A strong crop of finalists for 2024 Arable Awards
The awards celebrate 'all that’s good in our arable sector'.
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ECan chairman to face council as his future is debated
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Postal services in Māpua and Upper Moutere are to stop next month.
'Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough
'Increasing costs have been an issue for growers for quite some time'.
'Exciting': NZ sheep milk company scores a big win in China
Spring Sheep has gaining brand registration for its infant milk formula.
The Country: Meat the Need's Siobhan O’Malley
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Kiwi shearers beaten in first test in Wales
It wasn't all bad news for the Kiwis, as they both made the five-man Cothi Shears Open.
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
'All about attitude' - Jamie Strang rows across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s
New Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.
Forestry and the drive to 'Survive to '25'
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Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from Eketāhuna
OPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”
Why you should give the humble broad bean a break
Opinion: Don't let your childhood memories of tough grey beans put you off.
Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?
What do you get for $1400 per person per night?
ECan chairman cleared to return after investigation
Peter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.
The Country: ‘Weather bomb’ watch with Phil Duncan
Phil Duncan, Claire Williamson, Adam Thompson, P Alexander, S Duncan, S Loe, Jason Walls.
Te Mata mushrooms back after smell complaints caused closure
Complaints caused Te Mata Mushrooms to close its Havelock North facility in 2022.
Farmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practice
He was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.
Just the ticket: Ollie's train dream comes true
Sitting in the driver’s seat of a train is a dream come true for Ollie.
'Big shortfall': One family's insurance lesson after severe weather destruction
'Don’t just pay your bill and move on,' a previously under-insured farming family says.
The Country: Shane Jones on mining, climate change, and Donald Trump
Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.
Growing conditions great for Brussels sprouts - but sales slow
All vegetables have had a good season so Brussels sprouts are missing out.
Quad bikes: Farmers offered crush protection device discount
'This is practical support that means cost shouldn’t get in the way of safety.'
David Seymour talks Pharmac on The Country
David Seymour, Emma Parsons, Emma Higgins, Lindy Nelson.
CCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedback
CCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.
Farmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewood
An ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.
Synlait says it will not meet 2024 guidance
Milk processor says its board is committed to resetting balance sheet.
Prices lift slightly in the latest GDT event
Whole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.
Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass
Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.
Meet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'
Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.
New bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulation
Federated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.
'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns
“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.