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Wellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.
'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river
“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."
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Signs of hope for under-pressure honey industry
The mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture development
Tātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.
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Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The Country
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Opinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?
Opinion: Most people in New Zealand know that farming is important for the economy.
NZ investigating weedkiller banned in US
Dacthal or DCPA herbicides are used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
Court ruling against forest company welcomed
The court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.
'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open
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The Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.
Explained: Why the Govt’s new gene tech shake-up is a big deal
The Govt says it’s ending what it calls a 'nearly 30-year' ban on gene tech outside labs.
Big leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial result
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People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
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A new chairman for Shearing Sports NZ
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'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communities
The Rural Support Trust’s Time Out Tour visits rural communities around New Zealand.
US dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairy
But there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.
Crocodile farmer happy with a new life of teaching
Before teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.
Rural Support Trust chairman to step down
Northland RST chairwoman Michelle Ruddell will step into the role in September.
The Country: David Seymour ponders being Deputy PM
David Seymour, Simon Walker, Emma Higgins, Al Moorhead, Phil Duncan.
'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - Fonterra
Dairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.
'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAs
Mfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.
'We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from course
The “earn as you learn” approach is empowering Wairoa's rangatahi.
Analysis: Why environment groups are accusing the Govt of a 'war on nature'
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Protein shake-up: What next for NZ?
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“We couldn’t do this without our team. They are integral to everything.”
Wool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934
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