High-country farmers named national sustainability ambassadors
High Peak Station’s income is derived from sheep, cattle, deer, honey and tourism.
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Health workers needed in rural Canterbury
'If we can grow our own people, that is the best solution.'
'Quite stressful': Median barriers causing issues for tractor drivers
Rural Contractors NZ says passing bays or pull over areas needed with median barriers.
Shane Jones talks climate change and greyhounds on The Country
Shane Jones, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, Wayne McNee.
Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.
SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns
Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.
Fieldays Innovation Award winners share a common theme
The annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.
Whole milk powder drops 2.5 per cent in latest GDT
Whole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra's farmgate price.
Fonterra a maverick in attitude to dairy export quota eligibility rejig proposal
Review of 17-year-old system finds quota unused, sheep and goat milk exports shut out.
Fieldays organisers cautiously optimistic as attendees split on event success
Fieldays has wrapped up for 2024 and visitor numbers showed a minimal upwards trend.
Electric fences turned off for schools' race
The annual Grant Isaacs Trophy event has been hosted by Poroutawhao School since 2011.
The Country: Todd McClay in Tokyo
Todd McClay, Mark Leslie, Farmer Tom, Jim Hopkins, Greg Millar.
Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp
The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.
Cultivating future farmers: Programme empowers young women
'The next generation plays a critical role in sustaining our economy.'
Wool innovation with Jacinta Penn on The Country
Phil Duncan, Jacinta Penn, Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth,
New fencing champion ends winning streak of five-time title-holder
Meanwhile, the tractor pull competition also celebrated some wins.
Otago sheep farmer takes flock from farm to fabric to fashion
Georgina was frustrated by declining wool prices, so she decided to do something about it.
Purple patch after theft: Bay Blueberries bounces back with industry security advice
Events and workshops will attract growers, exporters and suppliers.
Sally Dryland honoured with life membership of Tararua Federated Farmers
Sally Dryland joined the executive of Tararua Fed Farmers in 2011.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farmers need co-operatives
Opinion: Co-op's are doing together what nobody can do alone.
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.
Seven years of Waimakariri biodiversity project
"We can’t work on habitat creation and restoration in isolation."
'Not easy out there': Why farmers should know their numbers and plan ahead
In these challenging times, being a good farmer alone is tough.
Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers
Disease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.
Growing hops in the 1800s
Pastures Past: "The hop culture industry is about to be established in Wellington."
Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors
Opinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.
100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hut
How did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?
Kem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rust
Opinion: I want to grow a good crop of garlic, but I seem to grow a good crop of rust!
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.
The Country at Fieldays: Chris Hipkins at Mystery Creek
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Farming community says rural banking services as important as competition
'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'