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'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.
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.
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?
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.
'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open final
A 2021 farm accident left Wairarapa shearer wondering if he'd even walk again.
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
500 stoats and weasels! Farmers and mothers, look out for your poultry and children!
'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm
'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'
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
Wales recorded their first test win on Kiwi soil, in Te Kuiti on Friday night.
'It was his life': Legacy of the ultimate collector
If one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, then Laurie Brunt was a rich man indeed.
Opinion: Thanks The Country, for telling farmers' stories for 30 years
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland salutes 30 years of The Country.