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Sweet inspiration: How honey sector sees path to $1bn by 2030
Honey has become a valuable export earner for communities throughout New Zealand.
'So happy': Facebook Lost & Found group finds stolen lab notes
'I can’t describe how relieved I was.'
One million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - again
A river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.
Why watermelons are cheaper right now
Are you eating the whole melon? Here's why you should eat the rind.
A2 Milk back in favour after strong first half
Alternative dairy company a2 has claimed a top-five spot in China's formula market.
'I'm stoked': Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year announced
Pleasant Point young farmer and first-time competitor earns a spot at grand final.
New initiative for farmers launched
The initiative was created by farmers and is supported by Taranaki Catchment Communities.
PGG Wrightson boardroom struggle escalates
PGG Wrightson said it was in the company's best interests to have an NZ-based chair.
Farmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armyworm
Highly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.
Why this student wants to future-proof farms against natural disasters
“Finding different ways to diversify will ensure we can keep farming into the future.”
Working with farmers draws man to environmental manager role
Ben Howden is ready to visit shareholders and learn more about their farming operations.
Call for urban Kiwis to try farm experience
The Open Farms initiative aims to reconnect urban and rural kiwis.
Tackling NZ's 'wool conundrum'
Mark Patterson and Todd McClay will tour woolsheds across NZ over the next three months.
Canada breaching CPTPP costs NZ dairy an estimated $120m
DCANZ says financial losses as a result of Canada breaching the CPTPP continue to grow.
Palmy to host forward-thinking primary sector conference
E Tipu is organised by Christchurch-based company Boma.
'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field Days
Luxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.
Mark National Lamb Day with shawarma lamb salad recipe
This delicious Mediterranean dish has nuanced flavours and hearty ingredients.
'We’re not going to mess around': Waiho River shift threatens Franz Josef 'poo ponds'
Council keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts and projected rainfalls.
'It’s a hell of an experience': Farmers urged to take to the waves
'We would like to get as many Mid Canterbury farmers as possible trying out surfing.'
'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary
'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.
Farmers in their 70s keep shearing competition alive
Ralph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.
'Not as efficient': Meat processing delays on the cards
Farmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain.
'More vulnerable now': Flood risk worry for grower after Cyclone Gabrielle
'My father set up this business about 50 years ago and we’re starting from the bottom.'
'Priceless': Sale of prized stud ram helps put thousands of meals on tables
Clifton Downs Southdown Stud breeder donated proceeds to Meat the Need and Feed Out.
'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced
'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'
'Pretty simple': Horticulture business trials electric harvester
Leaderbrand is the first in NZ to trial new electric harvesting equipment.
New Zealand stymies US dairy export growth in tough year
Higher NZ production and market tactics factors in US dairy export decline.
Special hunting weekends for paradise shelduck
To take part, hunters need a 2023 game bird hunting licence and permit.
Thousands of Spanish farmers stage tractor protest
Demonstrations expected to continue over the coming weeks with a major protest in Madrid.
$30k boost for primary industry advisory sector
Govt wants to ensure "we make farming an attractive career option for young people again".
Something old, something new and some novelty in Dannevirke's 2024 A&P Show
The A&P Show had some good pastoral exhibits.
Higher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auction
What was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?
Trends point to alternative foods over traditional agriculture
Opinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.