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Opinion: War on water pollution now
Greg Carlyon of the Catalyst Group spoke on water pollution the Whanganui Science Forum
Mike Finlayson: Give us our fish back
I have been a staunch advocate for a solution to mitigating pressures on inshore fisheries
Winston Peters: Old parties have lost the plot
The Country takes a look at some agricultural policies on offer ahead of the election.
Winston Peters: Another week, another crisis
We constantly hear about the consequences of the government's tight-fisted attitude.
Rural Ramblings: The Chilling Fields
It's a nice quiet time of year on the farm, before the madness of spring
Dom 'Furious' George: When it rains it pours
A solo Dom George hosts The Country in what turns out to be one of the busiest news weeks.
Let's hope the mud festival is clean
COMMENT: NZ is importing mud from South Korea where foot and mouth disease has occurred.
Stu Kneebone: Strategy looks at water issues
Waikato Regional Council recently completed and adopted a Waikato Freshwater Strategy.
Eric Mischefski: No outcry from union over cattle exports
There are reasons why there has been no cry of indignation from union.
Gerard Pain: Plan B, C for water storage
Isn't it about time we started looking at another option where all farmers could benefit?
Carbon budgets would provide 'certainty' for dairy sector
DairyNZ welcomes report suggesting NZ approach climate change in a similar manner to UK
Govt's carbon policy? We're thinking about it
COMMENT: Latest announcement provides little clarity for the environment or for business.
Winston Peters: Housing crisis hitting Far North hard
The housing crisis is having a massive impact across the country, says Winston Peters
The Feds Say: Don't be so quick to point the finger
Farming seen as an easy target for politicians during the election
Heifers and old people bring joy to a cynic's heart
Dom George finds hope and life lessons from an unlikely source this week.
Jamie Mackay: If you don't travel business, your kids will go first class
A recent family bereavement causes Jamie Mackay to take stock of his life.
Linda Hall: Close off gorge talk and do something
Linda Hall's earliest memory of the Manawatu Gorge is not a nice one.
Catherine Delahunty: Counting dam cost
Call me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.
Will Foley: The dam's a 'no brainer'
If the dam is dead, we've missed a the chance to smooth the jagged edges of Mother Nature.
Gren Christie: Govt can fix pollution woes
The divide that exists is one between those who pollute for profit and those who won't.
Big reasons to buy small
Unless you need a big one -- and most people don't -- small is good when it comes to cars.
Kiwi slang deciphered by an immigrant
A sweet as immigrant's guide to what the heck Kiwis are saying.
The Country Side: The perfect farm shui
A Ruawai farm has had its 10th visit by Chinese students, looking to learn about farming.
Conservation matters: Friendly robins are at risk
The robins in New Zealand are not closely related to other robins.
Cats the biggest killers
Cats are very much a threat to our birds, and many other native animals as well.
Dom 'Furious' George: Crusaders clash brings back troubling memories
"Humourless and nasty" - Highlanders' supporter Dom George baits Crusaders' fans.
A unified industry voice
COMMENT: We must generate ways to turn our natural assets into high-value export dollars.
Meddling will drive up costs for all
NZ will not remain a first world country by bankrupting agribusiness, says Winston Peters.
Bridging the rural-urban gap
COMMENT: Change in the perception of farmers can't be just from a politician.
Welcome to the Agribusiness 2017
Agribusiness 2017 covers the latest development in agriculture in the election year.
Donald McIntyre: Behind the scenes are good stories
We like to have our good stories told, but we also want to read about the less fortunate.