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"This will bring our local winemakers to a whole new level."
The Country Full Show: September 29, 2022
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Opinion: Setting the record straight on emissions pricing
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Livestock exports by sea to cease in April 2023
The move follows a review of the trade and marks the end of the 24-mth transition period.
NZ King Salmon sinks to $24.5m loss as warmer weather kills fish, reduces biomass
Fish death disaster as warm weather damages NZ King Salmon's fortunes, reduces biomass.
Union says employers should be shut out of RSE scheme if they break rules
Worker advocates warn employers mustn't be allowed to exploit next wave of RSE workers.
Deer welfare code feedback sought
"Most of the proposed changes to minimum standards are based on good farming practice."
Yearling bulls expected to match last year's prices
Values likely to remain firm on last year's levels, particularly for sought-after bulls.
Merino Shears kicks off season with impressive numbers
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The Country Full Show: September 28, 2022
Jane Smith, Winston Peters, Julian Raine, Craig Wiggins.
From Boston to Waitoa: Fonterra trials 'world-first' organic battery
New Zealand's biggest business brings in another decarbonisation project.
Large fire at Ravensdown Napier fertiliser works
Firefighters were forced to return to dampen hotspots this morning.
Enhancing the habitat: Thousands of trees to be planted at Mangakino
Native species will create habitats for birds and insects.
Outcome of water bottling application revealed
The company applied to take and use up to 750,000 litres of groundwater per week.
Meryn Whitehead is the 2022 Young Grower of the Year
Vailima Orchards' supervisor said the competition reaffirmed her love of growing.
Govt gives green light for 3000 more migrant workers
Largest increase to the RSE Scheme in over a decade but better worker conditions required.
Synlait back in black after a year of cost-cutting
Synlait Milk is back in profit but it remains cautious about the year ahead.
MPI reminds farmers of requirements for sheep tail-docking
"It's important to keep in mind that it is still a significant procedure for the lamb."
The Country Full Show: September 27, 2022
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Hawke's Bay A and P Show's new era begins, ticket prices restrained
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REINZ figures show drop in farm sales
REINZ said a few factors were probably behind the drop.
Eden Hore collection: Filmmaker sought to tell fashionable farmer's story
"This was a man who loved New Zealand-designed fashion garments."
The only way is up for vertical strawberry farm
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A thirst for growth, but will Hawke's Bay confront its water use?
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The godwit's long, long nonstop journey to New Zealand
New York Times: Birds make the journey from Alaska without stopping to eat, drink or rest.
Gore dairy farming family looking to the future
Doug & Josephine Dodds combine established genetics with efficient farming infrastructure.
Candidates grilled on range of topics at Young Farmers event
Four out of the five candidates attended the event hosted by Young Farmers.