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Ray Smith: Food and fibre sector at forefront of NZ's economic Covid recovery
The sector's performance throughout the pandemic has helped to keep the economy growing.
Ryan Heneghan: 'A nuclear war cannot be won'
OPINION: Conflicts between nuclear-armed powers a concern in multiple parts of the world.
Time is ripe for re-shaping New Zealand's trade policy
OPINION: I have nothing but admiration for our primary sector.
Nicola Shadbolt: NZ's role in feeding the world needs to be recognised
Understanding our place on the global food map
Barbara Kuriger: Food and fibre has a strong future despite the challenges
Farmers and growers have made good progress towards NZ's environmental goal.
Jamie Mackay: The case for, and against, Labour winning election
Don't write off the Winston factor either.
Burnette O'Connor: A case for building on productive land
OPINION: A planning consultant puts the case for affordable housing and urban development.
Bruce Cotterill: Three Waters doesn't pass the sniff test
Supposed reforms are actually a recipe for failure and fragmentation.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Farmers are receiving mixed messages
Opinion: What do governments actually want from farmers?
Carmen Hall: Let's hope the headwinds facing farmers will abate
OPINION: No matter which way you spin it, the outlook looks grim
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react as costs spiral for farmers
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the cost of fertiliser for farmers.
Jason Herrick: Now's the time to gather evidence for future farm plans
Opinion: Feds junior VP says documenting good winter grazing practices will pay off.
Opinion: Why farmers can't ignore climate change
Opinion: The consequences of global warming and climate change have arrived.
Opinion: Jane Smith's new daily announcement
Opinion: North Otago farmer Jane Smith has an alternative daily update for the PM.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Time for Kiwi arable farmers to shine
Opinion: NZ arable farmers use technology to produce good food for the least impact.
Comment: Speed key to securing NZ's snail farming future
Due to our climate and high rainfall, we can grow snails more efficiently
Jamie Mackay: Gloves off in climate fight over He Waka Eke Noa
A problem for Jacinda Ardern, James Shaw and Rod Carr.
Opinion: Learning to spot the mental health warning signs on-farm
Opinion: Rural counsellor Kathryn Wright on how to identify someone who may need a hand.
Allan Richardson: In defence of regenerative agriculture
Opinion: The future farming innovation will come from the regenerative sector.
Luke Kirkness: The disease risk that requires our full attention
OPINION: We've learnt first-hand how infectious diseases spread and the impact they have.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why we shouldn't cut cow numbers
Opinion: Kiwi farmers can't do more with less when it comes to cow numbers.
Samantha Murton: We can't magic GP shortage away
OPINION: President of the Royal College of GPs prescribes a solution to dwindling numbers.
Comment: Believe it - our health sector is in a crisis
OPINION: Now's the logical time to undertake workforce reforms
Richard Prebble: Three Waters is a Govt coup - an attack on democracy
Legislation would erode the principle of one person, one vote.
Rod Oram: Taking Jamie Mackay's 'Madagascar bisons' to task
Opinion: Rod Oram has a bone to pick with The Country host's climate change opinion piece.
Geoff Ross: Accounting 101 required in climate change
Opinion: Geoff Ross of Lake Hawea Station takes a closer look at the carbon books.
Andrew Morrison: Why the New Zealand Meat Board is important to farmers
Opinion: There are many good reasons to care about and take an interest in NZMB's work.
There's some crowing going on in the chicken paddock
He is so proud he decided to show off his new found voice at 4.30am
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why Geoff and Justine Ross are right
Opinion: Kiwis should support successful farmers the same way we support our sports teams.
Sam Owen: You can't run a farm on 'maybe'
Opinion: Farmers thrive on clarity, so "maybe answers" can create anxiety and confusion.
Opinion: Taking a closer look at proposed pig welfare changes
Opinion: Some changes will have a significant impact on New Zealand pig farmers.
Dr Ganesh Nana: NZ's productivity woes – is immigration the answer?
It is essential to look beyond the immigration system in lifting our poor productivity.
Brian Fallow: Hydrogen fuel from the deep south
Meridian Energy makes the case for producing clean-burning gas in NZ.