'Consider alternatives': EPA issues red alert over weedkiller banned in US
The environment watchdog set up a working group to study how the herbicide is used in NZ.
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The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson
The Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again
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.
Earthworm research offers real potential
Research by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.
Rural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report
'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'
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
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Grow the heaviest spuds and win big: Alzheimer's Gisborne's potato challenge returns
Compete for $100 gift vouchers in a potato-growing contest with categories for all ages.
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.
The future of meat with Anne-Marie Roerink on The Country
Phil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Tom O'Sullivan, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale.
Dozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to Indonesia
The Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.
Why is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?
Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.
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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Vege tips: Fennel - confessions of an aniseed addict
Opinion: Florence fennel is flavoursome but sometimes frowned upon.
'I have staff crying regularly': Calls for more rural medical training
Overstretched rural clinicians 'feel at times they are letting the community down'.
Self-titled 'father of colostrum' back in dairy industry after jail spell for fraud
Terevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.
The Country: Chris Brandolino on Niwa’s supercomputer
Chris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum.