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Cyclone Gabrielle: Ways rural farmers can access support
The farming industry in the Tararua District has been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Whanganui farmers catching a break
"It means we’re coming together and feeling proud to be farmers."
Taranaki-Manawatū FMG Young Farmer of the Year crowned
The Taranaki-Manawatū Young Farmer of the Year has been crowned.
Top Māori horticulturalists announced as Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists
Ngai Tukairangi Trust's largest orchard is among those to make the final cut.
Salmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North Island
Leptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.
Workshops to help farmers navigate new rules
Beef and Lamb NZ has teamed up with Horizons Regional Council to deliver the workshops.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Poachers just one more worry farmers don’t need
Councils should also show leeway on the usual RMA red tape and consents.
Watch: What a scoop! Sheep rescued from silt by digger
Zoe Richardson said the sheep was in 'quite a predicament'.
Local Focus: ‘Dead livestock everywhere’
Volunteers have spent days cleaning up dead animals in Hastings after Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘It’s starting to smell pretty bad’: Growers reeling from lost crops and fields of ‘rotting kumara’
Northland kūmara growers are coming to grips with widespread devastation to their crops.
82-year-old farmer who badly treated cattle admits management of his farm “got away on him”
Farmer fined for ill treatment of cows on Kaipara cattle farm
Concerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sources
GNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.
This little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its own
Sometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.
How Fonterra plans to turn this year's challenges into opportunities: chairman
Inflation, sustainability, R&D and China high on board's menu.
Local Focus: Farming versus sustainability
Wairarapa farmers discuss climate change and explain how they're tackling it.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farms
Farmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.
Ngāhinapōuri’s Waipiri Holsteins dominate national Holstein show
Waipiri Holsteins receive more accolades at the 2023 NZ Dairy Event.
'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cows
Cows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.
Mainland tales: A day at the sheep sales
Herald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.
Why Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factories
Big exporter needs 200 degree Celsius steam to dry milk into powder.
'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payout
Kimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.
‘Never seen rain like that’: Farmers assess damage, tonnes of crops possibly obliterated
After an already tough summer, major farming and growing regions assessing new damage.
Photojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plate
The book tells the stories of the people who are the backbone of farming in New Zealand.
Floodgates still open in Riversdale
Cyclone Hale left Riversdale farms with metre-deep river sediment covering entire paddocks
Rebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?
What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?
Farmer accused of being stoned at work, sacked after posting about cannabis
The fired worker has now been awarded $20k for the unfair dismissal.
Rural support trust walks with communities when things get tough
They're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.
Cyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'
Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.
Growers warn of price spike after Cyclone Hale
'The fruit will just explode and berry growers have been severely affected.'
Pavlova and biscuits at risk as prices rise
Commercial bakers are feeling the heat as egg shortage drives up wholesale prices.
'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs rise
Some farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.
'Annoying and a bit upsetting': Thieves butcher farmer's sheep
It's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.
Rangitīkei water scheme idea dries up
Funding from the Provincial Growth Fund was applied for, but never given out.