Govt opening door for more foreign buyers to purchase NZ farmland: Labour
'It’s a major concern, we’re a sovereign country we need to ensure we control our future.'
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'A real surprise': Dennis Main is Waikato BOP Young Farmer of the Year
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The Country: David Buick on his NZ Shears open win
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Dairy farm and imam fined for 'systemic exploitation' of migrant workers
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NZ Post makes significant changes to rural delivery services
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'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open final
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Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch: Drying off cows
The aim is to shut down milk secretion and seal the teat canal as quickly as possible.
The first rule of farming club: You do not talk about farming club
Club has a cosmopolitan membership, a 50/50 male/female ratio, and many non-farmers.
'Remember the rabbits!' Stoat and weasel threat predicted in 1889
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'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm
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Independent panel to review NZ methane targets - Ministers
Evidence-based advice consistent with principle of no additional warming sought - McClay.
Welsh win third and final shearing test in NZ
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'It was his life': Legacy of the ultimate collector
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Opinion: Thanks The Country, for telling farmers' stories for 30 years
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Angry farmers are reshaping Europe
NY Times: Farm protests are changing not only Europe’s food system but also its politics.
The Country: Chris Hipkins on his capital gains tax U-turn
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Federated Farmers - Looking back to go forward
When solutions are driven by farmers, the whole community reaps benefits.
Sheep race set to be a traffic-stopper in Te Kuiti
The event was cancelled last year due to health and safety concerns.
'Proud that I’ve survived': Jamie Mackay on The Country's 30th anniversary
The Country's host has done okay for a Southland sheep farmer with a stutter.
Kiwis win second shearing test against Wales
NZ may have the lead but Wales is closing the points gap.
The Country: Should the govt sell Pāmu?
Pita Alexander, Craig Piggott, Jane Smith, Chris Russell, and Peter Nation.
US red meat demand helps offset weak Chinese market
Exports in February were up 10pc on the relatively low export value of February 2023.
Former Stratford student wins big at industry awards
Monique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.
Young Farmer East Coast preparing for nationals
Archie Woodhouse has only been home three months and already has a title to his name.
'Not fit for purpose': Govt urged to sell farming body Pāmu
Pita Alexander says Pāmu had passed its use-by date and outgrown its original purpose.
Join The Country’s 30th anniversary celebrations
In Riversdale on April 12? Then register your interest to celebrate The Country's big 3-0.
Christopher Luxon ponders his pay packet on The Country
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