Lawrence Yule: Farmers facing Hawke's Bay's worst drought in 50 years getting raw deal
We are going to pay consultants, when what people need is feed and financial support.
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Comment: We need to take the time to understand the challenges others in the sector face.
Comment: Free up freight to keep economy moving
Comment: Supply chain links vital to moving essential supplies must be allowed to work.
Shearing services will continue under the lockdown
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Jamie Mackay: It's okay to not be okay
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Keeping safe from rural crime in lockdown
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Covid 19 coronavirus: Embrace rather than persecute farmers
Comment: Farmers need to be left alone to focus on what we do best - farming.
Pulling together as a community while also staying apart
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Comment: A farmers' guide to staying connected in isolation
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Kiri Gillespie: Water hoggers need to heed Bay's water restrictions
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Todd Muller: Water will be the currency of the 21st century
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Damien O'Connor: It's not easy but we are winning M. bovis fight
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Comment: Could Govt try to seize natural gas reserves?
Comment: Confiscating natural gas reserves would be an extremely risky move.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is food in NZ really that expensive?
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