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'Hankering for hill country': Smedley Station cadet mix signals changing times

Of the 13 cadets accepted into Smedley Station for 2026, seven are women.

'Strong position': Milk production hits August record

Waikato and Taranaki led the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.

New initiative to address training barriers for rural and Pacific workers

Project Fetu is launched as primary industry manufacturers in regional areas downsize.

How this forestry boss helped change the future for NZ falcons

Colin Maunder led Timberlands to adopt falcon-friendly forestry practices.

The Country: Farming, footy and the Bledisloe Cup

Ben Picton, Chris Webb, Rob Penney and Susan Harris.

Hayley Gourley talks OCR on The Country

Hayley Gourley, Todd Clark, Pita Alexander, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan.

Farmer turns strong wool into innovative skincare range

'We're doing some really cool things with keratin extracted from New Zealand wool.'

Cutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw drone

The project has secured a $10 million government grant over five years.

Growing grapes is easier than you think

Opinion: Grapes can be frozen and used as a refreshing summer alternative to ice cubes.