Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFarming
At the yards: Short-term cattle in demand at sales
Short-term cattle were again in demand at Rongotea this week.
Protect stopbanks from winter's wet
The importance of maintaining the region's flood defences can't be underestimated.
Farmers' gas emission targets can be met
Farmers can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by looking at new biotech solutions.
Hall of Fame for a Northland bull
The accolade was announced to some of the country's top bull breeders.
Check your maps — your land could be at stake
The Central Hawke's Bay District Council has identified Significant Natural Areas.
Best lambs still fetching top prices
There were about 7000 lambs on offer to buyers from Hawke's Bay at Stortford Lodge.
No longer 'crawling with possums'
Nick Wadworth still recalls the battles his dad had with controlling possums — and TB
Dairy farmers: We work hard on our bootprint
Our farmers take their environmental responsibilities seriously.
From real estate to dairy farming
Four years ago, Marcus Graham sold houses in Auckland - now he runs the family farm.
Book celebrates kiwifruit pioneer
Dorothy Morris became a pioneer in New Zealand's kiwifruit industry.
Guidelines for transport of livestock
Comment: May is a time of year when livestock transportation is perhaps at its peak.
Shed fire leaves cows unmilked
The fire well and truly put Lyn Webster's cowshed out of action.
Hawkesby: Where's the support for farmers battling Mycoplasma bovis?
COMMENT: Critics say poor communication from MPI continues to cause anguish.
Glanworth Angus for cattle that last
Pat Fouhy started breeding Angus bulls in 1952 at Marima in the Tararua District.
Shorthorns perfect for Blackwoods
Hinewaka is a 780ha hill country property 20km east of Masterton.
Ngakouka Herefords a lifetime dream
Starting Ngakouka Hereford Stud fulfilled a lifetime dream for Chrissina and Bruce Donald.
Otapawa stud for Herefords
Nestled in the Foothills of the Puketoi Ranges is not your typical Stud farm location.
Marking 52 years of popular bulls
It's the 52nd year of breeding pedigree for the Mt Mable Angus stud based in Kumeroa.
Federated Farmers: Working with cows not easy
Comment: Working with animals is never easy, especially if you or they are under stress.
Woman takes out South Island sheep dog trials for first time
Three women made up the top 7 in the zig zag competition which was also a first.
Animal-abuse charges: Kiwi farmer could face extradition
The New Zealand farmer allegedly killed 1500 bobby calves while working in Chile.
Dog trials: Near perfection from Tess
Ian McKinnon is one of the most experienced triallists in the game.
Quality and demand drive lamb prices higher
A top-quality yarding of lambs led to prices lifting further at Stortford Lodge yesterday.
Alpaca open day was a hit
A Kaitaia farm draws a steady stream of visitors on International Alpaca Day.
Hemp seed haven
Whanganui hemp growing operation enters stage two and moves into factory mode.
Trees threaten livestock numbers
Blanket tree planting on large chunks of productive land is pushing livestock numbers down
Ag Challenge opens satellite stable in Marton
Ag Challenge has opened a satellite campus in Marton.
'Toothless', 'cruel' – lobby groups slam zero carbon bill
A number of different lobby groups have voiced their criticism of the zero carbon bill.
Fieldays Kitchen hosts star kiwi chefs
The Fieldays Kitchen Theatre will host a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Beef + Lamb NZ consulting on biosecurity levy increase
The Mycoplasma bovis response has been a difficult time for impacted farmers.
Rongotea: Cattle pens full after rain boosts pasture
The cattle pens were full to capacity at Rongotea after a nice drop of rain.
Looking back on Field Daze
Winton farmer Bill Johnston has attended every one of the 50 Fieldays held so far.
Bigger risk of M. bovis spread as cattle move
The programme is increasing activity in the lead-up to moving day and winter grazing.