179 infected farms, 108,000 lost cattle: The cost of a disease
Chances of wiping out cattle disease M. bovis looking good - so far.
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Our view: Rural areas face risk from forestry
The fabric of our local rural communities could be severely impacted by forestry.
Comment: Don't write off EV abilities for our rural communities
Farmers could make big cost savings in the medium to long term by going electric.
Intensive winter grazing concerns vets
Stock need dry, sheltered areas where they can lie down and ruminate.
Jane Lacy-Hulbert: Should waste milk go to your calves?
Here's the lowdown on a traditional practice.
Agrecovery steps up to challenge
Project trialled to allow farmers and growers to drop off waste at one location.
Safety steps for calf clubs
MPI is advising calf club organisers how to take extra biosecurity steps against M.bovis.
Safe biosecurity practices reduces risk
Vigilance is a key plank in the armoury of protecting our agricultural industry.
Where to now for the climate change deal with farmers?
Comment: It's time to find a balance between both extremes in a divisive issue.
K Gurunathan: Timely look at rural sector
It's good to remind ourselves that Kapiti has a 160-year history of being a food supplier.
City slickers turned farmers pick up Fonterra award
Janelle Nee and Mel McEntyre have taken to farming like ducks to water.
Emissions standoff lift a positive step, say farmers
Hawke's Bay farmers pleased greenhouse gas discussions a step in the right direction.
Chinese dairy giant gains clearance to buy Westland Milk
The OIO approved the sale of Westland Milk to China's Yili.
Bridges: Farmer emission pricing plan a 'backdown' by Govt
National Leader takes issue with the timing of the planned scheme.
Let farmers take 'landscape approach' to greenhouse gases - Simon Upton
PCE Simon Upton warns against planting huge forests to mitigate carbon dioxide
Bala Tikkisetty: Sediment loss mitigation
Soil characteristics are important in determining soil erodibility.
Farmers advised to hold local body candidates to account
If you think the voice of farmers is not being heard, consider standing yourself.
A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.
'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'
Fonterra board loses power over director candidate choice
New rules curb Fonterra board's room to interfere in farmer-director elections.
Top quality milk wins awards for farmers
"Having good quality milk is vital to the success of both the farm and the company."
Pine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals
'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'
How cow pee insights could help NZ tackle emissions
Cow pee patches hide the secret to tackling a chunk of NZ's greenhouse gas emissions.
Stortford Lodge: Store lambs break $170
Store lambs broke through the $170 mark at yesterday's sale at Stortford Lodge.
Count of dead pests a sign of success
Keen pest controllers, forest savers and kiwi kaitiaki attended a Northland workshop.
Northland farmers line up to host interns
Keen interest in new Whangarei A&P Society Farm Intern Programme.
DNA testing saves time and money
DNA testing can correct parent identification errors before they become costly.
Possum is scourge of farm and forest
Ridding NZ of bovine TB has proved a boon for native wildlife
Hawke's Bay sheep industry records multimillion-dollar return
Hawke's Bay sheep farmers providing more than $400m to region's growing economy.
O'Leary's high-tech cowshed shows confidence in dairy's future
New O'Leary milking shed is a $1.5 million investment in the future.
Farm forester makes case for trees
Well-known farm forester of many years Denis Hocking makes a case for trees.
$9/kg: 'This is the strongest sheep market I have seen'
The $9/kg contract price for August delivery lambs has never been so strong.
Rachel Stewart: Dinosaurs keep hawking past as Godzone's future
COMMENT: A clear vision of agriculture in NZ will not be forthcoming from usual suspects.