CHB to host NZ-Wales battle while bay locals fight for national glory
It will be a big day for shearing in Central Hawke's Bay.
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Farrier Sarah Brown is not horsing around
Scotswoman Sarah Brown has always been interested in being a farrier.
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“Don’t get limited to thinking you need to be a farmer to be involved in agriculture."
Love on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay together
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Why this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winner
Nicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.
A new home for Piquet Hill Farms
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Drought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmers
Tax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.
Cow-abunga: American surf park developer buying Dairy Flat cattle farm
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NZ forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak demand from China
NZ log inventories have piled up due to very weak demand from China in recent months.
Report sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first time
US agencies say there's no risk to milk.
Christopher Luxon looks at the nation’s books on The Country
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Gor-gone-zola: Some NZ cheeses to be renamed after EU deal
NZ Specialist Cheesemakers' Association says it has seven years to find alternative names.
The Country: Dolphins and capital gains tax with Shane Jones
Shane Jones, Te Radar, Tom Martin, Mark de Lautour.
Marlborough drought a boon for salt works
"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."
David Seymour talks dolphins on The Country
Stephen Jacobi, David Seymour, Ben Picton, John McOviney, Phil Duncan.
Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks
Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
Archie Woodhouse pips older brother in East Coast Young Farmer of the Year win
Eketāhuna sheep and beef farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.
Kiwifruit exports rebound with record crop and increased per-hectare returns
Clouds on the horizon are Japanese yen movements and tougher market conditions.
Welsh shearer beats Kiwis in NZ's richest speed shear
Welshman Llyr Jones won the North Island Speed Shear Championship on Saturday.
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
Traction engine debate heats up in 1891
Kem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.
'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers
“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."
'Great people' and 'awesome countryside' the perks of being a scanner
Blair Stewart's business scans around 350,000 sheep in a season, and about 60,000 cattle.
Meaty player joins Hastings East block
Matangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.
All creatures great and small - the life of a rural vet
In the end, it’s your family who pay the price.
Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.
Trade Aid to close stores: Business to focus on import, wholesale and online sales
The company's finances have taken a hit during cost-of-living crisis and low sales.
Citizen scientist Steve Wyn-Harris talks meteorites on The Country
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Farmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows found
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
Ecan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish
“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."
Fieldays waiting in the wings
The 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.