Farmer denies charges of failing to fix illegal earthworks
Colin Boyd argued that Taranaki Regional Council now agreed he had not altered a stream.
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Rowland Smith's second win in shears comeback
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Fonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive Bovaer
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A time-honoured feature of rural life
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Alexia Phillips to attempt shearing world record
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Red meat sector launches Dragon's Den challenge
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Moleskins fit for a king in 1903
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Dairy farmers drive LIC profits despite financial challenges
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Northland farmers see golden tourism opportunity
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The Country: Why Zoe Carter loves farming
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NZ’s fruit bowl shrinks as Cyclone Gabrielle impacts linger
"Some balance sheets are so bad people will have to exit the industry ultimately."
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
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Science and farming on The Country
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Opinion: Why budget battles make politics a zero-sum game
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Netherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rules
Country's main farming union said ruling will have 'a huge impact' on farmers and economy.
Focus Group chance to help take farms 'to next level'
Registrations remain open for farmers keen to be part of regional B+LNZ Focus Groups.
‘Nothing has changed, we have just added to it’: A&P show excitement builds
Dannevirke A&P Show returns in 2025 'bigger and better', with new events.
Winston Peters talks Trump on The Country
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