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'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremony
Sir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.
Export numbers confirm slump in Chinese demand for dairy
New data confirms headwinds for Kiwi exports.
New berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO season
Strawberries are set to be the star of Labour weekend.
Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cows
Four cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.
Sour mood? a2 Milk, Synlait head to arbitration
A2 Milk and Synlait Milk are going to arbitration over their supply deal.
Horses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement rides
The Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.
‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone
'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'
Successful farming career spanning four decades
Keeping positive and sustaining a good work-life balance has led Nelson and Fiona Hancox to grow a large-scale sheep and beef operation across three West Otago properties. Video / OTD
Initiative to encourage farmers to connect with community
Upper Clutha’s Stu and Sarah Jamieson started the Farmers versus Tradies annual cricket match to encourage farmers to get off-farm more often. Video / ODT
Rural representation gets a boost in Parliament
A number of new MPs with primary sector experience are set to enter the Beehive.
'Jolly good cause': Farming family donate 12,000 meals to Meat the Need
Liz and John McKerchar said donating was a really positive thing for their whole family.
Beef and lamb profitability expected to hit 15-year low
'Some farmers are likely to not make a profit this coming season.'
'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.
Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns
Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.
Feeder calf sales end with reasonable prices
The feeder calf sales have been pretty good, with steady numbers.
'Bit of fencing to do': Southland farmers reflect on September floods
Last month states of emergency were declared in both Southland and Otago due to flooding.
GDT auction: Third rise in a row lifts farmers’ spirits
The index gained 2.7 per cent on September 5 and 4.6 per cent on September 19.
'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.
Farmers, MRCC unite to protect our precious waterways
OPINION: The protection of waterways is a shared commitment.
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.
'You make it work': Family comes first for North Otago farmers
"We’re no different than a whole lot of people in our sector."
Synlait doesn’t rule out capital raise if asset sale falls through
Cash-strapped Synlait Milk has DairyWorks up for sale.
Farm accident: Worker trapped in feed-out machine for more than an hour flown to hospital
Emergency services rushed to rural property just before midday.