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Opinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel Hikuroa
OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.

How Sam Dodd ended up an award-winning dairy farmer
'From Year 10 I always wanted to be a paramedic.'

China's red meat demand falls again
The US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.

The Country: Matt Chisholm's life on the land
Richard McIntyre, Matt Chisholm, Grant McCallum, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan.

'We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'
“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."

Jack Fagan's shearing world record smashed in England
English shearer Nick Greaves now holds eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record.

Linda Hall: Intelligence of the lambs leaves humans feeling sheepish
OPINION: Yep, the humans took the wrong ewe and her twins.

Farmhouse dryer fire sparks lint reminder
Investigation found that the fire had begun as a result of lint build-up in the dryer.

'Dear Mr. Milkman': The unlikely agony aunt of the '30s
Remembering the milkman, his horse and milk cans

The Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers
'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'

Growing Future Farmers at Omarama Station
Richard and Annabelle Subtil prepare agriculture’s next generation of farmers at Omarama Station. Video / Alan Gibson

HortNZ call for Tairāwhiti to be included in recovery work extension
HortNZ wants Tairāwhiti included in planning permission extension for recovery work.

Tips on buying better rams
Gisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.

Vege tips: Don't pass up the versatile parsnip
Opinion: Do you say "pass" to parsnips or are they a fave?

The Country: Chris Brandolino's three-month weather outlook
Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Tessa Chartres, Nancy Crawshaw, Barry Soper.

Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m
The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.

Americans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector
“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."

Farming sector 'red tape' review: Govt releases terms of reference
'The current process is like being in the ice cream queue behind a family of 13.'

Two Hawke's Bay locals recognised for 'outstanding contributions' to respective industries
Taylor and Harding honoured for industry contributions.

The PM talks tax cuts on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Dick Tayler, Sir Don McKinnon, Jeremy Rookes.

Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.

'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.

Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool
'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'

The Country: Todd McClay on low farmer confidence
Todd McClay, Michael Every, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Miles Anderson.

Jacqueline Rowarth: What NZ needs to double its exports in 10 years
OPINION: Doubling exports' value within 10 years takes more than restating the goal.

'It worked really well': Kerikeri orchard trials alternatives to Hi Cane
A Kerikeri orchard is having success using alternatives to controversial chemical spray.

Experimental vineyard to help hone wine production
The facility is the newest addition to the New Zealand Wine Centre.

Farmer confidence remains at 'stubbornly low levels'
Feds’ latest Farm Confidence survey shows it has fallen since the start of the year.

Research casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching
'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'