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'What a feast we had': A 1930s farming Christmas
"After tea, we had a concert and all declared that it was the merriest we had ever seen."
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
Vege tips: It's going to be a hot one – lettuce not fry
OPINION: Kem's mulching and watering to keep her vegetable garden cool.
Water-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers
'It is a much more efficient way of getting twice as many apples using a lot less water.'
GP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchard
Tauranga GP Dr Andrew Corin balances work with avocado farming and creative writing.
Boozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923
"On arriving at the courthouse, they actually tried to sell the pig to its real owner."
'You have to adapt to survive': Pollination keeps beekeeper afloat
“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”
Vege tips: What to do with too much produce
OPINION: There’s almost no easier way to preserve food than dehydrating.
Farmer, soldier, vet: The man behind Comley Green
Nichol Ashton Larney arrived in NZ in 1875 and became prominent in the Piako District.
Vintage treasures await at Geraldine's car and machinery museum
There's something for everyone at the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum.
Sir John Key wraps the year on The Country
Sir John Key, Don Carson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Jim Hopkins, Jeremy Rookes.
Doors opening for women in farming
Women in farming a focus at East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa in February.
'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up call
Michael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.
Why Fonterra is selling Anchor milk and Mainland, Kāpiti cheese brands
Plus: The CEO puts its ingredients products to the test in the kitchen.
Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans
Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.
Why this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'
Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.
The Country: Wayne Langford wraps the year
Wayne Langford, Todd Charteris, Jo Luxton, Stu Drew, and Chris Russell.
'Incredibly rewarding': Dairy farmer's Calf Club changing young lives
Julie Pirie's farm programme engages troubled students in calf rearing near Ngatea.
Meet the 13-year-old aiming to build a major NZ sheep stud
'In the future, I would like to have one of the biggest studs in New Zealand.'
'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago farm - MPI
"We remain confident that we are on the right track to stamping out H7N6."
The Country: The PM's ag person of the year
Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Jane Smith, Hunter McGregor, Calvin Leen.
Dairy prices drop for Christmas
This is the first negative result since a 0.3% dip at the October 16 event.
The Country: Who is Shane Jones’ ag person of the year?
Shane Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Mark de Lautour, John McOviney.
'It doesn't feel like work': Laura turns horse dream into thriving business
"I dreamed of owning my own farm and I always wanted to be involved with horses."
Off-grid living at Golden Bay farm
The farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.
Horowhenua AP&I Show marks 119 years with exciting events for families
Horowhenua AP&I Show celebrates 119 years with fun activities for all the family.
Simon Wilson: Hooray for the Public Servant of the Year (and honourable mentions)
OPINION: Hail and farewell to a forthright and compelling advocate for good leadership.
David Seymour’s politician of the year on The Country
Marc Gascoigne, David Seymour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Phil Duncan.
Why the good old days are now: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth looks back at 2024 and what's in store for the future.
Deadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council action
Two roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?
Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report
Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
Chilled journey: Novel 1930s method for transporting bees
Bee care was generating quite the buzz back in the day.
Vege tips: Salad recipes for your Christmas table
OPINION: Kem's potato salad and lamb rump salad are ideal for Christmas.