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Dairy farmer wants to normalise the post-partum psychosis conversation
Abbi Ayre was juggling farming, family and two bouts of post-partum psychosis.
Year in Review: Tractor driver’s moa discovery gets even more impressive
Year in review: Moa footprints revealed to be second-oldest ever recorded.
Year in Review: Landowner shoots down drone amid crime fears
Year in Review: Growing concerns over drones being used by criminals.
'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.
Winston in the manger? Jamie Mackay dishes out The Country's Annual Awards
OPINION: The Country host takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2023.
Shearer from Tararua smashes record: first woman in the world to shear 700 sheep
'We haven’t seen the last of these girls yet.'
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
'All consuming': Farming family's 20-year battle with Govt over land error
Fifth-generation farmers at wits' end over long-running boundary botch up.
Young dairy farmer visits Australia for Ayrshire comp
18-year-old Charlotte Stachurski attended the Australia-based youth tour.
Don’t get caught with worms you can’t kill
Make plans to deal with drench-resistant parasites before it is too late.
'Our farming community is hurting': Urgent plea to reduce quad bike risks
“It is in our DNA to protect one another - this Christmas we must make that happen.”
'The Hickey Tour': Farmer hitchhiking Auckland to Christchurch for The Big Feed
Colin Hickey's a bit nervous about his journey but "making it work is part of the fun".
Central Hawke's Bay farming family passionate about planting
TLC encourages actions that benefit the land across the Tukituki River catchment.
Good news for ewe - more lambs born this year
More lambs have been born this year, bucking the trend of the past few years.
Is this the secret to finding the perfect watermelon?
A watermelon farmer has shared a secret tip to help you pick the best of the fruit.
Rural bloke or rural sheila? Stock agent's down-to-earth response goes viral
'Truthfully I'm not worried,' says 'tomboy' stock agent.
Rural programme Generation Next recognised
Generation Next aims to nurture and encourage current and future sheep and beef farmers.
Federated Farmers: We need to learn from the past
It's been a busy time for the local Federated Farmers executive.
Tararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hit
Free fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.
Free fencing convoy hopes to bring 'mighty big smiles' to storm-hit farmers
Around 300 farmers in line to receive a bundle of fence posts to help restore their farms.
Run, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pests
Queenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.
Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
'Fine example': Praises sung for South Devon cattle in NZ
Nearly 40 South Devon cattle enthusiasts from around the world in NZ for a national tour.
Potential battle brewing over foreign investment
Winston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.
Free farm waste drop-off point for Manawatū District farmers
The waste will be recycled into agricultural products.
New Zealand Cashmere hosting free road show
A workshop will focus on the benefits cashmere goats can have for farmers.
Hunterville woollen brand takes out top spot at Rural Women Business Awards
The wool from this couple's Papanui Estate farm is turned into designer bags.
One family adds 25,000 plants to ecological corridor
Beautifying the Mangapiko Stream will enhance its mana.
Watchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demand
Rationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.
Stratford A&P Show: Plenty to see at this year's show
Stratford A&P Society president Paul Vanner says the show will have plenty of rural fun.
a2′s big China challenges
'The market has become more competitive,' CEO David Bortolussi says.
From one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'
Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.
'It will be hard': Couple call time on Southland sheep farm after 81 years
'I’ll miss going out to the shed and welding something up or fixing a broken motor.'