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'We sat on our laurels': US citrus growers' warning for NZ
Prevention touted as key to avoiding a citrus greening disease catastrophe.
Tastiest steak competition is on again at Gisborne A&P Show
The ever-popular Silver Ferns Farms 'Steak of Station' on again at Gisborne's spring show.
Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Gisborne's Turihaua Angus
Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Turihaua Angus on Tuesday.
Hereheretau named as B+LNZ finalists
Hereheretau Station from Wairoa named finalists in a category of the B+LNZ awards.
United we stand: 125 years that shaped Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers reflects on the journey that has shaped the organisation as it is today.
The Country: Happy 125th anniversary Feds
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, David Acland, Katie Milne, Wayne Langford.
Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote
Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.
Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore
It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.
Positive lift in dairy prices at latest GDT
Whole milk powder up 1.5% and skim milk powder lifts 2.2%.
Three pathways to stronger returns for sheepmeat - Rabobank
The long-term outlook for NZ sheepmeat remains positive but change is required.
Fonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business sale
Watchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.
'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the money
From next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.
Spring ushers in improved farmer confidence - survey
Broader agri economy confidence has increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.
Rabobank's Todd Charteris talks farmer confidence on The Country
Todd Charteris, Blair McLean, Jo Luxton, Mark Storey.
Why growers are moving production to Canterbury
FruitFed Supplies says there's a noticeable increase in horticulture in the region.
Turihaua yearlings up for sale in on-farm auction today
Turihaua Angus present their 2024 yearling bulls for sale today on-farm.
'We're so stoic': Josh Kronfeld wants blokes to open up about their health
'Too many of the brothers are leaving us early for... stuff that could've been prevented.'
The Country: Josh Kronfeld on men’s health
Phil Duncan, Josh Kronfeld, Pat Coogan, Todd Clark
Waimea Dam cost continues to inch up
The total cost has climbed to $207.5 million but more are still approaching.
'Honoured': Megan's 'small role' in book on Angus cattle
Megan Friel has been breeding Angus cattle for nearly 30 years.
'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award
'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'
Cambridge man loves all tractors great and small
Ron Totman has around 13 working tractors and an 'unknown number for parts'.
'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogs
Feral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.
A-maize-ing: Results of 30-year crop rotation study revealed in 1923
The NZ Herald reported findings from the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station.
Mocked for their flock but townies had the last laugh
Opinion: It was a bit of unconventional animal husbandry. Some might even think a bit mad!
PM helped with the spinach harvest at 11ha undercover greenhouse in Gisborne
The Prime Minister toured LeaderBrand's Gisborne operation when he was here this week.
Waikato farmer fought for his life to fulfil farming dream
Farmer Matthew Macdonald was diagnosed with blood cancer in high school.
Homeward bound: Rural trust fundraising trek ends in Gisborne today
Hoping to see funds used for Outward Bound experience.
LeaderBrand sustainability manager wins highest honour in NZ horticulture industry
Stuart Davis has been awarded the Bledisloe Cup for 2024.
Family's 124 years of arable farming in Onewhero
The Pellow family have contributed to the farm’s evolution over the past 124 years.
Vege tips: You will relish this tomato recipe
Opinion: Tomatoes are for growing not throwing. Unless you live in Buñol, Spain.
Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
Research centre questioned again over where it puts funding
The Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.