Polluting farmers could get free pass under controversial rule changes
Environment groups, farming bodies and fertiliser co-operatives submit on nitrogen rules.
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Conservation Comment: Don't vilify farmers
Government is ignoring the democratic process with proposed action on water regulations.
'Under attack': Best prices for farmers but compliance costs threaten golden run
Farmers should be laughing all the way to the bank, yet they are not, they are stressed.
Local Focus: Six-year-old Archie's autistic diet shifts the family farm
"Within three days he got his eye contact back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It's a pathway, but uncertain': Farmer Kirsten Bryant
Farmers appreciate the chance to make their own decisions on reducing climate emissions.
Audrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?
James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.
Catchment approach better for freshwater, farmer says
Government's freshwater proposals will punish low-leaching farmers, Rob Craig says.
The Feds say: Vote for those who understand farming
Federated Farmers reminds members how important it is to vote in local elections.
Complex topics for discussion at farmers' roadshow at Mangaweka
New freshwater policy and climate change will be topics at an environmental roadshow.
Innovation Lab support for Whanganui teen's business
Teen's project was one of to receive support from the Rural Innovation Lab.
Plan a 'kick in the guts': Fed Farmers presidents
Farmers feel attacked by Government's plan for cleaner waterways.
Feds: Burden of wellbeing initiatives may be heavy
Federated Farmers concerned more costs will pile onto ratepayers.
Federated Farmers say Kiwis lead the way in low-emission farming
Feds say New Zealand is much better at low-emissions farming than other countries.
Farmers can boost profits, cut cows now, activist tells MPs
Hard-hitting critique of Zero Carbon Bill calls for more action from farmers and MPs.
'Fair go for rural people' - Steele stands for Horizons
Richard Steele promises to replace Bruce Rollinson as strong voice for Ruapehu.
Huge losses a 'bitter pill' for Northland dairy farmers
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.