Farmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewood
An ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.
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Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass
Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.
Meet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'
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New bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulation
Federated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.
'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns
“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.
The Country remembers Norm Hewitt
John McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes.
Climate change: NZ needs to get agriculture settings right
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Scales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34m
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'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis
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Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson on The Country
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Deadly bird flu strain threatens Australian wildlife and farms
More than a million chickens, ducks culled due to bird flu in Australia.
'Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter
"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."
'Hasn't sunk in yet': George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year
'Words can’t describe how I’m feeling, the excitement is nothing I’ve ever felt before.'
'The time has arrived': Plea to revive Young Farmers Clubs after WWII
Pastures Past: “The success of the future farming community depends on you."
Scraping by in the 1950s: We had no fridge but we ate like kings
Opinion: On a Tuesday morning, I would take crayfish rolls to school for lunch.
'Dream come true': Two awards for Holstein Friesian breeders
“We are very honoured and humbled to win both trophies, especially in the same year."
New Zealand beat France in rare continental shearing test
Jack Fagan and David Buick beat Frenchmen Pierre Grancher and Gilles Grancher.
How to make sweet chilli sauce - from your own chillies, no less
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Beef + Lamb NZ urges farmers to check on their dogs as cold winter bites
As the cold winter temperatures bite, keep an eye on your farm dogs.
Bull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profits
The region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.
Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.
Big double for Kiwi shearers at Great Yorkshire Show
Jack Fagan wins Great Yorkshire Open Final, while he and David Buick take out test match.
The Country: Emma Poole's Young Farmer grand final update
Emma Poole, Willy Leferink, Chris Brandolino, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.
Solar farm to grow crops beneath its panels
“We’re looking at ... blueberries ... ranui berries and vegetable crops as well.”
'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?
Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.
Young Farmer grand final catch up on The Country
Chris Russell, Jim van der Poel, Chetan Pangam, Andrew Gibson, Chloe Jones.
Why NZ's deer industry wants the US to cook venison at home
North America is the biggest market for NZ venison but most of it is eaten in restaurants.
Ngāi Tahu Holdings selling harvesting rights of forest estate
Deal with global private asset management firm Fiera Comox subject to approval from OIO.
A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait
Synlait waiting for vote on $130m loan
Boost for farmers in Trust Tairāwhiti funding round
Iwi radio stations, First Light marathon organisers, theatre group among other recipients
Controlling weeds without the chemicals
Weed control is a significant challenge for many in agriculture.