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Coffee prices are at a 50-year high. Producers aren’t celebrating

New York Times: How climate change is reshaping the future of coffee farming.

‘Disheartening to hear’: Caulerpa spreads to major tourist hotspot

Caulerpa has been found at six new locations near Paihia.

Vege tips: Rhubarb, a very confusing vegetable

Opinion: Usually used in desserts, I can’t imagine serving rhubarb up with my peas.

'I know everyone on my road': Hugh Jackson on farming and rural life

Waikato BOP Young Farmer grand finalist takes on The Country's Fast Five.

Tala's flower business blooms after leaving corporate world

How a lockdown epiphany turned a furniture retail manager into a flower grower.

'Lucky escape': The perils of wool transport in 1948

"The truck, travelling at a slow speed, failed to balance and completely capsized."

Woodville celebrates sheep farming history with 'Woolville' weekend

Wool has played a significant role in Woodville's local economy and town life.

‘Farmers want to do the right thing’: Biodiversity funding boost welcomed

'Any little bit helps,' Whanganui Federated Farmers president Ben Fraser says.

Analysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?

A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.

‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmers

The Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.

Govt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to Kiwis

Halving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.

'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side

'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'

MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill

The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.

‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion

Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.

'Came from left field': Racing ban shocks greyhound trainers

The greyhound industry reacts to the proposed racing ban.

Waipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fire

Twenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.

Nicola Willis talks banks on The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to Nicola Willis, Jane Smith, Farmer Tom Martin, and Jim Hopkins.

'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for drought

Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.