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Final milk payout of $7.74 per kg/MS delights Northland dairy farmers
Final milk payout of nearly $700m in Northland despite lockdown tops last payment.
Groundswell NZ calls for winter grazing submissions
The fight against unworkable regulations continues for Groundswell NZ.
Farmers consider what would happen should they get Covid-19
Taking a farmer off their property could create a lot of issues.
Intensive farming consents delayed again
Nitrogen-leaching measurement software used by Horizons Regional Council isn't accurate.
Dairy migrants flee as some primary industries soldier on, others stop
''We will stop exporting, that is what will happen if we stay in level 4.''
Online 'storm chasers' deny allegations they over-hype weather events
They say storm-chasers talk the events up to be cataclysmic when they're not.
Rabobank's decision to close accounts frustrates farmers
The bank says it could have better emphasised a more flexible timeframe.
Comment: Groundswell was more than just a farmers' protest
Mike Cranstone says the Groundswell protest showed the frustration of thousands of Kiwis.
Explainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's water
NZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.
The Government move farmers are happy with
Up to 18,000 migrant workers given more certainty by Government move.
Businessman ditched by bank for being debt-free
'A bank may decide to withdraw products and services for commercial reasons.'
Whanganui farmers well prepared for winter weather
A warm autumn has ensured farmers are well placed to handle winter.
Farmers worried as DoC cancels river flat grazing licence
DoC says cancellation not a precedent for other river flat licences in South Westland.
Whangārei land caught up in SNA policy covers 80,000ha
50,000 hectares of privately owned Whangārei land has controversial SNA zonings
SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
Farmers 'put lives on line' to rescue trapped animals
Farmers urged to take extreme care and put their own safety first.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Farmers asked to focus on winter grazing practices
The campaign comes ahead of new rules on intensive winter grazing next year.
Fonterra announces opening forecast price of up to $8.75 per kg
Nearly $800m could flow into the Northland economy if strong milk price remains.
Horizons 'overreaching' in Long Term Plan
Cut overambitious work plan and concentrate on freshwater and other basics, farmers say.
Policy dubbed land grab leaves Northland farmers under threat
Northland farmers are anxious about policy they say alienates their property rights.
Former MP Mark Patterson the new Feds Otago president
Former New Zealand First list MP was the only person nominated for the position.
'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland council
Northlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
'Wellington' decisions don't fit right in Whanganui
A partnership approach will protect the economic prosperity of regional towns.
Brian Fallow: Climate change plan - emissions impossible for farmers?
Agriculture groups say Climate Change Commission too optimistic on potential for cuts.
'Modest' improvement to water quality from plan change
About 250 operators are expected to apply for land use consent under the revised rules.
Predator-free project 'massive win' for biodiversity, economy
Former feds president is now chair of Predator Free South Westland.
Farmers seminar focuses on water regulations
Key focus of the seminar is to hear how Horizons intends on implementing the new regs.
'Unprecedented' worker shortage: Loaded livestock trucks turned away from meatworks
Progressive Meats says staff shortage is "unprecedented" as workers choose to pick fruit.
Fonterra to pay 10c extra for best farm practices
Northland dairy farmers challenged to better their milk produce and be rewarded.
Gone: $125m wiped from Rotorua GDP as businesses pivot for future
Rotorua companies had pivoted to make the most of every opportunity.
Month's worth of rain a brief relief for Wairarapa farmers
Wairarapa had three times the rainfall on Tuesday than it did all of last month.