Kerre McIvor: Anguish and despair - why have we made farmers feel ashamed?
COMMENT: If farmers don't see a future, then the future of New Zealand Inc looks bleak.
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Niki Bezzant: Mistrust of farmers is misplaced
COMMENT: My experience of growers of our food is that they love what they do.
Stortford Lodge: Strong sale of store lambs
Store lambs lifted slightly this week, resulting in a strong sale at Stortford Lodge.
Farming: Sheep and beef returns signal all's well with the world
Spring is lifting spirits and prices down on the farm.
Making plans for mating season
As calving draws to a close, is time to ensure mating plans are in place.
Innovation Lab support for Whanganui teen's business
Teen's project was one of to receive support from the Rural Innovation Lab.
Plan a 'kick in the guts': Fed Farmers presidents
Farmers feel attacked by Government's plan for cleaner waterways.
Watch: Calf-handling video prompts farm investigation
NZ Superannuation Fund dairy farm video further fuels public row over winter grazing.
A 'wave of change' on dairy farms
"We all use our rivers, and we all want to protect them for our future."
The Feds say: Relief over river — but not over yet
We're pleased animal rights and climate change taken into account.
Stortford Lodge: Angus steers dominate
Angus steers again dominated the cattle sale at Stortford Lodge yesterday.
Toolkit to help farmers deal with barrage of rules
Workshops help with 'a freight train' of regulations/
Tim Mackle: Time to recognise real progress made by dairy farmers
Comment: Farmers are only part of the environmental problem but can be part of a solution.
Fonterra's new financial headache, as FMA moves in on NZ's biggest company
Beingmate's rollercoaster financial ride continues.
Federated Farmers: We all want good water
A-one-size-fits-all regime for water quality just gets backs — and costs — up.
Good sale demand for feeder calves
Nearly 400 calves went under the hammer during the week.
'We're at the brink of an environmental catastrophe'
Comment: We have a chance to turn atmospheric carbon from a threat into a resource.
Feds: Burden of wellbeing initiatives may be heavy
Federated Farmers concerned more costs will pile onto ratepayers.
Roll out the red carpet for N-fixer
This hardy red clover is ideally suited for North Island soils, says Barenbrug expert.
Kate Field: Beware disposing poisonous plants
Throwing garden plants into paddocks can be dangerous to animals.
Bala Tikkisetty: Rains take nutrients from farming soils
Winter and early spring are when nutrients are most at risk of getting lost from farms.
New chief executive to lead Primary ITO
Experienced education leader Nigel Philpott will join Primary ITO as chief executive.
Federated Farmers say Kiwis lead the way in low-emission farming
Feds say New Zealand is much better at low-emissions farming than other countries.
Extra grazing is money in the bank
Cows love it but chicory also draws up excess nitrogen, reducing leaching.
Couple bank on clean waterways
Efforts by the finalists of a national award to plant along a river recognised by PM.
Stortford Lodge: Solid market for ewes with lambs at foot
Ewes with lambs at foot sold on a solid market at Stortford Lodge yesterday.
Dannevirke on roadshow map
Alliance Group is encouraging farmers to attend its roadshows in September and October.
'The worst day of my life': Faces of quad bike deaths
Most of those killed were crushed or suffocated by a quad bike landing on top of them.
Grant to restore kōkako on Pirongia
Natural Heritage Fund boost for saving North Island birds.
Seeing horticulture careers
The second annual Cultivate Your Career event took place last week.
Store lamb prices ease with quality
The best store lambs at Stortford Lodge sold on a par with earlier weeks.
Don't let costly disease run away on you
Controlling bovine viral diarrhoea is vital for your herd's health.
Simple guide to healthy heifers
How your team can plan ahead to meet heifers' specific needs.