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Research by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.
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Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.
Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.
Rural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report
'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'
Synlait chair defends capital raise plan, says Pōkeno decision imminent
Cash-strapped Synlait has outlined details of its plan to pay off debt.
Flooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmers
Flooding from blocked council drains cause consternation for Far North farmers
The PM ponders the polls on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Todd Charteris, Richard Allen, Hunter McGregor.
Zespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in China
Chinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.
Dairy prices jump 5.5% in latest GDT event
The sixth event of the new dairy season has the largest percentage lift since March 2021.
Search continues in yacht tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, search continues for missing people in yacht tragedy, calls to toughen licence laws, and another delay on surgical mesh.
Ātiamuri dairy farmers start from scratch
The re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.
'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to apply
A previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.
The Country: Kate Acland on a decline in sheep numbers
Damien O'Connor, Harry Gaddum, Jim Hopkins, Kate Acland.
'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall
'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'
Farmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanised
The 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.
Wellington family not kidding when it comes to goat's milk
The Steenkamp family know most of their 63 goats by name.
Why tractor fans should head to Southland – Kem Ormond
OPINION: This vintage tractor museum will put Thornbury on the map.
'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmers
There have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.
A2 Milk disappoints, despite 7.7% lift in profit
A2 Milk's share price just got slammed, despite reporting a strong annual result.
The future of meat with Anne-Marie Roerink on The Country
Phil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Tom O'Sullivan, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale.
'Perfect storm': The multiple origins of a boutique dairy company's closure
'Predatory pricing', customer payment lag, and a rent increase all hit Origin Earth hard.
A2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharply
The infant formula company has lifted its annual net profit.
Dozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to Indonesia
The Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.
'Good property in a good location': Dutch firm buys 60ha orchard; two more orchards hit market
Another overseas company has bought an apple orchard in Hawke's Bay amid industry changes.
Why A2 Milk's profit is set to defy sluggish Chinese economy
A2 Milk expected to report a healthy gain in its annual net profit on Monday.
94 days and 200 miles: Farm dog Scottie's long journey home in 1921
In 1921, Scottie travelled back home to his old farm - from New Brighton to Herbert.
'Good to see smiles on their faces': Young Farmers helping older farmers
“There are times they’ve helped us, so there’s a lot of respect for older farmers."
Charitable trust unlocking the power of fruit
Heritage Food Crops Research Trust looks into medicinal properties of plant-based food.
Chaff cutter from 1886 a piece of history restored to its former glory
Demonstrations are always a big hit when Noel Blackwell takes his chaff cutter to a show.
Marcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exports
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