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The Country - Collective Hug edition
James Shaw, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Craig Wiggins, Andy Thompson.
Win: Catch up with a mate at the Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival
Competition now closed. Listen to The Country to hear if you're a winner!
Grey Lynn Isterband: New Zealand's top sausage revealed
New Zealand's top sausage has been announced just in time for summer barbies.
'Little puffballs' boost takahē population
Two pairs of birds at a Southland sanctuary raise hopes of boosting numbers.
Marton farmer takes out regional maize yield title
Simon Nitschke harvested the second highest regional yield in the 2020 competition.
Kiwis know they're up against it at Melbourne Cup
Three NZ representatives face imposing European presence at empty Flemington.
Fruit picking in picture for Otago students
Rural work likely to feature strongly for students looking for summer holiday jobs.
New blockchain tech 'a game-changer' for Aussie mango producer
"This will not only save time and costs but also reduce human errors and wastage."
Making biodiesel from cooking oil, ag waste just got easier
Researchers developed powerful, low-cost method for recycling waste into biodiesel.
Resident concerned about pūkeko deaths in industrial area
The Whanganui District Council says a new wetland area is being developed nearby.
Researchers find 'sweet spot' for kiwifruit pollination
Upping the proportion of female flowers in a kiwifruit orchard may boost production.
Primary school children lead farm safety day in Otago
Over one hundred kids took part in a mammoth farm safety day in Otago.
The Country Radio Show
The Country - Friends edition
Damien O'Connor, Thomas Macdonald, Chanelle O'Sullivan, C Millar, H Higgins, A Thompson.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The implications of organic and regenerative agriculture
Opinion: The big issue for organics and regenerative agriculture is yield, cost and price.
Chloe Swarbrick talks farming
Swarbrick on water reforms and regenerative and organic agriculture.
Agrichemicals air quality study for Marlborough
Marlborough District Council plans to trial a new air monitoring programme.
Fruit picking in picture for Otago students
Rural work likely to feature strongly for students looking for summer holiday jobs.
Growers consider 'every possible option' to fill worker shortage
Some vineyards are hiring retirees, while fruit growers are targeting students.
Swimming, shellfish ban after sewage 'pours' into Waitangi River
Overflows occurred for a few hours a day on at least two days due to a faulty pump.
Is food too cheap? Unpacking the problem of the seasonal worker
Opinion: Are our expectations unrealistic when it comes to what we pay for produce?
Editors Pick
The 'Land girls': Honouring unsung heroes of World War II
A plaque and seat will be unveiled during a ceremony in South Canterbury
Higher Fonterra forecast means $10 billion boost for rural economy
Fonterra has lifted the mid-point of its milk price forecast for 2020-21.
North Island competitive shearing season to get underway
The North Island competitive shearing season will get underway at the Poverty Bay A&P show
The Country Opinion
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The implications of organic and regenerative agriculture
Opinion: The big issue for organics and regenerative agriculture is yield, cost and price.
Is food too cheap? Unpacking the problem of the seasonal worker
Opinion: Are our expectations unrealistic when it comes to what we pay for produce?
Historic Hawke's Bay: The butcher who owned a freezing works
The butcher who owned his own freezing works
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How to marry green farming & business success
Dairy farmer discovers big benefits in environmental care.
When carrots are better than sticks
A planting scheme helping farmers in Northland is reaping benefits.
370,000 ways to look after land
Water quality is a focus of far-reaching dairy farm environmental plan.