Brian loves the farming life

Brian Hunter started work as a shepherd at Mangamahu in the Whangaehu River Valley. He also completed a two-year engineering apprenticeship.

Couple scoop provincial dairy award

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After 15 years as sharemilkers, Rangitikei dairy farmers Alistair and Margo Robertson stepped into farm ownership in 2007 through setting up an equity partnership with Larry and Jane Ellison, owners of Rural Fuel.

Farmer's novel tells of starlings' journey

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When Pahiatua sheep and beef farmer Dale Percy sold his 243-hectare farm, he was able to indulge in another interest – writing and painting.

Storm's fury slowly being reclaimed

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Horowhenua sheep and beef farmers Don and Lois McIntyre have planted hundreds of trees on their 175ha sheep and beef farm near Shannon over the past 40 years.