Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
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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
Beautifying the Mangapiko Stream will enhance its mana.
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
'I’ll miss going out to the shed and welding something up or fixing a broken motor.'
'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.
Fonterra quashes speculation, says clean-up needed to secure export markets
'Even bigger elephant to eat' as Fonterra confronts key issues.
'Save soil': Why we need to act now
One teaspoon of soil contains more living organisms than there are people in the world.
Ram-buying tips from local vets
The genetics you select on ram purchase day will impact your farm.
Project aims to take Kiwi farm dogs from good to great
The study will be the largest to try to link a dog’s DNA to its working performance.
Preparing for a challenging farming season
OPINION: As El Nino makes itself felt, farm profitability is set for an eight-year low.
'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fences
Through the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.
Cattle thieves take more than 50 cows from South Auckland farm
Glenbrook farmer says all the stolen animals could sell for a price 'in the six figures'.
East Coast young farmers donate $5000 won from helping communities
Young farmers on the East Coast won $5000 to donate for helping their communities.
Heavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projects
Fonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.
Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade
Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremony
Sir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.
Sour mood? a2 Milk, Synlait head to arbitration
A2 Milk and Synlait Milk are going to arbitration over their supply deal.
Rural representation gets a boost in Parliament
A number of new MPs with primary sector experience are set to enter the Beehive.
Day the road gave way: Family’s fight for survival after quad bike plunges over bank
A simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.
'These animals were suffering': Nearly half of farmer's 800 cows were neglected
One bull was in such bad condition that MPI directed the farmer to euthanise the animal.
Farmer confidence the lowest in 20-year history of Rabobank survey
Rabobank survey finds farmer confidence now sits at -72 per cent.
Could El Niño disrupt NZ's agricultural production?
Dramatic temperature swings from climate cycle expected to shake up crucial sector.