$45m dryer for booming sheep milk industry
The existing dryer processes about 900,000 litres of sheep milk each year
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Farmer crushed by quad bike
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Desperate plea after sudden deaths in rural areas
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Jailed Crafar farms bidder defaults on mortgage
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NZ officials on weatherwatch as dry conditions hit farmers
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River Watch: Kiwi water testing weapon wins top award
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Beef + Lamb explores 'alternative protein' options
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