Rural representation gets a boost in Parliament
A number of new MPs with primary sector experience are set to enter the Beehive.
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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.
'Keep eating it' - Kūmara growers need help to leave dismal season behind
'The best way to support is, if you can afford to buy kūmara, then please do'.
Traffic delays expected as farmer protest rolls through town
Protesting farmers are taking their rural vehicles to the big smoke once again.
Report shows impact of Govt policies on sheep and beef farmers
B+LNZ releases "Cumulative impact of Government policy on NZ sheep and beef farms" report.
Synlait reports $4.3m net loss, net debt up 21 per cent
The company had forecast a result ranging from a net loss of $5m to a net profit of $5m.
Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.
Stock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor day
More light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.
Opinion: Cyclone funding - will it get to those who need it?
Opinion: Sally Dryland says farmers have been reluctant to ask for financial help.
Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate
The debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.
Young Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural Support
Georgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.
Rangitīkei grain grower claims national award
Rangitīkei has produced exceptional grain yields for the 2023 season.
The beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year ago
What's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.
Poland calls on EU to extend Ukraine grain embargo
Prime Minister posts: “Poland will not allow Ukraine grain to flood us".
Fresh off $85m raise, Halter launches ‘smart grass’
“Often you’ll hear dairy farmers say they’re actually grass farmers," says Halter CEO.
Will dairy prices level out after last month’s rout?
But long-term gloom remains on lower demand from China.
Opinion: The life of an auctioneer
Opinion: PGG Wrightson's Cam Heggie knows the ups and downs of being an auctioneer.
Farmer loses up to $80k after major technician fail
Seventeen farmers in a close area were affected by the artificial insemination blunder.
Erosion work 'great achievement'
The Horizons Regional Council has exceeded targets for its farm erosion control programme.
Get snapping for the CHB A&P Show amateur photo competition
Entry forms will be available from Unichem Pharmacy and the A&P Show office.
NZPork’s Industry Lifetime Achievement award goes to Canterbury farmer
Chris Trengrove began his career in banking before switching to farming in the late 1980s.
Making a lasting difference: PGG Wrightson extends support of IHC Calf & Rural Scheme to 2026
The company has supported the scheme for more than 40 years.
Waikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolled
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.
A2 Milk disappoints despite record $1 billion in China sales
But the firm still faces issues in the infant formula market in China.
Battle of the tractors coming to Hāwera
This is the first tractor pull in the region since 2016.
How long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?
There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.
Dire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmers
DairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.
Farmers encouraged to nominate bulls for across-breed beef progeny test
Informing New Zealand Beef programme looking for Angus, Hereford and Simmental sires.
Reasonable prices at Dannevirke sheep sale
Sheep sales for the first full week of August fetched reasonable prices.