The CountryBacklog of job vacancies on South Island dairy farmsJobs remain to be filled on dairy farms after Govt opened up worker residency pathway.26 Oct 07:30 PM
The CountryFarmlands keen to assist with vaccination drive in rural areasFarmlands held trial pop-up vaccination clinics in Whanganui and Palmerston North.07 Oct 01:15 AM
The CountryFeds reminds farmers and growers to get 'sunsmart'It has been estimated up to 25 per cent of farmers and growers have had a skin cancer.06 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryFlood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."04 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryFarmer who contracted Covid-19 urges public to get vaccinatedRobyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.03 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFinal milk payout of $7.74 per kg/MS delights Northland dairy farmersFinal milk payout of nearly $700m in Northland despite lockdown tops last payment.23 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryGroundswell NZ calls for winter grazing submissionsThe fight against unworkable regulations continues for Groundswell NZ.07 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryFarmers consider what would happen should they get Covid-19Taking a farmer off their property could create a lot of issues.25 Aug 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIntensive farming consents delayed againNitrogen-leaching measurement software used by Horizons Regional Council isn't accurate.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy 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.''20 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOnline 'storm chasers' deny allegations they over-hype weather eventsThey say storm-chasers talk the events up to be cataclysmic when they're not.10 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRabobank's decision to close accounts frustrates farmersThe bank says it could have better emphasised a more flexible timeframe.02 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: Groundswell was more than just a farmers' protestMike Cranstone says the Groundswell protest showed the frustration of thousands of Kiwis.02 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryExplainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's waterNZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.27 Jul 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe Government move farmers are happy withUp to 18,000 migrant workers given more certainty by Government move.16 Jul 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBusinessman ditched by bank for being debt-free'A bank may decide to withdraw products and services for commercial reasons.'08 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui farmers well prepared for winter weatherA warm autumn has ensured farmers are well placed to handle winter.30 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers worried as DoC cancels river flat grazing licenceDoC says cancellation not a precedent for other river flat licences in South Westland.21 Jun 04:59 PM
The CountryWhangārei land caught up in SNA policy covers 80,000ha50,000 hectares of privately owned Whangārei land has controversial SNA zonings04 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi plannedNorthlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.03 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers 'put lives on line' to rescue trapped animalsFarmers urged to take extreme care and put their own safety first.30 May 11:30 PM
The CountryLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers asked to focus on winter grazing practicesThe campaign comes ahead of new rules on intensive winter grazing next year.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra announces opening forecast price of up to $8.75 per kgNearly $800m could flow into the Northland economy if strong milk price remains.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHorizons 'overreaching' in Long Term PlanCut overambitious work plan and concentrate on freshwater and other basics, farmers say.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPolicy dubbed land grab leaves Northland farmers under threatNorthland farmers are anxious about policy they say alienates their property rights.18 May 05:23 PM
The CountryFormer MP Mark Patterson the new Feds Otago presidentFormer New Zealand First list MP was the only person nominated for the position.18 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland councilNorthlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.16 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Wellington' decisions don't fit right in WhanganuiA partnership approach will protect the economic prosperity of regional towns.03 May 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Climate change plan - emissions impossible for farmers?Agriculture groups say Climate Change Commission too optimistic on potential for cuts.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Modest' improvement to water quality from plan changeAbout 250 operators are expected to apply for land use consent under the revised rules.13 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryPredator-free project 'massive win' for biodiversity, economyFormer feds president is now chair of Predator Free South Westland.12 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryFarmers seminar focuses on water regulationsKey focus of the seminar is to hear how Horizons intends on implementing the new regs.10 Mar 04:00 PM
