Strong milk prices, so why are things grim in rural NZ?
Farmer sentiment is failing despite prospects of a strong milk price for 2019/20.
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Editorial: The end of the meat? Not impossible, just not likely
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Holy Cow: Outrage from townies over plans to kill city cows
Outrage after inner city farm announced it would slaughter three cows.
3-year-old dies in West Coast farm incident
The preschooler's sudden death has been referred to the Coroner.
Livestock values set for tax purposes
There are two main methods of valuing livestock on hand at year-end for tax purposes.
Stortford Lodge: Good store lambs still in demand
Store lambs were again the highlight of yesterday's sale at Stortford Lodge.
Stortford Lodge: Surges of store lambs snapped up
Store lambs were the big highlight at the Stortford Lodge saleyards during May.
Cows just love their moosic
Kiwi cows are rock chicks, so a poll of dairy farmers around the country reveals.
Lower output reverses farm's fortunes
Alan Syme has focused on a simpler more sustainable system.
Pasture with Chris Glassey: Standoff over pads
Good management can reduce the impact of pugging on pasture growth.
Farmer seeks $210,000 compo after cattle disease bust-up
The farmer saw a contract for 1000 calves cancelled over concerns about the M.bovis.
Award-winning young Māori farmer
20 year-old Kristy Roa is winner of the 2019 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award.
'Indefensible': Councillor calls for ban on use of Roundup in Auckland
The weedkiller has been implicated in non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer.
Failure to follow stock moving rules can be costly
A sneaky escape by a steer could result in a big bill, writes Andrew Thomas.
Kings of the Ahuwhenua Trophy
Eugene and Pania King of Kiriroa Station at Matawai won the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy.
Father-of-three dies in farm accident
"It's crazy how freak accidents can just happen": Friend of dead Twizel farm worker.
At the yards: In calf cows dominate at sale
The Rongotea sale today was dominated by a large number of in calf cows and heifers.
Check animals for signs of a worm
Barber's pole parasite can be a killer in sheep and other animals.
A pine tree wrecking ball for farmland
Close to 300,000 stock units will be lost this year in Wairoa, Pongaroa and Wairarapa.
The long road to farm ownership
One couple have finally got there, despite being what they call 'farm orphans'.
Burt story a study of growing industry
Bob Burt was a Te Puke character well-known for his involvement in the kiwifruit industry.
Bala Tikkisetty: Wintering practices critical
Soil health damage during winter is a significant issue for the farming community.
Beetle to fight noxious weed moth plant
Vines of the weed smother native plants and can injure animals.
Prototheca a nasty little bug for cows
Chances are you haven't heard of it before — but it's worth knowing about.
Farmers reminded to tackle pest plants ahead of Moving Day
Farmers are being urged to do their bit to protect farms from damaging pest plants.
Costs up for dairy farmers
The 2017-18 season was difficult due to a dry spring/early summer for all regions.
Contract Milking Agreements — have you covered everything?
Tips for farm owners and contract milkers to avoid a dispute in relation to their CMA.
Grazing practices eyed
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is continuing its focus on grazing practices ahead of winter.
Campaign targets non-registered stock
Don't let your cattle leave the farm without NAIT registration.
Corey moves on Moving Day
Corey Stephens became instant mates with a jersey calf named Baby Girl.
A better way than Moving Day?
Tararua drivers will need to be aware herds are being moved during the next few weeks.