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Country News

• Outcome of research into low-emitting bulls 'disappointing'
  New research looking at whether low-emitting bulls pass these traits onto their milking daughters has suffered a "disappointing" setback. […]
• Pale in comparison: What to know about US butter
  As the American version hits our supermarket shelves, we ask, is it really that different? […]
• Kaimanawa horses in training for new homes
  Every year a muster takes place to keep the number of wild horses, on Defence Force land near Waiouru, in check. […]
• State-owned farming enterprise Pāmu selects new equity partners for Mahiwi farm
  The nine-year lease will run with a right of renewal every three years. […]
• Infant milk formula exporter a2 Milk recalls batches in United States
  It told the NZX the recall related to a "relatively small" quantity of about 63,078 tins in the US - over 16,000 of which had been sold to c […]
• Cut-price American butter causing confusion among some shoppers
  Cheaper butter has been hitting supermarket shelves in pale yellow and blue packaging. […]
• Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools - agritech leaders
  Funders and developers of technology to reduce agricultural methane say most farmers will need financial incentives to use them. […]
• Country Life: The art of deer stalking during the roar
  Country Life reporter Gianina Schwanecke heads for the hills of Waikato to learn more about the art of deer stalking during the roar. […]
• New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy
  Tnue's new facility - the only of its kind in New Zealand - was officially opened by Agriculture Minister Todd McClay on Friday. […]
• Sheep farmer Sophie Hurley breathing new life into vintage Hunterville motel
  The North Island town of Hunterville in the Rangitikei District is emerging as a hot spot for hospitality and innovation. […]
• PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after 'difficult' consolidation decision
  Major wool broker PGG is consolidating its North and South Island auctions to Christchurch, ending 140 years of auctions in Napier. […]