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Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?

Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.

Shane Jones talks banks on The Country

Shane Jones, Dr Jenny Webster-Brown, Mark Warren, Jason Te Brake.

The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson

The Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.

Earthworm research offers real potential

Research by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.

Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again

Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.

Forestry groups welcome ETS reset

Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.

Rural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report

'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'

Flooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmers

Flooding from blocked council drains cause consternation for Far North farmers

The PM ponders the polls on The Country

Christopher Luxon, Todd Charteris, Richard Allen, Hunter McGregor.

'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmers

There have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.

The future of meat with Anne-Marie Roerink on The Country

Phil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Tom O'Sullivan, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale.

Dozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to Indonesia

The Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.

'Pinnacle of my career' – Simon Walker on being a rowing umpire at the Olympic Games

Simon Walker is no stranger to the world of rowing.

'Stick to your knitting' - Submissions critical of Tararua District Council proposed bylaw

Some properties have been zoned urban, but they have small farming operations.

94 days and 200 miles: Farm dog Scottie's long journey home in 1921

In 1921, Scottie travelled back home to his old farm - from New Brighton to Herbert.

'Good to see smiles on their faces': Young Farmers helping older farmers

“There are times they’ve helped us, so there’s a lot of respect for older farmers."

Charitable trust unlocking the power of fruit

Heritage Food Crops Research Trust looks into medicinal properties of plant-based food.

Chaff cutter from 1886 a piece of history restored to its former glory

Demonstrations are always a big hit when Noel Blackwell takes his chaff cutter to a show.