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The 40-million-year-old solution helping Katikati farmers

They may be small, but they’re mighty.

Slander, construction errors, fist fights: The story of Te Aroha's Coulter Bridge

The Coulter Bridge in Te Aroha was officially opened 95 years ago.

'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

Tips on buying better rams

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

HortNZ call for Tairāwhiti to be included in recovery work extension

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

Vege tips: Don't pass up the versatile parsnip

Opinion: Do you say "pass" to parsnips or are they a fave?

'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.'