Farmers worried as DoC cancels river flat grazing licence
DoC says cancellation not a precedent for other river flat licences in South Westland.
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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.
Plenty of sex and realism in Ruapehu author's latest book
The 72-year-old has plenty to draw upon - farming, journalism, politics and more.
Drought fears for South Canterbury farmers
NIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.
Farmers want Labour to govern alone - Fed Farmers
Mid Canterbury president David Clark said farmers are worried about the future.
Federated Farmers want Labour to govern alone
Farmers are anxious to see if Labour forms a government with or without the Greens.
Minister's letter apologising for accusations of leaking is itself leaked
New spark in long-simmering dispute between government and agricultural lobby.
The Road Ahead: A call for change in the south - what matters to Kiwis right now
In Southland and Otago, those who farm and fish have confidence in The Road Ahead.
Floodwaters will take at least another week to recede
Hikurangi Swamp farmers spending up large feeding their cows after the recent deluge.
Hikurangi Swamp dairy farmers worst affected by flooding
Northland dairy farmers sent hundreds of cows away due to flooding.
Farming sector pleased with Govt's visa changes
DairyNZ and Federated Farmers say changes provide certainty.
Ardern looks to the primary sector to help fill the Covid-19 void
The PM says the primary sector will play a big part in rebuilding the economy.
New payment welcomed by dairy farmers
Fed Farmers concerned about stringent requirement for new payout.
Go Dairy: The sector paying up to $85k - sometimes with a free house and meat
The dairy industry is expected to pump about $1 billion into the Bay economy this year.
The good and the bad of fresh water reform
Feds say Water Reform required only minor amendment, not wholesale change.