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Using ag drones as another tool in the toolkit

July 31, 2026

Beyond spraying, drones now spread granular fertiliser, muster livestock, map paddocks and check water troughs.

Vets renew push to ban fireworks

July 31, 2026

They will renew the push to ban public firework sales after the government rejected the change, despite a petition of more than 93,000 signatures.

What’s next as Hastings McCain’s plant bid withdrawn

July 31, 2026

A feasibility study into a smaller processing site continues, with early results promising.

The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe

Long-time SGU podcast host Dr Steven Novella joined Andy in studio for an extended special episode.

Young Rural Businesswoman winner: ‘So much has come from it already’

Founder of hat and tack business Bar M Millie Aitken learned to shape hats in Colorado after four years on Canadian cattle ranches.

‘A real success story’: What are the changes to RSE scheme?

Changes to the RSE scheme will let workers move between accredited employers more quickly to respond to weather and work demands.

ACT  encouraging Feds to read Backing Hunters policy ‘a bit more clearly’

ACT deputy leader and Associate Justice Minister rejects Fed's concern that hunters would let deer numbers rise.

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Truly integrated farming

A Canterbury farming business has allowed their land to play to its strengths by investing in infrastructure to finetune their operation. Words Anne Lee, Photos Hamish Hobbs.

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