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Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
Council offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supply
Project Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.
Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'
Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore
It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.
Agricultural aviators hit out at proposed 'tax on a tax'
Commercial agricultural operators could face operations safety levy increase of up to 47%.
The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson
The Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Earthworm research offers real potential
Research by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.
'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall
'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'
Opinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel Hikuroa
OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.
Waikato showjumper inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
A Te Awamutu local and his horse ruled the ring from late 1963 until 1973.
'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?
Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.
Tairāwhiti bulls generated $5 million-plus over sales season
An 'extraordinary' Tangihau sale sets the tone for the season.
Is a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?
Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.
Opinion: Farmers need this medicine for carbon emission reporting headaches
OPINION: Farmers have enough troubles but sharing data on emissions could ease the burden.
Letters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debate
OPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'
Will cash-strapped Synlait Milk survive?
As a vital shareholder meeting approaches, China's Bright Dairy says Synlait can survive.
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.
Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.
Keeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadets
The cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.