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Rural Women NZ Business Awards category winners announced
Judges highly impressed with the range and calibre of entrants in this year's awards.
Comment: Good farmers penalised by freshwater proposals
Regulation will reward farmers breaching nitrogen limits.
Barbara Kuriger: Singing the praises of our rural sector
Water issues have tangible impact on both farmers' mental health and businesses.
Yearling angus steers highlight at Stortford Lodge
Yearling angus steers were the hot item at yesterday's Stortford Lodge sale.
Stock prices show little sign of easing
Drought in Australia and swine flu in Asia is driving demand for NZ lamb.
Farmers express concerns over freshwater reforms
Thousands of plans will be required to meet the freshwater reform legislation proposals.
Farming: Black ink statements for farmers
Livestock prices remain strong into the traditional quiet trading period.
Unique home links two worlds
Unique coastal Whanganui home in rural setting links two worlds.
Field day on looking after soil and water
The free event is being held at Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Karapiro
Farmers encouraged to have a go at Ballance awards
In less than one month, entries will close for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
'Despicable': Struggling farmers gutted after thieves take $10k of calf feed
Keep an eye out for stock feed going cheap in Taranaki - it could be stolen.
At the yards: Cattle pens close to capacity at sales
The cattle pens were close to capacity with cattle to suit all budgets at Rongotea.
Comment: Govt's freshwater policy is latest jab at farmers
Whanganui MP Harete Hipango says freshwater policy is a jab at farmers.
Kiwifruit a platform for Te Puke tourism
Kiwifruit could be to Te Puke what champagne is to the French region of the same name.
Bay of Plenty farm symposium attracts crowd
Meeting for the 300-plus farmers and growers expected to attend moved to Orchard Church.
Jim Galloway: Action not rules what's needed
One size fits all regulations not the answer to water issue.
Stortford Lodge: Lambs holding their value at sales
Store lambs again led the parade at yesterday's Stortford Lodge sale.
Put your best lambs forward for Hawke's Bay Show
Pick your best ones for the Hawke's Bay Show export lamb competition.
Elizabeth Soal: Why freshwater plans have shocked farmers
COMMENT: It's clear planning changes need to happen quickly, and rules imposed swiftly.
At the yards: Enthusiastic bids strengthen prices
Enthusiastic bidding saw prices strengthen again at Rongotea.
Wairarapa farmers 'betrayed' by waterway proposals
Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott speaks with concerned farmers over waterway proposals.
Bulls sell well for KayJay Angus stud sale
KayJay Angus's Annual Yearling Sale was held on September 20.
Spirited bidding at yearling sale
Mount Mable's second yearling bull sale was held at the complex on Jackson Road last week.
Small farming team has big focus on safety
Regular sharing of information is an important part of keeping everyone safe on farm.
Next step for Far North water project
Northland Regional Council believes that irrigation could provide a huge economic boost.
Robotic feed pusher turns in results
Early adopter reports rise in milk production and savings in labour costs.
Urban support for dairy farmers
An Auckland family assures dairy farmers that they are appreciated.
Evaporated milk prices leave farmers crying over spilled profits
Comment: Not for the first time, hard-working farmers are feeling hard done by ...
Farmers praised for growth in rural recycling
Record-breaking volumes of plastic recycled through Agrecovery program.
Why NZ's rivers are still in a worrying state
Fresh data reveals worsening levels of E.Coli and nitrogen across 1400 NZ river sites.
The Feds say: Vote for those who understand farming
Federated Farmers reminds members how important it is to vote in local elections.