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Dairy farmer wants to normalise the post-partum psychosis conversation
Abbi Ayre was juggling farming, family and two bouts of post-partum psychosis.
The echo of the huntaway will be heard again
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'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.
Young dairy farmer visits Australia for Ayrshire comp
18-year-old Charlotte Stachurski attended the Australia-based youth tour.
'The Hickey Tour': Farmer hitchhiking Auckland to Christchurch for The Big Feed
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Famous high country station becomes first NZ farm to earn B Corp status
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Good news for ewe - more lambs born this year
More lambs have been born this year, bucking the trend of the past few years.
Is this the secret to finding the perfect watermelon?
A watermelon farmer has shared a secret tip to help you pick the best of the fruit.
Ag sector leader: Rob Hewett named Chairperson of the year
Hewett has ‘a profound connection to the land’.
Rural programme Generation Next recognised
Generation Next aims to nurture and encourage current and future sheep and beef farmers.
Tararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hit
Free fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.
Federated Farmers: We need to learn from the past
It's been a busy time for the local Federated Farmers executive.
Free fencing convoy hopes to bring 'mighty big smiles' to storm-hit farmers
Around 300 farmers in line to receive a bundle of fence posts to help restore their farms.
Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
Potential battle brewing over foreign investment
Winston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.
One family adds 25,000 plants to ecological corridor
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Watchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demand
Rationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.
From one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'
Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.
'It will be hard': Couple call time on Southland sheep farm after 81 years
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'Biological breakdown': Farmers reimbursed over sire semen quality
A bad batch of sire semen was used on 921 herds across the country,
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Stratford A&P Show: Wellness a focus at this year's show
A focus is leptospirosis testing. The disease can cause long-term fatigue.
Mud, Sweat and Cheers - event gives some insight into mental health for farmers
Farmer Kane Brisco provided an interactive talk on his own journey.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand seeking views on beef genetics
The industry is being surveyed for its views on beef genetics and available genetic tools.
A doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter Crelinsten
Peter’s connection with olives harks back to the Maltese island Gozo in the Mediterranean.
Fonterra announces on-farm emission reduction target
Around 86 per cent of Fonterra’s emissions come from on-farm operations.
Livestock report: Uncertain times for the sheep industry
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Kevin Mortensen takes a look at the market.