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Rural and farming news
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
Environment Court approves 115-lot rural subdivision near Kerikeri
Neil Construction's development covers 68 hectares of Kerikeri's rural fringe land
'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's Mainland
Japanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.
Finding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charity
The charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade.
A nod to back-country culture: Gisborne author gains book recognition
Sam Gibson finds recognition boosts his confidence as a new author.
On The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdown
Both are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.
Dairy farming
Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards
Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.
Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him
The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.
Meat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in China
Christopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.
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The Country Radio Show
‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson Real Estate GM says it's a welcome change for the sector.
The Country: Hello Brendan, goodbye Rowena
Brendan Attrill, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Hamish McKay, and Rowena Duncum.
Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards
Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.
Premium
‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing
The Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.
Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him
The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.
Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?
'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's Mainland
Japanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.
UK shellfish farmers revive ambitions with new EU trade deal
New York Times: The Hawards have cultivated oysters on Mersea Island for 250 years.
Comvita forecasts another annual loss
The mānuka honey company has cut staff by around 70 to save money and reduce debt.
Horticulture
Horticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5b by 2025
HortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.
How mites and wasps help berry orchard 'nail' pests
Flame Lily Orchard uses natural means to control pests 'as much as possible'.
Sheep and beef
Meet the $80,000 record Hereford bull coming to Gisborne
Wilencote and Mokairau were partners in a $80,000 auction record bull purchase this week.
Meat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in China
Christopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.
Meat and dairy continue to drive food price inflation, Stats NZ data shows
Food prices continue to rise but the rent increases are now the lowest in a decade.
Technology
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
Paving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leather
Fieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.
Rural business
Meat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in China
Christopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
Rural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?
ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact.
Rural life
Finding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charity
The charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade.
A farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancer
Alicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life.
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.