Former Fonterra chairman John Wilson dies
John Wilson chaired the company during some of its most volatile times
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A&P Show draws crowds from far and wide
The Rotorua A&P Show hosted everything rural and more, once again this year.
The Govt has a get-out clause in its $10m loan contract to Westland
The co-op has confirmed it has entered into talks with a 'number of interested parties'.
Pukekohe man in his 70s seriously injured after quad bike roll
The man was airlifted to Middlemore Hospital after his quad bike rolled near Pukekohe.
Opinion: Government has role to play in finding horticulture workers
OPINION: Horticulture needs nimble thinking from Govt, says National's Lawrence Yule.
Milk production running ahead of forecast - Fonterra
Fonterra says milk production is running ahead of forecast.
Tim Mackle: Dairy farmers leading charge to clean up water
COMMENT: The simple reality these days is that no dairy cow can get into a stream.
Neglected farm produces oil from tough Italian trees
Harvesting olives for oil becomes a part-time job for a Whanganui pair
Meet the couple at No.1 State Highway, Far North
Meet the couple who built a life at the end of the road.
Animals take $70m injury toll on Kiwis
"We do know over the years there have been people who have been killed by cattle."
Fonterra sells Farm Source Livestock to Carrfields
Fonterra is to sell its Farm Source livestock division.
Poll reveals Kiwis are more concerned about polluted rivers than cost of living
Kiwis are more concerned about freshwater pollution than the cost of living, poll finds.
Algae levels drop significantly at Dudding Lake
Algae clears at Dudding Lake - but its long term future uncertain
'This is terrible': Man killed in hay-baler tragedy on Waitaki farm
'There is never a good time of year for anything like that but this is terrible.'
Farm education provider Taratahi placed in liquidation
Declining student numbers add to Taratahi's financial and operational pressures.
Last weaner bull sale of year 'a boomer'
Favourable weather and good grass spurred buyers at weaner calf sale.
Government confident of beating M. bovis
The massive response is making progress, Prime Minister says.
Conservation Comment: The new ag - look to Africa
With a changing, erratic weather pattern, maybe NZ could try the Serengeti system.
Enviro watchdog: Farm tool Overseer needs oversight
Tool used to calculate farm run-off into waterways needs greater scrutiny, watchdog says.
Local Focus: Picnic in the Pinetum
Largest collection in the southern hemisphere. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hundreds gather for Ātihau Whanganui annual meeting
Ātihau Whanganui reported a net surplus of $3.1m for the year and $21.6m total revenue.
Chairman blasts his own council over water warnings
Chairman annoyed because warning puts off visitors to reserve and campground
Barman calls last drinks
Bought sight unseen from the deep south, the weanling was meant to be a jumper.
Watch: Farmer's horror as cows found dead after lightning strike
A video on Facebook shows footage of a group of cows lying lifeless on a dirt road.
Charges laid over cows beaten with pipe and other implements
Six charges have been filed against an individual under the Animal Welfare Act.
Sunscreens and hats replace brollies at A&P show
Show numbers were down because of weather, but there was still lots of fun to be had.
Small Business: Growing hemp for food and cars
Hemp farmer Dave Jordan discusses hemp as an emerging market.
A hand up or corporate welfare? Questions around Govt's provincial growth fund
Taxpayer loan to West Coast dairy company has secret terms.
North America Zespri's new kiwifruit frontier
Zespri looks to grow kiwifruit in North America as Sungold sales boom.
Knickers the giant cow: why do some animals grow so big?
As well as unusual individuals, entire species of animals can also grow to become giants.
Agriculture in hock for $70 billion and vulnerable
Dairy debt stress eases but no time for in-hock agriculture to relax, says Reserve Bank.
New housing eats into farmland for fruits and vegetables
New housing developments are taking up land critical for growing food.
Award for improvement to river appals campaigner
Campaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.
Wool they or won't they change village name?
No, PETA are not pulling the wool by asking UK village to change name to Vegan Wool.