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Phil Morrison has been all over the world during his involvement in shearing.
How losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourism
Losing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.
Power to the people: When electricity arrived on-farm
“The country is now passing from the age of steam to the age of electricity."
From Gold Coast beauty therapist to Rotorua seed saviour
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The end of the line? What's in the pipeline for the rural landline
Opinion: Kem Ormond looks into the plight of rural landlines.
The Country's after-party: Live from a Riversdale woolshed
Jamie Mackay talks to a cast of thousands on a Riversdale farm in Southland.
How NZ's strong wool clip is set to colour the world
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Happy 30th anniversary The Country
Bill English, Warwick Catto, Don Carson, Graeme Smith, T Myers, Murray Deaker, C Russell.
'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP
From June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.
'Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rollout
The Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.
More productive land being used for urban development - study
More productive soil is eroding or being used for urban development.
West Coast butter exports soar: Spreading the Westgold word in the US
Costco and Walmart lap up Westgold butter, what's next for this NZ brand?
Ploughing champs to keep Waikato on the straight and narrow
Winners from this event will head to the Czech Republic for the 2025 World Championships.
Older dog care: What to watch out for
Opinion: Vet Michaela Walmsley says keep an eye on your elderly canine.
Two gold medals for Waipukurau’s Lindsay Farm
The Outstanding Food Producer awards put Lindsay Farm up for a national award next week.
Four finalists announced for Dairy Woman of the Year
"Based on this wide variety of skills the dairy industry is in good heart for the future."
The Country: Why does the PM want NZ to be like Estonia?
Christopher Luxon, Dr Rowarth, Jen Corkran, Brad Osborne, Rowena Duncum, Tracey Anderson.
25,000 trees and counting, as family focus on future generations
Dairy farming family planting native trees for future generations.
'Such a pure heart': Investigation launched after Kiwi teen dies on US farm
Workplace investigation launched as whānau mourn teenager found dead on US pig farm.
Westland Milk posts big lift in net profit
Westland operator has had big success with Costco.
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.'
'Positive first step': Fed Farmers welcomes probe into rural banking interest rates
The federation has wanted an independent inquiry into rural banking since September.
The Country: Economist Cameron Bagrie on the recession
Cameron Bagrie, Dan Shand, Jo Luxton, Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Phil Duncan.
Synlait shuffles deckchairs to speed up asset sales
Synlait has put its chief finance officer in charge of speeding up the sale of Dairyworks.
New youth mentor initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health
Project deemed a success on both sides of the farm fence.
'Whatever I got was a bonus': Shearer claims title after serious farming accident
Injuries suffered in a farming accident in 2021 saw him have to learn to walk again.
Is this the answer to the olive oil shortage?
Opinion: The looming olive oil crisis may be a chance to dip your finger into another oil.
'A real surprise': Dennis Main is Waikato BOP Young Farmer of the Year
Piarere Young Farmers member said he wasn't expecting to take out the regional final.
The Country: David Buick on his NZ Shears open win
Richard McIntyre, Wayne Landford, David Buick, David Seymour, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.
Dairy farm and imam fined for 'systemic exploitation' of migrant workers
Three Indonesian workers were subject to numerous employment breaches.
NZ Post makes significant changes to rural delivery services
NZ Post will no longer be delivering to rural addresses on Saturdays.