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Bull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profits
The region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.
Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.
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Jack Fagan wins Great Yorkshire Open Final, while he and David Buick take out test match.
The Country: Emma Poole's Young Farmer grand final update
Emma Poole, Willy Leferink, Chris Brandolino, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.
Solar farm to grow crops beneath its panels
“We’re looking at ... blueberries ... ranui berries and vegetable crops as well.”
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Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.
Young Farmer grand final catch up on The Country
Chris Russell, Jim van der Poel, Chetan Pangam, Andrew Gibson, Chloe Jones.
Why NZ's deer industry wants the US to cook venison at home
North America is the biggest market for NZ venison but most of it is eaten in restaurants.
Ngāi Tahu Holdings selling harvesting rights of forest estate
Deal with global private asset management firm Fiera Comox subject to approval from OIO.
A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait
Synlait waiting for vote on $130m loan
Boost for farmers in Trust Tairāwhiti funding round
Iwi radio stations, First Light marathon organisers, theatre group among other recipients
Controlling weeds without the chemicals
Weed control is a significant challenge for many in agriculture.
Govt accused of trying to bury damning oil and gas ban report
The Opposition argues the Government is hiding its inaction with 'pamphlet' strategy.
NZ cheese export value falls but US celebrates record exports this year
US says its cheese exports were "impressively" up across all major varieties.
The Country: Winston Peters on ferry grounding
Winston Peters, Cameron Bagrie, Todd Charteris, Trina Parker, Karen Williams.
'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busy
The council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.
'Adrenaline will be pumping': Dennis Main's last chance to win Young Farmer title
Waikato Bay of Plenty finalist hopes to follow in 2023 winner Emma Poole's footsteps.
Concern at large stock grazing on Gisborne stopbanks
Gisborne council calls for farmers to keep cattle, pigs and horses off stopbanks.
Synlait Milk chairman: Vote or die wondering
Synlait chair George Adams is urging minority shareholders to vote at Thursday's meeting.
Tairāwhiti bulls generated $5 million-plus over sales season
An 'extraordinary' Tangihau sale sets the tone for the season.
The quiet strength of social supermarkets
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Who's responsible for taming Northland's wild cattle problem?
Hundreds of complaints around Kaipara follow Whangārei Heads Rd report.
'Any cut-back now is not good': Forestry slump could hurt future biofuel supply
New data shows a sharp decline in new forest plantings in New Zealand.
Young Farmers prepare to take over Waikato for grand final
'We’re looking forward to showcasing the mighty Waikato to the rest of the country.'
Nathan Guy talks meat and honey on The Country
Mack Dobson, Nathan Guy, Farmer Tom Martin, Scott Duggan.
Opinions split on genetic technologies in food production
Attitudes on using genetic technologies in growing food approximately split into thirds.
District Court case: What is the definition of an equestrian centre?
Application for charges to be dismissed: Was the property operating illegally?
Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids
Anexa Vets hopes to spark an interest in the career of a veterinarian from an early age.
Fruit rescue: Kiwifruit picked ahead of land development
Fletcher Living faced the challenge of what to do with acres of kiwifruit.
Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year on The Country
Te Radar, David Seymour, Greg Coppell, Jamie Strang, Phil Duncan.
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
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Wool season solid but prices still need to lift significantly
Some wool types approaching three-year highs but not enough for farmers to reap rewards.