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Divers have found the exotic weed in Paroa Bay, near Russell.
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Push for higher farm plastic recycling targets
Farmers use more than 10,000 tonnes of plastic bale wrap annually.
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'I feel like that place needs to go now to someone who can take it to the next level.'
'This is a desecration': Thousands of illegally dumped animal carcasses trouble town's water
Illegal animal dumping has plagued Hukerenui for 15 years.
On-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilities
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Gareth McKerchar wins Aorangi Young Farmer final again
Gareth McKerchar has won the Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year for the second year in a row
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Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company
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The Country: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on supporting young farmers
David Seymour, Dan Boulton, Mike Casey, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
Toxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
People should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.
Opinion: Time to invest in our young farmers
Opinion: New Zealand needs young farmers just as much as most other countries.
NZ Champs and Golden Shears double for Toa Henderson
Results from the 39th New Zealand Shearing Championships at Te Kūiti on March 27-29.
Reasons to be positive about red meat's future
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Farmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into stream
Judge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.
Garden tips: The dwarf v standard fruit tree dilemma
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Heavy weather ahead, the four storms facing red meat
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Mustering cattle by car in 1940
"This novel method of mustering attracted considerable attention from passers-by."
What Trump’s tariff turmoil means for NZ’s economic recovery
OPINION: Good, bad or ugly, here's hoping US tariff announcement brings some certainty.
The small North Island town that could be surrounded by three solar farms
About 200,000 solar panels planned for the largest of the three.
Can red meat recover its glorious past?
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Taranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blankets
Alison Ross is weaving blankets using Taranaki-grown wool in Hāwera.
NZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce market
Vietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.
Paerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear title
Wairarapa shearing contractor Paerata Abraham beat his employee, Llyr Jones.
The Country: Horticulture update with Kate Scott
Kate Scott, Sir David Fagan, Sam Owen, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, and Barry Soper.
More students reap Farmer Time benefits
Beef + Lamb NZ's Farmer Time for Schools keeps on growing in popularity.
Cyclone-damaged road repairs hitting ‘top gear’
Council contractors have completed 60 repairs so far with another 200 expected in 2025
Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Bay of Plenty awards
Winning couple are in a 20% equity partnership, managing two properties with 760 cows.
'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stock
Maremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves
‘Kiwi Rooster’ on target at world champs
Bradley McDowell was one of 35 competitors to not miss a single target.
Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei
Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.