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Dairy farming
![Major expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart Tatua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Major expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart Tatua
Tatua's cream products expansion is the single biggest project in its 120-year history.
![Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
![Hydrogen powered milk tanker hits the road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hydrogen powered milk tanker hits the road
Hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.
The Country Radio Show
![Feds' Richard McIntyre talks rural banking on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Feds' Richard McIntyre talks rural banking on The Country
Richard McIntyre, Damien O'Connor, Jane Smith, Tom Young.
![The Country: David Seymour on his Treaty Principles Bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The Country: David Seymour on his Treaty Principles Bill
David Seymour, Kate Acland, Dan Hodgen, Bryce McKenzie, Laurie Paterson, Phil Duncan.
![The Country: Rural banking with ANZ boss Antonia Watson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The Country: Rural banking with ANZ boss Antonia Watson
Antonia Watson, Sir Peter Beck, J Corkran, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale, C Brandolino.
![Wayne Langford talks calving and banking on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Wayne Langford talks calving and banking on The Country
Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Richard Appleby, Jamie Mackay.
![Farming at home and away with Hamish Marr](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Farming at home and away with Hamish Marr
Andrew Murray, Kelvin Wickham, Hamish Marr, Hunter McGregor, Janine Mallon.
![Winston Peters on raising Super age](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Winston Peters on raising Super age
Winston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.
Premium
![Major expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart Tatua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Major expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart Tatua
Tatua's cream products expansion is the single biggest project in its 120-year history.
![Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
![Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global
After early setbacks, a Kiwi couple have taken their Merino wool sports apparel worldwide.
![Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
!['My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving
'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'
![Fishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Fishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashing
Researchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.
Horticulture
Sheep and beef
![Sheep farm profitability for next season ‘sobering’ - BLNZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sheep farm profitability for next season ‘sobering’ - BLNZ
It looks like another challenging season ahead for NZ's already struggling sheep farmers.
![Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global
After early setbacks, a Kiwi couple have taken their Merino wool sports apparel worldwide.
![Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
Technology
Rural business
![Major expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart Tatua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Major expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart Tatua
Tatua's cream products expansion is the single biggest project in its 120-year history.
![Meridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levels](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Meridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levels
South Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.
![Sheep farm profitability for next season ‘sobering’ - BLNZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sheep farm profitability for next season ‘sobering’ - BLNZ
It looks like another challenging season ahead for NZ's already struggling sheep farmers.
Rural life
![Sara's side hustle is blooming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
![Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts
Opinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.
!['Bring back Fozzie': Waikato farmer puts a plea in a paddock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Bring back Fozzie': Waikato farmer puts a plea in a paddock
The All Blacks third loss under new coach is met with 'Fozzie' logic from Waikato fan.