
'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide
Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.
'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'
A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
NZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.
The farmer was sentenced on four charges under the NAIT Act.
DINZ focuses on simplifying navigation for farmers dealing with integrated farm planning.
There are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.
“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
Last known farm infected with cattle disease now cleared of livestock and disinfected.
Tax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.
US agencies say there's no risk to milk.
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
Van Velden said redundancies also happened in the private sector all the time.
Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Infected trees need to be felled, and chipped, burned or buried to limit spread.
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
One cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.
Scientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
The event on Tuesday, March 5, will provide insights into the seven-year INZB programme.
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
Crosbie is excited for strong wool to 'be a solution for different things'.
Funding helps reduce student debt, support career.
Strategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.
Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.