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Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
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“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
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'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show
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Rural equine vets under pressure
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'Butchered' cherry trees not a pretty sight
Cherry trees on Pirongia Golf Course 'butchered' by contractors.
Comvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult year
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'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industry
New Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Jesse Van Kekem
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
Vintage tractors as far as the eye can see
One of the largest displays of vintage farm machinery in the Southern Hemisphere.
A sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutrition
The high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.
Warnings still in place for river that turned orange
Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
Miles Hurrell on expanding Fonterra's Studholme dairy factory
Miles Hurrell, Nicola Willis, Mark Leslie, Siobhan Lynch, Ray Smith.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
Synlait co-founder John Penno lodges complaint over recapitalisation plan
Former chairman John Penno has pushed back on Synlait's recapitalisation plan.
Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
Landowners hope forestry companies will step up after allegations aired at public meeting.
Emotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operation
Winstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.
Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show
The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.
Child allegedly fired fatal shot on Tolaga Bay hunting trip, father charged - report
John Atkins, 44, was shot while hunting in Tolaga Bay on the weekend.
Regional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at play
Hawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.
'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out
'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'
'Hard one to control': Illegal wood chopping along Marlborough river
Firewood is believed to be the main motivator for the rise in wood chopping.
‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat
'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'
The Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India
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'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
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Opinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructure
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Sustainable land use initiative tracking well
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