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Kiwifruit growers eye positive returns
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Kiwifruit growers eye positive returns

The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.

25 Jul 05:00 PM
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Moo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cows

Online dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.

25 Jul 05:00 PM
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Quad bikes focus after fatal farm incidents

WorkSafe urges regular maintenance checks for farm vehicles and equipment.

23 Jul 05:00 PM

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Colostrum turned into health products for export
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Colostrum turned into health products for export

An “excess” dairy product is being turned into health commodities destined for export.

22 Jul 02:00 AM
From puppy chaos to competitive husky racing
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From puppy chaos to competitive husky racing

'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'

19 Jul 05:00 PM
'They belong too': Saving NZ's endangered Arapawa goats
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'They belong too': Saving NZ's endangered Arapawa goats

18 Jul 05:00 PM
'Positive step forward': Farm-to-forest limits welcomed by farmers
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'Positive step forward': Farm-to-forest limits welcomed by farmers

18 Jul 03:00 AM
MenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for community
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MenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for community

15 Jul 03:00 AM
Farmers help foodbanks with milk and meat donations
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Farmers help foodbanks with milk and meat donations

13 Jul 10:30 PM
'Come home': Family vintage tractor returns to original owner
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'Come home': Family vintage tractor returns to original owner

'I’ve always loved the older tractors on the farm as a kid,' Neil Dalgety says.

12 Jul 05:00 PM
'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom
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'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom

The avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.

11 Jul 05:00 PM
A growing willingness to discuss mental health at Fieldays
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A growing willingness to discuss mental health at Fieldays

Fieldays’ hubs focused on health, wellbeing, rural advocacy, and careers.

11 Jul 04:59 PM
'A cracker': Fieldays 2025 sees record turnout
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'A cracker': Fieldays 2025 sees record turnout

Fieldays 2025 attracted over 110,000 visitors, up 4000 from last year.

10 Jul 04:59 PM
Bob's small but mighty berry business
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Bob's small but mighty berry business

Bob Teal's orchard thrives on just 1.68 hectares in Cambridge.

28 Jun 05:05 PM
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How a poultry club became a lifelong passion
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How a poultry club became a lifelong passion

Fiona Taylor joined the Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club and became a judge and steward.

28 Jun 04:56 PM
Swedes: $7 for sheep food? – Hunter Wells
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Swedes: $7 for sheep food? – Hunter Wells

OPINION: Corriedales are munching swedes for free across the South Island.

27 Jun 05:00 PM
'Trailblazers': Women honoured in mining awards
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'Trailblazers': Women honoured in mining awards

Four women have been recognised in the recent mining awards.

26 Jun 04:59 PM
Strengthening the Eastern Bay farming community
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Strengthening the Eastern Bay farming community

Farmers in the Bay of Plenty enjoy free surf sessions and barbecues.

25 Jun 10:04 PM
How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
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How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers

Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.

24 Jun 02:30 AM
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01 Apr 02:45 AM
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Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui
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Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui

The Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.

21 Jun 05:00 PM
'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong
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'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong

Robin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.

20 Jun 05:00 PM
Young Farmers involvement 'life-changing' for Carla
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Young Farmers involvement 'life-changing' for Carla

Carla's involvement with Young Farmers led to leadership and networking opportunities.

19 Jun 04:59 PM
Young Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand final
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Young Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand final

A couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.

13 Jun 03:13 AM
How the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to Fieldays
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How the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to Fieldays

Politicians, including Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, plan to attend.

11 Jun 04:59 PM
Fieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?
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Fieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?

Fieldays spokesperson Taryn Storey joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to take the pulse of the rural sector as the iconic agricultural event kicks off. Video / Herald NOW

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10 Jun 08:10 PM
Moving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT records
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Moving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT records

Farmers must update NAIT records after moving herds on June 1.

30 May 04:59 PM
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Healing and life lessons from horses in Waikato
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Healing and life lessons from horses in Waikato

Sue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.

