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Hard-hitting critique of Zero Carbon Bill calls for more action from farmers and MPs.
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Richard Steele promises to replace Bruce Rollinson as strong voice for Ruapehu.
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Fonterra won't pay a dividend to farmers this year as the co-op faces a $675m loss.
The Feds say: Don't get burnt by councils' fire rules
There seems to be a very narrow gap when you can have a bonfire.
Shearing training needs a shake up
Shearing industry needs new blood to avoid major shortages of skilled shearers
Three-month forecast good news for farmers
Second warmest July on record as farmers look forward to a good summer.
Federated Farmers: Register big issue
Misgivings about a firearms register is likely to dominate feedback from rural areas.
Sunflowers, canola among crops of the future, arable chairman says
More potential for a diversity of crops in Whanganui
Where to now for the climate change deal with farmers?
Comment: It's time to find a balance between both extremes in a divisive issue.
Bala Tikkisetty: Sediment loss mitigation
Soil characteristics are important in determining soil erodibility.
Farmers advised to hold local body candidates to account
If you think the voice of farmers is not being heard, consider standing yourself.
Brian Fallow: Living in fear of Farmageddon
Interest rates are only one of the risks farmers face.
Farmers dream of rating equity
Productivity Commission's report on local government funding welcomed.
Federated Farmers: Meet the challenges
Farming, locally and nationwide, is facing huge challenges, writes Colin Hannah.
Kaipara District Council rejects a reduction in dog rego fees
A reduction in revenue key to not lowering animal dog registration fee in Kaipara.
Gun buyback unfair, stupid, gun owners say
Gun buyback punishes legal people, and illegal owners will ignore it - owner says.
Comment: DIRA recommendations disappointing
Comment: Fonterra says farmers will be left feeling "unheard" after DIRA changes.
Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.
Shane Jones hits out at critics, calls farmers 'moaners'
MP says farmers are too soft on National and need to stop "bitching and moaning".
Farmers to work harder to reduce methane
Farmers expected to shoulder disproportionate climate change burden - Cranstone says
The zero carbon bill: Hawke's Bay really needs it, council chair says
There were clear skies in China on Wednesday as Hawke's Bay choked on fire fumes.
Opinion: What the Official Cash Rate cut means
Comment: Most central banks have moved from being hawks to doves writes Nick Clark.
Farmers shocked as MPI steps up M. bovis programme
Lobby group says timing could not be worse.
Capital punishment: High debt weighs down dairy co-ops
High debt has taken its toll on NZ and Australian dairy co-ops.
Udderly ingenious: 'Cow toilets' to cut ammonia emissions
The system from a Dutch company was developed as a solution for ammonia reduction.
Agri skills of three age groups on show for public
Aspiring farmers aged eight to 31 compete for regional titles.
Federated Farmers: Fronting up to drench resistance
It was good to the see the spider in the rain gauge needing to evacuate
Kauri dieback disease too important to ignore
We have no way of eradicating this disease - at best we are just slowing its spread.
Silence of the lambs: Why are farmers quiet on CGT?
Farmers called it a "mangy dog", but so far they're quiet on capital gains tax threat.
Opinion: Rural people need to plan for disaster
Comment: Rural people need to plan and learn about disaster survival.
Federated farmers: Lessons for tourism, forestry
Federated Farmers: Some of our best soils are lost to suburban spread, writes Kim Reilly.
Hot and dry start to the year lingering in Rotorua
It has been a dry start to 2019 for Rotorua, and the dry weather is looking to continue.
Kirsten Bryant satisfied with board work - time to step down
Satisfied with her time on Beef + Lamb board, Kirsten Bryant lets someone else have a go
Federated Farmers: Facing a future that looks hard
Farmers and their communities are frustrated