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Regulator argues its bank capital rules aren't hurting farmers and businesses.
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OPINION: Strong trade relationships are vital to his co-op’s success.
New chief executive for Beef and Lamb NZ
“I’m deeply committed to agriculture and I see huge potential for sheep and beef farming."
Christopher Luxon on Dunedin Hospital
Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Mike Petersen, Craig Wiggins.
Applications open for the 2025 Zanda McDonald Award
The hunt is on for the next generation of trailblazers in agriculture.
Young Grower final looms for Pip
Young horticulturist Pip Terekia set to line up in the national Young Grower final.
Imperfect asparagus finds a home: Wonky Box teams with Kiwi growers
Rejected fruit and vege finds a new home through Wonky Box.
Another positive result in latest GDT
Prices have risen again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
Hivemind: Why beekeepers should work together
Study finds NZ beekeepers have a wealth of experience but tend to work independently.
Kate Acland talks land use changes on The Country
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Rowena Duncum a new board trustee for Dairy Women's Network
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Forestry not to blame for Smithfield meatworks closure, industry says
NZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.
Independent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-owners
Shareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.
Rare mudfish found on farm near Timaru
The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.
The Country: October weather with Phil Duncan
Phil Duncan, Jo Luxton, Kylie Leonard, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes, Rowena Duncum.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
'Every day is an adventure' Northland couple love their new life in rural Australia
Some 44,534 New Zealanders left to live in Australia in 2023.
Country life in 1945: Was boozing the answer?
Liquor laws meant life was "rather dull in rural districts" back in the day.
Vege tips: Why October is sow important
OPINION: Watching the new growth appear is nature at its best.
'A myth': Carpet moth problem overstated, wool companies say
Bremworth boss: 'I think [carpet moth] is made a little bit bigger than it really is.'
Potter's paradise: Kim Morgan's idyllic rural lifestyle
Potter Kim Morgan has been honing his craft for 46 years.
Grey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supply
Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'
The Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on Smithfield plant
Ben Tomsett, Jason Herrick, D Humm, C Hickman, Hika Elliot, Chris Brandolino, Mark Wynne.
Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
Ideal spring for crop planting so far
Maize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.
The Country: Todd McClay on trade deal with Emirates
Todd McClay, Kathryn Wright, Mark de Lautour, Jack Cocks, Chris Russell.
Seafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rules
Changes a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.
The Country Fast Five: What makes Ian Evans proud to be a farmer
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
The remote Southland village that will eventually disappear
Those who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.
From city life to microgreens: How Mama Kali's Farm sprouted
Mama Kali’s microgreens farm now sends 2000 packs weekly to 30 supermarkets nationwide.
The Country: Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell on FY24 results
Miles Hurrell, Christopher Luxon, Tyler Langford, Jane Smith.
Fonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next week
Dairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.