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The Country: Farm-to-forestry conversions with Dr Elizabeth Heeg
Chris Brandolino, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, Toby Williams, D Humm, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.
Farmers hope for cattle river grazing renewals
Conservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.
MPI confident it has resources if bird flu outbreak becomes more widespread
Conservation biologist warns free-range farms pose high risk as bird flu spreads.
Thousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby hunt
Droppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.
'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fears
Bump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.
Dairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savings
A new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.
Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's $10 forecast milk price
Miles Hurrell, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell.
Report confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024
Decline in lamb crop is slightly greater than Beef + Lamb NZ's original forecast in June.
Fonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kg
Fonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.
'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms
'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.
Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing
'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'
Bird flu: So far no known connection between first and second farms
Culling of 80,000 birds under way at infected sites.
Govt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversions
Govt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.
‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpet
Disappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.
Farm-to-forestry changes with the PM on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Bryce McKenzie, Komal Mistry-Mehta, Jen Corkran, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears
The chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and science
Opinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.
Dairy prices lift in mixed GDT auction
Dairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.
'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ
'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.
Wild venison for those in need
'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'
'Can’t rely on quick fixes': An organic approach to farming
Shiann Read-Mills says she 'enjoys the connection with the land and animals'.
Dairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownership
Matt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.
The Country Full Show: MPI on Otago bird flu outbreak
Ray Smith, Dan Boulton, Kate Acland, Sir David Fagan.
80,000 chickens to be culled at farm infected with H7N6 bird flu
A driver could be seen delivering a digger to the property, where 80,000 chickens must now be culled due to the highly pathogenic virus. Video / Ben Tomsett
What you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farm
We’ve heard a lot about H1N1. Should we be worried about this other strain?
Bird Flu on Otago chicken farm, Health New Zealand workers on strike today | NZ Herald News Update
40,000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and healthcare workers on strike. Video / NZ Herald
Girls who Grow supporting young women in ag
'Now is the time to grow the next generation of female change-makers.'
First case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farm
Ministry acting quickly after H7N6 detected on farm in Otago.
Could biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?
Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.
The Country: Carbon farming with David Seymour
David Seymour, Doug Avery, Steve Wyn-Harris, Phil Duncan.
Opinion: A bird flu pandemic would be one of the most foreseeable catastrophes in history
New York Times: H5N1 is raging out of control among America’s cattle.
Rise of new farming sector in the 1930s
Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
Vege tips: The kūmara secret
Kūmara is a superfood of the garden and divine when roasted and used in a salad.