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The good, the bad and the ugly: Shane Jones lets fly again
Shane Jones wasn't backward in coming forward on The Country today.
Jacinda Ardern defends funeral limits
Too many people have been infected at big social events to risk gatherings, says PM.
Michael Every: How the world can recover from Covid-19
Michael Every attempts to unravel the potential global economic crisis caused by Covid-19.
Which primary industries are considered essential?
Damien O'Connor answers questions from The Country's audience on today's show.
Shane Jones: Fake meat, milk need to be stopped in their tracks
Shane Jones takes aim at local councils, vegans and James Cameron.
Damien O'Connor on floods, drought and coronavirus
Damien O'Connor on coronavirus, flooding in Southland and potential drought in Northland.
Shane Jones stares down Wairarapa dam critics
Shane Jones says Wairarapa water storage is about future-proofing NZ - not irrigation.
Year in Review: Remember to be proud to be a farmer
Looking back at one of the most popular stories on The Country in the past 12 months.
Te Papa water display a 'kick in the guts' for Kiwi farmers
Latest water quality display is another environmental blow for farmers says Muller.
Winston Peters: 2019 a good year for farmers
Deputy PM puts Kiwi farmers on nice list and Jamie Mackay on the naughty list.
Global markets in for a 'rocky ride' in 2020
Rabobank's Michael Every insists he's not an alarmist with his dire global predictions.
Jacinda Ardern: There is no rural/urban divide
Ardern talks about the Cancer Control Agency and the supposed urban rural divide.
Is the Winter Grazing Taskforce report too tough on farmers?
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor on Winter Grazing Taskforce recommendations.
Jane Smith: What urban people really think about farmers
North Otago farmer has been having "some really robust conversations with urbanites".
Will Shane Jones apologise to farmers for calling them rednecks?
Shane Jones says he was responding to "vitriolic" farmers holding "disgusting" signs.
Credit where it's due: Shaw praises Nats on Zero Carbon Act
Green Party co-leader puts aside politics to praise Todd Muller on Zero Carbon Act.
Jacinda Ardern's message for farmers upset by viral video
PM on RCEP, Zero Carbon Bill and her viral video which she says isn't a slight on farmers.
Julia Jones: How our dairy industry is selling itself short
Julia Jones says we need to focus on the process rather than the finished product.
How this dairy farmer became a keen kiwi conservationist
How Jane Hutchings went from "total townie" to dairy farmer and kiwi conservationist.
Farming's future: 'Biology is the new black'
"No one's particularly attached to their Sunday roasts anymore" says Dr Rosie Bosworth.
Read Hawke's Bay farmer's heartfelt post that went viral
Comment: To all the Kiwi farmers, remember you are the world's most efficient producers.
How Winston Peters' 'farmy army' will tackle dirty rivers
Acting Prime Minister says the freshwater debate has descended into rumours and humbug.
Dairy goat training course trialled in Waikato
Until now training for those in dairy goat industry has been modelled on bovine industry.
Ten questions on water quality for Jacinda Ardern
PM says "we need to work together with our farming community" over water-quality issues.
Dairy, beef & lamb industry concerns over water action plan
Govt's water proposals mean different things for dairy and sheep and beef farmers.
What will water announcement mean for farmers?
Muller says Thursday's water policy announcement a "fundamental challenge" to NZ farming.
Development of GM ryegrass making progress
High Metabolisable Energy (HME) ryegrass field trials have been taking place in the US.
Why this farmer started a mental health support group
Jason Herrick has set up "Ag Proud NZ" to support rural people.
Listen: Is the Govt too tough on the primary sector?
Jacinda Ardern on maintaining the balance between economy and the environment.