Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.
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Canterbury shows NZ settlers the "practicability of establishing ostrich farms".
'Overwhelmingly positive' response to feed workshops
'In its first year all workshops filled up quickly, and this year it’s about 90% full.'
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
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Strong finish to sales week at Gisborne’s Matawhero saleyards
The store sheep component of the weekly sheep sale was "on fire" yesterday at Matawhero.
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Food Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interest
Andrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.
'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrum
Hawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.
Offal dumped in river could be what’s left of A&P Society’s stolen sheep
'While we can’t say for certain ... its close proximity raises serious concerns.'
The Country: Todd McClay on what Trump's tariffs mean for NZ farmers
Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Jane Smith, Chris Brandolino, and Barry Soper.
Week of acclaim for Hawke's Bay's farmers of the year
A Central Hawke's Bay farming couple win the big one – Farmer of the Year.
Kiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unit
Gallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.
'Absolutely devastated': Hay theft hits hard during Taranaki drought
Hundreds of hay bales were stolen from two properties in Taranaki.
Brendan Attrill wins Taranaki farm environment award
Third-generation farmer milks 350 cows on 163ha at Huinga, focusing on sustainability.
Calls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms
Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.
The Country: Winston Peters on 'Liberation Day'
Winston Peters, Wayne Langford, Ben Picton, and Chris Russell.
Gisborne beef and sheep station sells for $8.23m
Rimunui Station sale 'reflects rebound in confidence' across rural property market.
Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.
‘Has an impact’: Hawke’s Bay station sold to overseas owner to be converted to forestry
'Land use change is hard socially and you have to be really careful.'
Raglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment award
Dedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.
On top of the world: Laura Bradley claims record number of wins by a female shearer
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The Country: Dr Victoria Hatton on the future of red meat
Christopher Luxon, Dr Victoria Hatton, Ray Smith, Komal Mistry-Mehta, and Hunter McGregor.
Silver Fern Farms records $21.8m loss
The company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.
Grower says industrial hemp should be an ‘agricultural crop’ - not a ‘drug’
Government plans to review regulations on industrial hemp.
Dairy prices up 1.1% in latest GDT auction
The latest dairy auction had mixed results for key products.
‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
What remains of iconic Waipaoa Station is to go into pinus radiata trees.
February a strong month for NZ red meat exports
Exports reached $1.1 billion - a 25% increase compared to February 2024.
Meet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists
Frances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.
The Country: A banking win for Federated Farmers
Richard McIntyre, Cameron Bagrie, Jo Luxton, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan.
Push for higher farm plastic recycling targets
Farmers use more than 10,000 tonnes of plastic bale wrap annually.
On-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilities
Michial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.
Gareth McKerchar wins Aorangi Young Farmer final again
Gareth McKerchar has won the Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year for the second year in a row