Wilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding
“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."
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The Country: The PM on Southeast Asia opportunities
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NZ Ag Show - deal reached with Christchurch Council
'The A&P Show is such an important event for both the rural and local community.'
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They were described as much-loved parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.
Cattle killed after stock truck rolls in Central Hawke's Bay
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Person found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North Canterbury
The circumstances of the death are under investigation, WorkSafe comment has been sought.
Wapiti legal stoush: Forest & Bird butts heads with hunters
Fiordland Wapiti Foundation says it has responsibly managed the herd for decades.
'Rock bottom’: Recession-hit farming families relying on other jobs to survive
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'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near Napier
Seventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.
Needle-sharp grass poses threat to farmers' livestock
'If you think you’ve found it, we want to know straight away.'
Mice cause havoc on ship carrying 1.2m trays of kiwifruit to Europe
It's the first time in two decades that Zespri has encountered the issue.
The Country: Todd McClay talks RMA
Todd McClay, Miles Hurrell, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Bruce Weir, Gerard Rushton.
Stock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reform
Federated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.
'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disaster
Tessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.
Opinion: Why farmers need scientists
Opinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.
Suspicious E. coli levels at Franz Josef
Further inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.
Low mandarin prices have growers ‘feeling the squeeze’
'Prices are terrible this season, I think it’s just the economy.'
Farm worker's near miss with tractor after park gear fails
The tractor's park gear failed and the unmanned vehicle started to roll towards him.
David Seymour talks rural NZ on The Country
David Seymour, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Peter Nation, Jack Fagan, Phil Duncan.
BNZ puts dairying consortium into receivership
UK equity investors involved in Taupo and Otago farms.
'Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a success
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon uses tuk-tuks on its farms to move equipment and people around.
Another Gisborne forestry company loses accreditation
Two Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.
NZ virologist says spread of bird flu across globe is ‘definitely cause for concern’
NZ needs to be prepared for H5N1 bird flu, which is evolving surprisingly quickly.
'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet
“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."
Pastures Past: Praise for 'hardy' Kiwi war horses
"Hardy useful mounts, free from beefiness,” could stand the South African heat in 1900.
'Our crazy plan': From corporate life to avocado tourism advocates
“Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two."
No flies on them: The plant-boosting powers of the humble dung beetle
Unsung heroes of the insect world renowned for their prowess in breaking down cattle dung.
World War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’
Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.
The Country: How work visa changes will affect farmers
Richard McIntyre, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Chris Brandolino, Kevin Barrett, Barry Soper.
Farmers hanging out for rain
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Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.