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Farmers and growers on sustainability journey urged to enter 2025 farm 'Enviros'
Farmers and growers urged to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
Opinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?
Opinion: Most people in New Zealand know that farming is important for the economy.
NZ investigating weedkiller banned in US
Dacthal or DCPA herbicides are used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
Court ruling against forest company welcomed
The court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.
'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open
This year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.
The Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.
People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'
A new chairman for Shearing Sports NZ
Warren Parker is a Raglan farmer and shearing contractor.
Rural Support Trust chairman to step down
Northland RST chairwoman Michelle Ruddell will step into the role in September.
The Country: David Seymour ponders being Deputy PM
David Seymour, Simon Walker, Emma Higgins, Al Moorhead, Phil Duncan.
'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - Fonterra
Dairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.
'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAs
Mfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.
'We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from course
The “earn as you learn” approach is empowering Wairoa's rangatahi.
Analysis: Why environment groups are accusing the Govt of a 'war on nature'
Green groups say the Government is 'waging a war on nature'. What are their main gripes?
Protein shake-up: What next for NZ?
OPINION: Is there room for both traditional and new and novel proteins?
Teamwork makes the dream work for Te Awamutu dairy farmers
“We couldn’t do this without our team. They are integral to everything.”
A keen interest in farming and machinery for five generations
“It started in 1913 when my grandfather, William Fitzgerald, emigrated from England."
Wool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934
"It is a mistake to think that only the big stations get the big prices at the sales."
The untold story behind one of NZ’s most successful start-ups
PLUS: The animal welfare issue, the start-up's latest offshore push.
Milk of human kindness: More than 2000 milk meals donated
“You’re not going to miss that amount of milk as a dairy farmer."