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Dairy farming
![The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
![Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
![Precision fermentation resource released for Southland farmers](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Precision fermentation resource released for Southland farmers
Project lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.
The Country Radio Show
![Winston Peters on raising Super age](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Winston Peters on raising Super age
Winston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.
![Phil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The Country](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Phil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The Country
Andrew Hoggard, Dr Doug Edmeades, Shane McManaway, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
![Samuel Whitelock talks about his new book on The Country](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Samuel Whitelock talks about his new book on The Country
Samuel Whitelock, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Chris Brandolino.
![The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show
Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Emma Higgins, Chris Russell, Mark de Lautour.
![Miles Hurrell on expanding Fonterra's Studholme dairy factory](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Miles Hurrell on expanding Fonterra's Studholme dairy factory
Miles Hurrell, Nicola Willis, Mark Leslie, Siobhan Lynch, Ray Smith.
![The Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
The Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India
Todd McClay, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dansy Coppell, Craig Hickman, Jamie Mackay.
Premium
![The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
![Ewan McGregor: The advance of the pine army threatens NZ's rural landscape](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Ewan McGregor: The advance of the pine army threatens NZ's rural landscape
OPINION: Urgent call for Wellington to lead control of pine expansion.
![Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
![NZ Rural Land resumes dividends after profit boost](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
NZ Rural Land resumes dividends after profit boost
Revaluations have boosted NZ Rural Land's first half profit.
![Selaks, a 90-year Hawke’s Bay winemaking institution, says low alcohol is the trend](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Selaks, a 90-year Hawke’s Bay winemaking institution, says low alcohol is the trend
The winery reflects on its humble beginnings to embrace innovation and the future.
![Bremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Bremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant
'We are at the moment hand-picking parts of the factory to reinstate.'
Horticulture
Sheep and beef
!['Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
![Red meat: United States top market four months in a row](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
![Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss
The loss for the 12 months to the end of June compares with a $9m loss the year before.
Technology
Rural business
![Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
!['Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
![Red meat: United States top market four months in a row](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
Rural life
![A remarkable rural real estate career shaped by hard work and community](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
A remarkable rural real estate career shaped by hard work and community
Karl Davis has netted the Reinz Overall Rural Salesperson award for three years in a row.
!['Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quit](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quit
Of those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.
![Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.