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The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
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There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.
RSE workers sue employer over 'unlawful' deductions
Case could set precedent for minimum wage earners.
Kiwis sharpen Mongolian herders' machine skills
The 12-strong touring party trained 100 herders as part of the Share Mongolia Programme.
Nation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break even
Farm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.
Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust
World's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.
Buried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert says
Kiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.
‘Cream of the crop’: 2023 Arable Awards finalists announced
“It’s going to be a fantastic and fun night honouring arable’s best and brightest.”
'Who will inherit?': How to keep Kiwi farms in the family
Ageing Kiwi farmers risk losing their farms because they don't have a succession plan.
Farming for the Future: Female network thinks ahead
The Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.
'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmers
A free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.
'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor
Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.
Kiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stay
It concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.
'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade deal
EU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.
Making history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year
'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'
Shane Te Pou: Labour is Kiwi farmers' best friend
Opinion: In six years of Labour Government, primary sector exports have risen 50 per cent.
Te Puke well-represented at Bay of Plenty Young Grower contest
The contest takes place at Mount College next week, with a gala dinner in the evening.
Federated Farmers elects new president
Wayne Langford is a 40-year-old dairy farmer from Golden Bay,
Opinion: Farmers need to be adaptable and flexible
There are many things that can impact farming operations, writes Sally Dryland.
Wool front and centre for farming couple
Sheep and beef farmers promote additional uses of wool.
Opinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastination
OPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.
'I've never looked back': Jessica Bills named Rural Contractors' Trainee of the Year
Jessica Bills drives tractors for a living.
'Half Arsed Stops Here': New farming health and safety campaign launched
“This strategy represents a fresh approach to wellbeing on our farms."
Northland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breaches
Failing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.
'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bull
Prem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.
Dairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warning
The newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?
Fieldays 2023: Back to beanies and boots
Fieldays had more than 105,000 people come through the gates this year.
Fieldays packs down for 2023
The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere has just wrapped its 55th year.
Farmer Time gets top marks for its first year
It aims to inspire and educate young people about food's journey from farm to fork.
Revamped emissions trading scheme plans to be released
Government walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.
Winners found at Fieldays Fencing Competition
Reigning champion Tony Bouskill tops National Fieldays Fencing Competition.
Innovation award winners committed to sustainability
Fieldays is celebrating 55 years of highlighting innovation in the primary sector.