One of NZ’s oldest organically certified farms is looking for the next generation to lead.
Strong finish to sales week at Gisborne’s Matawhero saleyards
The store sheep component of the weekly sheep sale was "on fire" yesterday at Matawhero.
Food Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interest
Andrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.
'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrum
Hawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.