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Opinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?
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NYT opinion: We must do a better job to ensure virus doesn't spread beyond our control.
Genetic engineering (Ge) – not the glow in the dark stuff…
Federated Farmers want to start conversations about genetic engineering.
Gene genius: How gene technology is changing the future of food
Opinion: Ethical use of genetic tech may accelerate the adoption of new crops and animals.
Opinion: Why farmers need scientists
Opinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.
The end of the line? What's in the pipeline for the rural landline
Opinion: Kem Ormond looks into the plight of rural landlines.
Is this the answer to the olive oil shortage?
Opinion: The looming olive oil crisis may be a chance to dip your finger into another oil.
Opinion: Thanks The Country, for telling farmers' stories for 30 years
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland salutes 30 years of The Country.
Federated Farmers - Looking back to go forward
When solutions are driven by farmers, the whole community reaps benefits.
An opinion from rural NZ: What happens if Trump rises again?
Opinion: "Trump is a skilled but intellectually impoverished demagogue"
Stefan Speller: Our farmers play a vital role locally and globally
OPINION: Many Palmy residents don't understand how much we benefit from our neighbours.
Separating fact from fiction on social media
OPINION: Social media is not the professional’s friend.
Fran O’Sullivan: Minister scores world trade talks win but tough season looms
OPINION: The Minister of Trade has his work cut out in a pivotal US election year.
Opinion: Can Kiwi farmers learn from Pāmu's woes?
Opinion: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on the lessons landowners could learn from Landcorp.
Moving or buying stock this autumn? Remember farm biosecurity
OPINION: Well worth considering risks of bringing infection or disease onto the farm.
Are rural school pet days still a thing?
OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.
Opinion: How rural NZ can 'join together' to save the Commonwealth Games
Opinion: The rural sector needs to put its best Red Band forward and take on the hosting.
Opinion: What nature can teach us about resilience
OPINION: Sometimes we forget we are part of nature.
Opinion: Let's work to attract and retain great people on farm
OPINION: Farmers are telling me how difficult it is to find the staff they need.
Opinion: Farmers encouraged to have a say on proposed freshwater plan change
Opinion: Farmers in Northland are feeling exhausted after the challenges of 2023.
Comment: Water quality targets – can we make them real please?
Recent water woes in Woodville and Queenstown are issues rural residents regularly face.
Shane Te Pou: NZ has nothing much to offer India
OPINION: We are too small for Indian politicians to expend political capital on.
Blood sucking parasite that can cause ill thrift and death
Parasite seen in sheep, goats and alpaca.
Farming research: Great - what do we do with it?
OPINION: Few reviews give insights that farmers can use.
It's rump, but not as you know it: A mind-bending trip inside the brave new world of barbecue
The art of the barbecue has been re-invented. It's time to get on board.
Trends point to alternative foods over traditional agriculture
Opinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.
Why this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meat
OPINION: Dr Rowarth, a vegetarian for nearly 50 years, on the benefits of red meat.
The farming challenge NZ must face now
OPINION: Sharp focus on methane reduction will help cultivate agriculture sector's future.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is food really too expensive?
OPINION: Farmers are literally making hay while the sun shines.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Vets will soon start testing facial eczema spore counts on monitor farms.
Winston in the manger? Jamie Mackay dishes out The Country's Annual Awards
OPINION: The Country host takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2023.