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The sector paying an average $70k
'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'
Shearing world record attempt falls short
The world two-stand, eight-hour strong wool lambs record still stands.
Richard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigration
OPINION: Dairy is a sustainable way to grow the country.
Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.
Zespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer vote
Vote goes Zespri's way this time.
Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'
Decent rain needed by Christmas to dodge the drought word
The east coast needs decent rain soon to stave off the threat of drought.
Farmer confidence on The Country
Bruce Weir, Damien O'Connor, Brooke Watson, Farmer Tom Martin.
Muggy days and nights ahead as humid weather system nears NZ
Much of the North Island is in for a sticky end to the week, while Hastings could hit 30C.
Government gives $1m after farmers turn 'crap' Hawke's Bay paddocks into profit
'Like they say, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.'
'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident
'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'
Ham, lamb, pavlova or trifle: What do Kiwis eat on Christmas day?
Retail Meat New Zealand’s Great Kiwi Christmas Survey results are in.
'Great to see': Farmer confidence highest since mid-2017
Rabobank finds improved sentiment largely attributable to improved commodity pricing.
Shearing: Digger Balme, 60, wins at Rotorua Show
Age ain’t doing nothing to slow down this veteran competition shearer.
Businesses rally for Te Puke High's innovative garden project
Te Puke High School thanks supporters with engraved chopping boards.
Watch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competition
Christopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’
Hawke’s Bay out of the cyclone into a drought
The Kaweka Community Catchment Collective is staging a forum on Wednesday.
The Country: NZ politics with Stuart Nash
Phil Duncan, Stuart Nash, Pita Alexander, Grant McCallum.
Man jailed after boy fatally shoots hunter
John Atkins, a 44-year-old father-of-three, died after he was shot in the head in August.
Government criticised over caulerpa plans as boating season peaks
Ngāti Kuta's Louise Clarke calls for urgent caulerpa surveillance as summer boat influx begins.
Kiwi deaths in leg-hold traps 'doesn't need to happen' DoC says
Leg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.
Aerowork’s 75-year celebration a family affair
Aviation history was highlighted at Aerowork's 75-year celebration on Saturday.
Pills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissions
Scientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.
Boost for shearing numbers in the North at Whangārei Show
A new event with combined novice, junior and intermediate handicaps helps with entries.
Cause of remote woolshed fire investigated
A Waverley woolshed about 80m by 20m was fully involved in fire.
Editorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewed
OPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.
'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battle
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
Thousands of people flock to Whangārei's 143rd annual A and P Show
Thousands flocked this year's A and P show in Whangārei.
Vege tips: Creative ways to enjoy courgettes
Opinion: With the right care, courgettes can provide a bountiful harvest.
Pastures Past: A new buzzword in fencing
Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
Bird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affected
The high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.
A tale of two old tractors
“I searched online for quite a while. I wanted something old and maybe a little unusual."