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2412Polo Lesson Winnerby RTSamantha | Thursday, 4 February 2010 9:45 a.m.
General Farming

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124Sustainable Farmingby IceQueen | Tuesday, 30 June 2009 12:41 p.m.
Rural Issues

Discuss issues affecting the rural community

4813Theftsby Georginalucy | Tuesday, 12 January 2010 8:54 a.m.
Ask the Expert

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3411Any Maths gurus out there?by Tane Mahuta | Monday, 8 February 2010 2:08 p.m.
Farm Equipment and Technology

Post your opinion on machinery and equipment you’ve used.

289Mulching mowers and a nice lawnby Paulownia | Thursday, 28 January 2010 9:05 a.m.
Hobbies and Interests

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4115Paula's Literacy Charitable Trust in Hamiltonby misspretty | Wednesday, 27 January 2010 5:11 p.m.
Home & Leisure

Discuss DIY, property and interior design

207Studio Room Available Clevedonby farmerpetal | Tuesday, 6 October 2009 12:04 p.m.
Green Fingers

All things gardening

208Trouble with my tomatoesby Tane Mahuta | Monday, 8 February 2010 2:06 p.m.
Off the Farm

A place to discuss non-farm related topics

186City Vs Countryby Tane Mahuta | Monday, 8 February 2010 2:10 p.m.

Latest Posts

  • Latest Articles

    • European Endurance Eye Opening Experience for Kiwi Rider

      European Endurance Eye Opening Experience for Kiwi Rider

      by Samantha van der Sande on Equestrian | Tuesday, 9 February 2010

      While Endurance rider Lisa Davenport is no stranger to the winning circle in New Zealand, her recent trip to England to work as an Endurance groom and work rider proved there's plenty more to learn...

    • Receivership Sale for Prominent Family Farms

      Receivership Sale for Prominent Family Farms

      by Bayleys on Rural Property | Tuesday, 9 February 2010

      Four farms owned by Robert Crafar – son of high profile large scale corporate farmer Allan Crafar – have been placed on the market under a receivership and mortgagee sale

    • Dairy Farmers Lose Productivity Going Organic, but can Save on Feed

      Dairy Farmers Lose Productivity Going Organic, but can Save on Feed

      by Organics Aotearoa New Zealand on Organics | Tuesday, 9 February 2010

      New research in the United States has found that organic dairy producers produce about 13% less milk on average compared to farmers using conventional methods

    • District Spore Counts - 5th of February

      District Spore Counts - 5th of February

      by Agri-feeds on Spore count | Monday, 8 February 2010

      Nationwide spore monitoring for the 5th of February

    • Yealands Estate Shows Conservation at it's Best

      Yealands Estate Shows Conservation at it's Best

      by Yealands Winery on Environment | Monday, 8 February 2010

      As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, carboNZero certTM certified winery, Yealands Estate, is getting behind ARK Tour - 'Concerts for Conservation'

  • Latest Blogs

    • Summer Beans

      Summer Beans

      by Rachel Knight | Tuesday, 9 February 2010 11:56 a.m.

      Dwarf or bush beans are a good alternative to climbing beans in Wellington as they don’t get blown about quite as much - or at least it’s easier to provide them with shelter

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    • Crystal Ball Wanted

      Crystal Ball Wanted

      by Kristyn Mitchell | Monday, 8 February 2010 3:49 p.m.

      It seems we are moving on again this year, so we're looking at jobs again, and trying to sort out a budget that won't be laughed at by the bank, as we figure out if we can go 50/50, or should we st...

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    • Two Rare Events

      Two Rare Events

      by Rachel Knight | Thursday, 4 February 2010 10:41 a.m.

      A cauliflower in the sunshine. I’d convinced myself I couldn’t grow cauliflowers, but it looks as if I was wrong

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