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Opinion: Oh joy, another rule for farmers
The council couldn't spot a wetland in a police lineup, yet farmers are expected to do it.
Opinion: Roadside rubbish frustrates house-proud farmers
Simon Davies finds it frustrating when road users don't keep the roadside tidy.
Opinion: Developing nations need farmer advocacy groups
Federated Farmers Karen Williams says countries like Myanmar need farmer advocacy groups.
Opinion: Climate change and dairy - 'Do what NZ does'
Andrew Hoggard says NZ farmers are world leaders in mitigating climate change.
Opinion: Education key to avoiding the ridiculous
Farmers need to teach communities about farming to stop negative perception.
Opinion: Everyone needs to take part in keeping NZ green
Jen Scoular reflects on the importance of keeping the country green.
Opinion: Fonterra out of step with water
Comment: Why is Fonterra obsessed with protecting suppliers who farm intensively?
Merits in new approach to freshwater management
Horizons Regional Council One Plan's changes for freshwater resources.
Fran O'Sullivan: There's still Miles of work ahead for Fonterra
Comment: Hurrell is still in the invidious position of being a caretaker CEO.
Opinion: Let's move on from medieval rates system
Comment: Local government still relies on the same tax methods from a hundred years ago.
Animal welfare rules not just for farm animals
Animal welfare regulations are for everyone - urban and rural.
'Ever seen a great white at your place?'
Till now it has been more famous as a nursery for the humble snapper...
Opinion: Rural people need to start interacting again
Rural people are losing touch with like-minded people writes April Mainland.
How GM technology can help us
The GM debate needs to be resolved to benefit New Zealand agriculture.
How to rebuild after tragedy on the farm
COMMENT: I want to be able to help the rural community learn from tragedy.
Hitting the sweet spot with mānuka honey
COMMENT: The rising profile of mānuka honey has brought with it a few hiccups.
Rick Burke: Weighing up deferred grazing benefits
Farmer-led Sustainable Farming Fund project is quantifying benefits of deferred grazing.
Rex Graham: Growers playing with fire
Comment: Everyone suffers when horticulture is allowed to carry out unhealthy burnoffs.
Mark Ross: The environmental benefits of glyphosate
Glyphosate has extensive economic and environmental benefits for farmers, argues Mark Ross
Cameron Bagrie: It's a momentum shift, not a downturn
COMMENT: Businesses need more clarity from Government over economic direction.
Steven Cranston: Good news for farmers on emissions
COMMENT: The conversation around agricultural emissions is in for a major shake-up.
Editorial: Pest control is natural justice
Pest trapping necessary in reinstating native species
Ian McKelvie: Soaring fuel price hits rural areas hard
Soaring petrol prices hurt rural communities and low-income families most.
Pain at the pump: 'Never been a better time to live outside Auckland'
Comment: Fueling up in the City of Sails proves a eye-opening experience.
Rural living offers simple pleasures
Townie Gord Stewart has wonderful memories from his time in the country.
Rachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipeline
COMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.
Jamie Mackay: 12 lessons from the Future of Farming Dialogue
The Country radio host takes a sneak peek at the future of farming at a major Euro forum.
The tahr debate and our native fauna
Opinion: A science-based review of the Himalayan Thar Control Plan is an urgent priority.
Comment: Will cannabis really be a pot of gold?
COMMENT: Like alcohol and tobacco, cannabis looks poised to become a huge global market.