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Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
Let’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.
Todd McClay talks US trade on The Country
Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Jeremy Rookes, and Chris Brandolino.
'Job well done': Sanford doubles half year profit
The result comes off the back of good returns for Sanford's salmon farming operation.
Farm succession on The Country
Jo Luxton, Peter Newbold, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Sean Laidlaw and Sebastian Champman.
Canterbury dairy farm's innovative bid to improve soil health
"The soil health, it's ultimately the foundation, the backbone of everything that we do."
Opinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisance
Opinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.
The Country: When will the PM visit China?
Christopher Luxon, Michael Every, Katie Milne, and Craig Wiggins.
Is the South Island still free of 'pond weed' hornwort?
Hornwort is considered the worst submerged weed in New Zealand.
Biofuel-powered kiwifruit ship an 'exciting step forward'
The Kowhai used biofuel made from used cooking oil bunkered in Hong Kong.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
New crop of Primary Industries Awards finalists named
Rural heroes and champions, and emerging leaders are all in the running.
Move to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird chief executive says, “What’s next? A sanctuary for stoats?”
The Country catches up with the Share Farmers of the Year
Tom and Fiona Langford, Jane Smith, Hunter McGregor, Greg Taylor, Todd Clark.
Walnut growers get cracking at harvest time
The walnut orchard in Lincoln spans 16 hectares and grows Rex and Meyric varieties.
Anzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Profit was down from $44.4m last year.
The Country: Grant 'Disaster' McMaster on wilding pines
Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Grant McMaster, Jenni Vernon, and John McOviney.
From diesel mechanic to award-winning dairy farmer
Dairy Industry Award judges said, 'We think he loves his cows as much as his tractors!'
Waikato couple win big at Dairy Industry Awards
Judges said they were impressed with the first-time entrants' overall excellence.
Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."
Meet the woman who peels 20kg of horseradish a day
Mandy Steel peels 20kg of horseradish by hand, four days a week.
Jessica Cameron’s journey from student to shepherd
Growing Future Farmers graduate secures a shepherd job on a Te Akau farm in the Waikato.
Vege tips: Sharing my kūmara secrets for winter
Opinion: Want to know the sure sign your kūmara are ready to be harvested? Read on.
Heavy frost a headache for Gisborne orchardists in 1941
"Even Wainui Beach experienced a frost."
DairyNZ's 'sprains and strains' project up for award
Project worked with farmers and workplace experts to find and reduce common injury causes.
'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road
“Seventy hours a week on the chipliner. If you enjoy it, it’s not work.”
'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.