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Spare a thought for Ukrainian farmers

The speed at which so many world events slip into the past, it is only the really big events that stand out and anchor themselves in our memories, Nick Loughnan writes.

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A random single event

Paul Burt takes a break from dagging ewes and contemplates the randomness of existence.

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Here come the reading glasses

Wairarapa farmer Mark Guscott finds age is catching up on him as he contemplates the pros and cons of the debate about genetic modification.

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Elections, predictions, and near-convictions

Reflecting on life in the real world, Mark Chamberlain gets prepared for 2023.

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More like traders than farmers

In England’s Hertfordshire, Robert Hodgkins is farming through crazy times.

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Working the good life

Micha Johansen is floating between the Eketahuna farm and an orchard at Waipukurau.

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One year in and the barns are working

Composting shelters have allowed the family to escape for a soak at Hanmer Springs, despite a severe weather warning, Gaye Coates writes.

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Beaten by statistics

Roger Barton is taking exception to being overlooked by statisticians.

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Ag minister loses his cool

After an encounter at Greymouth’s AgFest, Blair Drysdale has lost all respect for Damien O’Connor.

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