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New Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hour
The deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.
Country Calendar uproar: Lake Hawea Station's Geoff Ross hits back at critics
Geoff Ross says trialling alternative methods is 'how sectors advance'.
Thomas Coughlan: Will Ardern get an EU trade deal tomorrow?
The PM has said she will leave without a deal if what is on the table is not good enough.
'Alarming discovery': New superbug found in pigs can jump to humans
New strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria circulating among pigs is ringing alarm bells.
$2.4 million in a major wool initiative from Hawke's Bay firm
Hawke's Bay wool scourer's $2.4 million investment in the future
Farm, managers fined $95K for deaths of hundreds of calves
Farming company, managers fined $95,000 for the deaths of hundreds of calves.
Company-X takes innovation award-winning text to speech software global
Software becomes a pivotal training tool for milk quality and on-farm service solutions.
Fonterra to spend up to $50m to support flagging share price
Dairy co-operative plans to buy back its own shares from June 30.
Public reminded to keep stock off stopbanks
"Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link."
Young Farmers head North for Grand Final spectacle
Showcase of farming's future to be held in Whangarei
Expo to look after today's calf and tomorrow's cow
The expo will give farmers knowledge and advice on calf-rearing season.
Northland dairy farmers cautious despite another bump in dairy forecast price
Fonterra announces opening midpoint milk price of $9 per kilo of milk solids.
Bryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?
ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?
Cows cut and bleeding from Levin tornado hail
Ōhau farmer Nathan Murray said it was traumatic for animals and staff alike.
Radical change is happening in NZ's finance industry
There will be more innovative social and green finance opportunities for investors.
Death of ex-All Black's mum ruled an accident
Suzanne Hore, 67, died in fall from a vehicle on a Central Otago farm in November 2019.
'We cannot wait': Protesters call for end to forests on farms
About 70 people took part in the protest in Napier.
Foresters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision
"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.
Will Singapore's Olam get enough milk for its new plant?
Latest dairy manufacturing entrant will need to get out its cheque book.
Waikato farmers face animal feed shortage ahead of winter
Recent lack of rainfall has hit grass growth as farmers have to feed more supplements.
Techweek Taranaki to put focus on farming for our future
The expo takes place in Stratford later this month.
Protest movement: Stop converting farms to forestry
Thousands of hectares of farmland sold for forestry because of the value of carbon credits
Climate plan: Eight talking points from Govt's announcement
Things you might have missed in the Emissions Reduction Plan.
'Don't doubt yourself': Taupō women lead the way on dairy farms
Pāmu Farms proud of three women who worked their way up from bottom to running the show.
Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition
The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.
Piopio home invasion: St John crew told they're 'too PC' for 'dealing with black people'
William Burr was upset at the injured teen being treated by St John staff.
Dairy's risk to NZ financial system 'has diminished' - Reserve Bank
Very strong dairy prices have seen farmers reduce debt, the Reserve Bank says.
'Give me your keys or I will f*****g kill you,' teen burglar's threat
The teen admitted going into the bedroom armed with a knife, bottle, broom and torch.
Campaign for Wool NZ finds new opportunities in US
The non-profit body is working towards educating the world on the fine qualities of wool.
Spat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High Court
Valuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.
Why Christopher Luxon has 'no time' for halving NZ's dairy herd
Luxon says Kiwi farmers are already "the most carbon-efficient in the world".
Live export ban deadlocked at select committee
The Government's bill to ban live exports stumbled at select committee.
Auckland single mum starts baby formula company
Elke Pascoe explains how she lives a transtasman lifestyle juggling being mum and CEO.