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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
“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."
'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?
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Tairāwhiti farms estimated at $80m
Survey reveals the cost of recovery is more than the region can bear without support.
Grants allow Māori to develop underutilised land
Hapū hunt to make whenua Māori profitable in truffles.
B+LNZ report says farm profits could fall more than 30pc
Beef + Lamb NZ CEO says now is not the time for "tsunami of legislation and regulations."
'Lights out': Farmhand gets $25k after threatening, foul-mouthed rant
Teen farmhand so scared of boss' husband he resigned after only three weeks on the job.
Kiwis are open to GMOs but is the Govt?
OPINION: Poll shows 72 per cent believe farmers should be able to plant GM ryegrass.
Feds estimates cyclone could cost farmers over $1b
"There are farmers and growers whose livelihoods ... have been stamped out overnight."
Baygold's Olivia and Josh take gold at Farm Environment Awards
Baygold a great example of integrating environmental excellence and kiwifruit production.
Award-winner takes family farm into fifth generation
“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”
Extraordinary images from ‘paralysed’ city
Irate farmers have brought a major city to a standstill, staging an epic tractor protest.
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Cyclone-affected farmers share their stories for fundraising effort
All funds raised from Te Pari's Givealittle page will go to Rural Support Trust.
Waitomo hunting for new event to replace Te Kūiti Muster
After cancelling the Great NZ Muster, Waitomo District Council is looking ahead.
Kiwifruit orchardists rally despite numerous setbacks
Big decisions coming for kiwifruit growers hit by natural and financial setbacks.