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Country News

• Federated Farmers optimistic ahead of annual meeting with Labour MPs
  President Wayne Langford was hopeful that, if elected, Labour would better acknowledge the contribution farmers make to the country. […]
• New report exposes potential nitrate pollution in Southland
  An estimated 15,000 Southlanders could be drinking water polluted by nitrates according to a new Southland Regional Council report. […]
• Scales corporation profits off the scale
  The company's net profit for the 2025 financial year was $117.7 million - a 137 percent lift on the year before. […]
• MPI proposes new options to trace pigs and sheep for better disease response
  The government has proposed new options to improve pig and sheep traceability so it can better respond to disease outbreaks. […]
• Farmers being cautious with profits
  While many farmers are riding a wave of strong farm-gate prices, profits are only trickling into regional economies. […]
• Hawke's Bay water storage project a step closer
  Geotechnical work has started as part of a feasibility study for the Heretaunga Water Storage Facility. […]
• PGG Wrightson increases half-year profit on back of increased sales
  PGG Wrightson made a net profit of $17.3 million up from $16m. […]
• New teen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropes
  Young farming cadets are being trained to turn sheep into dog tucker in 30 minutes. […]
• Country Life: Into the weeds and under the soil at the Underground Festival
  The Underground Festival in Waipara, held this week, brought farming families together to share information, a feed, and time off the farm together. […]
• Country Life: Turning brewery gunk and forest junk into something good for the soil
  Waste hops from a Wellington brewery, cotton offcuts from a New Zealand clothing brand and forestry slash are being turned into so-called "black […]
• Country Life: Southland's history of Scottish whisky
  A look inside the Hokonui Moonshine Museum where the manufacture of this legendary spirit continues in the modern day. […]