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Fonterra announces on-farm emission reduction target
Around 86 per cent of Fonterra’s emissions come from on-farm operations.
Livestock report: Uncertain times for the sheep industry
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Kevin Mortensen takes a look at the market.
'Save soil': Why we need to act now
One teaspoon of soil contains more living organisms than there are people in the world.
One size does not fit all farms
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is calling for more flexibility into environmental reform agenda.
'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout stream
A Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.
'Inflexible': Farmers urged to boycott Freshwater Farm Plans
Groundswell says farmers should think carefully 'before deciding whether to sign up'.
Whanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate director
Mark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.
Ram-buying tips from local vets
The genetics you select on ram purchase day will impact your farm.
Busy year cements Craigmore's claim of being NZ's largest diversified rural investor
Big planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.
Project aims to take Kiwi farm dogs from good to great
The study will be the largest to try to link a dog’s DNA to its working performance.
Preparing for a challenging farming season
OPINION: As El Nino makes itself felt, farm profitability is set for an eight-year low.
Big agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meeting
There will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.
'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmland
OPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.
'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fences
Through the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.
Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird
Surveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.
Cattle thieves take more than 50 cows from South Auckland farm
Glenbrook farmer says all the stolen animals could sell for a price 'in the six figures'.
Heavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projects
Fonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.
Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade
Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.
‘We did it’: First fully certified organic milk leaves Norsewood farm
It's been a 5-year journey to convert from a conventional operation into an organic one.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Rural Champion: Pongaroa’s Rebecca Greaves on winning Rural Women NZ Business Award
Rebecca Greaves believes we can all make a difference.
Fonterra science optimistic about finding cow methane reduction biotool - CEO
The innovation could potentially switch off methane production in cows.
Year of the pig? Auckland’s influx of runaway porkers
From road hogs to porcine pets - why are roaming pigs on the rise?
'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