Kea strikes cause 6cm wounds on sheep
Kea have long been known to prey on sheep in the high country.
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With nearly 40 entries Ruahine School celebrated the return of Lamb and Calf Day.
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Two-month business planning programme equips farming partnerships to set a future path.
Ron Frew: Freshwater proposals are much pain for minimal gain
Comment: Potential for social and economic distress on a scale not seen since the 1930s.
Liam Dann: Farmers riding to NZ's economic rescue ... again
COMMENT: Commodity prices are likely to keep NZ ahead of the pack as global economy slows.
Simon Wilson: the good and not-so-much of the new methane emissions rules
Comment: Always expect more from Government, never rely on it.
Audrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?
James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.
PM the apple of farmers' eye at Hawke's Bay show after emissions move
Arrival came on day Government decided farmers won't be taxed on emissions until 2025.
Ardern: Farmers dodging ETS 'absolutely not' a Govt backdown
Farmers full of praise for the Govt's new initiative – environmentalists, not so much.
The Feds Say: It's a lot of stick and no carrot for us
We're holding a meeting to discuss the tsunami of regulations.
Dairy: Three key areas to heat detection
Sometimes a team approach is the best way to tell if a cow is on heat.
Stortford Lodge: 200 cattle and 1800 sheep offered
A Wairarapa buyer paid $2105 for a pen of 29 four-year-old angus cows.
Royal NZ Show: Where there's wool there's a way
Passion for natural fibre remains as strong as ever, even if not reflected in the price.
Comment: Does under-milking really cause mastitis?
Many farmers have developed strategies that are good for udder health.
Record fine: Headaches and vomiting from dairy company smell
Waikato's Open Country Dairy's offending on residents was "profound" and "serious".
Darren Sutton: Pasture — use it or lose it!
Your management ability can influence a large part of milking season.
NGO principles echo farmer perspectives over regulations
More than 3000 sheep and beef farmers have attended dozens of freshwater meetings.
Simon Yarrow: Time is right to target UK and Ireland agritech markets
Comment: Agritech exports of around $1.5 billion a year but flat for past decade.
In vitro foal makes breeding history
New Zealand's first foal produced by an in vitro fertility treatment.
Exotic sheep shearing to feature at farm open day
Wimbledon farm holds some of the most ancient breeds of sheep.
Freshwater reforms show a better world is possible
COMMENT: Combined initiatives could achieve something greater than the sum of their parts.
Stortford Lodge: First new-season lambs fetch up to $165
Homebred angus yearling bulls also a highlight.
The Feds say: Landscape zones risk harming farms
Rules that prevent rural production are not acceptable, writes Rhea Dasent.
Bay firm launches online stock market
Farmers can even auction stock while on an overseas holiday.
Sam McIvor: Freshwater proposals need to be fairer to farmers
Comment: Proposals will penalise farming systems with the lightest environmental touch.
Rural Women NZ Business Awards category winners announced
Judges highly impressed with the range and calibre of entrants in this year's awards.
Comment: Good farmers penalised by freshwater proposals
Regulation will reward farmers breaching nitrogen limits.
Barbara Kuriger: Singing the praises of our rural sector
Water issues have tangible impact on both farmers' mental health and businesses.
Yearling angus steers highlight at Stortford Lodge
Yearling angus steers were the hot item at yesterday's Stortford Lodge sale.
Stock prices show little sign of easing
Drought in Australia and swine flu in Asia is driving demand for NZ lamb.
Unique home links two worlds
Unique coastal Whanganui home in rural setting links two worlds.
Farmers express concerns over freshwater reforms
Thousands of plans will be required to meet the freshwater reform legislation proposals.
Farming: Black ink statements for farmers
Livestock prices remain strong into the traditional quiet trading period.