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Food Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interest

Andrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.

The Country: Feds on Reserve Bank’s capital rules

Richard McIntyre, David Seymour, Chris McCollough, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.

'Paddocks black with ducks': Farmers want mallards classified as pests

Federated Farmers says ducks munching through crops are causing big problems.

The Country: Wayne Langford on farming in Mongolia

Wayne Langford, Peter Almond, Jerry Buttimer, Jo Luxton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.

'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers

'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'

‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain

'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'

Rural community still cherishes their hall

The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.

Kieran McAnulty talks Golden Shears on The Country

Colin Hurst, Kate Acland, Kieran McAnulty, and Mark de Lautour.

'Virtue signalling': Farmers' complaint against major banks

Banking Alliance requires clients to meet GHG reduction targets for lower interest rates.

The sector paying an average $70k

'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'

Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door

'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'

Decent rain needed by Christmas to dodge the drought word

The east coast needs decent rain soon to stave off the threat of drought.

'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident

'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'

Editorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewed

OPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.

'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.

‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpet

Disappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.