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Push for higher farm plastic recycling targets
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On-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilities
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Gareth McKerchar wins Aorangi Young Farmer final again
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Taranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blankets
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NZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce market
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Paerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear title
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