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'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees
'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'
Special hunting weekends for paradise shelduck
To take part, hunters need a 2023 game bird hunting licence and permit.
'Horror movie': Irish farm worker who lost arm in NZ accident wins $6m court battle
But Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.
Thousands of Spanish farmers stage tractor protest
Demonstrations expected to continue over the coming weeks with a major protest in Madrid.
Beef genetics programme field day at Lochinver Station
The event on Tuesday, March 5, will provide insights into the seven-year INZB programme.
$30k boost for primary industry advisory sector
Govt wants to ensure "we make farming an attractive career option for young people again".
Something old, something new and some novelty in Dannevirke's 2024 A&P Show
The A&P Show had some good pastoral exhibits.
Seventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland Smith
The win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.
Higher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auction
What was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?
Trends point to alternative foods over traditional agriculture
Opinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.
Prices rise 4.2 per cent in latest GDT
2024 continues to be a happy new year for dairy farmers.
Research shows farmers' main concern for the next decade
'This research captures the zeitgeist of the New Zealand primary sector very well.'
British TikTokers accuse NZ berry farm of unfairly firing them after one day
The couple and owner are at odds about the situation.
Murray Grey breeders Trevor and Sue Clarke heading into town
The Ohau couple have retired after 50 years and sold most of their prized her.d
'Raw deal': Waitaki MP defends farmers in maiden speech
'Farming sentiment is the worst I have ever seen,' Miles Anderson told Parliament.
Close race for top places in National shearing circuit
So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.
The secret to dog trials success
Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.
Aussie shearers to learn NZ's 'fanatical approach' to wool preparation
Elite Wool Training says the exchange programme 'benefits the whole industry'.
Why this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meat
OPINION: Dr Rowarth, a vegetarian for nearly 50 years, on the benefits of red meat.
Rebuilding farm bridges after Cyclone Gabrielle
“With the bridge out, we lost access to our yards."
How a head injury taught this farmer to talk about his feelings
Sponsored content: Southland farmer's accident changed him but not in the way he expected.
Paris barricades: Moves to calm protesting farmers
'We need to listen to the farmers, who are working and are worried about their future.'
Why Eden Orchards is freezing cherries
'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'
Hawke's Bay farmers generally welcoming of wet weather despite variability
Federated Farmers Hawke's Bay president Jim Galloway welcomes the spell of wet weather.
Meet wool ‘navigator’ Anna Crosbie
Crosbie is excited for strong wool to 'be a solution for different things'.
School, community and grandkids help farmers plant over 2000 natives
'Doing it yourself is a great thing and seeing my grandkids get involved is positive too.'
The dubious climate gains of turning soil into a carbon sink
Big food companies are touting regenerative agriculture, but there are significant hurdles
How Gareth Bearman keeps milk production up and costs down
A $100,000 investment has given cows a greater incentive to get to the milking shed.
Why this Tunnel Hill farming couple are 'future focused'
'We are always thinking about how to look after the land to give us the best value.'
Dairy sector upbeat as demand remains 'biggest unknown'
New Zealand stands to gain from rivals' falling ingredients volumes.
Meat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023
Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.
Firm prices at first Dannevirke/Pahīatua Dairy Beef sale for 2024
There were firm prices for dairy beef.