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How Sam Dodd ended up an award-winning dairy farmer
'From Year 10 I always wanted to be a paramedic.'

China's red meat demand falls again
The US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.

The Country: Matt Chisholm's life on the land
Richard McIntyre, Matt Chisholm, Grant McCallum, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan.

'We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'
“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."

Jack Fagan's shearing world record smashed in England
English shearer Nick Greaves now holds eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record.

Lack of healthcare in rural areas 'unacceptable'
Rural patients are getting short-changed by NZ's healthcare system.

Linda Hall: Intelligence of the lambs leaves humans feeling sheepish
OPINION: Yep, the humans took the wrong ewe and her twins.

Farmhouse dryer fire sparks lint reminder
Investigation found that the fire had begun as a result of lint build-up in the dryer.

'Dear Mr. Milkman': The unlikely agony aunt of the '30s
Remembering the milkman, his horse and milk cans

From TV to farm: Matt Chisholm’s new life
Leaving the rat race for greener pastures has been both holistic and harrowing.

The Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers
'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'

Growing Future Farmers at Omarama Station
Richard and Annabelle Subtil prepare agriculture’s next generation of farmers at Omarama Station. Video / Alan Gibson

HortNZ call for Tairāwhiti to be included in recovery work extension
HortNZ wants Tairāwhiti included in planning permission extension for recovery work.

High noon for J and T Hickey Charity dog trials
There has been a good standard of competition in the 58th running of the event.

Tips on buying better rams
Gisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.

Vege tips: Don't pass up the versatile parsnip
Opinion: Do you say "pass" to parsnips or are they a fave?

The Country: Chris Brandolino's three-month weather outlook
Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Tessa Chartres, Nancy Crawshaw, Barry Soper.

The Country: Winston Peters talks farmer confidence, and flatting in the '80s
Hunter McGregor, Winston Peters, Jane Smith, Farmer Tom Martin, Chris Russell.

Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
'There are already known practices in agriculture that can reduce GHG emissions.'

Farming sector 'red tape' review: Govt releases terms of reference
'The current process is like being in the ice cream queue behind a family of 13.'

'Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate stream
Three Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.

Bumper season for naked pumpkin seeds
'It’s definitely a labour-intensive operation but we love what we’re doing.'

Two Hawke's Bay locals recognised for 'outstanding contributions' to respective industries
Taylor and Harding honoured for industry contributions.

The PM talks tax cuts on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Dick Tayler, Sir Don McKinnon, Jeremy Rookes.

Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.

'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.

'For the community, he was their All Black': Provincial rugby 'legend' remembered
He had three passions apart from his family – dairy farming, rugby, and music.

Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool
'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'

The Country: Todd McClay on low farmer confidence
Todd McClay, Michael Every, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Miles Anderson.