Farmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'
The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.
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Lower kiwi dollar keeps export prices strong despite falls
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Scours deal reveals Cavalier left millions on the table
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One of pirate radio's founders among business people honoured
Business people honoured include a radio pioneer to a campaigner for wool.
Cavalier says market conditions still challenging
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