Boost for farmers in Trust Tairāwhiti funding round
Iwi radio stations, First Light marathon organisers, theatre group among other recipients
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Concern at large stock grazing on Gisborne stopbanks
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The quiet strength of social supermarkets
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Who's responsible for taming Northland's wild cattle problem?
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'Any cut-back now is not good': Forestry slump could hurt future biofuel supply
New data shows a sharp decline in new forest plantings in New Zealand.
Young Farmers prepare to take over Waikato for grand final
'We’re looking forward to showcasing the mighty Waikato to the rest of the country.'
Nathan Guy talks meat and honey on The Country
Mack Dobson, Nathan Guy, Farmer Tom Martin, Scott Duggan.
Opinions split on genetic technologies in food production
Attitudes on using genetic technologies in growing food approximately split into thirds.
Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids
Anexa Vets hopes to spark an interest in the career of a veterinarian from an early age.
Fruit rescue: Kiwifruit picked ahead of land development
Fletcher Living faced the challenge of what to do with acres of kiwifruit.
Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year on The Country
Te Radar, David Seymour, Greg Coppell, Jamie Strang, Phil Duncan.
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
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‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
Wool season solid but prices still need to lift significantly
Some wool types approaching three-year highs but not enough for farmers to reap rewards.
Why this Aussie inspector refused to drink NZ milk in 1937
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Solar panels at St John station a 'game changer'
St John Wānaka says the whole community will benefit from the solar panels.
Turiroa ends bull sales season on a high
Turiroa Angus has a total clearance sale, Kenhardt sells 46 out of 49.
This plant looks like a huhu bug but don't let that put you off
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Petri dish quail parfait, anyone? Behind the scenes of lab-grown meat
Does lab-grown food pose a risk to NZ farmers? And will the ick factor put people off?
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett talks rugby on The Country
Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Stu Duncan, Blair McLean, Chris Hipkins, Chris Brandolino.
How two developers gazumped Government plans for Auckland's housing 'flood'
Developers have fought for years to create new townships on outskirts of Auckland.
Demand for NZ red meat exports up in most markets - except China
NZ exported red meat products worth $1.1 billion for the month, 3% up on May 2023.
Graham Mourie talks farming and footy on The Country
Graham Mourie, Claire Williamson, Tom Young, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.
Ikea's owner buying up New Zealand forests
The Overseas Investment Office will allow Ingka Investments to buy 23,495 hectares.
The golden era of trade is over - Deputy Secretary of Trade
Vangelis Vitalis says countries are more protective of their own industries.
Why schoolkids and farmers need science
Opinion: NZ's next crop of expertise needs to be coming through the education system now.