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Forest owners baulk at ETS fee

Owners of forests registered in the Emissions Trading Scheme are challenging the introduction of an ongoing cost recovery fee, Rebecca Greaves reports.

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A tale of four electorates: Rural NZ takes a step to the right

While voters in rural electorates took a right turn at the recent election, the trend has been to greater diversity, Hugh Campbell writes.

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Shear determination

Four more rural men will put themselves through a gruelling 24-hour Shear 4U shearathon for the second year running, all in the name of charity.

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In the wake of Gabrielle

Hawke’s Bay farmers are showing a heightened interest in protection and remedial work following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle and climate predictions. By Tim McVeagh.

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Head-to-head with the neighbours

New Zealand's Trans Tasman test team went head-to-head with the Australians to take the Purina Pro Plan Trans Tasman Dog Trial Test Series at the Ashburton A&P Show at the end of October. Annabelle Latz reports.

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Sheep measles: A risk to markets

All dog owners can play a part in reducing sheep measles.

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Robust, zesty, buttery and creamy – and that’s just the steak!

Alliance Group’s coveted Pure South Handpicked 55 Day Aged Beef has been crowned the best grass-fed steak and the best ribeye steak in the world.

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Time to soak up the blame

Spring is an important part of the year because of the impact it has on the rest of the year and beyond, vet Trevor Cook writes.

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Making those fertiliser decisions

When times are tough on the farm, fertiliser may be one of the items left off the shopping list. By Kerry Dwyer.

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Learning from failure

Keys to successfully getting through a tough season are the knowledge, skills and experience gained from previous ones. By Elaine Fisher.

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