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Dairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some bacon
Expected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.
Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control
Beef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.
Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.
Keeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadets
The cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.
Fieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiry
The appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.
Dairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZ
Inflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.
Struggling Synlait confirms farmer exodus
The company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.
Western Bay locals named as freshwater champs
The awards celebrate those helping to restore and protect the health of rivers.
Fonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMS
Prices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.
Duncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?
OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
South Devon - a docile breed
Mark Eagle had tried several different breeds before settling on the South Devon.
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
Farmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’
'I’m actually operating illegally, and I’m the chairman of Environment Canterbury.'
More beef farmers join genetics programme
There are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.
Changes to freshwater policy will allow more work on Horizons One Plan to be done
Delay gives more time to do a better job, including collecting more data from water users.
'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cash
It's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.
Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region
A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.
Calls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks
“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."
Stock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reform
Federated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
A person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?
This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.
'Make the most of opportunities' - Phil's passion for shearing pays dividends
Phil Morrison has been all over the world during his involvement in shearing.
'Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rollout
The Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.
'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm
'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'
Farmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn
'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'