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Central Hawke's Bay farming family passionate about planting
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More lambs have been born this year, bucking the trend of the past few years.
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Free fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.
Federated Farmers: We need to learn from the past
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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
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'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
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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.
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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
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‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applications
Farming tech used in various applications.
'Biological breakdown': Farmers reimbursed over sire semen quality
A bad batch of sire semen was used on 921 herds across the country,
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Mangaweka Asparagus: From fire to feast
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Rising sea levels increase flooding risk for NZ dairy farms
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'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattle
Mark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.
Stratford A&P Show: Wellness a focus at this year's show
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Public pathway a possibility near Lake Horowhenua
Former farm cattle race deemed perfect for multiple forms of public access.
Mud, Sweat and Cheers - event gives some insight into mental health for farmers
Farmer Kane Brisco provided an interactive talk on his own journey.
Show Day: When country comes to town
NZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.