Salad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on life
The farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.
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Advocates share mental health message post Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone-hit communities face the loss of loved ones as mental health struggles mount.
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Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.
Workshop focuses on opportunities for agritourism
A free one-day workshop on agritourism will be held in Whanganui on May 3.
Mohaka dog trial relief in cyclone crisis
More than 100 dogs went through their runs at the Mohaka sheep dog trials.
'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to death
The calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.
Two shearing world records set in WA woolshed
Floyde Neil set a new solo record and established a two-stand record with brother Levi.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policy
Chris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.
Waikato farmer finalist in dairy women's award
Rachel Usmar is a finalist for the Dairy Women’s Network Regional Leader award.
Court order and fines for 'highly careless' farmer
Storage facilities discharged dairy effluent into tributaries of Te Mata Stream.
Brewer Farms win accolades at farming awards
Brewer Farms received two accolades at the Taranaki Ballance Awards.
Simon Wilson: After Gabrielle, the challenge of rewilding
Rewilding sounds like such a good idea, so why don't we fund it and plan it properly?
Central Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidators
IRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.
Does the latest GDT auction mean the end for high milk prices?
Next season's milk price may start with a seven in front of it.
Showing respect to retired dairy cows - a restaurant’s approach
Retired dairy cows are becoming much more than just hamburger patties at this restaurant.
Taranaki farmers praised for good farming practices
This Pihama farming couple cleaned up at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
North Island's best sheepdogs vie to be top dog in Taranaki
Taranaki's top dogs will be competing for the top spot at the sheep dog trial champs.
Smart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptake
Rocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.
Future farmers head to demonstration for learning experiences
Enviroschools and Dairy Trust Taranaki are working together to inspire future farmers.
Plantain project working well in Tararua District
Plantain can help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms.
'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle
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'We knew we were in strife': Community mucks in to help flooded farm
Three-quarters of Naomi and Blair Castles' farm was underwater after the cyclone.
China's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaround
Company hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.
Carbon farming firm opens office in Marton
The Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.
A dog's life after the storm
Sheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.
'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the pieces
Tararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.
Soaring on-farm inflation will gobble farmer rewards from Fonterra's half year
Boat showrooms can stand down, soaring on-farm costs got to the money first.
Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'
History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.
The truth about eggs: What’s really going on with shortages and soaring prices
Listener: The price of eggs has shot up around the world. So what's happening in NZ?