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Fonterra powers ahead with new electrode boiler at Edendale site
The upgrades will cut emissions by 72,800 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 30,000 cars.
The Country: Fonterra’s Matt Bolger on an impressive GDT result
Christopher Luxon, Matt Bolger, Kate Acland, Wayne McNee, and Jen Corkran.
'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper
The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.
Farm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?
Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.
Lactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive race
Lactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.
The Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey
Toby Williams, Steve Maharey, Mike McIntyre, and Pita Alexander.
'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years
'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'
'Amazing': Rural community unites to save chooks from flooding
'You reminded us what the power of the rural farming community really means.'
Solid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffs
Export prices for agriculture may withstand US tariffs but face rising competition.
Vege tips: Anyone for lettuce soup?
Opinion: Be brave and give lettuce soup a go, you may get a real surprise.
What sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’
Herding dogs, such as border collies and German shepherds, have unique behaviours.
Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'
Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.
Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension
"Southland sportsmen claim that North Island stores have received ample supplies."
Methane emissions: Promising results in GM ryegrass trial
Scientists working on HME ryegrass programme encouraged by the results from the trial.
Dairy Woman of Year Jo Sheridan on The Country
Chris Brandolino, Jo Sheridan, Jacqueline Rowarth, Shane McManaway, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.
AgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feed
US start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.
Waikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025
'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'
Rethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
Opinion: Brands are brands because they have a history and reputation.
The Country: How Indonesian schools could help NZ's dairy sector
Jane Smith, Michael Harvey, Jeremy Rookes, Chris Russell, and Rowena Duncum.
'I like it a lot': Rural family amped for duck hunting season
The Slavin family have been counting down the days until the season opens.
WorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killed
Tragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.
How Indonesia's school milk programme could spur NZ dairy growth
The school milk programme aims to provide milk to 60 million students daily by 2029.
The Country: Meet Kaiwaka Clothing’s ambassador - Scott Barrett
Christopher Luxon, Scott Barrett, Hunter McGregor, and Jim Hopkins.
'Really tough': Pioneering vege growers call for Govt support for sector
“We can only do this work when we have a healthy business.”
Kiwi scientists aid Vietnam's passionfruit export boom
Scientists are working with over 70 farmers in rural Vietnam.
Anzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see.
The Country: Shane Jones on dairy conversions in NZ
Shane Jones, Andrew Hoggard, Stephen Jacobi, and Farmer Tom Martin.