Two Hawke’s Bay cheesemakers have collectively contributed to big wins at a national competition celebrating the best.Craggy Range Sheep Dairy was recognised as one of four supreme champions at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards…
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Study finds red meat more nutritious than alternatives
A new study has found red meat is a better source of protein than a processed plant-based alternative.The human clinical trial undertaken for the Pasture Raised Advantage research programme, discovered that meat delivers more of…
The Country Full Show: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay bids farewell to ex-Central Hawke’s Bay farmer and long-time contributor to the show Jeremy Rookes, who is retiring from his regular slot.On with the show: Winston Peters: In response to…
Country Calendar uproar: Lake Hawea Station farmer, entrepreneur Geoff Ross hits back at critics
A South Island farmer has hit back at critics accusing his practices of being woke nonsense at Australasia’s first certified carbon zero farm, saying no sector advances “without the trial of new and ideally better ways”.Last Sunday’s…
NZ King Salmon pours cold water on takeover talk
New Zealand King Salmon Investments (NZKS) said that, contrary to media speculation, it had not been approached regarding a potential takeover.”NZKS confirms that it has not been approached, and is not in discussions with any parties,…
Busy fencing contractors having to order materials months in advance
By Sally Murphy of RNZ Fencing contractors say ordering materials two to three months in advance is now the new normal.Demand has been outstripping supply for timber products across the country due to the housing boom and supply…
Weather: Road snowfall warnings, wind and rain watches issued for parts of the country
All weather will be hitting the country today – with wind, rain, sun and snowfall in store for New Zealanders depending on the area they are in. MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Milford Rd, Crown Range Rd and Lindis…
Fisheries opportunities open up for Muriwhenua rangatahi
As part of a new iwi-led fisheries initiative, a group of Muriwhenua rangatahi (young people) have flown from as far away as Australia to take part in an innovative new fisheries cadetship.Following on from Whangaroa and Te Aupōuri’s…
Questions raised about mandarin harvest in Taipā
While the South Island screams for more citrus, one Taipā resident has concerns a local orchard is allegedly letting its mandarins go to waste.Renee Dumas has lived in the area for about eight years and passes the orchard off…
New superbug found in pigs can jump to humans
A new strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria circulating among pigs is ringing alarm bells over its ability to jump to humans.A University of Cambridge study found the “superbug” staphylococcus aureus – resistant to the best frontline…