24 May 05:01 PM
Hunter Wells: Talking tractors with the face on the $5 note
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Hunter Wells: Talking tractors with the face on the $5 note

OPINION: Hunter Wells hobnobbed with Sir Edmund Hillary and has the photo to prove it.

24 May 05:00 PM
'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packaging
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'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packaging

Scion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.

23 May 05:00 PM
'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push
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'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push

The National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.

18 May 04:59 PM

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How Sally plans to transform farm education for kids
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How Sally plans to transform farm education for kids

Meet Sally Newall, 'vet, mother, farmer, writer, lover of animals and homesteader'.

25 Jul 05:00 PM
Kiwifruit growers eye positive returns
The Country

Kiwifruit growers eye positive returns

The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.

25 Jul 05:00 PM
Moo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cows
The Country

Moo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cows

Online dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.

25 Jul 05:00 PM
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Pāmu forecasts record profit in major turnaround

24 Jul 09:53 PM
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'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's return

24 Jul 07:29 PM
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Bremworth to restore woollen yarn production in Napier and hire up to 40 people

24 Jul 06:00 PM
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Waikato leaders welcome medical school news

24 Jul 06:00 PM
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BoP butchers win big at NZ Bacon and Ham Awards

24 Jul 06:18 AM
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Fonterra rejects discounted butter prices for Kiwis

24 Jul 05:12 AM
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Unit arrives in Huntly after 3 years to fix brown water issue

24 Jul 05:00 AM
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'Not looking great': NZ in for 'dramatic change' as severe weather looms next week

24 Jul 04:00 AM

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How a TikTok-famous farmer balances comedy with cows
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How a TikTok-famous farmer balances comedy with cows

Comedy is important to Wesley Nicholas, but his jersey cows are his first love.

23 Jul 09:37 PM
Vege tips: Getting decorative with gourds and coloured corn
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Vege tips: Getting decorative with gourds and coloured corn

Opinion: Decorative vegetables are a great talking piece when you have visitors.

19 Jul 05:00 PM
Top of the crops: 1930s farming competitions
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Top of the crops: 1930s farming competitions

"All that was needed was a co-operative spirit amongst farmers."

19 Jul 05:00 PM
From puppy chaos to competitive husky racing
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From puppy chaos to competitive husky racing

'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'

19 Jul 05:00 PM
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'Everything has a story': Birdwoods marks two decades of success

18 Jul 05:00 PM
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'They belong too': Saving NZ's endangered Arapawa goats

18 Jul 05:00 PM
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Celebrations start Saturday for Poverty Bay A&P Association's 150th year

16 Jul 11:26 PM
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'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture courses

16 Jul 10:23 PM

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North Island dragon boat regatta set for Tauranga waterfront
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North Island dragon boat regatta set for Tauranga waterfront

The Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club will hold an off-season regatta in Tauranga.

25 Jul 04:10 AM
'Silence ... then the heat hit me': Man saves Harley-Davidson, loses house in blaze
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'Silence ... then the heat hit me': Man saves Harley-Davidson, loses house in blaze

Ted Shortland escaped the fire through his bedroom window.

24 Jul 11:31 PM
Te Puke pharmacy staffer farewelled after 31 years
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Te Puke pharmacy staffer farewelled after 31 years

She started working there when it was Blacketts Pharmacy.

24 Jul 07:59 PM
'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revival
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'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revival

The Green Party launched a petition to extend a regional passenger rail link to Tauranga.

24 Jul 07:01 AM
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SH2 lanes reopen after Pāpāmoa crash injures five

24 Jul 04:26 AM
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L.A.B and Stan Walker to kick off summer tour in Tauranga

23 Jul 10:25 PM
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How a cargo ship lost its rudder and narrowly avoided grounding

23 Jul 09:30 PM
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Rare disorder derails young footballer’s US dreams

23 Jul 06:00 PM
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