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Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition
Fieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.
The Country at Fieldays: David Seymour announces farming review
David Seymour, Nicola Willis, David Fagan, Bruce Weir, Nadine Tunley, Mark de Lautour.
Why apples could be in short supply
NZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.
‘Slimmed-down’: NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead this year
This year's Christchurch Show will incorporate "traditional elements" of the A&P Show.
MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue
MPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.
Barry Soper: Farmers should be treated as treasures, not as tyrants
OPINION: Like the rest of the business sector, farmers are feeling the pinch.
Agriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say
'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'
The Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke Noa
C Luxon, P Nation, Stacey Waaka, Ian Proudfoot, Harry Mowbray, Campbell Parker, R Duncum.
Dip in spending expected at Fieldays this year
The gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays.
Fieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiry
The appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.
'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMG
KPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".
Fieldays: DairyNZ celebrates success of 20-year-old DairyBase tool
DairyNZ showcasing 20-year-old online platform at Fieldays.
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.
Record 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023
Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop
'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growers
Many growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.
The Country: Fieldays weather update with Phil Duncan
Phil Duncan, Jeremy Rookes, Kate Acland, Luke Chandler, Chanelle O'Sullivan.
Canterbury Shears gets the go-ahead
Champs on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.
Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers
'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'
Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm
It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.
Farmers can make great investors - Mark Lister
OPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.
Tractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?
It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.
'A new and most attractive fruit' in 1928
"The Chinese gooseberry could very easily be cultivated commercially."
Dairy farms benefit from sustainability fund
Fund received many high-quality applications reflecting strong interest from Kiwi farmers.
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.
Regional Feds support call for rural banking probe
Gisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking
Pupils plant over 500 native seedlings
The students have been raising native seedlings in a greenhouse at their school.
Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows
Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.
Shane Jones talks potholes on The Country
Shane Jones, Leonie Guiney, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.
On-farm inflation falls but times still tough says red meat sector
On-farm inflation has dropped but farm input prices continue to pressure profitability.
Bumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 season
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.
What do art, charity and unusually shaped fruit have in common?
Do you have weirdly shaped fruit? Wonky Box wants to hear from you.
Can a2 Milk capitalise on predicted catch up in Chinese birth rate?
China's marriage rate plummeted in grim Covid restrictions.
Resilient Farmer Doug Avery talks drought on The Country
Shane McManaway, Doug Avery, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.