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  •   Home > News > Business

    An Ashburton farmer has taken out the Guinness World Record for the highest wheat yield

    An Ashburton farmer has taken out the Guinness World Record for the highest wheat yield


    Eric Watson produced 17.398 tonnes per hectare wheat crop -- beating his previous record in 2017 of 16.791 tonnes per hectare.

    The achievement has been admired by the wider industry, and is providing insights into innovations for future growth.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    The All Blacks are ruing missed opportunities in their 33-19 loss to England at Twickenham 7:37

    Business:
    Advice for lotto winners to take deep breath before making any large purchases 7:37

    Rugby:
    The Silver Ferns and England are locked in a titanic battle in their netball test in London 7:17

    Entertainment:
    Sydney Sweeney suffered a concussion on the set of her latest movie Christy 7:12

    Basketball:
    The Breakers have been out-muscled 88-75 by the Wildcats in their ANBL basketball clash in Perth 7:07

    Education:
    The old-school landline is having a cultural moment in a world of screens 7:07

    Entertainment:
    Leighton Meester has been part of "toxic work environments" in the past 6:42

    Rugby:
    The All Blacks' Grand Slam hopes are over - beaten 33-19 by England at Twickenham 6:27

    Entertainment:
    Trisha Yearwood has shared the secret to her happy 20-year marriage to Garth Brooks 6:12

    Rugby:
    The All Blacks will have to beat the English fans and a hostile atmosphere, as well as the English tomorrow morning at Twickenham 21:56


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